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SCOTT MEDNICK President of OCREForum.com and Marblehead Real Estate Partners

January 11, 2019 by Realty411 Team Leave a Comment

Scott Mednick, President of OCREForum.com and Marblehead Real Estate Partners is a seasoned real estate professional with a keen market insight and a thorough understanding of current investment opportunities. Scott has 30 years’ experience transacting residential and commercial properties. Scott has been involved in over 200 million dollars of value-add real estate and has collaborated with his investors purchasing distressed assets and repositioning for safe and consistent returns.

Scott’s experience includes rehabbing bank owned single family homes (REO’s). In the 1990’s, Scott had remodeled over 2500 homes for such clients as: World Savings, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, North East Savings, EMC, Berkeley Federal, Southern California Savings, Trans-America, and Home Savings.

Sought after for his talents in sales negotiation and strategic property marketing, Scott’s reputation for professionalism and deal-closing talents has earned him an impressive roster of investors. Scott is also a highly sought after speaker on how to invest here in Southern California and out of state.

At OCREForum.com, Scott runs a REIA group that has monthly meetings and all are welcome. We teach how to buy and sell single family homes, apartments and self-storage. The main theme of our group is buying value add real estate that will make safe returns for our investor partners.

Scott also mentors new investors how to buy here in Southern California. He also forms joint ventures with many investors on bigger projects. Scott looks forward to meeting new investors in the Orange County area, be sure to attend his next monthly OC Real Estate Forum meeting.

To learn more about Scott Mednick, visit http://MarbleheadREP.com ; Scott is a Real Estate Broker BRE#00913829 and a General Contractor #615087

The ONLY BAY AREA Connection You’ll Ever Need – BAMF

December 24, 2018 by Realty411 Team Leave a Comment

Interview by Anita Cooper

Ms. Holly Lynn’s Bay Area Multifamily Meetup Group attracts networking mavens for hungry investors to connect, invest, and retire rich.

For most investors, it starts with the dream. You know the one… financial (and time) independence through investing in property?

While real estate is a fantastic wealth-creation vehicle, you’ll be spinning your wheels a lot if you don’t have the right connections in place to get things done.

Yes, in real estate, success often depends on who…not just what…you know!

Everyone tells you that it’s important to build a team when investing in property, and that’s true, definitely.

But wouldn’t it be easier if you simply had a single contact instead? Someone who could “connect the dots” between what you need and who can help meet that need?

Meet Holly Lynn of Bay Area Multi-Family Meetup. She’s that “someone” who can help you make the connections you need to build your wealth.

“My database is global. I know 20 people for every one subject, so when people contact me, I can connect them with the right person for their needs.”

Holly works with a variety of investors, everyone from individuals to groups of investors, helping them obtain the finance they need to get the results they want.

Specifically, investors can look to Holly for their private lending needs, and for opportunities to build their team by attending networking events such as at her famous mixers.

“The feedback I’ve been getting from investors is amazing,” says Holly. “We offer loads of information that helps investors grow their knowledge. I’ve also been able to connect investors with people who help them get fantastic results!”

YOUR NETWORK BEGINS HERE

Often, you’ll meet someone who is amazing in the real estate industry but is an average, or sometimes even less than average networker.

Holly, however, is one of those rare individuals who is a rockstar at networking, and a whiz at real estate…a powerful combination for any investor looking to grow their portfolio.

Why does she do what she does?

“I am passionate about helping people take back their time. Look, I haven’t worked a retail job since I was 19 — I want others to have the same opportunity.”

FACE TO FACE CONNECTIONS

Holly Lynn is all about making connections. But it’s not just what she does…it’s who she is, and when someone has that level of passion they love to share it with others every chance they get.

One of the most popular, and effective network-ing avenues is to face to face…even in this modern, social media age.

So to help investors, each month Holly offers a mixer where she serves as a bridge, helping investors connect with people they need for their investments and deals.

