The Modern Real Estate Agents

Join today's episode as we walk you through how we're buying our first flip property and what our plans are. We talk through some ways that you might be able to get involved with real estate investing. Find out how we found a great deal and where we found it!  Amazon Affiliate Link to buy 360 Tripod Mount On Today’s Episode Johnny Phillips - Host - Owner of The Phillips Team Brokered by eXp Lizzy Phillips - Host - Owner of The Phillips Team Brokered by eXp CTAs Learn More About eXp Realty Choose Johnny Phillips as Your Sponsor at eXp Let Us Know What You Want To Hear On The Show Follow Us Johnny Phillips on Instagram Facebook Lizzy Phillips on Instagram Facebook The Phillips Team Realty on Instagram Facebook Modern Real Estate Agents Network on Facebook

In This Episode In today's episode we talk candidly about how we do our best the to know when to take risks and when to be more cautious. We walk through some of the ways that we have personally minimized the risk in our business and personal life. We also talk through when it is the right time to take risks.  Amazon Affiliate Link to buy 360 Tripod Mount On Today’s Episode Johnny Phillips - Host - Owner of The Phillips Team Brokered by eXp Lizzy Phillips - Host - Owner of The Phillips Team Brokered by eXp CTAs Learn More About eXp Realty Choose Johnny Phillips as Your Sponsor at eXp Let Us Know What You Want To Hear On The Show Follow Us Johnny Phillips on Instagram Facebook Lizzy Phillips on Instagram Facebook The Phillips Team Realty on Instagram Facebook Modern Real Estate Agents Network on Facebook  

In today's episode we walk you through how to handle relationships with your clients & other agents. We specifically share about our experience in selling our own personal home and the story that goes along with it. We give a lot of take aways that we learned being seller's ourselves. 

In This Episode In today's episode we talk through what we think are going to be some of the important things to watch out for in 2024. From interest rates to housing prices we share everything that we think is important to be aware of in the coming year!  On Today’s Episode Johnny Phillips - Host - Owner of The Phillips Team Brokered by eXp Lizzy Phillips - Host - Owner of The Phillips Team Brokered by eXp CTAs Learn More About eXp Realty Choose Johnny Phillips as Your Sponsor at eXp Let Us Know What You Want To Hear On The Show Follow Us Johnny Phillips on Instagram Facebook Lizzy Phillips on Instagram Facebook The Phillips Team Realty on Instagram Facebook Modern Real Estate Agents Network on Facebook

In This Episode In today's episode we begin by talking about one of the toughest things we have experienced yet as Realtors. We dedicate this episode to our  friend Don. We all know that the best business is repeat client and referral. In this episode we talk through some of the ways to find new clients & nurture old relationships, both in person and from your desk. We talk about the best ways to get in front of people to grow not only your sphere of influence.  On Today’s Episode Johnny Phillips - Host - Owner of The Phillips Team Brokered by eXp Lizzy Phillips - Host - Owner of The Phillips Team Brokered by eXp CTAs Learn More About eXp Realty Choose Johnny Phillips as Your Sponsor at eXp Let Us Know What You Want To Hear On The Show Follow Us Johnny Phillips on Instagram Facebook Lizzy Phillips on Instagram Facebook The Phillips Team Realty on Instagram Facebook Modern Real Estate Agents Network on Facebook

In This Episode We're back with Season 3 of the Modern Real Estate Agents Podcast! In this episode we talk about the last few months and what has been going on in our lives. We then jump into what your 2024 should look like and what is looks like for us! We have 50 episodes mapped out and we can't wait to share our stories with you!  On Today’s Episode Johnny Phillips - Host - Owner of The Phillips Team Brokered by eXp Lizzy Phillips - Host - Owner of The Phillips Team Brokered by eXp CTAs Learn More About eXp Realty Choose Johnny Phillips as Your Sponsor at eXp Let Us Know What You Want To Hear On The Show Follow Us Johnny Phillips on Instagram Facebook Lizzy Phillips on Instagram Facebook The Phillips Team Realty on Instagram Facebook Modern Real Estate Agents Network on Facebook

