Top 10 Most Popular Articles of November

Is November too early to start talking about the holidays or the new year? Not according to last month's Top 10 Most Popular Articles list. November saw articles on holiday marketing (#4 on the list below), 2020 market predictions (#3), and gift giving (#1) make our round-up of the most-read posts.

CRMs were also on the minds of our readers. Not only did we release a Success Guide to CRMs in November, but articles #2 and #5 touched on the topic, as well.

What else were agents and brokers reading in November? Check out the full list below to find out!

1. Top 10 Closing/Housewarming Gifts for Your Buyers
Want to create a gift that is memorable and will bring you repeat business and referrals? Many real estate agents have said that they prefer to call it a housewarming gift and have it personally delivered when the buyers move into their home. Any way you choose to call it, a thoughtful gift in addition to your outstanding service will be welcomed and remembered by your clients.

2. The 6 Trends We're Seeing in Top Real Estate CRMs
CRM is a constantly evolving category of technology for real estate. Vendors in this category regularly introduce new functionality to improve the breadth of services that agents or brokers can accomplish. Here are a number of new functions and trends that we see emerging across the real estate CRM landscape.

3. Friday Freebie: 2020 Real Estate Market Outlook
A special annual event is upon us—and no, we're not talking about the holidays (yet). It's Brian Buffini's Bold Predictions: 2020 Real Estate Market Outlook, a free live webcast on Dec. 10 that we're telling you about a FULL MONTH in advance so that you can be sure to secure a seat. Why is this event so in-demand? Read on to learn all about it in this week's Friday Freebie.

4. 3 Easy Holiday Marketing Ideas for Real Estate Agents
Somehow it's that time of year again! Before you know it you'll be going full-speed ahead into 2020. While the holidays are a great time to slow down, enjoy family time, and focus on business planning, we all know there is always the opportunity to generate more business. So here are a few quick marketing ideas to capitalize on this holiday season!

5. 5 Reasons You Need a Real Estate CRM
Do you want to be more productive, better organized and have more control over your business? Use a real estate CRM. A Customer Relationship Management program is intended to help professionals stay on top of their businesses and succeed. Here's how an investment in a real estate CRM will take your business to the next level.

6. Real (Estate) Talk: How a Single Mom and New Agent Achieved Success in 6 Months
As a new real estate agent and a single mom to an autistic son, Tina Minshall had worries about earning enough. But those concerns quickly receded as Tina built a real estate family of mentors and caring clients. In just six months, she has created an impressive book of business and far exceeded the goals she initially set for herself. How did she do it? Learn more in this video interview.

7. How Much Do Bad Real Estate Photos Cost You?
Before the average buyer even considers visiting your property, they will look at your photos. With so much competition in the real estate market, you cannot afford what you lose when you just take a few pictures with your iPhone. Here, you'll find what bad or even average real estate photos cost you with every listing.

8. How to Grow Your Business with Leads from Instagram
Real estate is more visually driven than ever before and to be a successful real estate agent, these days you need to know how to utilize all the tools. That is exactly what Marki Lemons-Ryhal explained when she shared her tips and best practices to help your Instagram business boom.

9. Enhancing Photos and Virtual Staging: Know the Rules
Did you know that enhancing a listing photo could be a violation of your local MLS rules? It could be if you run afoul of your local MLS guidelines. There's another catch: the rules surrounding enhancing photos and using photos are unique to each MLS.

10. Success Story: How One Agent Knew It Was Time to 'Level Up'
Realtor Don Harkins took his business to the next level—twice. Like other agents, Don realized he was "leaving money on the table," and decided to take steps to maximize his profits. Find out how in this week's Success Story.