SOCIAL MEDIA CONNECTIONS

Holly’s social media accounts are ablaze with activity too; people share what they’ve been able to do, the goals they’ve reached and the connections they’ve made.

“Social influence is definitely me. That’s how I connect people. I make calls constantly to get to know people, then I connect the dots. I know who is looking for what, so I make the connection, get them together and enjoy watching the results!”

Her reputation is seen in the lives changed…

“Holly Lynn is a personable and well connected real estate investor and professional that brings deals together for a win/win outcome.” – B. Sharma, Investor

“If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity, maybe this is it. As “The Real Estate Investor’s Lawyer” I have spoken in front of many real estate investor clubs. Holly’s investor club had some of the highest quality attendees I have ever seen.

They are engaged, experienced and actually doing deals and/or seriously interested in doing deals. I give her a lot of credit for attracting that high quality of real estate professional.

I have also had the privilege and pleasure of representing Holly and have been very impressed with her and her real estate investing activities.

They say that opportunity never knocks twice. There’s even a parable of how opportunity is a bald man with a long beard. You can only grab him when he’s in front of you and you can’t get him back once he passes you. If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity, maybe this is it.”

– J. Lerman, Litigator

‘As “The Real Estate Investor’s Lawyer” I have spoken in front of many real estate investor clubs. Holly’s investor club had some of the highest quality attendees I have ever seen. They are engaged, experienced and actually doing deals and/or seriously interested in doing deals. I give her a lot of credit for attracting that high quality of real estate professional.’ ~Jeffrey Lehrman, Esq.

JOIN THE CLUB

Find out more about Holly Lynn and her Meetup Group, BAMF, by connecting online at: https://www.meetup.com/MFinvestingMeetup/

How Today’s Technology Helps Real Estate Investors Build Thriving Businesses

June 23, 2016 by Realty411 Team 5 Comments

By Leon McKenzie

The challenges in today’s real estate market means that you need to take advantage of every opportunity available in order to build your business. One of the best ways to build your business, create new streams of income and work more efficiently is by using the new technology that is available to every investor. From developing and maintaining a website to building a blog community and purchasing mobile technology that will allow you to effectively work no matter where you are, you will appreciate how you can save time and take your business to the next level with these new devices and techniques.

Adding Technology is Critical to Business Growth

A decade or more ago, it was possible to work without embracing much of today’s technology. People who preferred to work “old school” still had some latitude to do so. While there is nothing saying that you have to incorporate technology into your business, if you haven’t done so you are missing a vital and important way to streamline your work and connect with people who may have property or assets that you can purchase at a discount. You can even leverage technology to find new opportunities and buyers for the items in your portfolio.

Options Are Plenty

For the probate real estate investor, the newest technologies provide plenty of ways for you to connect with more people and work in the most efficient way possible. Each and every day it seems that there is some new app, website, blog or hardware that will make working easier. With so many options available it can be hard to choose. Chris Strammiello of Fox Business.com said, “Technology is an essential ingredient for fueling innovation and offers an advantage to transforming your business.”

Using technology wisely – not in a way that overwhelms you or your daily processes – is the key to integrating it into your probate real estate business. There are many options that can help you to promote what you do and make daily operations much easier. One of these options includes cloud computing. Strammiello said, “The cloud provides a way for SMBs to increase business agility and introduce capabilities that would have been cost- or time-prohibitive to deploy on traditional technology.”

Cloud Computing Can Give You Access Anywhere

What is cloud computing? According to Eric Griffith at PC Magazine, “In the simplest terms, cloud computing means storing and accessing data and programs over the Internet instead of your computer’s hard drive. The cloud is just a metaphor for the Internet.”