In This Episode Today we go through what we are changing up in 2024 for our real estate business. We talk through what are the things that have worked in the past and also what we are going to be doing differently. Open houses are something we are going to be focusing on this year!  On Today’s Episode Johnny Phillips - Host - Owner of The Phillips Team Brokered by eXp Lizzy Phillips - Host - Owner of The Phillips Team Brokered by eXp CTAs Learn More About eXp Realty Choose Johnny Phillips as Your Sponsor at eXp Let Us Know What You Want To Hear On The Show Follow Us Johnny Phillips on Instagram Facebook Lizzy Phillips on Instagram Facebook The Phillips Team Realty on Instagram Facebook Modern Real Estate Agents Network on Facebook

CLICK BELOW TO ATTEND OUR COACHING ZOOM CALL AUGUST 21 On Today’s Episode Johnny Phillips - Host - Owner of The Phillips Team Brokered by eXp Lizzy Phillips - Host - Owner of The Phillips Team Brokered by eXp Key Ideas (2:40) Take Inventory of Where You Are Right Now (4:15) Winning Is Done In The Fourth Quarter (7:43) Ways To Drum Up Immediate Business (14:44) Update Your Database Now (18:29) Organize An End Of The Year Event (24:15) Make Intentional Family Time CTAs Learn More About eXp Realty Choose Johnny Phillips as Your Sponsor at eXp Let Us Know What You Want To Hear On The Show Follow Us Johnny Phillips on Instagram Facebook Lizzy Phillips on Instagram Facebook The Phillips Team Realty on Instagram Facebook Modern Real Estate Agents Network on Facebook

In This Episode Posting from Sweden! 2 Notes, Really Quick: 1 - We are halfway through our family Sweden trip. Check out Lizzy's Instagram for all the highlights. 2 - I don't know what happened, but our recording equipment failed and this is some rough audio. But the content is a must for new agents, so check it out! Today we dive into what farming is and how to start doing it right as a new agent. Getting your name out in your own community is monumentally important, and this is how you do it. Check it out! LINK TO MODERN REAL ESTATE COACHING - https://forms.gle/Z3vxNTaB4JYUCMk28 Key Ideas (6:10) Define Your Farm Area (10:10) Develop a Marketing Plan (18:00) Establish Meaningful Connections (21:32) Provide Value To Your Clients (24:45) Consistently Evaluate And Adjust Your Plan On Today’s Episode Johnny Phillips - Host - Owner of The Phillips Team Brokered by eXp Lizzy Phillips - Host - Owner of The Phillips Team Brokered by eXp CTAs Learn More About eXp Realty Choose Johnny Phillips as Your Sponsor at eXp Let Us Know What You Want To Hear On The Show Follow Us Johnny Phillips on Instagram Facebook Lizzy Phillips on Instagram Facebook The Phillips Team Realty on Instagram Facebook Modern Real Estate Agents Network on Facebook

In This Episode Welcome back to the beautiful and talented Lizzy Phillips. After a much deserved maternity leave, Lizzy is back on the pod. Today we talk about a project that has been months in the making. Today we officially launch The Modern Real Estate Agents Coaching Program. Since the inception of this podcast, we have had agent after agent reach out and ask if we will coach them. Now we are ready to take on the commitment and offer coaching as support to our listeners. Listen in today and see if this program is for you. Have a great day, modern agents. As always, our contact info is at the bottom of these show notes. Join our private Facebook Group Modern Real Estate Agents Network. And here is the LINK TO COACHING APPLICATION - https://forms.gle/Z3vxNTaB4JYUCMk28 Key Ideas (0:00) Welcome Back Lizzy! (1:25) Lizzy Talks About Time Off (8:35) We’re Moving. We Don’t Just Sell Homes. Sometimes We Buy Them. (11:50) I’ve Been Working In The Shadows (14:20) Introducing The Modern Real Estate Agents Coaching Program On Today’s Episode Johnny Phillips - Host - Owner of The Phillips Team Brokered by eXp Lizzy Phillips - Host - Owner of The Phillips Team Brokered by eXp CTAs Modern Real Estate Agents Coaching Application Link Learn More About eXp Realty Choose Johnny Phillips as Your Sponsor at eXp Let Us Know What You Want To Hear On The Show Follow Us Johnny Phillips on Instagram Facebook Lizzy Phillips on Instagram Facebook The Phillips Team Realty on Instagram Facebook Modern Real Estate Agents Network on Facebook

