{"id":4039,"date":"2022-12-01T09:16:31","date_gmt":"2022-12-01T17:16:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/?p=4039"},"modified":"2022-12-06T10:50:12","modified_gmt":"2022-12-06T18:50:12","slug":"streettext-24-days-advent-calendar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/on-marketing\/streettext-24-days-advent-calendar","title":{"rendered":"StreetText 24 Days Advent Calendar!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4040 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/streettext-2-copy.png\" alt=\"streettext (2) copy\" width=\"646\" height=\"147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/streettext-2-copy.png 646w, https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/streettext-2-copy-600x136.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #333333;\">Well, it\u2019s official! December is finally here, which means it\u2019s time for hot chocolate, holiday traditions and maybe even a little bit of Baileys in your coffee.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #333333;\">StreetText is launching a 24-day holiday Advent Calendar so you can better your business over the course of this month and into next. Join us every day for new content, including tips from experts in various fields about how to make sure that everything runs smoothly during these busy times!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #333333;\">Join us every day this month for a tip, gift, feature release and more! Every day is unique and built so you can make the most out of each day this month. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #333333;\">We promise, Yule LOVE this!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #333333;\">Now, let\u2019s get started!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4043 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/streettext-wordmark@05x.png\" alt=\"streettext-wordmark@0,5x\" width=\"227\" height=\"115\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4190 \" src=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pexels-photo-6880171-e1513285978360-600x322.jpg\" alt=\"pexels-photo-688017\" width=\"445\" height=\"239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pexels-photo-6880171-e1513285978360-600x322.jpg 600w, https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pexels-photo-6880171-e1513285978360-1280x687.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pexels-photo-6880171-e1513285978360.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 445px) 100vw, 445px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #333333;\">Our first Advent Calendar gift is a new way to engage with leads! Consider running a Contest with your Ad!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #333333;\">Try running a contest with your ads this year! Running a contest is an excellent way to reach out and engage with potential customers. It doesn&#8217;t cost much, but it can help you gain more leads without having any upfront investment! You&#8217;ll also want this strategy if your business suffers from low engagement during less popular times of year like summer or winter&#8211;the perfect time for some holiday advertising anyway? Check out the video below for complete details on how Contesting works for Facebook Ads.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 800px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('video');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-4039-1\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/23672056_1708004605917966_5002179059090718720_n.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/23672056_1708004605917966_5002179059090718720_n.mp4\">https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/23672056_1708004605917966_5002179059090718720_n.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4058 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Day-3-600x304.jpg\" alt=\"Day 3\" width=\"224\" height=\"114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Day-3-600x304.jpg 600w, https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Day-3.jpg 946w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 224px) 100vw, 224px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #333333;\">We always recommend making adjustments to your Facebook Business page, because it\u2019s a big piece of how you\u2019re perceived by your community and your leads. But how do you get your Page seen and prevent it from blending in with your competitors?<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #333333;\">For day 2 of our Advent Calendar,<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue';\">we want to highlight how important it is to verify your Facebook Business Page<\/span><\/strong>. What does Facebook verification mean exactly?<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #333333;\">Well, we\u2019re glad you asked.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #333333;\">Any business that takes their social media presence seriously will verify it. It\u2019s a quick and FREE process that can generate some amazing results. How does it work? After verifying, a badge appears on your Facebook Page that provides users with some immediate impressions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #333333;\">When you verify your Facebook Page, it not only proves that the person behind this profile is who they say and takes their social media presence seriously but also gives them an edge over competitors. verification can give buyers more trust in what we have to offer as realtors because there&#8217;s no one else out here doing anything like verifying Pages!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #333333;\">It\u2019s an important component to consider, as leads will often refer to your Facebook business page for more information about yourself, as well as your business.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #333333;\">Best of all, a Verified Facebook Page will have higher SEO than a page that doesn\u2019t! Given Facebook\u2019s ever-changing algorithms, ensuring your Page is Verified will keep your Page relevant without having to worry if a new update has caused it to fall in search engine results.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #333333;\">This is also an area where people can read and write reviews, which is vital to getting referrals further down the line.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #333333;\">For more information on the steps you need to take to verify your Business Page, click on the link provided below:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/help\/100168986860974\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #009bde;\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/help\/100168986860974<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4061 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Day-31.jpg\" alt=\"Day 3\" width=\"207\" height=\"105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Day-31.jpg 946w, https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Day-31-600x304.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 207px) 100vw, 207px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4191 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pexels-photo-260485-e1513286235340-600x270.jpg\" alt=\"pexels-photo-260485\" width=\"462\" height=\"208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pexels-photo-260485-e1513286235340-600x270.jpg 600w, https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pexels-photo-260485-e1513286235340-1280x577.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pexels-photo-260485-e1513286235340.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 462px) 100vw, 462px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We all want to do the best we can, grow our business, and make strong lasting impressions.<\/p>\n<p>We also want to grow our\u00a0business organically, if at all possible.<\/p>\n<p>On day 3 of StreetText\u2019s Advent Calendar,\u00a0<strong>we\u2019re going to teach you how to ask clients for reviews and provide you with a perfect template\u00a0to start you off.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Asking for a review might be uncomfortable, but with this template you\u2019ll feel confident getting referrals in no time.<\/p>\n<p>First off, the gold standard and common way to ask is by personally approaching your clients with an invitation of sorts \u2013 personal communication through text messages\/voicemails as well as emails work great here too! You can even go one step further than just asking if they would mind providing feedback on their experience working together so far; many people are happy enough once we&#8217;ve gotten started without having any strong expectation about what&#8217;s expected outta them&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>There are a lot of benefits to asking for this in person, but the main one being that it will be genuine and intentional.