When you work in the real estate industry, you are constantly on the move, visiting properties, meeting with Executors, evaluating properties with your contractor and starting or finishing projects. What this means is that you may not have a whole lot of time in the office or access to paperwork that you need when you are on the road. Storing your documents and records on the cloud means that you can have access to it wherever you are. Practically speaking, with the cloud you will simply store your records on the Internet rather than on your local hard drive, or in some cases, you may choose to do both. Many Internet service providers are now offering a basic amount of cloud storage for free, but you may need more if you choose to put all of your documents online. Examples of cloud storage include Google Documents, a widely used free document sharing platform.

When you do need business sized cloud storage it can come with a fee. Griffith said, “There is an entirely different ‘cloud’ when it comes to business. Some businesses choose to implement Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), where the business subscribes to an application it accesses over the Internet. (Think Salesforce.com.) There’s also Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), where a business can create its own custom applications for use by all in the company. And don’t forget the mighty Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), where players like Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Rackspace provide a backbone that can be ‘rented out’ by other companies.” While your business may never get to the size where they need these large commercial options, it is good to know that they are available for you.

Consider Mobile Technology

Real estate entrepreneurs need to be out of the office frequently and that means that spending a full day in the office is a rare occurrence. That is one of the best reasons to consider mobile technology as a replacement for your office technology. Strammiello said, “Mobility today means more devices (smartphones, tablets and laptops), more locations (working in an office, home, coffee shop, and more), and more apps that improve productivity, collaboration, and your overall business. And mobility is paying off with 70 percent of firms saying it’s improving customer service, according to the most recent Sage U.S. SMB Survey on Mobile Devices.” Having access to these devices means that you can work through problems, issues and opportunities no matter where you are. With the need for real estate investors to be available 24/7 to help Executors with their questions and negotiate deals, having mobile technology means that you won’t miss important phone calls or ways to profit because you aren’t in your office.

Given the proliferation of cell phones, it would be unusual for a real estate profession to not have access to one. However, if you aren’t using it for your business, that can put you at a disadvantage. While you can be contacted at any time, day or night, you also have the option to turn your phone off and only take calls when you want. This is one of the nicest features of mobile technology.

In addition to having access to a smartphone, consider a mobile tablet or “phablet” – a phone/tablet combination. These powerful devices, combined with cloud technology can allow you to do everything from talk to a family member to create a contract and email it to an Executor no matter where you are. You will love the flexibility that you can achieve with mobile technology.

Accounting Software – Necessary Technology

Even the way that real estate entrepreneurs keep their books has changed. The reality is that if you aren’t making a profit, then your business may need some work. There is no way to know that if you don’t have your finger on the pulse of the financial side of your business. The writers at the Small Business Administration say that having access to accounting software is critical, “This is important, even if you have your own accountant or bookkeeper. Accounting software allows you to see your profits and losses at a glance. It can also help you design and maintain a budget for your business.”

Designing and maintaining a budget for your probate real estate business is what will keep you in business for the long term. Using accounting software that has the ability to be stored on the cloud in a secured fashion will help you to make decisions about how much to spend on a property, whether to invest in a remodeling project or even help you keep track as to who has paid their rent and how much of a rehab budget you have left. Being able to access this information from outside of your office can save you time and frustration.

Marketing Technology Can Help You to Score More Leads

Marketing is another area of the real estate business that has been revolutionized by technology. The experts at Entrepreneur said, “By adding a simple plug-in app, small businesses can turn their basic Gmail service into something even more powerful. For instance, using Streak turns Gmail into a customer-relationship management tool, allowing businesses to track customers, active leads, deals and sales pipelines from the inbox. Other sales plug-ins include Rapportive, which provides detailed profiles on each contact, email-tracker Yesware and scheduling and reminder tool Boomerang.”

A plug-in is nothing more than a short program that is very easy to add to your current platform. A few clicks and it is ready to use. While you may not need all of these marketing plug-ins, some of them can be very helpful when you are tracking the contacts that you have made and are currently making in your probate business.

