--- title: Blog - HomeSmart | Hannah Westbrooks --- [![HomeSmart](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/homesmart-logo.png "HomeSmart")](https://homesmart.com/) - [Home](https://homesmart.com/) - [About Us](https://homesmart.com/about-us/) - [Buyers](https://homesmart.com/buyers/) - [Sellers](https://homesmart.com/sellers/) - [Blog](https://blog.homesmart.com/) - [Contact Us](https://homesmart.com/join-us/contact-us/) - [JOIN](https://join.homesmart.com/) ### Hannah Westbrooks ### Posts by Hannah Westbrooks : [Marketing & Technology](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/marketing-technology) ## [Start Working On Your Business, Not Just In It](https://blog.homesmart.com/start-working-on-your-business-not-just-in-it) You’ve probably heard the saying ‘spend more time working on your business not in it’ but have you ever paused to think what that means or how you can accomplish it? [By Hannah Westbrooks on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/hannah-westbrooks) July 10, 2018 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/start-working-on-your-business-not-just-in-it) ## [Why You Need to Rethink a CRM](https://blog.homesmart.com/why-you-need-to-rethink-a-crm) In the real estate world, CRM systems get a bad rap. They’re perceived as something that adds an additional step to the prospecting process, slows down work and doesn’t add benefit... [By Hannah Westbrooks on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/hannah-westbrooks) June 19, 2018 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/why-you-need-to-rethink-a-crm) [real estate business](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate-business) [Social Media](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/social-media) [Marketing](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/marketing) ## [How to Effectively Use Instagram for Your Real Estate Business](https://blog.homesmart.com/how-to-effectively-use-instagram-in-your-real-estate-business) Instagram has transformed from an app to simply share images with friends, to a booming and profitable platform for the modern businessman. The same marketing tactics that work for... [By Hannah Westbrooks on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/hannah-westbrooks) June 13, 2018 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/how-to-effectively-use-instagram-in-your-real-estate-business) [real estate business](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate-business) [Social Media](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/social-media) ## [Tips for Creating a Sustainable Social Media Presence](https://blog.homesmart.com/tips-for-creating-a-sustainable-social-media-presence) Social media is constantly evolving and growing. Where it was once simply a platform for communicating with friends, it’s now a powerhouse for business growth. Frankly, if you’re n... [By Hannah Westbrooks on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/hannah-westbrooks) May 31, 2018 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/tips-for-creating-a-sustainable-social-media-presence) [real estate business](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate-business) [Social Media](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/social-media) ## [Why Social Media is Key to Growing Your Real Estate Business](https://blog.homesmart.com/why-social-media-is-key-to-growing-your-real-estate-business) As a small business owner, it’s critical you are taking advantage of social media. From growth and promotion to engaging with current or potential clients, it couldn’t be more conv... [By Hannah Westbrooks on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/hannah-westbrooks) May 17, 2018 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/why-social-media-is-key-to-growing-your-real-estate-business) [facebook](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/facebook) [instagram](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/instagram) [linkedin](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/linkedin) [Marketing & Technology](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/marketing-technology) [real estate business](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate-business) ## [How to Manage Social Media in 10 Minutes a Day](https://blog.homesmart.com/how-to-manage-social-media-in-10-minutes-a-day) It’s safe to assume the average real estate agent has at least one social media platform they’re using to promote their business. If you’re the lonely agent that doesn’t use it, it... [By Hannah Westbrooks on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/hannah-westbrooks) May 03, 2018 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/how-to-manage-social-media-in-10-minutes-a-day) [recruiting](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/recruiting) ## [10 Free Ways to Recruit Your Next Agent](https://blog.homesmart.com/10-free-ways-to-recruit-your-next-agent) Recruiting is the lifeblood of your brokerage. It’s what fuels your business, cultivates collaboration and increases your brand presence. From a brand new agent to a top producer o... [By Hannah Westbrooks on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/hannah-westbrooks) April 17, 2018 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/10-free-ways-to-recruit-your-next-agent) [Real Estate](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate) [General](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/general) ## [Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Fair Housing Act](https://blog.homesmart.com/commemorating-the-50th-anniversary-of-the-fair-housing-act-) On April 11, 1968, the Fair Housing Act was passed in response to the civil rights movement and untimely death of Martin Luther King, Jr. Protecting the basic rights for people to ... [By Hannah Westbrooks on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/hannah-westbrooks) April 10, 2018 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/commemorating-the-50th-anniversary-of-the-fair-housing-act-) [Industry Perspectives](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/industry-perspectives) ## [Plan For Success, Don’t Just Hope For It](https://blog.homesmart.com/homesmart/plan-for-success-dont-just-hope-for-it) [By Hannah Westbrooks on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/hannah-westbrooks) January 23, 2018 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/homesmart/plan-for-success-dont-just-hope-for-it) [Industry Perspectives](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/industry-perspectives) ## [7 Advantages to Owning a Home](https://blog.homesmart.com/homesmart/7-advantages-owning-home) [By Hannah Westbrooks on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/hannah-westbrooks) January 16, 2018 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/homesmart/7-advantages-owning-home) - - - - ### Popular Tags - [real estate business (56)](https://blog.homesmart.com/tag/real-estate-business) - [Industry Perspectives (55)](https://blog.homesmart.com/tag/industry-perspectives) - [Real Estate (50)](https://blog.homesmart.com/tag/real-estate) - [real estate industry (46)](https://blog.homesmart.com/tag/real-estate-industry) - [real estate agent (43)](https://blog.homesmart.com/tag/real-estate-agent) ![Watch Now](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/__ads.png "Watch Now") ### Trending Posts [100% Commission: Breaking Down the Benefits](https://blog.homesmart.com/100-commission-breaking-down-the-benefits) Mar 07, 2023 [Real Estate](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate) [real estate agent](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate-agent) [Buyers & Sellers](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/buyers-sellers) [Holding an Open House](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/holding-an-open-house) [The Yummy Guide to Open House Refreshments](https://blog.homesmart.com/the-yummy-guide-to-open-house-refreshments) Jun 18, 2019 [real estate industry](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate-industry) [real estate business](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate-business) [5 Tips for Staging Successful Broker Tours](https://blog.homesmart.com/5-tips-for-staging-successful-broker-tours) Jan 03, 2019 ## Join Our Newsletter Join with your email address to receive weekly updates! ### Subscribe Here! ![HomeSmart](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/homesmart-white-logo.png "HomeSmart") Whether it’s your first time buying a home or your tenth, put one of the biggest investments of your life in the hands of a professional #### Contact Us HomeSmart Corporate: 602.230.7600 8388 E Hartford Dr, Ste 100 | Scottsdale, AZ 85255 - - #### Quick Contact ##### FILL OUT THE FORM EBLOW - [Home](https://homesmart.com/) - [About Us](https://homesmart.com/about-us/) - [Buyers](https://homesmart.com/buyers/) - [Sellers](https://homesmart.com/sellers/) - [Find A Home](https://homesmart.com/homesearch/) - [Find An Agent](https://homesmart.com/real-estate-agents) - [Find An Office](https://homesmart.com/real-estate-offices) Copyright HomeSmart International 2020 - All Rights Reserved - [Accessibility](https://homesmart.com/accessibility/) - [Terms & Conditions](https://homesmart.com/privacy-policy/)