For this week in BAM, we’re sharing our most clicked-on articles in real estate news, agent tactics, and agent marketing. Because we don’t want you to miss anything that could help you stay informed, level up your skills, and grow your business.
Let’s dive in!
News You May Have Missed
“BAM Pro Bowl 2024: A Virtual Event You Don’t Want to Miss”
The BAM Pro Bowl is a free virtual event we’re hosting on February 7th. Check out the all-star speaker line-up and grab your seat while you can!
“Ivy Zelman and Meredith Whitney Discuss the Impact of a ‘Silver Tsunami’ in 2024”
Two respected analysts, Ivy Zelman and Meredith Whitney, share their predictions for 2024 and beyond. Both touch on the aging U.S. population and its impact on the housing market, with Whitney describing it as a “silver tsunami.”
Byron Lazine reviewed their predictions on the Wednesday Hot Sheet.
“NAR Reports the First Annual Decline in Membership Since 2012”
NAR posted its membership stats for December 2023, showing a 1.67% decline from a year ago—its first annual decline since 2012. What’s more telling is the 17,489 member drop in the final month of 2023, representing more than half the total decline in membership for the year.
Agent Tactics
“How to Leverage Social Media Content for Geographic Farming Success”
BAMx member Katie Lucie wrote this article to share exactly how she leverages social media content to maximize her success with geographic farming, with a four-step process and bonus tips for mailers.
“4 Keys to Master Time Management”
Tom Toole shares his four key strategies for mastering time management and getting the important things done (and done well) on a consistent basis.
Agent Marketing
“Two of the Best Ads Agents Can Run on Instagram”
Jason Cassity shares two Instagram Reels he created to attract potential sellers in specific areas of San Diego, CA—one with a buyer profile and another that highlights a “just sold” with three interested buyers left over.
“January 2024 Content Ideas”
The Broke Agent shares some January 2024 content ideas for real estate agents, along with some social media tips to give your new year the best possible start.
Stay tuned for another value-packed week in BAM!
