Keeping It Real - Real Estate Growth Tips, Tricks, & Techniques Real Geeks

In this episode of Keeping It Real, Darren Woodard shares his journey in real estate and how he leveraged SEO to generate leads.
From door knocking and using a reverse directory book to find phone numbers to his first real estate website in 2006 which he quickly started optimizing for SEO with neighborhood-specific content and has been crushing it with SEO since.
Some of the topics we explore in this episode are:
Creating neighborhood-specific content How his business took off during the 2008 recession What to do when you are hit with a Google penalty Why you need more than just a WordPress site Optimizing URL structure How technology has changed follow-up Recruiting opportunities We also have a quick chat with Darren’s marketing director, Lisa Broussard, about going through a company rebrand.
Tune in to hear how Darren’s business has evolved and some of the lessons he’s learned along the way.

For this very special episode of Keeping It Real we are joined by Chicago based broker and podcast host D.J. Paris.
On D.J.’s podcast, also named Keeping It Real, he sits down and talks to real estate experts to share what is really working for them in their business and the state of industry.
In this episode, we dive into some of the hot button issues today including:
The NAR lawsuit, including possible changes Portals like Zillow becoming major players in the real estate market The potential of A.I. Today’s interest rates Tune in for some killer insights on some of today’s biggest concerns in real estate and also be sure to checkout D.J.’s Keeping it Real podcast at http://keepingitrealpod.com or wherever you get podcasts.
Click HERE to check out D.J.'s recent episode about the NAR lawsuit on his podcast. 

In this episode of Keeping It Real, Scott Vancea, the co-founder of Optimize5, joins us to explain why your Google Business Profile is even more important than you may realize.
Scott dives into:
The key elements to optimize your Google Business Profile Why your Google Business Profile important  How to avoid common mistakes Ways to differentiate yourself by showcasing your unique offerings Additional tips to get your Google Business Profile to rank higher If you want to get more organic leads and stand out above your competition, you will want to tune in for all of Scott’s killer tips.
To get a free branding consultation, go to https://optimize5.com/

A team is more than a group of people sharing a logo, a copier, and a website. Todd Tramonte is back to share his insights from almost 15 years of coaching and helping teams grow.
In this episode Todd goes beyond just sharing his essentials for launching a team.
Some of the topics we cover are:
When to start a team How to have a healthy team Knowing when to subtract someone What systems your business needs no matter what Some differences between a brokerage and a team Leveraging technology you already have for recruiting If you are considering building a team or just want some best practices that can help your team become more successful you’re going to want to check out this episode.
To learn even more about building a team check out Todd’s Team Scale Live event coming up on Feb 5th and 6th in Dallas Texas. Details at https://www.teamscalelive.com/
 
Download "The Commoditization of Man" by Todd Tramonte HERE.

Chuck Richards is back again to go over some best practices for your website.

In this episode, we will cover:
 What information to include on your website Some of the pages you should build Tips for creating a positive user experience Basics for driving traffic to your site 

Whether you are setting up your first website or want some tips on how to optimize it you’ll want to tune in.

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On this episode of Keeping It Real, Haris Hadziselimovic joins us to share his Triple Rs: Relationships, Reviews, and Referrals.

Haris is a top selling broker covering Vancouver and Southwest Washington who has seen every kind of market since starting as a solo agent in 2004.
The backbone of his business is having authentic relationships with the people he works with even if it loses him a sale. He gives you advice on how to break the ice with new people and how to stay in touch even after the transaction.
Haris is not shy about asking for reviews, they are a great way to get other people to tell your story. He shares how he approaches the ask, follow ups, and how he utilizes reviews to get more business.
An impressive 87% of Haris's business is referral-based, a testament to the robust connections he forges with past clients and those he's assisted in various capacities. This episode offers listeners actionable ways to fortify their relationships and unlock new business opportunities.
Join us for an enriching conversation filled with practical insights on strengthening relationships and generating organic business growth.
Connect with Haris on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/hariskhadziselimovic or at 360-521-1615
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