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Put PAST Agents on Your Recruiting Hot List

Posted on by The Profitable Recruiter
16 May

Now is the Time for Action

By Real Estate Recruiting Coach Judy LaDeur

A lot has changed in the last year. It feels like everything in some ways, doesn’t it? For many agents, this was a time to re-evaluate their entire career and the way they do business — and that includes where they hang their license.

Just as agents are finding tremendous success picking up the phone and contacting everyone in their sphere to reconnect, check in, and ask how they can help — now is the perfect time for you, as brokers and recruiters, to do the same with the agents who have left your company over the past ten years.

For some of those agents who thought the “grass was greener” elsewhere?  Many have found out that it is just as hard to mow somewhere else.  That leaves an opportunity for you to open the door again and invite them to see what they’ve missed in their time away and what you are currently doing to help agents shorten learning curves, fire on all cylinders, effectively use technology and system tools to connect with clients and customers virtually — and what you are doing to support agents during this chaotic time.

Which of your good agents did you lose over the past 10 years? Do you want them back?  Pick up the phone and call them.  But first, give some thought to the qualities that the agent has, or a funny situation that occurred when they worked for you. Which sincere compliment can you give that agent? Why did they go to that firm? Are they missing out on brand awareness, resources, tools, training, technology or broker support? Maybe you’ve set up a new training system, or mentoring program, or added marketing tools?  Is your agent production through the roof?  Are they making more money than the average agent in your market?   We are in the midst of a strong and emerging market.  These are excellent times to build your office and increase your market share.  Ensure that you are a part of the celebration by working today to change your future in a positive way!

Next, reflect on the relationship – and genuinely make the first part of your call about checking in. Seeing how they are doing. Learning about what — if anything — they need or might be struggling with. Let them know that you care and that you are there. In that conversation – they might realize that now is the perfect time for them to “come home” — sometimes the PAST can be a great part of a new FUTURE.

Ready to dial up your recruiting, and position yourself to attract the agents you want sooner rather than later, join top brokers from around the nation who are members of www.TheProfitableRecruiter.com. You’ll get all the tools you need each month to position yourself as the broker to join when agents are ready to make a move. Fine-tuning your skills this season? All members get access to over SEVEN hours of training via downloadable links, including interview skills, scripts, objection handlers, and more. PLUS, you’ll have access to entire libraries of recruiting letters and notes, emails, social media content, training webinars for recruiting and retention, and opportunities to network with the best of the best.

Join today and take advantage of our special offer of  50% off with the promo code 50OFF any membership.  That’s 50% off everything you need to be in the right place at the right time when the agents you want are ready to make a move!

Leading Through Change in the Real Estate Industry

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NAR LAWSUIT LEADERSHIP
01 May

In the wake of the recent National Association of Realtors (NAR) commission settlement,  the real estate industry is facing a critical juncture. As a real estate coach, I address this to all real estate leaders: this is not a time for panic, but rather a pivotal moment for decisive action.

Embrace Change, Don’t Resist It

The current legal developments are not mere bumps in the road; they signify a seismic shift in our industry. While it’s understandable to feel unsettled, we must remember that change is the only constant. The leaders who will thrive are those who accept this reality and adapt accordingly.

Develop New Skills Among Agents

In response to these changes, there is an urgent need for agents to develop new communication and negotiation skills. The traditional methods may no longer be as effective in this new landscape. Leaders should focus on equipping their agents with innovative tools and techniques for client interaction and deal-making.

Proactive Leadership vs. Reactive Waiting

Many leaders are adopting a ‘sit and wait’ approach, hoping for favorable outcomes from appeals and legal proceedings. However, this passive stance could be detrimental. The industry is evolving rapidly, and waiting could mean missing out on the opportunity to be at the forefront of this evolution.

Lead by Example

As leaders, you have the power to set the tone for your organization. By taking proactive steps now, you’re not only preparing your business for the changes but also demonstrating a commitment to staying ahead of the curve. This attitude can inspire confidence and resilience in your agents.

Invest in Training and Development

Investing in comprehensive training programs for your agents is crucial. These programs should not only cover the technical aspects of real estate transactions but also focus on soft skills like communication, empathy, and ethical negotiation practices.