In This Episode Welcome back listeners. Today, we dive into what we bring with us when showing homes. No one gave us proper training on how to present homes professionally and how to be informed and inform our clients. Today is another, "learn from our mistakes" episode. If you have anything that you bring to your showings that we missed, reach out to us on FB or Instagram to let us know!   Key Ideas (1:00) Time Is Your MOST Important Resource (5:50) Start With A Calendar (8:00) Put What Matters On There First (11:40) Identify The Profit Making Activities (31:35) Learn The Power Of “No” On Today’s Episode Johnny Phillips - Host - Owner of The Phillips Team Brokered by eXp Jessica Chambers - Guest Host - Agent, The Phillips Team Brokered by eXp CTAs Learn More About eXp Realty Choose Johnny Phillips as Your Sponsor at eXp Let Us Know What You Want To Hear On The Show Follow Us Johnny Phillips on Instagram Facebook Lizzy Phillips on Instagram Facebook The Phillips Team Realty on Instagram Facebook Modern Real Estate Agents Network on Facebook

In This Episode There are 2 ways to do an Open House, show up and hope it works out and the right way. The right way takes preparation and work. There is homework, legwork, and expectations to make the most out of an Open House. Today we are talking about the steps we take, days in advance, to make the most of each Open House. Remember that Open Houses are not only opportunities to sell your listing, but also opportunities to pick up buyer clients and seller clients.  Key Ideas (8:35) Call and Confirm Time With Seller (12:40) Design your Collateral (13:27) Put Out Your Directional Signs (18:34) Don’t Lose Your Signs (25:50) Post on Your Socials (After That) Crazy Open House Stories & Tips On Today’s Episode Johnny Phillips - Host - Owner of The Phillips Team Brokered by eXp Jessica Chambers - Guest Host - Agent, The Phillips Team Brokered by eXp CTAs Learn More About eXp Realty Choose Johnny Phillips as Your Sponsor at eXp Let Us Know What You Want To Hear On The Show Follow Us Johnny Phillips on Instagram Facebook Lizzy Phillips on Instagram Facebook The Phillips Team Realty on Instagram Facebook Modern Real Estate Agents Network on Facebook

In This Episode Time is your most valuable resource. I cannot say that loud enough. You will only get some many hours in a day and days on this earth. Do yourself a favor and take control of your schedule. If you don’t, the days will slip away and you will never accomplish what you want in life. The same way in business, take control of your business schedule. Decide what’s important and put them on your calendar. Listen in today as we talk about the 5 steps we take to take control of our schedules.    Key Ideas (1:00) Time Is Your MOST Important Resource (5:50) Start With A Calendar (8:00) Put What Matters On There First (11:40) Identify The Profit Making Activities (31:35) Learn The Power Of “No” On Today’s Episode Johnny Phillips - Host - Owner of The Phillips Team Brokered by eXp Jessica Chambers - Guest Host - Agent, The Phillips Team Brokered by eXp CTAs Learn More About eXp Realty Choose Johnny Phillips as Your Sponsor at eXp Let Us Know What You Want To Hear On The Show Follow Us Johnny Phillips on Instagram Facebook Lizzy Phillips on Instagram Facebook The Phillips Team Realty on Instagram Facebook Modern Real Estate Agents Network on Facebook 

