Welcome to IMPACT!

💬 Quote of the Week

“Community is built through contribution.” - Debbie Mauro

☕ This Week’s Virtual Coffee:

☕ Virtual Coffee Mastermind: Networking That Actually Leads Somewhere

This week on Virtual Coffee Mastermind, we’re joined by top-producing agent Chris Rains for a fascinating conversation about what it really looks like to build a referral-based business through community, generosity, and unforgettable client experiences. From kickball leagues and client poker nights to moving bin programs, storm response efforts, and becoming the go-to resource in his market, Chris has built a business people genuinely talk about. If you’ve ever wondered how the best agents create loyalty, referrals, repeat business, and local visibility without relying on cold leads and constant advertising, this is a conversation you do not want to miss.

THIS ONE!Did you miss last week? As long as I didn’t forget to hit record 🙃, you can catch up via the link below. Time saving tip - did you know that you can watch at 1.5x speed and still understand everything said? It’s just one more way to make the most of your time.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

Agent Alliance Live » TODAY!

Zillow doesn’t want you to show up to this call.

Walter Key hasn't paid for a lead in years. He knows that Zillow has been trying to get agents out of generating their own leads because if agents only know how to buy leads, Zillow holds all the power (they made over $2 BILLION dollars from selling leads to agents alone).

That’s why Walter uses Facebook Marketplace to generate consistent buyer leads for FREE.

This Wednesday, he's walking you through the exact 3-step system, plus his templates and scripts.

RE-AI Advantage Lab: Weekly AI Training for Real Estate Agents » TODAY!

Welcome to the RE-AI Advantage Lab, a weekly training where we explore practical ways real estate agents can use AI to save time, create better marketing, communicate more effectively with clients, and build smarter systems for their business. Each week, we break down real tools, real prompts, and real strategies that agents can immediately put into action, without the overwhelm or tech confusion.

The Unforgettable Realtor Experience

Most Realtors work incredibly hard to get the client…and then accidentally disappear after closing. The problem?

Your past clients may LOVE you, but if you’re not staying visible in a meaningful way, someone else eventually becomes the agent they remember when a friend, coworker, or family member needs a referral.

That’s exactly why Jimmy Ezzell from TripValet Incentives is hosting a special training called: The Unforgettable Realtor Experience

This isn’t another “buy more leads” webinar. This training is all about how to create memorable client experiences that naturally generate more repeat business, referrals, conversations, and loyalty long after the transaction closes.

EVERY Agent Can be a Listing Agent » Friday!

Most agents think becoming a strong listing agent requires a massive marketing budget, expensive tools, and a team behind them. This week’s Brokerage Breakdown is all about a model that’s changing that. From free professional listing photos and yard signs with installation included to built-in transaction coordination, Canva Pro, AI-powered video walkthroughs, social media marketing, and even digital billboard advertising on qualifying luxury listings, this brokerage is removing many of the financial barriers that prevent newer and lower-producing agents from confidently taking listings. If you’ve ever felt like listings were “for someday,” this conversation might completely change the way you look at growing your business.

And if you’re in the process of finding a new home for your RE license, grab our guide at Brokerage Score

🕵️‍♀️ Top Secret Agent Debrief - Granted!

Can’t wait until Friday? Or prefer to do your research under the radar? We’ve got you.

Listings Start With Conversations» June 2!

Most agents know they should be calling FSBOs and expireds.
Very few actually pick up the phone.

Diane Walker built her business by doing exactly that.

When Diane got licensed after moving to Texas, she didn’t have a sphere, a big database, or a pipeline of referrals waiting for her. She was handed a desk, told to make calls, and figured it out from there.

She started with FSBOs because they were free to find on Zillow. Then she moved into expireds using RedX. No fancy scripts. No pressure tactics. Just real conversations, consistency, and the willingness to do the thing most agents avoid.

Now she’s pulling back the curtain and letting you listen in live.

TODAY’S FEATURE:

The Community Asset Marketing Plan

There’s a moment most agents hit where they realize they’ve spent thousands of dollars on “marketing” and somehow still feel invisible.

The Facebook ads are gone.

The postcards got thrown away.

The boosted post reached 4,000 people who immediately forgot you existed.

And meanwhile, the agent down the street who lent somebody moving bins, hosted a shred day, or let a past client borrow a pressure washer is getting referrals for the third year in a row.

Why?

Because people remember helpful.

Not promoted.

This week, I want to challenge the way you think about marketing entirely.

Because maybe the smartest marketing strategy isn’t buying more ads.

Maybe it’s building assets.

The Shift Most Agents Never Make

Most agents think marketing means:

• Zillow leads

• Facebook ads

• postcards

• mailers

• billboards

• boosted posts

But relationship-based businesses are built differently.