Foster a Culture of Innovation

Encourage a culture where innovation is valued. This involves being open to new ideas, whether they pertain to marketing strategies, client engagement, or transaction processes. A dynamic and innovative culture can be a significant differentiator in a changing market.

This recent NAR lawsuit settlement and the $418 million pricetag are wake-up calls for our industry. Leaders must now step up and guide their teams through these uncharted waters. By focusing on skill development, embracing change, and fostering innovation, you can ensure that your organization not only survives but thrives in this new era. Let’s not wait for the future to shape us – instead, let’s shape our future. Let us know how we can help.

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7 Strategies for Real Estate Recruiting Success

Posted on by The Profitable Recruiter
28 Apr

A LOT has changed in the last year – but some strategies are always in season. If you’re ready to take your recruiting game to the next level, let’s look at a few of our favorites that always seem to help real estate recruiters knock it out of the park. Some take just a few minutes of your day – but the results — are extraordinary!

Here are a few of our favorites: 

  1. Stay positioned with your entire recruiting list using the Profitable Recruiter Monday Morning email newsletters. These provide non-salesly, motivational, action-oriented touchpoints which keep you top of mind as a broker/recruiter so that when people ARE ready to make a move, they think of your organization.
  2. Customize those emails. While we love a good cut and paste, your emails should be branded to your organization.  Consider including links to agent testimonials, links to pages on your site that refer to compensation differentiators, a personal note from you or your leadership team, a spotlight of recent recruits, including their name, photo, and charity of choice, and links to upcoming training or networking events.
  3. Send Lumpy Letters to the top 25 recruiting prospects every month. Have some fun with them – and follow up with those prospects.
  4. Use LinkedIn to connect with potential recruits. Send your prospects a message, endorse them, write a reference on LinkedIn, then follow up. More often than not, you’ll have done more than their current broker.  While you’re in there – be sure to do the same for your CURRENT team of agents!  Set aside 15 minutes a morning to do this one simple strategy – you’ll surprise and delight yourself with the results!
  5. Sponsor fun events. We loved the Taco & Tequila Tuesdays, Wine Down Wednesdays, and even virtual happy hours that many of our members have hosted. They are fun networking opportunities where agents can connect, share ideas, and learn.  Some host it at a restaurant near their company headquarters and offer dessert back at the office, where they can tour the facility and learn more about what the company offers.  Their current team of agents’ “admission” to the event is to bring another agent.  Everyone has fun – and it’s bringing agents through the doors!
  6. Call at least ten agents a day for appointments. You won’t reach all ten more than likely, but you are making the calls and contacts and setting the stage for success.
  7. Let them know that you want them on board. Often brokers feel like it is too strong to ask for the commitment after the first recruiting appointment, but what they don’t realize is that often means the potential recruit isn’t even sure that you WANT to hire them. Be assertive and friendly – and try Judy’s classic handshake close that has helped brokers worldwide hire people on the spot.  (You can learn more about that in the interview skills section of your 7+ hours of audio training.)

These powerful steps are a great way to create the kind of dramatic momentum you are looking for. The right tools, strategies, and of course – perseverance as a recruiter is a win-win-win combination.

Stay positioned with the agents you are eager to recruit!  Join us today and take advantage of our special offer of 50% off with the promo code 50OFF any membership.  That’s 50% off everything you need to be in the right place at the right time when the agents you want are ready to make a move – including SEVEN HOURS of recruiting audio training!  What are you waiting for? When you join – you and up to 10 managers can access your account! Try it for a month and see what it can do for you.    

#1 Question Brokers Ask

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real-estate-recruiting-marketing-strategy
28 May

What Kind of Marketing Do I Use?

By Judy LaDeur

The #1 question that Brokers ask is what type of marketing is most effective to market themselves, their tools, and their firm.  There are actually two types of marketing and both are essential to long-term success. The two types of marketing are educational and positioning.