Be Website Savvy

For the most part, real estate entrepreneurs are hesitant to start a website, wondering what it will do for their business. Though that is a legitimate concern, having a website as a probate real estate professional can be the one thing that will help people who are just hearing about your service take the time to call you. Michel Thierault of Forbes said, “A website is a necessity for entrepreneurs, small businesses, home-based businesses, and anybody selling products or services. Regardless of your other marketing methods, enabling potential customers to either find you through a Google search or learn more about you after they’ve seen your other marketing material is key to creating and developing new customers. If you’re selling online services or products, having a website is obvious. But even if you don’t sell anything directly online, the website can serve as an extension of your business card, with information about you, your business, and services offered. Most important, your website should detail your background, experience, and other credentials to give you credibility and give potential customers more confidence when deciding whether or not to deal with you.”

This “extension of your business card,” as Theirault puts it, is critical for probate real estate entrepreneurs. Networking and having people understand that you run a serious, credible business means that you will get more of the market share than those business owners who simply don’t take the time to build a website. Executors and other potential clients want to be able to understand who you are and what you offer. In today’s economy, the best way for them to do that is by looking at your website. Your website doesn’t have to be elaborate, but making sure that it is designed professionally and that the content on the site reflects who you are, your business goals and provides current contact information can be just the reference you need in order to land a big deal.

In the End

Adding technology to your probate real estate business will open doors of efficiency, communication and opportunity to you and provide you with the tools that you need to take your business to the next level.

Contact the experts at US Probate Leads today to hear more about the way that we can help you to build your business. We offer a wide range of tools, including communications management software, e-books, webinars, seminars and mentoring programs to help you meet your real estate investment goals. Talk to us today about our professional lead service and how we can help you to locate properties and assets that can be purchased for a significant discount. Call now! http://www.usprobateleads.com

Sources:

http://smallbusiness.foxbusiness.com/technology-web/2014/11/26/5-technologies-to-transform-your-small-business-in-2015/

https://www.sba.gov/content/using-technology-stay-competitive

http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/230522

http://www.forbes.com/sites/allbusiness/2013/12/10/key-steps-to-building-your-small-business-website/

Connecting with Prospects Worldwide

September 15, 2015 by Realty411 Team Leave a Comment

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For better or worse, we truly live in an interconnected world today. How many personal and business relationships these days exist more so digitally online, as compared with face-to-face? How many real estate agents would even recognize their long-term clients if they bumped into them on the streets, after years of buying and selling properties together either locally or in multiple states? To prosper these days, agents should learn how to connect more with people online and in person.

Per multiple sources like the National Association of Realtors, upwards of 90% to 95% of all people first search for properties or mortgage information online before these same prospects later contact a real estate agent or mortgage broker. In past decades, real estate agents, attorneys, or accountants might have been the “go to source” for answers related to investment, legal, or financial questions. Nowadays, the “go to source” for answers may first begin with online search engines.

Top Online U.S.-Based Search Engines

1. Google (1.1 billion)
2. Bing (350 million)
3. Yahoo Search (300 million)
4. Ask (245 million)
5. Aol Search (125 million)
6. Wow (100 million)
7. WebCrawler (65 million)
8. MyWebSearch (60 million)
9. Infospace (24 million)
10. Info (13.5 million)
Source: eBizMBA Rank (August 2015 data)

The Chinese version of Google is named Baidu. Based upon user volume worldwide, Baidu would be considered as the #2 most popular search engine on Earth. Yet, few Americans have probably ever heard of this site. According to online data analysis sources such as Digital Trends, Baidu has more users worldwide than both Yahoo and Bing combined.

Baidu has aggressively been seeking to hire more English-speaking engineers in order to make their site more “user friendly” to the English speaking sector, and much easier to translate written words into almost any language on the planet. How many Americans today are using Baidu to market to prospects? The answer is probably very few, which makes it an untapped marketing source for wealthy foreign prospects.