The agents winning long-term are quietly becoming:

• the helpful agent

• the connected agent

• the resourceful agent

• the “you should call Debbie because she probably knows somebody” agent

That happens when you stop spending money ON marketing…

…and start buying things that CREATE marketing.

That’s the Community Asset Marketing Plan.

The Closing Contribution Strategy

Here’s where this gets interesting.

Imagine if every closing funded the next layer of your visibility machine.

Not your ad budget.

Your community asset library.

Example:

Save $250 from every closing.

12 closings a year = $3,000 annual asset fund.

Now instead of burning $3,000 on ads that disappear…

You slowly build things that create conversations for YEARS.

Things like:

• moving bins

• pressure washers

• folding tables

• pop-up tents

• carpet cleaners

• coolers

• yard games

• shred day events

• community event supplies

• utility trailers

You become:

“The agent with all the helpful stuff.”

And honestly?

That branding sticks harder than almost anything else.

The Pressure Washer Example

This is where the idea clicked for me.

A good homeowner-grade pressure washer costs roughly:

• $300–$450 for a quality electric model

• easier to use

• quieter

• less maintenance

• less intimidating for homeowners

Now think about this strategically.

Closing #1 buys the pressure washer.

Closing #2 buys hoses, accessories, and storage.

Closing #3 buys a second unit.

Closing #4 buys a surface cleaner attachment.

Closing #5 buys branded yard games or event equipment.

Within one year…

…you’ve built an entire homeowner support library.

And every single item creates:

• conversations

• gratitude

• repeat touchpoints

• social media moments

• referrals

• emotional memory

A Facebook ad disappears in 24 hours.

A pressure washer with your sticker on it sitting in somebody’s garage for three weekends does not.

The Highest ROI Community Assets

1. Moving Bins

Honestly?

This might be the single best idea in the entire framework.

Why?

Because moving is stressful.

You solve an immediate pain point.

People talk about it.

Neighbors see it.

Friends ask where they came from.

And suddenly your branding is literally stacked in someone’s driveway.

Estimated startup:
20 bins = roughly $400–$600.

That’s less than many agents spend on one month of leads.

2. Carpet Cleaners

People LOVE borrowing carpet cleaners.

Especially before:

• listing photos

• family events

• move-ins

• holidays

And every use becomes another reminder that you were helpful long after closing day.

3. Folding Tables & Chairs

Graduation parties.

Garage sales.

Birthday parties.

Community events.

These create neighborhood visibility in ways most agents never even think about.

4. Pop-Up Tents

This one has huge branding potential.

Especially for:

• farmers markets

• youth sports

• local events

• tailgates

• festivals

Imagine your branded tent showing up all over town because clients keep borrowing it.

That’s visibility money can’t easily buy.

5. Yard Games

Cornhole.
Giant Jenga.
Ladder golf.

These are PERFECT for:

• client appreciation events

• neighborhood gatherings

• open houses

• block parties

And they create photos.

Photos create content.

Content creates visibility.

The Most Underrated Marketing Event: Shred Day

This part surprised me.

A community shred event is WAY cheaper than most agents think.

Typical cost:

• Small event: $150–$300

• Mid-size event: $600–$1,200

• Large truck event: $1,100–$1,500

And yet look what you get:

• social media exposure

• database touchpoints

• neighborhood goodwill

• local business partnerships

• potential press coverage

• email list growth

• repeat interaction with past clients

Even smarter?

Split the cost.

Partner with:

• a lender

• title company

• insurance agent

• financial planner

Now everyone contributes a few hundred dollars…

…and suddenly attendance doubles because everybody promotes it.

That’s collaborative marketing.

The Real Magic of This Strategy

This is bigger than tools.

This is about identity.

When people think of you, what do they think?

“Agent who runs ads?”

Or:

“The person who’s always helping the community.”

One creates transactions.

The other creates trust.

And trust compounds.

That’s the part most agents miss.

Every community asset:

• creates multiple touchpoints

• builds emotional memory

• generates conversations

• turns clients into advocates

And unlike ads…

…the assets stay useful for years.

Scripts Agents Can Use

Past Client Reconnect

“Hey! Random question… I’m building out a homeowner tool library for clients and wanted to ask, what’s one thing you wish you had access to as a homeowner that would make life easier?”

Social Media Post

“We’re trying something different this year.

Instead of spending thousands on ads people scroll past, we’re building a free homeowner resource library for our clients and community.

Moving bins, carpet cleaners, event supplies, pressure washers and more.

Because real estate should feel more helpful and less transactional.”