Educational marketing is the type of marketing that educates the agents about who you are, what you offer, why they should consider your firm when they are moving.  This type of marketing is very important. The goal is to create curiosity and desire to know more about your company and the opportunities that you offer. You might talk about your training and the results. Anyone who wants to increase their business would be curious or desire to know more, which is how you would then secure interviews. Or you could send out a sample of your marketing pieces, showing agents the quality of your marketing materials as well as the results of some of your agents who are consistent with their marketing. The job an effective “educational” campaign is that the candidate should be 50% sold on your firm when they meet with you, as a result of this type of marketing and education.

What if the potential recruit is perfectly happy and has no desire to move? Are they going to read what you send out? Maybe not. So, how do you get this person’s attention? That’s where the other type of marketing comes in, which is called positioning.

This is marketing that is designed to keep you positioned with the agents that you want to recruit in the future. It needs to be non-threatening. In fact, you should not ask them to meet with you or try to recruit them in your positioning pieces at all. They are simply designed to build the relationship and maintain “top-of-mind” awareness at all times. They are motivational or inspirational in nature.

Agents look forward to hearing from you when you send “feel good” marketing pieces, which is why we created The Profitable Recruiter weekly eNewsletters. They are messages that everyone can connect with or relate to. PLUS, when your recruits, as well as your agents, send those marketing pieces to THEIR clients, friends, and family, YOU are helping them stay positioned with their database for additional business. It does not get better than that!

As you roll out your marketing campaign, include both educational and positioning pieces and apply the Rule of Seven, which is an old marketing adage.

It says that a prospect needs to see or hear your marketing message, it will take at least seven times before they take action. Now the number seven isn’t cast in stone, but it’s a good rule of thumb!

Hit the second half of the year STRONG! We’re here to help!

Want to learn how to master these skills and build an extraordinary team?  Bookmark our blog, and join The Profitable Recruiter today.  We have a full spectrum of membership benefits with all the tools, strategies and solutions you need to position yourself to win this year and every year. Our goal is for you to become the “turn-to” broker in your area for every agent.  

Join today and take advantage of our special offer of 45% off with the promo code 50OFF any pro membership.  That’s 50% off everything you need to be in the right place at the right time when the agents you want are ready to make a move – including SEVEN HOURS of recruiting audio training!  What are you waiting for? When you join – you and up to 10 managers can access your account! 

 

 

 

Tackling Your Recruiting Game This Spring with Judy LaDeur and Ixact Recruiter

Posted on by The Profitable Recruiter
27 Apr

We were delighted to host Coach Judy LaDeur and Shannon McGhee from IxactRecruiter for a full hour of exploring the NINE things every recruiter should have in place to have a successful recruiting system!

  • Select 100+ agents who are a good fit for your company.
  • Put them into a CRM and set up lots of categories for easy access.
  • Implement a marketing campaign, to include social media and video.
  • Every marketing campaign should educate, create curiosity with results, and stay positioned at all times.
  • The best way to stay positioned is with our Profitable Recruiter weekly motivational emails.
  • Call, text, or anything that allows you to reach out and ask the agent if they are ready to meet. It’s just timing!
  • Do your research on any agent that agrees to meet with you.
  • Develop strong interview skills, that are customized to your company and its unique opportunities. Use visuals with results.
  • Ask them to join!

What’s changed?

The relationship is more important today than ever. Brokers who take the time to develop relationships will have better results.

We have been asked for years for a CRM recommendation for recruiters and managers and we are thrilled to have partnered with IxactRecruiter to provide to you a system to stay connected and top of mind with your recruits and with your current team of agents! We negotiated a 60-Day Extended Free Trial with Ixact Recruiter for all of our Profitable Recruiter Members. Then, just $99/mo. save 15% with annual billing.

To take advantage of this special offer, simply go to www.ixactcontact.com/THEPROFITABLERECRUITER!  They’ve got an amazing support team and onboarding processes to help you get up and running quickly!

To get that offer, if you are not currently a Profitable Recruiter Member – now is the time to try us!

Get ready to dial up your recruiting, and position yourself to attract the agents you want sooner rather than later, join top brokers from around the nation who are members of www.TheProfitableRecruiter.com. You’ll get all the tools you need each month to position yourself as the broker to join when agents are ready to make a move. Fine tuning your skills this summer? All pro members get access to over SEVEN hours of training via downloadable links including interview skills, scripts, objection handlers, and more. PLUS, you’ll have access to entire libraries of recruiting letters and notes, emails, social media content, training webinars for recruiting and retention, and opportunities to network with the best of the best.

