Josh shares tips on how to avoid getting flagged or "ghosted" on Craigslist, setting up multiple accounts, landing pages, mis-spellings, the best times of day to post on Craigslist, and much more.

Here is the Audio Recording.

NOTE: volume level can be adjusted on the player above, as well as on your computer speakers. We have found that some laptop speakers do not provide sufficient sound levels if you're in a noisy environment, so please keep that in mind.

Josh has put together a Craigslist "do it yourself" kit - swipe files of his best ads, emails, best times of day, etc.

You can view the details on the kit here:

http://www.retechcenter.com/recommends/blbt

(will open in a new window)

I think the price is definitely worth it.

Thanks,

Jim Casey

Shay walks you through step-by-step and shows you:
--Do it Yourself Production Techniques- Lights, Camera, Action
--Post Production - How to Edit Your Video Easily and Inexpensively
--DIY or Hire the Right Professional
--Where should you go on the cheap and where should you spend some money.
--Copywriting Secrets for Profitable Video

For more on Shay's company, you can visit www.RealEstate.LifeStyleMedia.ca or call Shay at LifeStyle Media 1-877-314-1889 Ext. 22.

It might not sound "sexy", but they have actually developed a very innovative to quickly send birthday cards, anniversary cards, "Home Anniversary" cards, even special gifts like brownies, candles, and more - and you can put it ALL on autopilot.

Here's the recorded Webinar:

Again, that link is www.SendOutCards.com/RETE

Please let us know how it has worked for you!

If you've ever owned a computer, especially a PC, you know the importance of backing it up. The only thing is, most people either don't bother taking the time and energy to back it up, or don't do it regularly.

In fact, every year, 43% have a computer crash so severe, that they lose emails, documents, photos and files. That means if you haven't had a computer crash in the last 2 years, you're number might be up!

As real estate agents, we are especially prone because we use a computer for almost everything now, but we are supposed to be out selling houses and listing houses - not wasting time on silly things like sitting around for hours on end to back up files!

In the past, I've used a lot of ways to back up my computer. Some people try to use a USB memory stick, but those generally aren't big enough. I, for the longest time, used a larger, portable USB hard drive. But even that took 2-3 hours for my backup! --- Precious time I'd rather spend with clients or with my wife and kids!

Enter Carbonite, referred to me by Jim Casey. When he first told me about it, I kind of ignored it becuase I thought "I had a better way". Plus, it sounded way too good to be true.

Then, 5 months ago, somebody walked right through our Broker's office during the middle of the day, and stole purses, wallets, and a busy agent's laptop. Which made me think, hmmm....what if that had been MY laptop?! I hadn't backed up my computer in like 3 months because I was "too busy".

What does Carbonite do?
Easy - you download a tiny little program (keyword "little" so it doesn't take up too much RAM on your computer), and it AUTOMATICALLY backs up your computer, at any time, no matter when you create a new file.

Oh, and did I mention it is UNLIMITED for one low price? I had Googled like 4 other software programs, some similar, but NONE offered unlimited space - which is important for most agents who are storing a large number of emails and photos and documents.

Now, I backup about 27GB worth of data - and the MOST important part - I do absolutely nothing - it does it when my computer is sitting idle at the office or at my home office.

So you might want to check it out - I've only heard good things, and it's working well for me. I wish all business offered such a great bang for the buck!

p.s. I've created a little video above so you can see what it looks like installed, and how it actually works. I've also recorded a few short tutorial videos for members on how to make sure everything gets backed up, and to tweak a few of the settings.

If you've already watched the videos on using Carbonite, which is posted here, then you can the below 2 videos show you how to better use Carbonite.

How to make sure ALL of your files and folders are getting backed up:

How to get rid of those annoying little folder icons:

If you haven't already, I recommend you get Carbonite. I've tried a lot of different backup options, and this is the simplest one I have found.

I figure if it saves you 3 hours per month in backup time, at $50/hour, you just saved $150 per month!

Spencer Schmerling is an expert in the area of marketing real estate using craigslist.

Spencer's been using craigslist for the past 10 years, almost since the beginning. Spencer is best known for mastering how to build a successful real estate business using craigslist.

There are thousands of real estate agents, brokers and investors who pay Spencer's company to market their real estate for them on Craigslist. This webinar will cover free content you can use to your advantage, and give you an idea of what his company does.

Here is the recorded Webinar:

If you would like to take advantage of Spencer's services, you can email us at Jim@RealEstateTechnologyExperts.com with the subject headline of "Craigslist Webinar" and we will forward your information on to him.

Make Money and Save Time with REDX Technology
Real Estate Technology Experts Webinar with
Jim Casey and Jared Jensen

RealEstateTechnologyExperts.com presents
REDX: Highly Effective and Profitable Lead Generation for Expired Listing and For Sale By Owners Business
Hosted by Jim Casey, technology trainer and speaker

Here's the link to check out RedX:
https://www.theredx.com/signup/realestatetechnologyexperts.html

Today's real estate market is challenging -- to say the least.  In order to generate leads and create an income stream in a down market, it's extremely important and profitable to prospect using multiple sources and creating multiple income streams.

REDX Technology gives the power to real estate agents to do in minutes what took hours.  Thousands of top producing agents use it daily to:

Turn Expired, Withdrawn and Cancelled listings into leads
Generate LOW-COST For Sale By Owner (FSBO) leads, quickly and with LESS Hassle
Work More Productively and Sell More Properties in Today's Competitive Market.

