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As one of the most elite agents at Howard Hanna Coach Realtors, Barbara Chmil is constantly finding new ways to serve her clients, use technology to her advantage, and create great content for her followers.
For much of her adult life, Barbara Chmil worked in the financial services industry, starting out as a marketing analyst and then transitioning to a media director position. She balanced it all while raising four children. However, in 2014, when her youngest son got recruited to play lacrosse at Duke University, she decided it was time for a change. Barbara wanted more flexibility in her schedule to be able to fly down to watch his games, and becoming a real estate agent offered her that flexibil...

As a sales professional, I have learned that effective communication is the key to building strong and successful relationships with clients. Real estate transactions can be complex and emotional, and it is the responsibility of the agent to guide clients through that unique process with clarity and confidence.Â
Here are some tips for effectively communicating with clients:
1. Understand your client's communication style
People have different communication styles, so as a real estate agent, it's important to understand and adapt to these styles to ensure effective communication. Some clients may prefer detailed and precise information lik...

The world of real estate sales is a peculiar one. It's a world where properties change hands for millions of dollars, where emotions run high, and where communication is everything. It's a world where a well-timed email or phone call can make all the difference, and where the wrong word can cost you a sale.
Why Communication is Vital
As a real estate professional, you know better than most the importance of communication in your line of work. But in case you need a reminder, we'll explore just how vital effective communication is in real estate sales.
First and foremost, communication is essential for building trust. Buying or selling a pr...

One of the biggest challenges in modern marketing is finding the right way to reach diverse generational demographics. That certainly holds true in real estate. Gen Z, the youngest buyers who are just now hitting the market, have very different habits and preferences than Baby Boomers who were born as early as 1946. Today, we're going to take a deep look into the preferences of each generation, so you can appeal directly to their needs.
Gen Z
Born: 1997 – 2012
Current Age: 11 – 26 Years
Preferred Social Platforms: TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter, Facebook

David Patsel, a highly successful real estate broker and relocation specialist in Central Virginia, built his client base by tapping into the latest social media and digital marketing trends.
Spending many years in the restaurant business before getting into real estate, David Patsel always enjoyed serving his community. Today he is an Associate Broker and Relocation Specialist at Napier, REALTORS® in Colonial Heights, Virginia, and is part of a group known as The Patsel Group, CVA Home Pros, which includes himself, his assistant, and seven other agents. Together they assist their residential real estate clients with everything from land purchasing and buying new construction to buying or selling pre-existing homes.
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