Join today and take advantage of our special offer of  50% off with the promo code 50OFF any pro membership.  That’s 50% off everything you need to be in the right place at the right time when the agents you want are ready to make a move!

We’ll even let you bring the team! For every membership, companies can include ten additional managers or admins at no extra cost!

Want to learn more? Call us today at 813.957.2989! 

 

 

 

Recruiting, Planning, and Navigating Change in the Year Ahead

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Ready to hit the ground running next year with recruiting insights, ideas, and strategies? We’ve got you covered with this empowering webinar for recruiters and managers led by Coach Judy LaDeur! We shared some of what is top of mind for brokers right now, what is getting results for both recruiting AND retention, and what you should be doing to position yourself as the brokerage agents need to navigate change and market share in the year ahead.

Ready to dial up your recruiting, and position yourself to attract the agents you want sooner rather than later, join top brokers from around the nation who are members of www.TheProfitableRecruiter.com. You’ll get all the tools you need each month to position yourself as the broker to join when agents are ready to make a move. All members get access to over SEVEN hours of training via downloadable links including interview skills, scripts, objection handlers, and more. PLUS, you’ll have access to entire library of recruiting letters and notes, emails, social media content, training webinars for recruiting and retention, and opportunities to network with the best of the best.

Join today and take advantage of our special holiday offer of  50% off with the promo code 50OFF any membership.  That’s 50% off everything you need to be in the right place at the right time when the agents you want are ready to make a move!

We talked at length about ensuring that your agents (both current team and prospects) have the kind of training that makes all the difference. Our friend Darryl Davis does a great job of providing free weekly training webinars every week. He also has an extraordinary coaching program as well. Here’s how to get to the training: https://www.darrylspeaks.com/online-training.

We also have been asked for years for a CRM recommendation for recruiters and managers. During this time of crisis – having a system in place to stay connected has never been more important. That’s why we negotiated a 60-Day Extended Free Trial with Ixact Recruiter for all of our Profitable Recruiter Members. Then just $99/mo. save 15% with annual billing.

To take advantage of this special offer, simply go to www.ixactcontact.com/THEPROFITABLERECRUITER!

They’ve got an amazing support team and onboarding processes to help you get up and running quickly!

Got questions? We’re here to help! Contact us today! 

 

Trial Offer for Recruiting CRM

Posted on by The Profitable Recruiter
15 Oct

We have been asked for years for a CRM recommendation for recruiters and managers. During this time of crisis – having a system in place to stay connected has never been more important. That’s why we negotiated a 60-Day Extended Free Trial with Ixact Recruiter for all of our Profitable Recruiter Members. Then just $99/mo. save 15% with annual billing. 

Here’s an overview:

To take advantage of this special offer, simply go to www.ixactcontact.com/THEPROFITABLERECRUITER!

They’ve got an amazing support team and onboarding processes to help you get up and running quickly!

Ready to dial up your recruiting, and position yourself to attract the agents you want sooner rather than later, join top brokers from around the nation who are members of www.TheProfitableRecruiter.com. You’ll get all the tools you need each month to position yourself as the broker to join when agents are ready to make a move. Fine tuning your skills this summer? All pro members get access to over SEVEN hours of training via downloadable links including interview skills, scripts, objection handlers, and more. PLUS, you’ll have access to entire libraries of recruiting letters and notes, emails, social media content, training webinars for recruiting and retention, and opportunities to network with the best of the best.

Join today and take advantage of our special summer offer of  50% off with the promo code 50OFF any pro membership.  That’s 50% off everything you need to be in the right place at the right time when the agents you want are ready to make a move!

 

Best of 2019 Recruiting Strategies and Solutions

Posted on by The Profitable Recruiter
11 Dec

A Big Thank You to all who turned out for our annual wrap-up webinar where Coach Judy LaDeur and Julie Escobar share the top strategies from the year and look forward to the new year with predictions, ideas, and insights!

Watch on demand!

On our webinar, Judy references tips from many of this year’s past monthly webinars. Profitable Recruiter members – you’ll find more than 80 webinars on demand in your membership portal. Simply log in here and click on the webinars on demand tab!

