by Debbie De Grote | Aug 28, 2026 | Listings, Productivity, Uncategorized
I’ve been in this business a long time. I started selling real estate when I was 18, and I’ve seen just about every market you can imagine. And I can tell you, the market we’re in right now feels particularly challenging for a lot of agents. There’s nothing in the...
by Debbie De Grote | Jun 19, 2026 | Lead Generation, Uncategorized
If you are looking for a smart niche to grow your real estate business, absentee owners deserve your attention. For a real estate agent, the absentee owner niche can create consistent listing opportunities because these property owners often have more flexibility,...
by Debbie De Grote | Apr 15, 2026 | Listings, Productivity, Uncategorized
When I first started in real estate no one ever taught me about using events to build my business. I think they’re much more popular now, but back then, very few agents were doing anything beyond maybe bringing the Easter Bunny to the local park. It wasn’t until...
by Debbie De Grote | Apr 2, 2026 | Listings, Productivity, Uncategorized
Are you feeling the pressure? We hear it from agents all the time. One day the market feels like it’s about to take off, and the next, a global event or a shift in interest rates brings a wave of uncertainty. It’s easy to get caught in a cycle of worry, but as our...
by Debbie De Grote | Mar 17, 2026 | Listings, Productivity, Uncategorized
With housing inventory beginning to rise and years of pent-up demand simmering just below the surface, now is the perfect time to explore one of real estate’s most powerful and proven strategies. Many agents are asking me about it, wondering if it’s still relevant in...
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