<\/p>\n<p>If for whatever reason you can\u2019t ask for a referral in person, you might want to consider sending your clients an email. This method might be a bit tricky, but still effective if done right.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some best practices when sending a review request via email:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Have the email come from a personal address \u2013 The benefit in this, is that the email will come from a name they recognize, and will be more likely to open\u00a0said email.<\/li>\n<li>Have a very clear call to action button \u2013 whether this is a link to your Facebook Business Page or your Google account, make sure the links are included, and prominent. That way it\u2019s less work for the client to do \u2013 making them more likely to provide you with a review.<\/li>\n<li>Test different email templates \u2013 We\u2019ve provided you with one email template you can use to send to clients, but it\u2019s important to remember to test this, to create more, and to consistently modify them. It\u2019s important to do because each and every client is different! Each person will react differently to each template. Finding a winning formula is key. To view &amp; download these templates, <a href=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Day-3-Review-Template.pdf\">click here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The other component to asking for reviews is providing your clients with something special. Consider providing them with a small token of your appreciation for completing a review. Whether this is a small coffee card or even a voucher to a local restaurant in town.<\/p>\n<p>Another way to ask for reviews is by providing your clients with something special. Consider giving them a small token of appreciation for completing their feedback, such as personalized coffee cards or even vouchers toward local restaurants in town!<\/p>\n<p>At the end of the day, reviews will be vital to growing your business and getting organic referrals. Consider trying this moving into 2023 to grow your business! Click on the downloadable link below, and try this template out now!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Day-3-Review-Template.pdf\">Day 3 \u2013 Review Template<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4067 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Day-4-jpg-600x304.jpg\" alt=\"Day 4 jpg\" width=\"207\" height=\"105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Day-4-jpg-600x304.jpg 600w, https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Day-4-jpg.jpg 946w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 207px) 100vw, 207px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4192\" src=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pexels-photo-639110-e1513286343999-600x279.jpg\" alt=\"pexels-photo-639110\" width=\"443\" height=\"206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pexels-photo-639110-e1513286343999-600x279.jpg 600w, https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pexels-photo-639110-e1513286343999-1280x596.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pexels-photo-639110-e1513286343999.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 443px) 100vw, 443px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>On the 4th day of Christmas, StreetText gave to me?<\/p>\n<p><strong>Well\u2026 Seller email templates of course!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We know how hard it can sometimes be to create unique, eye-catching awesome content\u2026 so we wanted to help by providing you with a few different email campaigns!<\/p>\n<p>We know that answering to your leads promptly is super important, which why we have auto emails set up in the StreetText Dashboard. Making subtle changes can be all you need for a convert and book yourself an appointment!<\/p>\n<p>You might want add some of these personal touches when replying with text messages or calls- they&#8217;ll really stand out from standard outgoing mail pieces &#8211; but make sure not get carried away because too much customization could turn off customers.<\/p>\n<p>Learning how to personalize your emails is an important part of converting leads, which why we have auto-emails set up in the Street texting dashboard. Making subtle changes like changing a word or two can be what makes all the difference between booking yourself some appointments! Check out these documents for more ideas on ways that you too could make personalized messages part of every email campaign (and don&#8217;t forget about adding photos!).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Dave-Ehlke-Initial-Automated-Email.pdf\">Dave Ehlke \u2013 Initial email<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Dave-Ehlke-Email-example-.pdf\">Dave Ehlke \u2013 Follow up example<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Donna-Swanzy-Home-Valuation-Letter.pdf\">Donna Swanzy \u2013 Initial email example<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4075 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Day-5-600x304.jpg\" alt=\"Day 5\" width=\"207\" height=\"105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Day-5-600x304.jpg 600w, https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Day-5.jpg 946w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 207px) 100vw, 207px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4193 \" src=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pexels-photo-695971-e1513286480385-600x258.jpg\" alt=\"pexels-photo-695971\" width=\"405\" height=\"174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pexels-photo-695971-e1513286480385-600x258.jpg 600w, https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pexels-photo-695971-e1513286480385-1280x551.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pexels-photo-695971-e1513286480385.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 405px) 100vw, 405px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>On day five of our Advent Calendar,\u00a0<strong>we have an awesome feature update to share with you<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 that will make follow up a million times easier.<\/p>\n<p>StreetText has developed a new email follow-up campaign for Facebook Sellers that will help you start conversations in the critical first week of any lead. The software is specifically designed to reach out and engage with potential customers right when they&#8217;re most impressionable, which means it works really well on people who have just joined your page or opened an ad!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Tax Tip<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>You worked hard this year and the The New Year is around the corner.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you want to get a jump on your competitors now or start generating new Seller opportunities in January, prepay now to keep more of your hard-earned money.<\/p>\n<p>Any expense before January can be deducted from your previous year\u2019s business income.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4077 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Day-3-Recovered.jpg\" alt=\"Day 3 [Recovered]\" width=\"228\" height=\"116\" srcset=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Day-3-Recovered.jpg 946w, https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Day-3-Recovered-600x304.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 228px) 100vw, 228px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4194 \" src=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pexels-photo-688015-e1513286575557-600x275.jpg\" alt=\"pexels-photo-688015\" width=\"434\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pexels-photo-688015-e1513286575557-600x275.jpg 600w, https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pexels-photo-688015-e1513286575557-1280x588.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pexels-photo-688015-e1513286575557.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 434px) 100vw, 434px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>On day six of our Advent Calendar,\u00a0<strong>we\u2019re teaching you how to engage with\u00a0leads \u2013 based on your email activity!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Depending on which CRM you\u2019re using, a plethora of valuable date will be available to your once your email hits their inbox, you&#8217;ll be able to see all sorts of information about how they responded. This could include whether or not they opened it and read what was in there &#8211; which will help give insights on where more contact attempts need send!