Blogging & Social Networks

What is more important to the internet’s “Digital World” than written content? A high percentage of real estate agents use blogs to share information online with prospects and existing clients. There are an estimated 12 million + bloggers who use Social Media. The businesses and people who post online blogs have an 87% higher inbound traffic rate than those people or businesses which do not use online blogs. People need to continually add content to their sites in order to keep their readers or viewers coming back, and updated blogs are one of the most popular options.

In years past, real estate agents and other businesses might have invested significant amounts of money on a weekly, monthly, or annual basis towards their marketing budgets. Businesses need clients to survive, and businesses usually need to find new prospects or clients on a consistent basis in order to stay afloat. Past traditional marketing budgets included costs for print mailers such as black and white or four color postcards, letters, or print advertising in local, regional, or national newspapers or magazines. Stamp prices used to be quite affordable in past years or decades. At present, these same stamp prices are hovering near 50 cents each.

laptop-651727_640 Many agents have turned to marketing online by joining numerous Social Media groups (both individually and within tens or hundreds of specific groups or subgroups within each Social Media site which cater to people interested in real estate), joining as many online chatrooms as possible, and figuring out the most creative ways to use texts, emails, and other free forms of marketing.

When people go online, they are typically searching for something to read or watch on their computer screen or smart device. A high percentage of Americans are interested in creating wealth in the near term as well as boosting their net worth so that they may one day retire. As such, the topic of real estate greatly interests a vast number of people who use computers, smart phones, and other high tech gadgets.

Agents and property owners can use free blog services offered by Blogger (owned by Google), WordPress, and other free blogging sites in order to attract more prospects, and find more buyers and sellers for current and future listings and purchase deals. With any form of marketing, the content provided is only as good as the prospects targeted by way of any form of marketing. One of the most important factors with digital marketing is to know which social networks have the highest user traffic in order to potentially reach the most prospects.

The Top 10 largest U.S. based Social Networking sites based upon users as of August 2015 were as follows (source: eBizMBA):

1. Facebook (900 million)
2. Twitter (310 million)
3. LinkedIn (255 million)
4. Pinterest (250 million)
5. Google Plus (120 million)
6. Tumblr (110 million)
7. Instagram (100 million)
8. VK (80 million)
9. Flickr (65 million)
10. Vine (42 million)

A World Full of Prospects

Per the internet analysis group named We are Social, there are an estimated 3 billion active internet users worldwide out of an estimated population base of 7.2 billion on Earth. An estimated 2.1 billion of the world’s residents are reported to have at least one Social Media account. An even larger number of 3.65 billion mobile users are reported to access the internet at least occasionally by way of tablets or smart devices (e.g., iPads, iPods, smartphones, etc.). So, there are literally billions of the Earth’s residents who are online daily, weekly, or monthly, and could be a potential reader of a real estate agent’s blog or an investor’s posting about their latest “Fix and Flip” deal for sale.

community-909149_640 Foreign investors are actively purchasing both residential and commercial real estate all across the United States. Some of the steadiest and wealthiest buyers of U.S. real estate originate from countries such as Canada, Mexico, China, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Germany, Great Britain, India, and Russia. In order to find these foreign prospects, agents and sellers of U.S. properties need to know where to search for them online.

Many Asian and European investors like to invest in western U.S. region properties found in California, Oregon, and Washington. They also have a healthy appetite for residential and commercial properties in Texas, Florida, Boston, Chicago, and New York. U.S. based agents and sellers who effectively market towards foreign prospects need to first know about the names of the more popular social networks outside U.S. borders. Americans need to also realize that many of the most popular U.S. social networks sites are banned in places like China and elsewhere such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, so their residents may not be able to read or view posts from agents’ or investors’ blogs or sites.

The popular non-U.S. based social networks include:

* Qzone
* Viber
* Wechat
* VKontake
* Sina Weibo
* PengYou
* QQ (Chinese instant messenger service with 780 million active users)
* Tencent Weibo (Chinese version of Twitter)
* Renren (Chinese version of Facebook with 712 million users)
* Youku (Chinese version of YouTube; 2nd most viewed video site worldwide)

Approximately 25% (1 in 4) of internet users worldwide are Chinese. The internet market in China is, by far, the largest in the world with well over 600 million users as of 2014. As such, the number of Chinese internet users is almost double the entire population base in the USA.