In This Episode Let’s assume that you have secured the client, you’ve found the dream home, negotiated like the boss you are, and now you’re under contract. Now what? It’s all hands off from now on, right? Wrong. Now is the time when you have the opportunity to shine as a better agent than everyone else in your market. You need a checklist to follow and the knowhow to be preemptive and wow your clients. This is it. Listen in as we describe to you the mistakes we’ve made, and how we used the lessons learned to be the full service agents our clients deserve.    Key Ideas (6:15) Due Diligence - There’s A Lot Here. Be Prepared (18:23) Stay In Contact With The Lender (20:52) Schedule The Final Walkthrough (24:47) Forward Wiring Instructions  (25:33) Get Your Closing Gift Early (30:50) Send Out A Reminder About Place & Time (31:06) Prepare Your Social Media (33:54) Plan Your Sign & Lockbox Pick Up On Today’s Episode Johnny Phillips - Host - Owner of The Phillips Team Brokered by eXp Jessica Chambers - Guest Host - Agent, The Phillips Team Brokered by eXp CTAs Learn More About eXp Realty Choose Johnny Phillips as Your Sponsor at eXp Let Us Know What You Want To Hear On The Show Follow Us Johnny Phillips on Instagram Facebook Lizzy Phillips on Instagram Facebook The Phillips Team Realty on Instagram Facebook Modern Real Estate Agents Network on Facebook

In This Episode Why do people hire us? There are a couple of reasons that come to mind, but negotiating is at the top of the list. Today Jessica does a deep dive into some case studies of how we have been negotiating for our clients and getting the best deals for both our buyers and sellers. Join us as we talk through how we get our clients in the right mindset, ourselves in the right mindset, and negotiate on behalf of our clients. On Today’s Episode Johnny Phillips - Host - Owner of The Phillips Team Brokered by eXp Jessica Chambers - Guest Host - Agent, The Phillips Team Brokered by eXp CTAs Learn More About eXp Realty Choose Johnny Phillips as Your Sponsor at eXp Let Us Know What You Want To Hear On The Show Follow Us Johnny Phillips on Instagram Facebook Lizzy Phillips on Instagram Facebook The Phillips Team Realty on Instagram Facebook Modern Real Estate Agents Network on Facebook 

In This Episode Low Overhead. I can’t say it loud enough. The key to being successful and happy in real estate is operating on low overhead. The math is simple: do less deals and make more money. Today we dive into 6 ways to get free leads right now. No paying referral fees. No paying set up fees. And not being at the mercy of someone else providing leads. I’m a believer in taking control of your business and dictating how many leads you get, how many deals you close, and how much money you make.  Key Ideas (9:50) Social Media: Post your wins, life events, client testimonials etc (16:24) Host Open Houses: Anybody’s (24:39) Networking Events & Social Groups: Get Seen (29:54) Handwritten Cards: A Personal Touch (34:07) Monthly Market Updates: Solds, Pendings, Days on Market etc (39:30) Targeted Door Knocking: Knock With Purpose On Today’s Episode Johnny Phillips - Host - Owner of The Phillips Team Brokered by eXp Jessica Chambers - Guest Host - Agent, The Phillips Team Brokered by eXp CTAs Learn More About eXp Realty Choose Johnny Phillips as Your Sponsor at eXp Let Us Know What You Want To Hear On The Show Follow Us Johnny Phillips on Instagram Facebook Lizzy Phillips on Instagram Facebook The Phillips Team Realty on Instagram Facebook Modern Real Estate Agents Network on Facebook 

In This Episode Everyone wants to be well liked. And in this industry, there's a level of cut-throatness that will always find its way to you. Today, we are going to talk about how to be the agent that everyone wants to work with and the agent that other agents want to be. It's not hard but it does take a few proactive steps and thinking ahead. Join us today as we give you the secrets to how we are well liked and enjoyable agents to work with. This will not only make your life easier but make your career better, longer and more profitable.     Key Ideas (3:00) Be Active In Your Board of Realtors (4:20) Get A Gift For Your Co-op Agent (6:40) Always Leave Good Feedback (10:04) Preview New Listings (12:25) Share & Comment On Other Agents Listings On Social Media (14:41) Call Before Submitting All Offers (18:35) Submit Clean Offers (21:01) Take Agents To Coffee (23:12) Offer To Hold Open Houses (25:23) Just Be Nice On Today’s Episode Johnny Phillips - Host - Owner of The Phillips Team Brokered by eXp Jessica Chambers - Guest Host - Agent, The Phillips Team Brokered by eXp CTAs Learn More About eXp Realty Choose Johnny Phillips as Your Sponsor at eXp Let Us Know What You Want To Hear On The Show Follow Us Johnny Phillips on Instagram Facebook Lizzy Phillips on Instagram Facebook The Phillips Team Realty on Instagram Facebook Modern Real Estate Agents Network on Facebook 