Is recruiting a challenge for you?  We can help.  Join The Profitable Recruiter and you’ll get….

A powerful, results-producing, content-rich resource for brokers to both recruit the agents that will enhance their team, and help retain their current associates with a hands-on, high-touch, compelling combination of…

  • robust weekly email newsletters to send to your agents and recruits
  • a library of completely editable letters, emails, and agent touch-points
  • a cache of social media tips to make life a little easier
  • results-producing recruiting tips and tools that get results
  • solid action plan ideas to build momentum and keep it
  • professional coaching support from one of the top recruiting coaches in the business
  • empowering profitability keys for maximizing your business
  • monthly recruiting webinars with powerful coaching and implementation tools
  • quarterly guest speakers and trainers featuring top agents sharing their successful sales strategies
  • 7 HOURS of intensive recruiting training including scripts, dialogues, objection handlers and more
  • and so much more…

A premiere recruiting and retention product just for brokers and managers.

Join today and take advantage of our special 50% off with the promo code 50OFF any 6-month or annual membership.  

Real Estate Recruiting Season Webinar

Posted on by The Profitable Recruiter
29 Sep

Thank you to everyone who turned out for our webinar discussing what’s working and what is NOT in the world of real estate recruiting right now. October is the time to take decisive and strategic action to recruit the agents you want for your team — and to help keep your current team members from getting recruited away!

Watch it on demand below…

Put systems in place.  Be persistent and consistent in your efforts. If you don’t have a system in place, we can help! Become a member of The Profitable Recruiter today, and put the power of done-for-you content and tools that make recruiting experienced and new agents easier, less time-consuming, and even fun.

Register today and use the promo code 50OFF to save 50% on any 6-month or annual membership. Got questions?  Email us!  We’d love to help!  

Disruptions in the Marketplace:  What it Means for Brokers

Posted on by The Profitable Recruiter
16 Jul

By Judy LaDeur

The buzzword for the last 18 months? DISRUPTER.

A disrupter is anything that disrupts the way that we do business. Your ability to remain profitable is determined by how you and your agents respond to disrupters. There will ALWAYS be disrupters and disrupters will always affect our industry and retention.

So much change has happened. New companies jockeying to take over the market, and a few who left the market or merged. There have been billions of dollars in investor backing for startups 18 months ago, but not so much today. Now we are seeing leadership shakeups, mergers, alliances, technology – and lawsuits. And honestly – we won’t even know the full extent of disruption for probably two years!

So, what do agents want and need during this time of change?

Solutions. Calm. Systems. Training. Tools. Answers. Now is the time to improve, re-engage, and re-examine what you by way of offerings and determine where you can make things even better.

If you can be agent-centric and provide the support that they need to be consumer-centric – you’ll have a winning combination.

On our recent webinar, I shared the stats and numbers you need to compete in this changing and sometimes challenging market.

Profitable Recruiter Members, login here and head to Webinars on Demand to watch the full hour video.

The bottom line?

  1. Know your numbers. Understand where you are right now in terms of agents, growth, retention, and market share.
  2. Know your competitors. Who is growing in your market? Who is adding services and tools? Who has the kind of training agents are lining up for?
  3. Know your value. What are the things that you do or offer that are exceptional? How can you not only build on that value, but improve on it?

We’ve put together this worksheet to help you evaluate where you are and where you can create the shifts you need to be a 5-star office that agents can’t wait to join! Profitable Recruiter Members, you’ll find the pdf version of this in your Resource section, along with stats that I shared on the webinar.

Want to learn how to master these skills and build an extraordinary team?  Bookmark our blog, and join The Profitable Recruiter today.  We have a full spectrum of membership benefits with all the tools, strategies and solutions you need to position yourself to win this year and every year. Our goal is for you to become the “turn-to” broker in your area for every agent.  

Join today and take advantage of our special offer of 40% off with the promo code 40OFF any pro membership.  That’s 40% off everything you need to be in the right place at the right time when the agents you want are ready to make a move – including SEVEN HOURS of recruiting audio training!  What are you waiting for? When you join – you and up to 10 managers can access your account! Try it for a month and see what it can do for you.