January 27 FCC Ruling Update: What Real Estate Agents Need to Know w/ David Sanders
Release Date: 02/04/2025
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Real estate agents are a dime a dozen in this country, even in this city. Most are afraid to lean into what makes them different, so they play it safe and blend in. Everyone tells us niching down is the way to stand out, but the agents people remember don’t just have a niche, they have a hook. Andrew Sasquatch Lunsford didn’t just pick a persona, he became it. He legally changed his name, put on a full costume, and built a brand that clients love, remember, and refer. With the market cooling and competition heating up, blending in is the fastest way to get forgotten....
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Most agents dream of dominating a neighborhood, but few actually do, and it’s not because they’re incapable. They pick the wrong area, send postcards sporadically, hold one open house, and then disappear. Farming isn’t a one-time marketing tactic, it’s a long-term commitment to becoming the trusted name in a community. The person they think of when they wonder what their home is worth. The agent they reach out to if they want to know what’s going on in the market. To get this kind of influence in an area, we have to show up consistently, month after month, mailer after mailer, open...
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Real estate agents are finally waking up to the power of having an online presence and how it can be a steady source of leads and clients. But now that everyone’s posting, there’s a new challenge: blending in. When we all use the same templates and trends, we become part of the noise. Home tours and market updates are everywhere, so how do we create content that actually makes people stop scrolling? Social media is important, but only if we’re using it the right way. It should boost our real estate business, not overshadow it. There’s a huge...
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New Brokerage, Same Results? Here’s Why You’re Still Stuck w/ Keith Lynam
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Real estate might look like it’s about complicated transactions, but underneath it all, it runs on something simpler: trust. In a noisy, oversaturated market, trust is your edge. And sometimes, all it takes to earn it is one small thread of commonality. Maybe you went to the same school. Maybe you share a hobby. That tiny human connection is often the reason someone chooses you over the dozens of other agents they could’ve called. But here’s the thing: you can’t find that thread if you’re hiding. You’ve got to show up. You’ve got to be seen. Not just in...
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How to Overcome the Fear of Calling Your Sphere
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The reality of real estate is that, in most cases, it’s easier to get agents to contact complete strangers than to reach out to people they already know. We know that the most successful agents get the bulk of their business from their database, but many agents just can’t bring themselves to call their sphere. Instead of focusing on cold leads with a low success rate, why do we struggle to cultivate our referral business? Here’s the truth: the best real estate businesses are built on relationships, trust, and referrals, not cold calling and chasing leads. Every single year,...
info_outlineFor most real estate agents, cold calls, mass texts and emails are the bread and butter of our lead generation efforts. Digital outreach is a highly effective sales strategy, but with the rise of tech, the explosion of scam calls and increased consumer pushback, this method has faced legislative scrutiny.
On January 27, new FCC regulations were supposed to take effect, but they didn’t. Things are likely to stay the same, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t make sure we’re doing what’s necessary to be compliant.
The last thing we want to do is end up in the crosshairs of the FCC - the fines are heavy and it can do a ton of damage to our business.
What do we need to do to be compliant with our consumer communications? How do we make sure we get all the benefits of consumer communication, without the consequences?
In this episode, we’re joined by legal counsel, David B. Sanders. He shares what happened to the new FCC regulations, and how we can stay on the right side of the law.
As a business, you don’t want to be on the FCC’s radar. Take the steps to make sure that you’re in compliance with this because the fines are hefty. -David Sanders
Three Things You’ll Learn In This Episode
- The current state of the FCC’s rulings
Are the days of real estate agents doing mass calls, emails and texts about to be over?
- How to stay off the FCC’s radar
One of the most important things we all have to do is keep track of a do-not-call list. How do we stay on top of the records and avoid falling into the FCC’s crosshairs?
- How to compliantly keep in touch with past clients
As agents, we not only have to think about the new leads we contact, but our past clients too. What are the FCC’s rules regarding our sphere?
Guest Bio
Dave Sanders is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in real estate law. He has served as General Counsel for the Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS®, providing strategic legal guidance to the organization. Currently, Sanders is associated with Lex Tecnica, a firm specializing in providing high-caliber in-house counsel.
About Your Hosts
Your co-hosts are Brandon Roberts, founder of Signature Real Estate Group, and Chris Bishop, General Manager. Signature Real Estate Group was founded in 2013 and has grown to 600+ agents in multiple states. Collectively Brandon and Chris have trained and coached real estate brokers and agents all over the country, including helping agents become multi-million dollar producers in their first year. Signature has become known for its family atmosphere even as it grew and expanded from Las Vegas into multiple offices in Nevada, Utah and beyond.
Christopher Bishop is a seasoned real estate professional with over two decades of industry experience. He currently serves as the General Manager at Signature Real Estate Group, where he leads a top-performing team of agents and brokers, helping them achieve exceptional results in the competitive Las Vegas market. Christopher’s career includes a prestigious role as the President of the Nevada Association of REALTORS in 2020, where he worked to advance the real estate profession across the state. His dedication to the industry was recognized in 2021 when he was named REALTOR of the Year by the Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS. In addition to his leadership roles, Christopher has coached and mentored brokers and agents nationwide, helping them build successful real estate careers through his proven strategies and insights. Christopher’s commitment to excellence and passion for real estate have made him a respected leader and influential figure in the industry.
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Want to see what Signature Real Estate can do for your real estate career in Nevada and Utah? Looking for a supportive, collaborative culture to create a better balance of life and career? Reach out to Chris Bishop via email chris @signaturenv.com or phone: 702-205-5252.
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