A few tried and true tips from our team:
#1) Be a good friend.
#2) With the spirt of friendship in mind, host coffees, lunches, and gatherings that give us time and space to enjoy each other's company.
#3) Connect our friends and clients with reputable contractors. Solid, reputable contractors are in such short supply. So let's find out what type of help our friends need, and then help them make the right connections.
#4) Send our friends a neighborhood market update. We all want to know what's going on in our neighborhood. We're providing a real service to our friends when we share information that is meaningful and hyperlocal.
#5) Publish a monthly newsletter. Yes, it can include a few real estate topics and tips. It can also include a list of fun things to do in the community, and even a contest with giveaways and prizes.
#6) Adopt the mantra, "stop selling and start serving". The truth is, we're all tired of selling and tired of being sold to. But our relationships become more rewarding and our businesses more fruitful when we lead with generosity.
You'll find many more tips on our careers blog.