<\/p>\n<p>If you notice more people opening your emails, here are a few ways you can contact them. Because if someone is opening your email multiple times \u2013 it might mean they have questions that the email isn\u2019t answering.<\/p>\n<p>Heres how you can do it!<\/p>\n<p>If the person has opened your email more than once, it might mean they have questions that not answered in this message. Send them another follow-up with any additional information you can provide on their topic of interest so there is no delay between messages!<\/p>\n<p>It is important to offer a variety of contact methods because each lead will have his or her own preferences. Some may prefer text messages over phone calls, for example; be open about what type options you do and don&#8217;t use in order make sure that your connection with every potential customer lasts as long possible!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4080 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Day-7.jpg\" alt=\"Day 7\" width=\"223\" height=\"113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Day-7.jpg 946w, https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Day-7-600x304.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 223px) 100vw, 223px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4195 \" src=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pexels-photo-699374-e1513286722155-600x269.jpg\" alt=\"pexels-photo-699374\" width=\"453\" height=\"203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pexels-photo-699374-e1513286722155-600x269.jpg 600w, https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pexels-photo-699374-e1513286722155-1280x573.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pexels-photo-699374-e1513286722155.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 453px) 100vw, 453px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: black;\">Day Seven of our Advent Calendar is a tip to keep you organized, so you know who you\u2019ve been in touch with.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"ac-designer-copy\">You can&#8217;t manage what you don\u2019t measure. We recommend establishing a pipeline to see your leads as they progress through different stages of interest, followed by organization into buckets based on their level in the process &#8211; new or old client? Ready for next steps like an onboarding meeting now that we&#8217;ve gotten this far with them already (or not)? Then try setting up some visualizations so it&#8217;s easy when those times come again!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: black;\">Watch the video below, and learn how you can better organize your leads and keep track of each and every contact in your Dashboard!<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 640px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-4039-2\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Pipelinehd.m4v?_=2\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Pipelinehd.m4v\">https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Pipelinehd.m4v<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4090 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Day-8.jpg\" alt=\"Day 8\" width=\"213\" height=\"108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Day-8.jpg 946w, https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Day-8-600x304.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 213px) 100vw, 213px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4196 \" src=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pexels-photo-2200981-600x310.jpg\" alt=\"pexels-photo-220098\" width=\"432\" height=\"223\" srcset=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pexels-photo-2200981-600x310.jpg 600w, https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pexels-photo-2200981-1280x661.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pexels-photo-2200981.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 432px) 100vw, 432px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Day eight of our 24 day Advent Calendar is one you won\u2019t want to miss!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Have you ever followed up with a lead, but have been uncertain of when to touch base over the phone?<\/p>\n<p>When is the best time to call? Do people like being called anymore?<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a good question, and one we would like to answer.<\/p>\n<p>In the last few years, calling has become something that brings people social anxiety. Since texting has grown so much, as well as communication via social media \u2013 people are more and more shocked when their phones ring.<\/p>\n<p>With that being said, how do you know when to call a lead? When is the right time?<\/p>\n<p>There are a few different things you can to ensure you\u2019re calling at the right time. The first being\u2026<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Ask! If you\u2019re nervous about calling \u2013 and are worried about calling someone at the wrong moment \u2013 schedule a time. It will make it better for both parties, as both sides will have time to prepare, and be in a good environment for the call.<\/li>\n<li>Let them propose a time \u2013 some leads might jump right to it, and ask for you to call them.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>It\u2019s also important to know some basics before picking up the phone, such as\u2026<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Leads name<\/li>\n<li>Their neighborhood<\/li>\n<li>An idea of their family, job, pets etc (this can be checked via social media and a simple Facebook search)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Knowing these basics will help you stand out on the phone call, and make your lead feel like you took the time to know who they are.<\/p>\n<p>When calling on leads, it&#8217;s important to remember that every call needs a purpose. How will this interaction drive the sales process forward? What are you looking for from your prospecting efforts in general and specifically with these prospective customers who may be listening at any time of day or night? Have an objective before getting started so there is clarity around where exactly they want their business headed next- whether its increasing revenue by making more expensive purchases happen throughout all quarters of an economy which has been struggling lately due primarily because people aren&#8217;t spending enough even though incomes rise each year consistently thanks largely up to economic growth engine forcing up wages across income<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4095 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Day-9.jpg\" alt=\"Day 9\" width=\"222\" height=\"113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Day-9.jpg 946w, https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Day-9-600x304.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 222px) 100vw, 222px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" id=\"day9\" class=\"size-full wp-image-4120 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Screen-Shot-2017-12-12-at-10.24.53-AM.png\" alt=\"StreetText Advent Day 9\" width=\"447\" height=\"158\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #333333;\">Re-Engaging with your old leads is a great way to refill your pipeline.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #333333;\">You may have forgotten about these old leads. They\u2019ve been sitting there, patiently waiting for you to come back and give them another shot at life! You can be sure that if a prospect isn&#8217;t interested now they never will be so don&#8217;t waste time closing other opportunities while your current client base is still happy with their service &#8211; make it easy on yourself by cultivating those relationships first before moving onto something new. Right? WRONG! <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #333333;\">Real estate is all about timing. \u00a0The more touch points you have with your leads the more likely you are to remind them of yourself at the right time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #333333;\">For the 9th day of our Advent Calendar, we have a technique on how to re-engage with your leads and turn them into your clients.