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Vanessa Lindsay

HAPPY CANADA DAY EVERYONE!

Just wanted to say Happy Canada Day to all my Canadian AR Friends. May you enjoy this holiday and be safe.

Vanessa Lindsay

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Is Your Communication Stopping You From Landing New Clients?

Communication is such an integral part of our everyday lives. We use it to express our emotions and convey our thoughts. If we're not fully equipped with essential communication tools, it will hinder us from effectively interacting with prospective clients thus, preventing us from landing new clients.

The Ness Lindsay Team is in the process of writing an e-book on this very topic! We'll explore communication in general, discuss different communication styles and provide you with tools to implement; giving you the leverage you need to succeed in the real estate industry. Our cutting edge e-book will also include worksheets and exercises to help you master the techniques discussed.

Sounds exciting right?

Before we release our state-of-the-art e-book, we'd like your opinion of 3 key questions. Please take a moment to fill out our Communication Survey. Your time and opinion is greatly appreciated.

Be sure to stay tuned for our release date!

We appreciate you,

The Ness Lindsay Team

Your Handshake Speaks a Thousand Words

A handshake is more than just a simple gesture we share with family, friends, business acquaintances and with strangers.

A handshake can and most often is part of our first impression we portray to others. It is extremely important to ensure your handshake is firm, effective and shows confidence.

A handshake does matter and a strong one can make a big difference the next time you set out to meet your next prospective client.

Check out this great article entitled: "10 Tips on How to Shake hands with Confidence."

If you feel your handshake needs some work - ask a friend to practice with you and give pointers as needed.

I appreciate you,

Vanessa Lindsay, REPA

www.NessLindsay.com

Embrace Life’s Precious Moments

I am writing this post today to remind us all to stop and embrace life's precious moments. All too often, we tend to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of our busy professional lives. We forget to stop and smell the roses if you will.

This past weekend, I visited my local butterfly conservatory and was astonished with the beauty of it all. I was able to slow down, unwind and rejuvenate from my professional career as a real estate assistant.

Don't let life simply pass you by, take time to enjoy things that matter to you. Whether you're spending time with your children, loved ones, reading a book or visiting your local butterfly conservatory; take time for you. Embrace and enjoy it!

7 Marketing Tips for Buyer Agents in Todays Economy

In today's economy, everyone is discovering or looking for new ways to cut costs while still being productive and maintaining a high level of service.

Michael LaPeter, a real estate broker in San Francisco recently published a press release entitled: "Starving Real Estate Agent? Seven Ways to Cut the Fact and Start Saving". He describes seven easy marketing tips that will assist buyer agents in making their business more productive while 'trimming the fat' in today's economy.

7 Easy Marketing Tips:

1. Use Free Online Office Software.

2. Use Free/ Low Cost Online Transaction Management Software.

3. Use Low Cost, High Impact Single Property Websites.

4. Use Free/ Low Cost Online CRM Software.

5. Track Your Expenses.

6. Instead of Advertising, Try Picking Up The Phone

7. Consider Working From Home.

I appreciate you,