Vendor Partnership Script

“I’m putting together a community shred event and would love to collaborate. My goal is to create something genuinely valuable for local homeowners while all of us get visibility and relationship-building opportunities from it.”

Final Thought

Most agents are chasing attention.

Very few are building memory.

That’s the difference.

Anyone can run an ad.

But becoming the person your community associates with help, generosity, solutions, and connection?

That becomes nearly impossible to compete against over time.

Maybe the smartest marketing strategy in real estate isn’t louder marketing.

Maybe it’s becoming more useful.

✨ Let’s Keep the Conversation Going

This newsletter is just one piece of the puzzle.
Between issues, the real conversations keep happening in a couple of other places you might enjoy.

📌 Our Facebook Group
Daily referrals, real-world questions, and honest conversations with agents navigating what’s actually working right now.

📺 Our YouTube Channel
Replays from Virtual Coffee, brokerage breakdowns, and short trainings you can watch on your own time.

Different platforms. Different formats. Same goal: helping you build a smarter, more sustainable real estate business.

• Join our Facebook group: HERE

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• Download our Guide to choosing the right brokerage for YOU: HERE

Book of the Week:

The Go-Giver by Bob Burg

If you’ve never read it, this is basically the philosophy behind this entire newsletter.

The people who give value first tend to win the long game.

My favorite tools!

✨ domii

One app I genuinely love and recommend to agents is domii. In a business where we’re constantly meeting new people, walking into vacant homes, and working alone, safety isn’t optional, it’s essential. domii was built with that reality in mind, giving you a simple way to stay connected and protected while you’re out showing property or meeting clients. While tools like Forewarn can provide helpful background information, they don’t offer real-time protection in the moment, which is where domii really stands out. It’s one of those tools you hope you never need, but you’ll be really glad you have. You can download it directly from the Apple App Store or Google Play, and if you use code STARTHERE, you’ll get 25% off.

✨ Guideless AI

If you have a team and feel like you’re explaining the same thing over and over again… or you’re responsible for a process that somehow keeps getting done wrong… this is going to be your new favorite shortcut. Instead of sitting down to write out SOPs, you simply do the task once while Guideless AI watches.

It flips the whole process on its head by turning your actions into clean, step-by-step documentation with voiceover automatically. No overthinking, no starting from scratch, no “I’ll get to it later.” Just show it once and you’ve got a repeatable, easy-to-follow guide your team can actually use. If you’re ready to stop repeating yourself and start systemizing, this is a no-brainer. Learn more HERE!

✨ Rubic Management - CRM

If you’ve ever tried a CRM like GoHighLevel and thought, “this looks amazing… but I have no idea how to actually use it,” you’re not alone. Most systems give you a million tools and zero direction, which is exactly why so many agents never fully implement them. What I love about Rubic is that it’s built on that same powerful foundation, but it actually comes with a done-for-you structure so you’re not starting from scratch.

The real difference is the white-glove onboarding and support. You’re not just handed a login and wished good luck, you get help setting it up, understanding it, and actually using it in your business. If you’re serious about follow-up, systems, and finally owning your database without the overwhelm, this is one of the smartest tools you can plug into right now. Learn more HERE!

✨ Marblism

If your Google Business Profile hasn’t been updated in weeks, we need to talk. Google loves fresh content. The agents who post consistently show up more. The ones who don’t… well… don’t.

Marblism makes it stupidly easy to stay visible without burning out. In minutes, you can create weeks of Google-ready posts, market updates, and listing highlights so your profile stays active while you focus on negotiating deals and serving clients. Let the robots help you rank. You keep being the human people hire. This is how I’m protecting my energy and building momentum in 2026. You can too HERE!

✨ LynnPro

If you’ve ever ordered swag for your real estate business, this is for you. LynnPro Connect makes it easy to create custom branded apparel and promotional products all in one place. From t-shirts, hoodies, and hats to coffee mugs, pens, phone accessories, and even branded nail files, if you can put your logo on it, LynnPro can print it. It’s a simple way to stay visible, look professional, and turn everyday items into brand reminders your clients actually keep. (yes, you may recognize this from Friday’s Revenue edition. They have a referral program where you can earn from referring them… Ink Your Income)

Get a quote here: HERE!

✨ RealtyZam

Realtyzam is one of those tools that just makes life easier when it comes to your finances.

It automatically tracks income, expenses, and receipts so everything stays organized and ready for tax time. Simple, efficient, and built specifically for real estate. Exactly the kind of system I want more of this year. If you do too, try it HERE.

✨ Galaxy AI

Galaxy AI has become my go-to for quick, polished graphics.

It helps me create visuals without overthinking design or getting stuck trying to make things perfect. Clean, fast, and effective. Exactly what I want more of this year. If you do too, try it HERE.