29Aug 2018 by Karla Lárraga

The #1 Marketing Mistake made by Real Estate Agents on Social Media

Social Media
Are you guilty of the #1 mistake agents make when promoting their Texas real estate business on social media? Many Texas Real Estate professionals don't realize that in addition to their website, social media is also a place in which TREC's IABS and Consumer Notice forms need to be placed. According to the Texas Real Estate Commission, the ideal way to post the IABS and Consumer Notice on your website to comply with their rules is to: Post a link to a completely filled out TREC IABS form labeled "Texas Real Estate Commission Information About Brokerage Service," on your business website homepage, in a readily noticeable place in at least 10 point font. Post a link to the Consumer Protection Notice labeled "Texas Real Estate Commission Consumer Protection Notice" on…
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02Aug 2018 by Karla Lárraga

How to Easily Create a Facebook or Instagram Story in PowerPoint or Keynote

Social Media
Greetings Champions! I get asked about easy ways to create content pretty regularly by real estate students – here’s an easy way to use PowerPoint or Keynote to create snazzy-looking animated stories for Instagram and Facebook. Hope this helps and if you have any other ideas you’d like more tips on, let me know by email at Karla@ChampionsSchool.com! PowerPoint Create a new document. Then go to File>>Page Setup and Set document to 15 in wide x 26.67 in height Design slide, however, you’d like (include videos you’ve shot, use pictures, use animations if you want to create an animated video – the sky is the limit!) Test your Animation/Graphic/Video/Etc. Go to File >> Export >> File Format and select whether it’s a video or a graphic Save your file and…
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14Aug 2017 by Karla Lárraga

Ask a Champion: What is the Secret to Real Estate Success? (Pt. I)

Champions In Action, Social Media
Hello there! Champions School of Real Estate students from across the state took the time to share with us their secrets to real estate success! With over 250+ entries to choose from, we carefully selected our top 50 for the first edition of our series called “Ask a Champion.” This 5-week series shares 10 great responses – thank you for your feedback, entries, and participation! Take a look at the post below and make sure to give us your feedback – What is YOUR secret to real estate success? Ask a Champion - What is Your Secret to Real Estate Success? Thomas H. from our Dallas Campus shared: "Above all else, integrity is the most important aspect of business you can master." Gary D. from our Dallas Campus shared: "Always…
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14Aug 2017 by Karla Lárraga

Ask a Champion: What is the Secret to Real Estate Success? (Pt. II)

Champions In Action, Motivation, Social Media
Welcome to Part 2 of "Ask a Champion: What is the Secret to Real Estate Success?" where Champions School of Real Estate students from across the state took the time to share their tips for a successful real estate career! With over 250+ entries to choose from, we carefully selected our top 50 for the first edition of  our series called "Ask a Champion." This 5-week series shares 10 great responses - thank you for your feedback, entries,  and participation! • Missed the first part?  Take a look, here: Part 1 Take a look at the post below and make sure to give us your feedback - What is YOUR secret to real estate success?
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