AGBeat » Herman Chan http://agbeat.com Business News, insights, tools, & inspiration for business owners and professionals Sat, 18 May 2013 22:05:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Should agents disclose to clients when they have lost their own home? http://agbeat.com/editorials/should-agents-disclose-to-clients-when-they-have-lost-their-own-home/ http://agbeat.com/editorials/should-agents-disclose-to-clients-when-they-have-lost-their-own-home/#comments Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:55:12 +0000 Herman Chan http://agbeat.com/?p=51923 An industry secret It’s considered hush hush, but many agents have lost their homes to foreclosure. This housing mess has affected everyone. Admit it or ...
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]]> http://agbeat.com/editorials/should-agents-disclose-to-clients-when-they-have-lost-their-own-home/feed/ 9 Are so-called area specialists merely two faced salespeople? http://agbeat.com/editorials/are-so-called-area-specialists-merely-two-faced-salespeople/ http://agbeat.com/editorials/are-so-called-area-specialists-merely-two-faced-salespeople/#comments Sun, 04 Sep 2011 17:49:18 +0000 Herman Chan http://agentgenius.com/?p=48732 Local expertise is good, right? There is something to be said about local knowledge, but honestly folks, isn’t the term “Area Specialist” just a marketing ...
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]]> http://agbeat.com/editorials/are-so-called-area-specialists-merely-two-faced-salespeople/feed/ 75 Airbnb hits conference stage, ignores giant elephant in the room http://agbeat.com/editorials/airbnb-hits-conference-stage-ignores-giant-elephant-in-the-room/ http://agbeat.com/editorials/airbnb-hits-conference-stage-ignores-giant-elephant-in-the-room/#comments Fri, 29 Jul 2011 16:58:09 +0000 Herman Chan http://agentgenius.com/?p=46878 The hottest new site Airbnb.com has enjoyed glowing reviews from the media and public as the hottest on-line short-term rental site. In fact, this apartment ...
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]]> http://agbeat.com/editorials/airbnb-hits-conference-stage-ignores-giant-elephant-in-the-room/feed/ 24 Why the same old real estate conference speakers? http://agbeat.com/video/why-the-same-old-real-estate-conference-speakers/ http://agbeat.com/video/why-the-same-old-real-estate-conference-speakers/#comments Wed, 15 Jun 2011 20:20:36 +0000 Herman Chan http://agentgenius.com/?p=44915 Same old, same old Have you been to a real estate conference in your city lately? Have you been to a real estate conference across ...
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]]> http://agbeat.com/video/why-the-same-old-real-estate-conference-speakers/feed/ 42 Realtors, some sellers just aren’t worth it – real estate video http://agbeat.com/video/realtors-some-sellers-just-arent-worth-it-real-estate-video/ http://agbeat.com/video/realtors-some-sellers-just-arent-worth-it-real-estate-video/#comments Wed, 25 May 2011 20:15:41 +0000 Herman Chan http://agentgenius.com/?p=44208 Love thy neighbor Check out the video above and tell us your horror stories in the comments- come on, we all have them and consumers ...
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]]> http://agbeat.com/video/realtors-some-sellers-just-arent-worth-it-real-estate-video/feed/ 17 Are real estate agents ships that pass in the night? http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/are-real-estate-agents-ships-that-pass-in-the-night/ http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/are-real-estate-agents-ships-that-pass-in-the-night/#comments Tue, 08 Feb 2011 15:43:11 +0000 Herman Chan http://agentgenius.com/?p=37233 We always talk about how important it is to establish a rapport with clients, that it endears them to us and allows them to trust ...
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]]> http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/are-real-estate-agents-ships-that-pass-in-the-night/feed/ 14 Tales from Inman real estate connect conference http://agbeat.com/editorials/tales-from-inman-real-estate-connect-conference/ http://agbeat.com/editorials/tales-from-inman-real-estate-connect-conference/#comments Mon, 24 Jan 2011 16:01:34 +0000 Herman Chan http://agentgenius.com/?p=36780 Last week was the 15th anniversary for Inman News’ Real Estate Connect Conference. I’m a little flustered to admit I’ve never attended one until this ...
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]]> http://agbeat.com/editorials/tales-from-inman-real-estate-connect-conference/feed/ 13 Real estate agents wax sentimental about client withdrawal http://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate-agents-wax-sentimental-about-client-withdrawal/ http://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate-agents-wax-sentimental-about-client-withdrawal/#comments Wed, 12 Jan 2011 16:25:43 +0000 Herman Chan http://agentgenius.com/?p=36436 My buyer just closed on her house last week. It’s her first place, so she is thrilled. It’s a paycheck, so I should be elated ...
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]]> http://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate-agents-wax-sentimental-about-client-withdrawal/feed/ 21 I heart real estate video blogging and why you should too http://agbeat.com/tech-news/i-heart-video-blogging-and-why-you-should-too/ http://agbeat.com/tech-news/i-heart-video-blogging-and-why-you-should-too/#comments Thu, 09 Dec 2010 17:42:10 +0000 Herman Chan http://agentgenius.com/?p=35216 Lani’s article What you should read into stats about the growth of web video did a beautiful job breaking down the numbers for web video. ...
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]]> http://agbeat.com/tech-news/i-heart-video-blogging-and-why-you-should-too/feed/ 29 How agents on the ground are impacted by the foreclosure crisis http://agbeat.com/editorials/how-agents-on-the-ground-are-impacted-by-the-foreclosure-crisis/ http://agbeat.com/editorials/how-agents-on-the-ground-are-impacted-by-the-foreclosure-crisis/#comments Mon, 11 Oct 2010 14:44:40 +0000 Herman Chan http://agentgenius.com/?p=33200 It’s too early to tell how bad the foreclosure freeze is going to be for consumers and lenders, but make no mistake, this recent turn ...