In This Episode Today we welcome back our guest host, Jessica Chambers. Lizzy is out on maternity leave so Jessica will be filling in for a few weeks. Today, we are talking about 6 ways to win when others lose. In particular, we are talking about how to Recession Proof Your Business. There is a lot of fear out there because of the rise in interest rates, the War in Ukraine, 2 banks failing, and the decrease in home sales. A lot of people have tossed around the idea of a recession and what it could mean for your business. Join us today as we talk about how to set your business up to weather any storm that comes your way.    Key Ideas (3:29) Multiple Streams of Leads (11:17) Asking For Referrals (17:10) Move Up In Your Market (20:14) Get Educated And Specialize (23:50) Present Yourself As The Expert (29:28) Get Seen In Your Community On Today’s Episode Johnny Phillips - Host - Owner of The Phillips Team Brokered by eXp Jessica Chambers - Guest Host - Agent, The Phillips Team Brokered by eXp CTAs Learn More About eXp Realty Choose Johnny Phillips as Your Sponsor at eXp Let Us Know What You Want To Hear On The Show Follow Us Johnny Phillips on Instagram Facebook Lizzy Phillips on Instagram Facebook The Phillips Team Realty on Instagram Facebook Modern Real Estate Agents Network on Facebook

In This Episode In today’s episode, we are joined by Stephen Acree. Stephen is a top producing agent out of Virginia who now runs a mega team! We cover everything from how Stephen was able to go from having 1 deal in his first 6 months to over 30 in his first full calendar year. Don't miss out on a real, raw and honest conversation about how to find success in Real Estate.    Key Ideas (1:35) How we know Stephen  (2:45) Where Stephen started and where he's at (7:27) How to make open houses profitable and create business (16:20) How AI is changing real estate (18:40) Will agents become obsolete?  (28:00) How 2022 was a hard year and what you can learn (33:40) Hiring agents and how to do that well On Today’s Episode Johnny Phillips - Host - Owner of The Phillips Team Brokered by eXp Lizzy Phillips - Host - Owner of The Phillips Team Brokered by eXp Stephen Acree- Team Owner of Acree Brothers Realty  CTAs Learn More About eXp Realty Choose Johnny Phillips as Your Sponsor at eXp Let Us Know What You Want To Hear On The Show Follow Us Johnny Phillips on Instagram Facebook Lizzy Phillips on Instagram Facebook The Phillips Team Realty on Instagram Facebook Modern Real Estate Agents Network on Facebook

In This Episode In today’s episode, we take a look at networking. It’s incredible how many agents say that they will never prospect. For whatever reason, they refuse to pick up the phone. So today, we pay homage to those agents. If you want to know how to get your name out there without having to pick up the phone, this is the episode for you.     Key Ideas (2:20) You Can Skip To Here. We Finally Get Started (3:10) Who Should You Be Networking With? (9:25) We Aren’t Getting A Divorce (15:40) Join The Chamber Of Commerce (22:20) Don’t Have Commission Breath (23:30) Dress Professionally (30:45) The FORD Script On Today’s Episode Johnny Phillips - Host - Owner of The Phillips Team Brokered by eXp Lizzy Phillips - Host - Owner of The Phillips Team Brokered by eXp CTAs Learn More About eXp Realty Choose Johnny Phillips as Your Sponsor at eXp Let Us Know What You Want To Hear On The Show Follow Us Johnny Phillips on Instagram Facebook Lizzy Phillips on Instagram Facebook The Phillips Team Realty on Instagram Facebook Modern Real Estate Agents Network on Facebook