Jim Casey cuts through the sales talk and gets to the bottom of how you can use this technology in your business effectively.

Jim shows you REDX from a Real Estate Agents point-of-view.

What You Will Learn on this Webinar

Jim Casey interviews Jared Jensen - Director of Business Development & Marketing for REDX on how their system is helping change the way real estate agents are approaching prospecting using REDX's innovative solutions integrated with Expired Leads research, a FSBO lead service and a lead manager.

On the webinar Jim will show you how this technology can integrate into your real estate business and become another income generating pillar holding up your business

If you are looking for an INNOVATIVE and COST-EFFECTIVE way to generate leads and work FASTER and MORE PROFITABELY with Expired Listings and FSBO's.

RealEstateTechnologyExperts.com presents
PreQuence:  Turning Text Messages into Cash
Hosted by Jim Casey, technology trainer and speaker

GENERATE LEADS INEXPENSIVELY USING TEXT MESSAGING

Potential buyers' see your yard sign, text a unique house code to instantly receive information about your listings. But, the best part is you instantly get their phone number via email and can contact the prospect to set up an appointment or sign a new listing!

Many of these people have never contacted a real estate agent yet - and as we all know 80% of all home buyers contract with the first or second agent they talk with (according to the National Association of Realtors).

Plus Text Messaging provides MORE benefits:
--Every house becomes an "Open House" 24 hours a day
--Potential buyers can link directly to your contact information via your direct cell #
--Statistical information analysis means faster sales, new listings
--Home information is always available - even when you're not!
--No more need for Flyers, Eliminates the empty brochure tube worries & cost
--Tracks your other Methods of Marketing via text message codes 2-9

TEXT MESSAGING FACTS
--100% penetration of cell phones among 20-50 year old set by 2007 - World Wireless Forum
--80% of consumers keep their mobile phones with them all day
--94% of text messages are read
--24% will show or forward a mobile marketing message to another person
--TEXT messaging marketing generates a 15%-20% response vs. a 1% response with conventional media
--Median age of a text message user is 38 years old, the same as an internet home buyer.
--National Association of Realtors (NAR) supports Text Messaging in request to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) letter dated 2/28/08
YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS THIS WEBINAR TO DISCOVER HOW YOU CAN IMPLEMENT THIS PROVEN TECHNOLOGY INTO YOUR BUSIESS

On the webinar Jim will show you how this technology can integrate into your real estate business and become another income generating pillar holding up your business
If you are looking for an INNOVATIVE and COST-EFFECTIVE way to generate leads and work FASTER and MORE PROFITABELY- YOU NEED TO WATCH THIS

In today's demanding real estate environment you either lead or you fall behind.  Having the proper tools and information in place will help you to be the leader in your market.

Expired listings, for example, are a terrific source to get and keep you ahead of your competition.  Do not let the fear of rejection stop you, expired listings are a great income source.   Let's take a look at the benefits of prospecting expired listings in today's market.

Expired listings are easy to find, they come up every day.  The MLS provides a steady stream of new expireds to contact and set up listing appointments. 

A majority of the expireds want to sell and are looking for a new agent, for someone who can get their home sold. 

It is important to know 37% of expired listings will re-list with a new agent in the first 30 days and 35% will wait 30 days or more before they re-list with a new agent.

Also keep in mind that 25% of all expired listings become available near the end or around the first of the month.

Unfortunately, many agents give up the opportunity to work these leads because of the time required to find updated owner information which can become an extremely time consuming process, sometimes taking several hours. 

I recommend using a service that does all the hard work of finding the updated owner names and phone numbers, mailing addresses, checking for relisted and sold properties, and cross checking against the DNC. 

We believe our RedX service is one of the best services to accomplish these tasks.  Research normally takes 90 minutes to do on your own only takes about four minutes with the RedX.

The successful way to work expired leads is to create an expired lead system which follows these key principles of prospecting:

• Consistency
• Creativity
• Perseverance

Be consistent, contact expired listings every morning, you must work them a minimum of four weeks straight.  You cannot start and stop or your will lose the momentum you have started. 

Be creative, set yourself apart from your competition, try something new, and create your “expired listing marketing kit.” The marketing kit should include things like information about yourself, your specific marketing plan, some market statistics, a brag sheet, and maybe an article with tips on selling your home. 

Be persistent, sales in any industry is very difficult, understand it is a numbers game, the more you prospect the more success you will find.  Be persistent in your calling. Call them a few times a week. Your goal is to set an appointment. You are trying to be one of the agents they interview.

Focus on working the expireds system every day, work new and past expireds, and follow-up! 

Remember always be consistent, creative, and persistent in prospecting to expired listings and you will reap the benefits of all your hard work.

If you'd like to know more about the RedX service, make sure to watch the Get Expireds and FSBO's in Minutes webinar we did with RealEstateTechnologyExperts.com

by Jared C. Jensen
Director of Business Development, Real Estate Data X-Change 

NOTE TO READERS: Real Estate Technology Experts has negotiated a discount if you want try RedX. The discount will show up when you go to place your order. If you call them, you must mention you are a member, and they may contact us to verify this.

...and Hyundai posted a 14 percent INCREASE in sales!

Why?

Most people say it's because of this new campaign:
 

...well, we've interviewed a company that is doing the SAME THING, except for real estate buyers!!!
(They also have an e-newsletter system we'll be asking them about)

Here's the Recorded Webinar!