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #333333;\">\u201cYes or No\u201d Email<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #333333;\">Send your leads this email:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"><i><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #333333;\">Subject Line: Quick question<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"><i><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #333333;\">Email: Hi _________,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"><i><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #333333;\">I have one quick question. Are you still interested in getting your home valuation?<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"><i><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #333333;\">Signed,<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"><i><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #333333;\">You<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #333333;\">That\u2019s all you need to say and we are not joking. We\u2019ve never seen a better email to reviving old leads. We use this same email with our own clients and it works. It works mostly because it doesn\u2019t waste the lead\u2019s time and it gives them a huge out if they want to. \u00a0You\u2019ll get a bunch of nos (which in itself is great as you will no longer need to spend your energy on them), and you will get a bunch of yes. You might also get people who are thinking to sell in spring so now would be a great time to remind them of yourself.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #333333;\">Try it out and let us know how it worked for you!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4097 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Day-10.jpg\" alt=\"Day 10\" width=\"263\" height=\"121\" srcset=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Day-10.jpg 1046w, https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Day-10-600x275.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 263px) 100vw, 263px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #333333;\">Day 10 of our Advent Calendar is tips on how to turn your negative Facebook comments, into positive clients!<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #333333;\">We all know the internet can be a harsh place. There is no face-to-face contact, so people often feel anonymity and get meaner than they would if you were sitting next to them in real life! The trick? Make sure we look at these comments neutrally &#8211; as if it&#8217;s just text on our screen or hearing someone talk about something positive without seeing their facial expressions&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #333333;\">Gina Wade reminded us that one of the most important things to making sure the negative comments on the internet weren\u2019t bothering her was keeping her self-confidence. Because of some negative comments and objections, Gina explained that she began second-guessing herself and things she was doing as a realtor in her business. She told us this was her first mistake. \u201cI thought I was doing something illegal or something,\u201d she explained. You are your own person, with your own individual goals and career objectives. No one can take these away from you, or say that they are inferior, as they are yours and no one else\u2019s. Keeping this confidence in your work, and what your doing is vital when making sure the negativity doesn\u2019t affect you and your goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #333333;\">Learning how to deflect<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #333333;\">Gina also mentioned that she\u2019d often take a negative comment, and try to make it into a positive.\u00a0Some of her techniques include her ability to turn a negative comment into a positive. \u201cSomeone commented on one of my ad\u2019s and said something like\u2026Sure, I\u2019ll sell my house for a million dollars\u2026\u201d Gina took this comment and replied with the following\u2026\u00a0\u201cYou never know!! ;)\u201d\u00a0Gina was able to take\u00a0this person\u2019s negative, and difficult comment \u2013 and make it into something playful and more positive. Remember, If you cannot respond with a good, positive response, we always recommend taking different measures with the post. This will be case by case, as every situation is different. We trust you to make the best decision for your business!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #333333;\">Removing the comments<\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #333333;\">One of the great things about running your ad\u2019s through StreetText is that you have the ability to look through any comment on your ad and remove them. Gina mentioned during our conversation that the interaction she has on her business page, and advertisements is super important to her, and in keeping a healthy lead flow.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #333333;\">It is important to keep up with your ad and feedback. Check on the status of it every day, as well as any comments that are left for you; this will allow one can see what type or improvement needs made in order ensure success! Engage your prospective clients through social media comments and engage with potential customers on Facebook. You are in control of how much time you spend managing this, so make sure it&#8217;s worth the effort!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4126 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/day-11.jpg\" alt=\"day 11\" width=\"265\" height=\"120\" srcset=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/day-11.jpg 1141w, https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/day-11-600x271.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 265px) 100vw, 265px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: black;\">Day 11 of our StreetText Advent Calendar is<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue';\">showing you how to follow up with leads, and ask them if they\u2019re still interested.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: black;\">Following up is incredibly important, so you want to make sure you\u2019re doing it right!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: black;\">Realtors like Gina Wade and Donna Swanzy make sure they send one final email to make sure they have one final touch with their leads. Gina follows up on address submissions 90 days after her initial contact, and then 180 after the initial contact. This gives her leads enough time to consider their next steps, to see if they would want to sell moving forward.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: black;\">Donna Swanzy follows up with a 5-week drip campaign. At the end of the five weeks, she sends out one final email to see if her leads are still interested.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: black;\">Read the document below, and get an idea of what you can send your leads to ask them if they are still interested in selling their home.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Donna-Swanzy-Drip-Campaign-High-Demand-Letter-1.pdf\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #009bde;\">Donna Swanzy \u2013 Drip Campaign High Demand Letter\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Gina-Wade-Follow-up-letter-1.pdf\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #009bde;\">Gina Wade \u2013 Follow up letter\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: black;\">For more information on following up with your leads, and when to send the final letter or email,<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/marketing\/gina-wade-the-techniques-that-land-her-deals\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #009bde;\">check out this article!<\/span><\/a><span class=\"apple-converted-space\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: black;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: black;\">Its explain Gina\u2019s process, and how she works through her address only submissions so she converts leads.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4127 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pexels-photo-2252512.jpg\" alt=\"pexels-photo-225251\" width=\"256\" height=\"108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pexels-photo-2252512.jpg 1220w, https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pexels-photo-2252512-600x253.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: black;\">Day 12 of the 24 day<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><strong><span style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue';\">Advent Calendar are a few tips to help you stand out, and wow your leads.