Chinese and other Asian residents are big fans of micro-blogging with short messages. There are approximately 85% of all Chinese internet users who have a micro-blogging type of account which they use on Twitter (if they can access from their home country), Sina Weibo, and Tencent Weibo. There are a number of social network sites and other online sites such as “Google Translate” which will instantaneously translate a post in English to just about any other language on the planet (and vice versa). As a result, it is actually much easier to market to foreign prospects online than in person due to fewer language barrier issues.

The larger the pool of prospects for a real estate agent or seller, the more likely the agent or owner will find a qualified buyer or seller. In many U.S. regions, foreign buyers with all cash for residential and commercial properties may reach upwards of 33% or 50%+. While most U.S. agents or property owners do not speak more than just their native language of English, they are quite fluent with Social Media skills.

Regardless of whether a person is fluent in more than one language, a posted blog or video of a subject property that is translated into multiple languages and posted worldwide is likelier to generate more responses than mailing out 50 postcards. A “picture may speak a thousand words” as the old saying goes, but a worldwide post may reach a number of viewers a multitude of times more. The world is yours with unlimited growth opportunities online!

Author: Rick Tobin

Look for Rick’s ebook on Amazon Kindle: The Credit Crisis Deals: Finding America’s Best Real Estate Bargains.

Rick Tobin has a diversified background in both the Real Estate and Securities fields for the past 25+ years. He has held seven (7) different Real Estate and Securities brokerage licenses to date.

Rick has an extensive background in the financing of residential and commercial properties around the U.S with debt, equity, and mezzanine money. His funding sources have included banks, life insurance companies, REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts), Equity Funds, and foreign money sources.

You can visit Rick Tobin at RealLoans.com.

Connect & Capitalize: Networking Secrets to Skyrocket Success

September 15, 2015 by Realty411 Team Leave a Comment

by Linda Pliagas, owner, Realty411 Expo: http://Realty411guide.com/events

Napoleon Hill wrote about the importance of being involved in a mastermind group in his famous and life-changing book “Think and Grow Rich.” Hill, a journalist, was challenged by the wealthiest man at the time, Andrew Carnegie, to interview the richest men in the world and discover their commonalities. What he documented during his life-long research was outstanding and continues to impact millions of people around the world.

The mastermind, a group of individuals united to exchange ideas, elevate their thinking and improve their prospects, was found to be of high importance among the successful and influential. Meeting with like-minded individuals, shaking hands and exchanging business cards, is proven to be one of the best investments a person can make in their life and career.

It is commonly acknowledged that real estate is a relationship-based business. Networking can make a measurable impact for real estate investors, real estate agents, brokers and realty service professionals.
Just imagine an investor with the ability to close quickly who happens to meet a prolific wholesaler who just happened to land a deal in the investor’s target area. Or the newbie real estate agent who attends an evening business mixer and ends up connecting with a retired Top Producer who spills a lifetime of listing secrets right on the spot!

One never knows just who they will meet at professional events. Remember: One connection can potentially change your business (and life) forever!

Your Net Worth = Your Network

Birds of a feather flock together. This is a popular adage and reveals the true nature of human beings: We are social creatures. We all need people. Human beings crave personal connections. It is for this reason that the über rich regularly hold lavish social affairs.

Is there really a better way to enjoy entertainment, reaffirm relationships, boost business and social standing?
The reality is a person’s net worth will be comparable to those of their five closest friends. It’s quite obvious that a person’s socioeconomic status is directly related to their ability to schmooze. With this in mind, following are some suggestions to help solitary caterpillars morph into social butterflies.

