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We Put The ‘Real Mark’ In Real Estate Marketing

If you are looking to get the best and most of marketing in the real estate world, you came to the right place. Sold Right Away creates weekly blogs on all things marketing, as well as local Burlington-Hamilton announcements that pertain to the industry. So prepare your eyes and get the best reads and stories. Make sure you check out our other video series blogs: Branding Series, and our other Real Estate Video Blogs.
Tips for Preparing for your Portrait Photo

Tips for Preparing for your Portrait Photo

Start the Year Off Right With a Fresh New Look The start of a new year is the perfect time to refresh your goals, re-align your brand, and step confidently into the spotlight—and what better way to do that than with a brand-new professional headshot? Whether you're...

Setting and Achieving Goals: Long and Short Term Career Goals

Setting and Achieving Goals: Long and Short Term Career Goals

Setting goals is important in all aspects of your life. Knowing what it is you want to achieve in a single day, month, year, or even in the far future, can help you visualize the path to success. This process can help you live a fuller life, as it provides you with...

2018 Business Excellence Awards Finalists

2018 Business Excellence Awards Finalists

Finalists Announced for the 2018 Burlington Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards After several months of thoughtful deliberation, in-depth interviews, and rigorous evaluation, the Burlington Chamber of Commerce has officially announced the finalists for its...

Are You Ready to Standout on Social Media?

Are You Ready to Standout on Social Media?

The Power of Video: Why It’s Taking Over We live in a world where video content dominates. According to Facebook, all content will transition to video within five years. Even more striking, Google and Cisco predict that 85% of global internet traffic will be...

Networking Breakfast: Business Before Nine

Networking Breakfast: Business Before Nine

Join Us for a Networking Breakfast! Come out to Sold Right Away on Thursday, February 22nd for a morning of connection and collaboration at our Networking Breakfast with the Burlington Chamber of Commerce. It's the perfect way to kick off your day with meaningful...

Holding a Successful Open House

Holding a Successful Open House

Whether you’re new to the business and looking for some helpful tips, or are looking to spice up your regular open house routine, we’ve collected some ideas on how to hold a successful open house. Before the Open House It is important for your clients to prepare their...

2017 Business Excellence Awards

2017 Business Excellence Awards

Maude Recognized on a Global Stage Maude was honoured as a finalist in the prestigious Young Entrepreneur category at the internationally acclaimed Business Excellence Awards Ceremony. This event is attended by over 2,000 business leaders, entrepreneurs, and...

Marketing for Realtors on the Grow

Marketing for Realtors on the Grow

You know Real Estate. We know Marketing. Together, we can get your listings SOLD RIGHT AWAY! We provide a variety of state-of-the-art services that will market your listing to get it SOLD. The question is - where are you now? Feeling overwhelmed? Don’t know where to...

How to Use Innovative Technology to Improve Your Business

How to Use Innovative Technology to Improve Your Business

The constant change of technology can be rather difficult to adapt to; but proves to be beneficial in leveraging your business to help you find more clients. Through developing an online presence, and using new technologies such as 3D Matterport tours and aerial...

Using Attractive Marketing Leads to Success

Using Attractive Marketing Leads to Success

We have outlined the importance of marketing, as well as our top business marketing tips, but now it’s time to discuss how the type of marketing you use will define your success. In order to ensure business success, it is important to attract clients. How do you...

Decorating Your Home for Sale: Where to Begin

Decorating Your Home for Sale: Where to Begin

So you have renovated and you have decluttered your home.  Great! But you are hesitating on starting the decorating process – after all you won’t be living here much longer, and before you know it, that “For Sale” sign will be posted in your front lawn, and you’ll be...

This Is Why Your House is Not Selling

This Is Why Your House is Not Selling

Selling your home can be a challenge; as the market is unpredictable, and buyers can be tough to work with. Unfortunately these challenges are not easy to overcome, and prove to be frustrating when selling your home. With this said, these are not the only factors that...

Professional Portrait Photography

Professional Portrait Photography

https://youtu.be/IxYZDpZGs-Q They say a picture is worth 1000 words – and we think so too! At Sold Right Away, we offer professional portrait photography to ensure you’re saying: I’m professional I’m an expert in my field I’m personable I look out for your best...