<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: black;\">Realtors know that when it&#8217;s time to make a sale, people are busy, even more so during the holidays. They&#8217;re also looking for something different from their usual approach in order get those leads through the door! So what can you do? <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: 0in;\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: black;\">The Holidays gives you the perfect excuse to stand out in front of the people you want to do business with, so for day 12 of our 24 day Advent Calendar, we\u2019re giving you digital gift idea\u2019s so you can impress your leads, and stand out from the rest.<span class=\"apple-converted-space\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/marketing\/streettext-24-days-advent-calendar-part-2\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: #009bde;\">Click on this link,<\/span><\/a><span class=\"apple-converted-space\"><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: black;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 13.5pt; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; color: black;\">and read our latest article and learn a few new ways you can stand out this holiday season, with the perfect gifts for your leads!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4154 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/13-600x240.jpg\" alt=\"13\" width=\"248\" height=\"99\" srcset=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/13-600x240.jpg 600w, https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/13-1280x513.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/13.jpg 1316w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 248px) 100vw, 248px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s day 13 of our Holiday Advent Calendar \u2026\u00a0<strong>The importance of video emails, and why its valuable!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re probably asking yourself \u201cwhy should I be using video to contact my leads?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>There isn\u2019t one perfect answer, but the general one is that people respond differently to video, then they do when they read an email or text. With that in mind, wouldn\u2019t it make more sense to try and get in front of your leads in a different manner?<\/p>\n<p>Why not give your leads a chance to learn something new? In this day and age, it is important for people of all ages &#8211; from toddlers up through seniors-to keep themselves mentally engaged. So what if they have different learning styles! They still need quality time with their family members or friends in order stay happy too!.<\/p>\n<p>The professor will teach his students via many different avenues: kinetically (keeping things moving), auditorily(using sound)and linguistically(spoken word). But there\u2019s no accounting for taste; some learners prefer visual material while others focus more on text coverage alone\u2014so at the end<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve decided to give this a try, there are a few different ways you can start, and dive into video emailing.<\/p>\n<p>The first \u2013 component that we will recommend is a tool called Bombbomb.<\/p>\n<p>Bombbomb is an easy to use platform that helps build relationships through email, text and any other form of social media. This is again, all through video.<\/p>\n<p>Donna Swanzy, one of StreetText longest and top users frequently uses Bombbomb to contact her users and has tremendous results with it.<\/p>\n<p>As an example, check listen to this short clip \u2013 and see why Donna uses video emailing.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/VuqAi5Ywwq4\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Her video is less than a minute long and drives so much traffic for her. The other good thing? Because she sends the same pre-recorded message, these are easily sent out and can be easily modified.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about Bombbomb,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bombbomb.com\/streettext\/\">click on the link provided here<\/a>! You can start a free 7-day trial, and see how video messaging can help your business.<\/p>\n<p>And to take a look at Donna\u2019s actual Bombbomb message.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4165 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/14-600x245.jpg\" alt=\"14\" width=\"269\" height=\"110\" srcset=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/14-600x245.jpg 600w, https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/14.jpg 927w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 269px) 100vw, 269px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Real Estate Agent Business Plan &#8211; Free Download<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" id=\"day14\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4177 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pexels-photo-214238-600x255.jpg\" alt=\"pexels-photo-214238\" width=\"600\" height=\"255\" srcset=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pexels-photo-214238-600x255.jpg 600w, https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pexels-photo-214238-1280x544.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pexels-photo-214238.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Have a business plan that you&#8217;ll stick to throughout the year. Sticking to New Year&#8217;s resolutions isn&#8217;t easy, but unlike traditional goals that get dropped by March, sticking to your business plan is one resolution you need to keep to be successful. Create a plan and set specific daily, weekly, or even monthly goals that will help you track your progress. Getting organized can be challenging, but it&#8217;s the key to a successful holiday season. Make sure you have clear objectives and know what campaigns you&#8217;re going to run and when.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>For day 14 of the 24 day Advent Calendar, <strong>we\u2019re giving you a jump start on 2023, by reflecting on 2022. Doing a retrospective is beneficial for many reasons, but first and foremost \u2013 because it gives you a look at your performance and achievements. Remember how important it is to review and track your progress and analytics for lead generation? It\u2019s just as important to do that for your business too.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Download the following Agent Business Plan, and start reflecting on what you have done this past year. This will help you identify changes you might want to make in your strategies, discover potential risks in your business plan early on, boost your own spirit and even empower you to make bigger and better changes for your upcoming year.<\/p>\n<p>Ivar Laks, a knowledgeable agile user, states, \u201cOne of the most important agile principles is constant learning and improving.\u201d The Agent Business Plan will help you with just that. Learning what you did right from this past year and improving where you can in the upcoming year.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Agent-Business-Analysis-.pdf\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4173 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Screen-Shot-2017-12-14-at-9.21.46-AM-600x548.png\" alt=\"Agent Business Plan\" width=\"277\" height=\"253\" srcset=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Screen-Shot-2017-12-14-at-9.21.46-AM-600x548.png 600w, https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Screen-Shot-2017-12-14-at-9.21.46-AM.png 847w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 277px) 100vw, 277px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Download your <a href=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Agent-Business-Analysis-.pdf\">Agent Business Analysis<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t wait for 2023 to get here before making changes. Start today with the Agent Business plan \u2013 and beat your competition for a prosperous new year.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4200 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pexels-photo-6972241-600x243.jpg\" alt=\"pexels-photo-697224\" width=\"271\" height=\"110\" srcset=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pexels-photo-6972241-600x243.jpg 600w, https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pexels-photo-6972241-1280x520.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pexels-photo-6972241.jpg 1299w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 271px) 100vw, 271px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4205 \" src=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pexels-photo-699372-600x286.jpg\" alt=\"pexels-photo-699372\" width=\"470\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pexels-photo-699372-600x286.jpg 600w, https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pexels-photo-699372-1280x611.