Insights & Tips

Handwritten notes for Real Estate Agents
Business Tips
Sandy

Rotate This into Your Follow-Up Plan and Watch the Magic Happen.

Feeling Stuck in a Follow-Up Rut?
If your client outreach is starting to feel a little stale, here’s an easy, meaningful shift that can bring your relationships—and your results—back to life.
This month’s featured strategy is all about rotating personalized outreach into your follow-up plan. Think: handwritten notes, quick texts, short voicemails. It’s the kind of contact that feels real—and stands out.
The best part? It takes less time than writing a newsletter… and it leaves a bigger impression.

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Signature Sample for Real Estate Agents
Business Tips
Sandy

Is Your Email Signature Working for You?

Is Your Email Signature Helping You… or Holding You Back?
It shows up in every message you send. But is your email signature doing its job—or just filling space?
This month, I’m sharing a few simple ways to refresh your signature so it actually works for you. Think: compliance, credibility, and connection—all in just a few lines.
Nothing fancy. Just smart, clean, and client-friendly.
Bonus: I’ve included what real estate pros legally must include (and what to skip).

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Bild a Better Business - Back to School Drive
Business Tips
Sandy

Back-to-School with a Purpose

Help Kids Start Strong This School Year
Back-to-school season is here—and for many families, it comes with stress, not just excitement. This month, consider partnering with a local school to host a simple school supply drive or support after-school programs.
It’s not just a kind gesture.
It’s a meaningful way to connect with your clients, give back to your community, and show what your business really stands for.
Want ideas to make it easy to launch (and easy for clients to support)?
I’ve got tips inside.

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When Your Day Starts Like This ... It’s a Blessing to Have a Home Office!
Business Tips
Sandy

Would You Hire You?

It’s funny how so many life lessons can be connected to the world of real estate. Who knew a dead car battery in my Subaru Outback could spark such a clear reminder of how customers want to be treated before they even meet you?

Let me take you along for the ride, assuming my car decides to cooperate this time.

For the last few days, my car wouldn’t start – a dead battery. I knew the battery was nearing the end of its life; no big deal, I thought. I ran to Costco, purchased a new battery, and popped it in; voilà. It STARTED!

The next morning, I went out to start my car, and — UGH! DEAD again! (EWWW- Foot Stomp!!) It didn’t emit a glimmer, a beep, or a buzz.

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Steven (Your AI Business Guy) Edward
Business Tips
Sandy

Steven (Your AI Business Guy) Edwards

“AI for Real Estate Agents: How to Save Time, Win Listings, and Work Smarter Every Day”
~ By Steve Edwards, AI Insourcing Coach
Let’s face it, real estate isn’t what it used to be. Buyers are more informed. Sellers want instant answers. And your competitors? They’re getting creative.

So, how do you stand out without burning out?

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