FIVE TIPS TO MAXIMIZE NETWORKING

1. Prepare for a Great First Impression

Remember: We only get one shot to make a great first impression. Prepare to make an impact by having a plan ahead of time. What is your goal at this event? Do you want to network with others who have more experience to learn from them? Are you ready to buy a property and want to find a “hidden gem” of a deal, one that may not be listed on the MLS? Is your goal to build a team and attract more financial partners into your network? Having a well-defined plan before you attend an event will help execute the desired outcome.

2. Dress for Success: Details Make a Difference

Attract successful people into your inner circle by being impeccably stylish. In other words, leave the ripped-up jeans, dirty loafers and stained shirt at home. It’s important to invest in oneself by having professional attire; clothing that lets the world know it’s time for some serious business.

Gentleman: shoes must be shined, display a nice watch on one’s wrist, wear a classic suit, or if the occasion permits pressed slacks and a sport coat. Ladies: Hair groomed, nails manicured and stylish dress or pantsuit. Bring out the bling, but keep private parts under wraps. It’s not appropriate for a professional lady to dress like she’s on her way to a nightclub: Not too short, not too low.

Small details make a huge difference: Are your clothes wrinkled? Is your mascara smeared? Do you have garlic breath? One wants to stand out at important events, but in a good way!

3. The Tool of the Trade: A Business Card

If a person doesn’t have business cards, then they may as well stay home. How can one make good connections if they can’t leave their contact information behind with the people they meet? Business cards are essential and, luckily, they are easy to purchase. Vistaprint.com is a favorite place for inexpensive cards. But again, business cards are an investment, so if possible upgrade to one that will leave an impression.

Some of the best business cards I’ve seen: A round business card that looked like a coaster; a black business card with striking gold lettering; unique paper that stands out, such as thick paper stock or one with an interesting texture.

4. Shut the Trap, Open the Gate

Be a socialized networker: Don’t dominate the conversation. Networking is intended to build connections that could potentially result in business. Nothing says “I’m really insecure about myself” more than someone who boasts nonstop about their abilities, wealth or intelligence. It’s a nightmare to be followed around by a chatterbox who is only attending an event to make themselves feel better about who they are. Here’s a clue: Truly successful people do not brag, only wanna be’s do that.

Wealthy people don’t have to tell everyone how rich they are – they already know it! Be proper and courteous. Think before speaking: Choose words wisely. Speak with intent. Be positive, and please don’t start bashing others in the industry, which is not only extremely rude, but also reveals a high level of immaturity.

Keep the trap shut to open up the wealth gate. Successful people don’t have time to deal with pettiness nor do they want to surround themselves with those who are shallow or negative.

5. The Fortune is in the Follow Up

So the event was spectacular. The connections were phenomenal, and a mile-high stack of business cards awaits… now what? Simply setting the cards aside and waiting for people to call will get one nowhere. Be sure to follow up as quickly as possible. The fortune is in the follow up. This is the time to ask for the business over the phone. Or, perhaps it best to make an appointment to meet in person again.

Some people like to follow up via email or text, others prefer a phone call. Regardless of the method, following up with a new-found connection is essential. This is perhaps the most important ingredient in the formula for networking success. It’s also the most overlooked piece of the puzzle.

FINAL WORDS FROM YEARS OF NETWORKING

As the producer of national expos and VIP mastermind mixers, I’ve had the privilege of hosting hundreds of functions. Our largest events have attracted 400 people and united some of the most influential speakers in the real estate investing industry.

These tips also stem from my experience in the luxury industry; our family’s business restores and services antique timepieces owned by collectors around the world. Although privacy is paramount, I will reveal that most of our clients are multi-millionaires and some are billionaires, and our business is grown mostly by referrals.
I hope these suggestions help you attract the right connections to propel your business forward. I encourage you to implement these strategies at one of our national expos or intimate VIP mixers. We host them all over the nation from New York to California and many states in-between.

For details about our special expos, visit:
http://Realty411guide.com/events