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pexels-photo-699372.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Gina Wade is a unique agent with exceptional techniques.<\/p>\n<p>She has been working as an independent realtor for the last two years and is thriving, but she\u2019s thriving because of her expert techniques \u2013 and ability to build successful systems.<\/p>\n<p>In previous articles, we\u2019ve explained that Gina has the most success through her door-to-door campaigns \u2013 and to this date\u2026 still does.<\/p>\n<p>For day 14 of the 24 day Advent Calendar, <strong>we\u2019re providing you with the top techniques Gina Wade uses to contact her address submissions.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Gina initially has her leads come through her StreetText Dashboard via her personally created a Facebook ad that our team makes for her. Once they come through here, Gina goes right to work. She first off sends her leads a generic CMA \u2013 and sends it in a nice envelope with a kind, handwritten letter.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis adds a personal touch,\u201d Gina mentioned. She also said that she loves making the letters look nice, with different stamps that stand out above the regular ones people send out. Gina also spends a lot of time ensuring she\u2019s following up with her leads and touching base with everyone more than once \u2013 on more than one occasion.<\/p>\n<p>During the crucial follow-up period, Gina works to ensure that each letter is personalized and contains a personal touch. She also makes an effort to extend herself as someone open to questions or concerns about selling &#8211; effectively relieving any anxiety potential leads may experience in taking this journey. Her caring demeanor assures them they can benefit from her expertise and emotional support throughout the process.<\/p>\n<p>To learn how Gina takes address submissions and makes them into deals, download her template below. You can also look at how Gina handles objections through her Facebook ads.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Gina-Wade-Facebook-Maintenance-.pdf\">Gina Wade \u2013 Facebook Maintenance<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Gina-Wade-Follow-up-letter-11.pdf\">Gina Wade \u2013 Follow up letter (1)<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For more information on address submissions and how to get your leads attention by going door to door \u2013 view our blog for endless resources and tips to bring your business to the next level.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4208 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/16-600x237.jpg\" alt=\"16\" width=\"261\" height=\"103\" srcset=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/16-600x237.jpg 600w, https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/16.jpg 953w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 261px) 100vw, 261px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in; background: white;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: black;\">For Day 16 of our 24 day Advent Calendar, <b>we\u2019re continuing on our door-knocking journey!<br \/><br \/><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in; background: white;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: black;\">It&#8217;s no secret &#8211; Gina Wade is an authority when it comes to communicating with potential customers. This video showcases her proven technique of addressing and sending personalized letters that leave a lasting impression, even if they don&#8217;t involve actual punches! Check out the strategies she can offer so you can maximize your lead generation efforts in 2023 \u2013 refining systems for greater success through impactful handwritten correspondence.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How many conversations can I get from people who only share their address when requesting a CMA?\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ige3Z5ifqlI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to make contact with home sellers wanting a CMA when you only have their address\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4vpR6l9n2WE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Gina\u2019s strategies are for you if you want to make your letters count. For more information on Address submissions and how to make those handwritten letters count, check out our blog!<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4214 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/17-600x244.jpg\" alt=\"17\" width=\"239\" height=\"97\" srcset=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/17-600x244.jpg 600w, https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/17.jpg 929w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 239px) 100vw, 239px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4216 \" src=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pexels-photo-188971-600x425.jpg\" alt=\"pexels-photo-188971\" width=\"328\" height=\"232\" srcset=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pexels-photo-188971-600x425.jpg 600w, https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pexels-photo-188971-1280x907.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pexels-photo-188971.jpg 1835w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 328px) 100vw, 328px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Day 17 of our Advent Calendar is here!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in; background: white;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #333333;\">Today, we\u2019re going to share some of our <b>favorite Facebook techniques to help you build better relationships with the people in your community!\u00a0<br \/><br \/><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in; background: white;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: #333333;\">Take the time to learn how you can maximize your digital presence and grow relationships with potential leads on your Facebook business page. Donna Swanzy and Dave Ehlke, two successful realtors, have developed effective methods for interacting every day &#8211; by asking thought-provoking questions or posting community events so people stay connected in their local area. Not only does this help bring new awareness to both Realtors, but it also demonstrates that they care about the concerns of those around them \u2013 positively impacting reviews and referrals from loyal viewers!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in; background: white;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: black;\">The first thing to remember is to be engaging.\u00a0<br \/><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0in; background: white;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; color: black;\">Showing up in a consistent, personable way is the key to successful interactions with your leads. Make sure you are easy to get along with, and try asking relevant questions daily on social media platforms like Facebook &#8211; this encourages engagement which can help grow your business.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/marketing\/how-your-facebook-business-page-can-help-boost-your-business\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4215 \" src=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Screen-Shot-2017-12-17-at-11.58.11-AM-600x245.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2017-12-17 at 11.58.11 AM\" width=\"485\" height=\"198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Screen-Shot-2017-12-17-at-11.58.11-AM-600x245.png 600w, https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Screen-Shot-2017-12-17-at-11.58.11-AM.png 775w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 485px) 100vw, 485px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4221 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/18-600x237.jpg\" alt=\"18\" width=\"235\" height=\"93\" srcset=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/18-600x237.jpg 600w, https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/18.jpg 953w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 235px) 100vw, 235px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As we approach the end of our Advent Calendar, we wanted to make sure we&#8217;re giving you the best &#8211; and most useful topics to get you jumpstarted in 2023.<\/p>\n<p>For day 18, <strong>we want to educate you on the different ways you can market your <a title=\"facebook advertising for real estate agents\" href=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/real-estate\/how-to-generate-inquiries-facebook-farming-part-3\">Real Estate listings on Facebook<\/a>.