Posts about XSellerate

Drive repeat business with automated email campaigns

on May 22, 2018

You often have to be a jack-of-all-trades to run a small business — and one of the best skills you can learn is marketing. Many appraisers struggle with the idea of marketing themselves, but if you think about it at a basic level, it's simply the act of establishing a relationship. You don't need to […]

Don’t Settle: 3 tips for communicating with your contacts 

on March 21, 2018

There’s no shortage of ways to communicate with people these days. You can post your weekend plans on Facebook for hundreds of people to see in seconds. Or easily text your colleague about a sketching question while you're out in the field. It’s amazing that we have access to correspond with tens or even hundreds […]

Don’t Settle:  Stop lowering your fees

on February 22, 2018

Nobody wants to be underpaid for their work. But when the market slows down, it can seem like you have no other option. You might end up gritting your teeth and taking low-fee orders just to pay the bills. Trust us: it doesn't have to be this way. Lowering your fees is counterproductive — and […]

Don’t Settle: Tackle your 2018 goals with a website 

on February 6, 2018

Same old same old…It's 9 a.m. on a Tuesday. Your coffee cup is warm in your hand. And as you walk into your office, you hope there's another order waiting for you in your inbox. But, as you knew there would be, there's something else demanding your attention…

Win big this March with this Elite 8 bracket

on March 25, 2017

March Madness is officially underway and, like millions of sports fans across the country, we’ve got the fever. While we were busy filling out our brackets and arguing over which team would take home the trophy, we realized we had an Elite 8 of our own. Below are just eight (of the many) benefits you […]

The Elite 8

on October 20, 2016

You’re familiar with the saying “you get what you pay for.” But how often do you hear that “you get more than what you pay for”? The TOTAL Elite membership is more than just a support contract. Below are eight (of the many) benefits you recieve by upgrading to the Elite membership. 24/7 Support  — […]

5 reasons every appraiser needs a website

on October 13, 2016

An online presence is more important than ever. According to RetailingToday, 81 percent of consumers research online prior to purchase. And when that investment is related to the most valuable item in their life, their property, you can bet they'll spend some time searching for information. A website for your appraisal business gives potential customers […]

Simple ways to get new, non-lender clients

on February 17, 2015

Many appraisers have told us lately that they're feeling frustrated with the rigmarole that comes with many lender orders. From the seemingly endless list of new requirements and regulations to requests for more analysis in shorter turn times (all at the same fee), the stress and red tape is exhausting.