Winning clients is about establishing yourself as an expert by playing part business manager and part counselor. No matter what role you’re in, you need to offer the real estate information that matters most.  That means understanding their worries and woes and being ready to give the answers that motivate them to purchase a home and use you as their expert guide for the process. Here are the 5 top questions that plague buyers today and ways you can answer them to win more transaction-ready clients: 1.  How do I boost my credit rating? 2. How much home can I afford? 3. What neighborhoods are best for me? 4.  Is now really the best time to buy? 5.  Which agent should I use? To read the answers to these question, CLICK HERE !  What worries would you add to the list? What’s the biggest worry of buyers and buyer prospects in your area?

Smartphones aren’t just an accessory for everyone, they have become a necessity for real estate agents!!! To make the most of your phone, you need the right apps to turn it into a real business tool that can bring you into the 21st century! Here are some of must-have Android apps for impressing your clients! 1. TripLog - Track your mileage!!! • Logging of business mileage, fuel, tolls, parking and vehicle expenses. Multiple vehicles tracking for multiple tax categories (business, medical, charity, etc.) and multiple business entities. Calculates fuel economy (MPG, L/100km, or KM/L). • Use of GPS to track driving distance. Use of GPS, Cellular Network, and/or WiFi to find your locations and look up physical addresses. • A home screen widget with the ability to create shortcuts to start and stop trips.                           ...