<\/strong> Everyone has a different way of doing this, but there are some hidden techniques you might be missing out on.<\/p>\n<p>The first?<\/p>\n<p>Casually posting on your Facebook Business page. This would be structured the same way a regular post would be, but it would include all of the information of said listing. Dave Ehlke does this exceptionally well, as well as Matthew Nicolas. They take the time to update their followers of most (if not every) listing they have.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4223 \" src=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Screen-Shot-2017-12-18-at-9.58.26-AM-460x600.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2017-12-18 at 9.58.26 AM\" width=\"352\" height=\"459\" srcset=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Screen-Shot-2017-12-18-at-9.58.26-AM-460x600.png 460w, https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Screen-Shot-2017-12-18-at-9.58.26-AM.png 512w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 352px) 100vw, 352px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As you can see above, Dave posts images of his listings, as well as a quick description of the home itself. Posting this on his personal, as well as his business account helps diversities who the listing is getting in front of&#8230; increasing his chance of it being seen, and in turn &#8211; selling!<\/p>\n<p>Dave also posts images\u00a0of the listing with all of its specifications so the user has a better idea of what to expect, without having to click around.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4224 \" src=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Screen-Shot-2017-12-18-at-10.02.27-AM-600x504.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2017-12-18 at 10.02.27 AM\" width=\"289\" height=\"243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Screen-Shot-2017-12-18-at-10.02.27-AM-600x504.png 600w, https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Screen-Shot-2017-12-18-at-10.02.27-AM.png 922w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 289px) 100vw, 289px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If this isn&#8217;t quite how you&#8217;d like to show your listings, don&#8217;t worry! There are plenty of other ways for you to get in front of people using Facebook.<\/p>\n<p>Another useful tactic is to add a tab to your Facebook business page. We have seen different realtors use this technique &#8211; and recommend taking the time to add this to your pages as well. What this would mean, is that you&#8217;d be adding an additional tab to your page that would specifically be for listings. An active area for people to see what homes are still available and each of their specification. For more information on how this works, and how to add additional tabs to your Facebook business page, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/help\/371634529571035\/\">click here to learn more!\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The last method we would like to point out is something that Facebook has introduced in the last few months. Facebook Marketplace.<\/p>\n<p>Facebook Marketplace now makes it easy for realtors to showcase their listings for everyone to see. <a title=\"facebook advertising\" href=\"http:\/\/streettext.com\">Facebook\u00a0advertising<\/a> has grown exponentially in the last few years, making it easy for people to search a number of different &#8220;buy and sell&#8221; markets in their areas.<\/p>\n<p>Keep in mind, that almost 450 Million people visit such marketplaces each MONTH! Think about how many people will be viewing your listings then.<\/p>\n<p>This feature is gradually rolling out in the US over the next few months, and may not be available in your area for the time being &#8230; however, we recommend doing a much reading up on this as possible &#8211; because when it does become available in your area, you&#8217;ll want to have it!<\/p>\n<p>For more information on different ways to Market your listings &#8211; give us a call and chat about some of your options. StreetText is always more than happy to help!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4227  alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Day-19-600x237.jpg\" alt=\"Day 19\" width=\"238\" height=\"94\" srcset=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Day-19-600x237.jpg 600w, https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Day-19-1280x507.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/Day-19.jpg 1333w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 238px) 100vw, 238px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The end of the year is getting close and you\u2019re running out of time to get ahead for 2023! You need to know the essential things to remember with the New Year approaching and what you should be doing with your business to get it ready.\u00a0 From a plan, or tracking analytics to creative strategies NOW is the time to plan for 2023, not on January 1, 2023!\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4232 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/20-600x226.jpg\" alt=\"20\" width=\"260\" height=\"98\" srcset=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/20-600x226.jpg 600w, https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/20-1280x482.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/20.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 260px) 100vw, 260px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4235 \" src=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pexels-photo-712320-1-600x301.jpg\" alt=\"pexels-photo-712320 (1)\" width=\"415\" height=\"208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pexels-photo-712320-1-600x301.jpg 600w, https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pexels-photo-712320-1-1280x642.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pexels-photo-712320-1.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 415px) 100vw, 415px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In the last four days of our Advent Calendar, we\u2019re giving you some really special things.<\/p>\n<p>Today, we\u2019ll give you some insight on ways to build connections in your community \u2013 while impressing your leads.<\/p>\n<p>Realtor Dave Ehlke has seen big success in his industry with a little something he calls &#8220;The Ice Cream Strategy&#8221;. This savvy approach not only helps build good community connections, it also impresses and wins over potential leads.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Dave makes it a point to contact a local business in his area to make a local connection \u2013 and drive more business to him and the local business. We\u2019ve uploaded this clip of Dave explaining his systems as an example:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Dave Ehlke - Expert Strategy\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fri7p6dDYQs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Dave explains that he can drive more business by connecting himself to a local business and encouraging people to get free Ice Cream by posting, and tagging a picture of themselves on his Facebook page.<\/p>\n<p>He recognizes the importance of offering value-oriented items that have personal relevance, such as gift cards from nearby bakeries rather than national chains like Starbucks. To keep things interesting, he changes out summer treats for winter festivities &#8211; ice cream in place of coffee!<\/p>\n<p>His family is a vibrant part of the local community, participating in SPCA and Humane Society events. As a team, they go door to door walking their dogs while his kids distribute handwritten letters and small promotional items such as coffee cards; all with an aim of increasing awareness for him among potential customers.<\/p>\n<p>Consider implementing some local strategies in your business for 2018. Take some chances, and do something a little different. You\u2019ll never know what kind of success you\u2019ll get!<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4237  alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pexels-photo-697224-Recovered.png\" alt=\"pexels-photo-697224 [Recovered]\" width=\"258\" height=\"106\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Refreshing your business for the New Year can seem like a difficult task during the hectic Holiday season. StreetTexts understands these struggles and is here to make things easier! By helping you identify key areas of improvement, our team helps take some of the stress away while allowing you to focus on family gatherings and other seasonal festivities. Learn how we can help simplify and streamline your 2023 goals so that going into the new year will be easier than ever before.