The MLS is geared to accommodate mass showings of homes that are painstakingly prepared to go to market. After repairing, painting, carpeting, staging, you spread the word far and wide. All in hopes of getting fabulous offers. Often, it works. But in case you haven’t noticed, life doesn’t always unfold with enough time and predictability […]
“Why do you limit Top Agent Network membership to only top 10% producing agents? Wouldn’t it be better for member agents and their clients if TAN were open to all real estate agents?” This is one of the most frequent inquiries we get. Before I answer that excellent question, a little background is in order. How […]
Josette Skilling, a Charter Member of TAN’s Greater Capital Area chapter, and her team at Urban Tree Properties used Top Agent Network to get a home into contract in one weekend. The clients were thrilled. Josette really understands and articulates the value of tapping into the top producers across all brokerages through TAN. Read the full […]
These days, your savvy sellers will expect you to do something special beyond just going on the MLS. Often they are are simply not prepared to go on the MLS right now. In some cases, they prefer to skip the MLS altogether. Reasons a seller prefers to market his home off MLS Avoid unnecessary showings. […]
It’s the last inning of your son’s Little League game. The score is tied and the bases are loaded. And your son is up to bat. Your cell phone rings and you see the name of your client on your screen. It’s an important client. (But then, aren’t they all important?) What would you do? […]
Real estate agents are inundated with offers to join email blast systems and social media groups (Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.). While it’s true that Top Agent Network posts are delivered via email and agents must join to use the system, TAN is quite different. Top Agent Network is a professionally funded company created by a true […]
Let’s face it. Many consumers have an unfavorable view of real estate agents. In survey after survey, real estate agents rank as some of the least respected professionals. So why is there such negative sentiment towards real estate agents? One big reason is that consumers perceive agents as putting their needs before the needs of […]
Face it… the Internet has eliminated lots of “middlemen.” When was the last time you used a travel agent? How often do you call your stockbroker? By consuming “direct” online, not only do you get to pocket middlemen fees; in most cases, it’s much more convenient. When home search websites started popping up in the […]
Happy New Year, Toppers! As 2013 comes to a close, Top Agent Network has crossed the 3,000 member mark nationwide—which means membership was up 67% in 2013. Wow! Thank you—because we know your support made this year’s success possible. Your enthusiasm has been clear in all the activity on the network and in your recent survey responses. […]
Maybe it was in response to the well-attended and animated session on Pocket Listings at last week’s National Association of Realtors convention in San Francisco? Inman News recently republished Teresa Boardman’s article, “Sellers can decide if ‘pocket listing’ is right for them.” We think it’s a good one.