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]]> http://agbeat.com/editorials/how-agents-on-the-ground-are-impacted-by-the-foreclosure-crisis/feed/ 27 Realtor gimmicks and blue light specials reek of desperation http://agbeat.com/editorials/realtor-gimmicks-and-blue-light-specials-reek-of-desperation/ http://agbeat.com/editorials/realtor-gimmicks-and-blue-light-specials-reek-of-desperation/#comments Tue, 28 Sep 2010 16:36:23 +0000 Herman Chan http://agentgenius.com/?p=32830 Real estate coupons!? Please tell me this is a joke. RealtyCoupons.com says it “allows Real Estate Professionals to dramatically increase their Business and Production by offering ...
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]]> http://agbeat.com/editorials/realtor-gimmicks-and-blue-light-specials-reek-of-desperation/feed/ 31 The use of pocket listing websites in real estate http://agbeat.com/editorials/the-use-of-pocket-listing-websites-in-real-estate/ http://agbeat.com/editorials/the-use-of-pocket-listing-websites-in-real-estate/#comments Mon, 20 Sep 2010 17:38:40 +0000 Herman Chan http://agentgenius.com/?p=32486 Pocket listings. The mere mention of them sets some real estate agents aflame, either defending or decrying their merit. One side argues pocket listings are ...
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]]> http://agbeat.com/editorials/the-use-of-pocket-listing-websites-in-real-estate/feed/ 29 Four tips for future agents to jump start their career http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/four-tips-for-future-agents-to-jump-start-their-career/ http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/four-tips-for-future-agents-to-jump-start-their-career/#comments Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:47:28 +0000 Herman Chan http://agentgenius.com/?p=31640 Earlier this month, a discouraged viewer from my Habitat for Hermanity web series emailed me for advice about embarking on his new profession as a ...
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]]> http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/four-tips-for-future-agents-to-jump-start-their-career/feed/ 29 Realtor matching ends – are agents just insecure posers? http://agbeat.com/editorials/realtor-matching-discontinued-are-agents-just-insecure-posers/ http://agbeat.com/editorials/realtor-matching-discontinued-are-agents-just-insecure-posers/#comments Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:51:49 +0000 Herman Chan http://agentgenius.com/?p=31375 Last month, the Houston Association of Realtors was forced to ditch a map-based tool called “Realtor Match” that let consumers see which agents had sold ...
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]]> http://agbeat.com/editorials/realtor-matching-discontinued-are-agents-just-insecure-posers/feed/ 43 Straddling the awkward line between friend or family and client http://agbeat.com/editorials/straddling-the-awkward-line-between-friend-or-family-and-client/ http://agbeat.com/editorials/straddling-the-awkward-line-between-friend-or-family-and-client/#comments Sun, 01 Aug 2010 16:44:11 +0000 Herman Chan http://agentgenius.com/?p=30989 As realtors, our sphere of influence can reach as far as across the globe with social media or as near as your neighbor across the ...
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]]> http://agbeat.com/editorials/straddling-the-awkward-line-between-friend-or-family-and-client/feed/ 28 Humorous real estate tales that you just can’t make up http://agbeat.com/editorials/a-funny-thing-happened-on-the-way-to-the-open-house-real-estate-humor/ http://agbeat.com/editorials/a-funny-thing-happened-on-the-way-to-the-open-house-real-estate-humor/#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2010 05:44:19 +0000 Herman Chan http://agentgenius.com/?p=30635 Call it scoping out the competition or call it being nosy, but I am always interested in hearing about people’s experiences with other realtors. This ...
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]]> http://agbeat.com/editorials/a-funny-thing-happened-on-the-way-to-the-open-house-real-estate-humor/feed/ 22 Real estate television shows: friend or foe? http://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate-television-shows-friend-or-foe/ http://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate-television-shows-friend-or-foe/#comments Sun, 18 Jul 2010 23:33:42 +0000 Herman Chan http://agentgenius.com/?p=30181 I don’t care what some agents say, but I, for one, am super grateful for the proliferation of real estate TV. Like it or not, ...
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]]> http://agbeat.com/editorials/real-estate-television-shows-friend-or-foe/feed/ 26 Are real estate professionals actually masochists? http://agbeat.com/editorials/are-real-estate-professionals-actually-masochists/ http://agbeat.com/editorials/are-real-estate-professionals-actually-masochists/#comments Sun, 11 Jul 2010 17:32:44 +0000 Herman Chan http://agentgenius.com/?p=29835 Lured by a national real estate frenzy , people flocked to get their real estate licenses during the boom. Our industry was flooded with part-timers, ...
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]]> http://agbeat.com/editorials/are-real-estate-professionals-actually-masochists/feed/ 21 For every ugly house, there’s an ugly buyer – Writer Debut http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/for-every-ugly-house-theres-an-ugly-buyer-writer-debut/ http://agbeat.com/real-estate-coaching-tutorials/for-every-ugly-house-theres-an-ugly-buyer-writer-debut/#comments Mon, 05 Jul 2010 17:08:30 +0000 Herman Chan http://agentgenius.com/?p=29468 Some Realtors… …think they are too good for a listing. They may feel it does not fit their clientele, or it doesn’t reinforce their brand. Believe ...
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