5 Conversation Starters Agents Can Use Before Labor Day
Sarah Lentz
August 19, 2026
Tom Toole and Lisa Chinatti share five conversation starters agents can use to reconnect with buyers and sellers before Labor Day.
Tom Toole and Lisa Chinatti share five conversation starters agents can use to reconnect with buyers and sellers before Labor Day.
Katie Day built an AI agent that researches Houston city filings for topics of interest to her local audience, a setup any real estate agent can copy for their market.
Byron Lazine breaks down a 4-1-1 open house system that turns for sale by owner listings into neighbor leads and buyer connections.
Here are five fast AEO fixes agents can finish before their next listing appointment.
Shay Noonan’s Scottsdale Kid Edition reel earned 500+ likes by letting her daughter Harlow rank the city’s best spots, a model any agent can copy.
Jimmy Conover shares the exact DM script agents can use to turn new Instagram followers into real estate leads.
George Laughton breaks down the four-level system he uses to onboard, coach, and hold 220 agents accountable on his billion-dollar real estate team.
Steal these 15 hyperlocal questions real estate agents can post on Instagram, Facebook, etc., this week to get more comments.
Porch Swing Podcast launches with Tom Ferry sharing lessons on mindset, ambition, and where AI is taking real estate agents.
Ivy Zelman says there is no U.S. housing shortage and the market has settled into balance. Byron Lazine unpacks her CNBC interview on the Hot Sheet.
HubSpot’s State of AEO report finds LinkedIn and YouTube outcite agent websites in AI search answers.
Dave Hutch explains how real estate agents can connect the Claude Chrome extension to their MLS and automate a daily property search.
Katie Kenny joins Jason Cassity and The Broke Agent to talk about Instagram bios that convert, building signature series content, repeatable listing video frameworks, and Gen Z content strategy. They also explore DM-driven lead generation tips, hyperlocal content ideas, and Facebook community groups that can turn followers into clients.
Byron Lazine shares three open house scripts that lead to better conversations and a 100% sign-in rate to turn every open house into multiple listings.
Realtor.com and Zillow disagree on the best week to list in 2026, April vs May, with data showing up to $53,800 difference depending on timing.
Compass has dismissed its lawsuit against Zillow after the portal updated its listing policy.
Ryan Serhant predicts only two major brokerages will survive by 2030 as agents push back and debate what it means for the future of real estate.
eXp Realty launches non-exclusive “Coming Soon” listing syndication across Realtor.com, Homes.com, and Google, expanding pre-market exposure just one day after Zillow announced Zillow Preview.
Tom Toole breaks down 19,000 real estate calls, revealing 3 common call and voicemail mistakes that hurt conversion and how agents can fix them.
A Florida homeowner used ChatGPT to sell his home. Here’s what agents can learn about using AI to better serve their clients.
Phil Stringer shares his 5-step Answer Engine Optimization strategy, showing agents how to increase the odds AI tools recommend their business.
BAM’s upcoming webinar reveals three hyperlocal Instagram post types top agents use to turn followers into clients, including one strategy that generated 35+ deals.
Megan Kirkham’s key day reel shows how going all out for buyers can create unforgettable moments, powerful social content, and a brand that stands out.
Sharran Srivatsaa has been named CEO of Acquisition.com as Leila Hormozi moves to chairwoman. Here’s the strategy behind the firm’s house of brands and what agents can learn from it.
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