Open House Safety: How to Increase Security

Open House Safety: How to Increase Security

Holding an open house is often a necessity in trying to sell a home; but it is also rewarding as it can help Realtors gage the success of the home and their career. Hearing feedback on the listing and marketing techniques can help a Realtor see where their listings is...

How to Leverage an Open House for a Successful Career

How to Leverage an Open House for a Successful Career

Using an open house to find more listings and buyers proves to be rather successful; but equally difficult. In order to leverage your open house for a successful career, there are crucial steps you must take. Follow along as we discuss how to make the most out of an...

How NOT to Sell a Home: Top 6 Common Mistakes

How NOT to Sell a Home: Top 6 Common Mistakes

As a Realtor it is important to sell your listing in a timely, efficient manner to ensure that your clients are pleased with your service. Unfortunately this isn’t always the case – as the real estate market varies greatly depending on the season and the economy at...

Using Transparency to Your Advantage

Using Transparency to Your Advantage

They say that being open and honest is the best way to form a sturdy relationship because of the communication it develops between partners. If this is true, then why is it not practiced in all relationships – specifically in the business world for the development of...

The Benefits of Social Media For Real Estate

The Benefits of Social Media For Real Estate

Using social media to market your business proves to be rather successful in the real estate industry. You’re up-to-date, interactive, marketing method shows interested clients that you are active in your marketing approach. For those of you who are wary of entering...

Using Innovative Testimonial Promotions to Improve Your Business

Using Innovative Testimonial Promotions to Improve Your Business

What is a testimonial? Firstly it is important to define what a testimonial is: A testimonial is a formal statement that testifies to the character of someone; outlining top characteristics and qualifications. Why use a testimonial: Using an innovative testimonial can...

Using Leadership to Guide Your Real Estate Team

Using Leadership to Guide Your Real Estate Team

To lead a successful real estate team you’ll need to guide them in the right direction. This can be done through various tactics – but being an engaging, approachable, and charismatic leader is your number one priority. Why Leadership is Important Whether you’re...

How To Educate a Client

How To Educate a Client

In order to develop a successful relationship with a client, it is important to educate them on the real estate industry, on who you are, and on the house hunting process. Paying attention, and being aware, of your client’s needs, concerns, and questions, will help...

The Benefits of Business Networking

The Benefits of Business Networking

Networking, although nothing new, has reached new heights in recent years with the development of online networking; can you say LinkedIn? Using networking, both in the physical and online world, proves to be beneficial – increasing your business connections and...

Building and Managing a Successful Real Estate Team

Building and Managing a Successful Real Estate Team

The process of searching for a real estate team that will work well and collaborate effectively with one another can be difficult. Not knowing where to search, or what to look for, can make the process even more stressful. Then comes the managing part; being a...

Standing Out From the Crowd: 3D Matterport Tours

Standing Out From the Crowd: 3D Matterport Tours

Wanting to separate yourself from your competition? Needing an upper-hand in order to leverage your listings to meet new clients? Well, we’ve got the perfect solution for you! 3D Matterport tours are the perfect tool for distinguishing yourself from the crowd;...

Targeting Orphan Buyers

Targeting Orphan Buyers

Targeting a specific demographic through your marketing techniques can help you establish a firm presence in the real estate industry; ultimately helping you gain success in your career as an agent. Determining which group to target depends on who you want to work...

Valuable Home Improvements

Valuable Home Improvements

When it comes down to selling your home, there are certain home improvements that will generate more value than others. Knowing which ones are right for you can be tricky; after all you want to maximize your return on investment (ROI) without sacrificing too much....

Partners for Success

Partners for Success

Throughout your time as a Realtor you’ll be spending a great deal of time and energy working with fellow professionals; whether they be other Realtors, photographers, accountants, etc.. Each of these professionals will help you when selling a home, or when a client is...

Millennials and Home Buying: What’s the Situation?

Millennials and Home Buying: What’s the Situation?

There is a rather large myth surrounding millennials and home buying. There's this idea that millennials have no interest in purchasing a home. The truth is, millennials want to buy! Just like previous generations, millennials want the security of owning and living in...

Virtual Staging vs. Traditional Staging

Virtual Staging vs. Traditional Staging

Staging can be a great tool when promoting a listing. Not only can it improve the show value of a home, by creating a clean, presentable, home that highlights positive features, but it can also improve the reception of the photos and videos online. The photos of a...