<\/p>\n<p>For day 21 of the 24 day Advent Calendar, we wanted to give you the more expert advice to implement into your year.<\/p>\n<p>Click on the video below, and watch Dave Ehlke recap his year, and learn more ways you can enhance your business in 2018. Dave has expert door-knocking techniques, as well as expert advice on how to stand out in your community that you won\u2019t want to miss out on.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4244  alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/121.png\" alt=\"12\" width=\"269\" height=\"105\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Earlier this month, we wanted to give you some ideas of what gifts to give leads over the holiday season. There are so many options, especially when you\u2019re looking at digital options.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>With the holiday season in full swing (and almost to the end), realtors can use digital gifts to make a lasting impression on their leads. Not only will offering something unique and thoughtful show them you care about your clients now, but it&#8217;ll also help build relationships for future business opportunities. Consider sending iTunes cards, movie tickets or App store gift cards if you want to give an extra special present that everyone loves!<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The good news is that these are all applicable to past leads and past clients as well. But there are more things to consider, and more gifts you can send that might pique their interest and make you a contender in the game again.<\/p>\n<p>A coffee card is still one of the best ways to impress your past leads, especially over the holiday season. Dave Ehlke does this and even makes it a point to find a local shop to partner with \u2013 to add that extra wow factor and sense of community.<\/p>\n<p>It can be as simple as 5$ or a 10$ card! But trust us, it can go a long way.<span style=\"font-size: inherit; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4245  alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/campaign-goc-2015-confirm-tim-card.png\" alt=\"campaign-goc-2015-confirm-tim-card\" width=\"341\" height=\"199\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Another good gift idea for past clients is a scratch-and-win lottery ticket! Lottery tickets are always fun, especially when cash for life is on the line. Consider this when gifting to your current and even past leads \u2013 it\u2019ll make you stand out and get them excited about the possibility of winning a few million dollars.<br \/><br \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4246  alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/holiday2017-scratch-homecarousel-green.jpg.scale_.720x405-600x337.jpg\" alt=\"holiday2017-scratch-homecarousel-green.jpg.scale.720x405\" width=\"310\" height=\"174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/holiday2017-scratch-homecarousel-green.jpg.scale_.720x405-600x337.jpg 600w, https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/holiday2017-scratch-homecarousel-green.jpg.scale_.720x405.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 310px) 100vw, 310px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><br \/>Show your clients you know their community best by gifting them something special! Try choosing a local bakery&#8217;s delicious treats, or surprise leads with an experience they&#8217;d cherish from an acclaimed restaurant. Or get creative and give the kids of past customers some sweets from that candy store everyone loves &#8211; no matter what option you go for, it&#8217;ll make sure to remind each lead where \u2013 and who \u2013 stands behind every gift. These unique gestures will be remembered long after the delivery day is forgotten; trust us when we say it\u2019s worth exploring all these choices!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4251 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/23.png\" alt=\"23\" width=\"284\" height=\"109\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4253 \" src=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pexels-photo-728460-600x287.jpg\" alt=\"pexels-photo-728460\" width=\"399\" height=\"191\" srcset=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pexels-photo-728460-600x287.jpg 600w, https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pexels-photo-728460-1280x612.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pexels-photo-728460.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 399px) 100vw, 399px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>With our 24 day Advent Calendar almost complete, now is an excellent moment to pause and reflect on the year that&#8217;s passed. As you savor your celebratory glass of eggnog and rum with your beloved family, consider all the moments both grandiose and humbling &#8211; they have all played their role in making 2020 a unique experience!<\/p>\n<p>When looking back on your year, it\u2019s important to look at your experiences with a positive attitude because no matter what happened in 2022 \u2013 it\u2019ll make you a better realtor and a better business strategist in the New Year.<\/p>\n<p>So here are some ways you can focus on positivity over the holiday season.<\/p>\n<h4>1. You\u2019re with Family!<\/h4>\n<p>This is the perfect time of year to reconnect with your loved ones and find meaningful balance in life. Take a break from everyday stressors, make some special memories, and treat yourself kindly as you recharge for what comes next!<\/p>\n<h4>2. Choose a positive response.<\/h4>\n<p>Facing difficult circumstances can be overwhelming, but choosing to persevere with a positive mindset will bring new insight and valuable learning. Looking at the situation from an empowered perspective has the potential to reduce stress while providing beneficial growth opportunities.<\/p>\n<h4>3. Practice self-love.<\/h4>\n<p>As life presents us with both successes and missteps, it&#8217;s essential to take ownership of each experience. Rather than punishing yourself for not having the right answer every time or dwelling on past mistakes, use any event as an opportunity to learn and grow. Showing kindness towards ourselves allows us space to make peace with our imperfections so we can move forward more confidently into a new year!<\/p>\n<p>As the New Year looms on the horizon, now is your chance to make a shift towards positivity. Healthy changes in attitude have far-reaching consequences: from better relationships with family and friends to increased success at work &#8211; so why not start today? Small steps can lead to big rewards!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-4255 alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pexels-photo-717988-600x233.jpg\" alt=\"pexels-photo-717988\" width=\"283\" height=\"110\" srcset=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pexels-photo-717988-600x233.jpg 600w, https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pexels-photo-717988.jpg 1039w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 283px) 100vw, 283px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4256 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pexels-photo-728458-600x177.jpg\" alt=\"pexels-photo-728458\" width=\"600\" height=\"177\" srcset=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pexels-photo-728458-600x177.jpg 600w, https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pexels-photo-728458-1280x378.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/streettext.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/pexels-photo-728458.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As we close the door on 2022 and look forward to a new year, our team at StreetText would like to extend heartfelt gratitude to all who embraced this season with us. From joining in on our 24-day Advent Calendar journey, to cheering each other onward as users around the world &#8211; your support has made it an amazing experience! We wish everyone happy holidays filled with joy and good cheer surrounded by family love.<\/p>\n\n\n<p>Now is the perfect time to get started with StreetText for your Facebook Advertising. Ready to try us out? Take advantage of our 7-day FREE trial here<a href=\"https:\/\/streettext.com\/start\/trial\">: https:\/\/streettext.com\/start\/trial<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Well, it\u2019s official! December is finally here, which means it\u2019s time for hot chocolate, holiday traditions and maybe even a little bit of Baileys in your coffee. StreetText is launching a 24-day holiday Advent Calendar so you can better your business over the course of this month and into next. 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