TRANSCRIPTION: Riches are in the follow-up. Follow-up is really what separates professionals from wannabes. So, here are three things that you need to know about follow up. Number one, it must be automated. If you don’t have a system in place, no matter how disciplined you are, it’s very difficult to keep it up long… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Sales
As Seen at IBS75: When Doing Follow-up, should you call, text, or email?
TRANSCRIPTION: Hey, I’m Carol Morgan coming to you from Denim Marketing as part of Kimberly Mackey’s IBS 75th Anniversary Special, and I’m here to talk to you about Netiquette. The class I presented at IBS was Netiquette 3.0. Netiquette is where etiquette meets the internet. You all know etiquette used to be kind of easy;… Continue Reading
“How Do You Mean?” (And other crazy objection handlers)
As sales professionals, we often jump to middle, or worse jump to conclusions by making assumptions, especially when it comes to objections. What if, instead, we slowed down and learned more information before we assume something? How might that create a different result? … Continue Reading
As Seen at IBS75: Do You Know How Much Sales Traffic You Are Missing?
Back in 2008, I wrote an article entitled, “It is 7 PM, Do You Know Where Your Customers Are?” The gist of the article was that we, as builders, were not positioning our model hours to make it more convenient for our buyers to visit with our sales professionals at the times when the buyers… Continue Reading
Spencer Powell, with Builder Funnel Caught Up with Kimberly at IBS 75
On the last day of the International Builder’s Show, I got to spend a few minutes catching up with Spencer Powell, from Builder Funnel on some key takeaways from the show. Here is how it turned out. Be sure to watch for our special guest. To view a Podcast I did with Spencer a while… Continue Reading
The Key to Successful Realtor® Relations (As Told by a General Real Estate Agent)
This past week, I was privileged to recognize top producing general real estate agents at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Properties Group. While I was there, I got the opportunity to catch up with some of my New Homes Specialist graduates to find out how things are going for them. Karen Tillman-Gosselin was kind enough to… Continue Reading
What Happens 2 Weeks After a Big Training Session?
Transcript of Video: You hold a big “RAH, RAH Training” for all of your Sales People. Everyone is super pumped and excited. You even have everyone write down the three things they will implement immediately. The first week back, the sales manager touches base with everyone to see how it is going and what they… Continue Reading
A Stocking Stuffed with Real-World Safety Solutions to Keep You Safe in Your Model Home and Beyond
Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas from New Homes Solutions! I am Kimberly Mackey. Today I would like to thank all of you for making 2018 so fantastic for us. It has been a year of abundant blessings, growth, and lessons learned. We are sincerely looking forward to a terrific 2019. Today, although a rather somber… Continue Reading
VLOG: Lead From the Side
TRANSCRIPTION OF VLOG: Hi, Kimberly Mackey from New Homes Solutions, and I am coming to you today from the barn so that I can talk to you about leadership. Hopefully I can get this 1,100 pound beast beside me (my horse, Prince) to actually cooperate and be part of it. “Prince, say hi to everybody.”… Continue Reading
Guest Vlogger, Russ Laggan Asks: Are You Milking the Cow or Creating a Cash Cow?
VIDEO TRANSCRIPT: I know what you are thinking right now. What the heck did Russ just say? Yes, I did! Those who know me well know that the sillier the thing I start out with, usually the more powerful the point that’s going to be made, so stick with me. Get your toes off the… Continue Reading
Guest Vlog: 5 Levels of the Sales Presentation
Transcription (*you can read it here, but we highly recommend that you watch this video as much of what Quint shares comes through non-verbally): Hey everybody, Quint Lears at NewHomeSales.com. I am so excited to be featured here on New Homes Solutions. Kimberly, thank you for having me on the program. By the way, when… Continue Reading
Webinar: Double Down for New Home Sales Success
About the Presentation Learn how to master your sales presentation from the moment your prospect walk in the door! In this special, 2-part Lasso Webinar, Kimberly Mackey and Roland Nairnsey will deal you a winning hand of tools and tips to make the sales process seamless for your prospects. You’ll learn how to: Use the ‘Meet & Greet’ to… Continue Reading
VLOG: Creating Urgency with the Downsizing Buyer
TRANSCRIPTION OF VLOG: Hi everyone. Kimberly Mackey here with New Homes Solutions, and I am coming to you today because you asked us some great questions on our little poll we conducted on Facebook. This prompted us to start a new series to answer your questions because they were fantastic. To have your question featured,… Continue Reading
Guest Vlog: How To Use Pinterest To Sell More Homes
(Video contains subtitles) Hi, everyone. My name is Anya Chrisanthon, and I’m the host of the New Construction Marketing Podcast. Let me ask you a quick question. Have you used Pinterest? No, I don’t mean to get outfit ideas or recipes, although that’s all good. I mean, have you used Pinterest to help you sell… Continue Reading
Kimberly Mackey and Roland Nairnsey to Headline at SEBC’s Rockfest Sales Rally
Our dynamic duo of Roland Nairnsey and Kimberly Mackey will entertain, educate and engage you with innovative tips and practices on how to MASTER your sales presentation from the moment your prospects walk in the sales office! You will WIN big with these ‘real world’ sales strategies designed to help you hit your professional JACKPOT!… Continue Reading
Podcast with Anya Chrisanthon: How Abundance Mentality Influences Sales Success
A few weeks ago, this on-site sales professional contacted me to say that she was starting a new podcast for New Construction Marketing. When I asked about her motivation, it was to learn as much as she could about her craft and share that with others, who like her might feel they are all alone… Continue Reading
Video: Do You Have An Abundance Mentality?
Today, I’d like to ask you, do you have an abundance mentality or a scarcity mentality? Perhaps you have both at different times? For those of you with whom I have had the privilege of training or coaching, you have often heard me refer to these concepts. Those who have an abundance mentality, focus on… Continue Reading
Book Now: Coming Soon to an Association Near You
Kimberly Mackey, New Homes Solutions teams up with Carol Morgan, from Denim Marketing to present this fast paced, dynamic and timely topic. We know that our sales teams are handling the “hot prospect”, the one that comes through the door nearly ready to buy, but what about those who may need to some help to… Continue Reading
Quint Lears, from NewHomeSales.com Interviews Kimberly Mackey on Sales Management
At the International Builders Show in January 2018, Quint Lears caught up with me to ask me about sales management and the challenges our sales managers face in today’s hectic sales environment. If you find that you or your teams are struggling to get it all done, hopefully a few of these tips will help… Continue Reading
Video: A Better Registration Experience Questions are the Answers Part 2
PART 2: Recently, I presented to the Manatee/Sarasota Building Industry Association’s Sales and Marketing Council Kick-off Breakfast. It was a great event with about 100-125 building industry and related associates in attendance. They had taken a survey of their membership and asked me to create a program specifically to address the challenges on-site agents and… Continue Reading