--- title: Blog - HomeSmart | real estate business description: real estate business | --- [![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/) [real estate business](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate-business) [Social Media](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/social-media) [networking](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/networking) ## [Running an Efficient Real Estate Business](https://blog.homesmart.com/running-an-efficient-real-estate-business) Whether you’re looking to strike out on your own and set up your own real estate shop in 2023, or you already have an operation in place and want to expand, one thing is for certai... [By HomeSmart Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-marketing-team) January 04, 2023 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/running-an-efficient-real-estate-business) [real estate business](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate-business) [Smart Tips](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/smart-tips) ## [Start Planning for Success Right Now](https://blog.homesmart.com/start-planning-for-success-right-now) Now is the perfect time to seize opportunities for growth in the new year. And your roadmap to success needs to start with one thing: a solid business and marketing plan, including... [By HomeSmart Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-marketing-team) December 19, 2022 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/start-planning-for-success-right-now) [real estate business](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate-business) [Social Media](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/social-media) [Holding an Open House](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/holding-an-open-house) ## [The 5 Tricks to Get More Real Estate Referrals](https://blog.homesmart.com/the-5-tricks-to-get-more-real-estate-referrals) Getting high-quality real estate referrals can be difficult if you don’t know where to turn or how to ask for them. We’ve laid out our top five proven tricks for winning more refer... [By HomeSmart International Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-international-marketing-team) September 19, 2022 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/the-5-tricks-to-get-more-real-estate-referrals) [real estate business](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate-business) [professional development](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/professional-development) ## [Mindfulness as a Strategy for Your Real Estate Business](https://blog.homesmart.com/mindfulness-as-a-strategy-for-your-real-estate-business) Real estate professionals understand the importance of support, but support comes in many forms. Whether you are just starting your career or a seasoned agent, prioritizing yoursel... [By Nishika Green on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/nishika-green) May 19, 2022 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/mindfulness-as-a-strategy-for-your-real-estate-business) [Marketing & Technology](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/marketing-technology) [real estate business](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate-business) [Training & Education](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/training-education) [Lead Generation](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/lead-generation) [Podcast](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/podcast) ## [Constant Contact: Keys to Successful Email Marketing on The Real State Podcast](https://blog.homesmart.com/keys-to-successful-email-marketing-on-the-real-state-podcast) While email marketing is easy to do using Constant Contact, knowing best practices is essential to growing your business and your sphere of influence. Today's audience expects mark... [By HomeSmart International Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-international-marketing-team) February 11, 2021 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/keys-to-successful-email-marketing-on-the-real-state-podcast) [real estate industry](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate-industry) [real estate business](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate-business) ## [Top Hacks to Convert Real Estate Leads](https://blog.homesmart.com/top-hacks-to-convert-real-estate-leads) So many leads, so few conversions—a challenge even successful real estate agents contend with. The numbers vary from source to source, but real estate agents convert, on average, a... [By Wendy Forsythe, Chief Operating Officer on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/wendy-forsythe-chief-operating-officer) April 23, 2019 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/top-hacks-to-convert-real-estate-leads) [real estate industry](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate-industry) [real estate business](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate-business) ## [Growth Hacking Your Way To A More Productive Year](https://blog.homesmart.com/growth-hacking-your-way-to-a-more-productive-year) Growth hacking is a trendy term describing simple tricks people can use to expand their success. Naturally, this is an appealing concept for real estate agents looking to take thei... [By Todd Sumney on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/todd-sumney) April 15, 2019 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/growth-hacking-your-way-to-a-more-productive-year) [real estate industry](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate-industry) [real estate business](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate-business) ## [5 Ways to Grow Your Business by Getting Back to Basics](https://blog.homesmart.com/5-ways-to-grow-your-business-by-getting-back-to-basics) Real estate tactics evolve over time. For example, decades ago, attaching a clear box with info sheets to a “For Sale” sign was revolutionary. Today, it’s standard. [By Todd Sumney on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/todd-sumney) April 09, 2019 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/5-ways-to-grow-your-business-by-getting-back-to-basics) [listing](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/listing) [real estate industry](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate-industry) [real estate business](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate-business) ## [Branding Yourself With a Better Bio](https://blog.homesmart.com/branding-yourself-with-a-better-bio) A real estate agent bio may seem like an afterthought, a task that’s necessary but not all that important. However, potential clients are relying more on that bio than you might re... [By Laurie McDonnell on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/laurie-mcdonnell) April 05, 2019 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/branding-yourself-with-a-better-bio) [listing](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/listing) [real estate industry](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate-industry) [real estate business](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate-business) ## [Writing Property Listings That Get Buyers in the Door](https://blog.homesmart.com/writing-property-listings-that-get-buyers-in-the-door) Prospective home buyers take 10 weeks to pick a property and typically look at a median of 10 homes before making a decision, according to NAR research. These findings could sugges... [By Laurie McDonnell on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/laurie-mcdonnell) March 19, 2019 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/writing-property-listings-that-get-buyers-in-the-door) [listing](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/listing) [real estate industry](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate-industry) [real estate business](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate-business) ## [Dos and Don'ts Of Selling Your Listings Through Photos](https://blog.homesmart.com/dos-and-donts-of-selling-your-listings-through-photos) If a picture says a thousand words, can a thousand pictures sell a home? OK, maybe not a thousand pictures, but what about 10-20 great real estate photos? Half of buyers, according... [By Adam Bauer on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/adam-bauer) March 06, 2019 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/dos-and-donts-of-selling-your-listings-through-photos) [General](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/general) [real estate industry](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate-industry) [home selling](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/home-selling) [real estate business](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate-business) ## [Avoid These Mistakes to Ensure a Smooth Real Estate Closing](https://blog.homesmart.com/avoid-these-mistakes-to-ensure-a-smooth-real-estate-closing) The average time needed to close on a home loan, as of December 2018, was 47 days, according to Ellie Mae. Although that number often fluctuates based on market conditions, buyers ... 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