St. Louis, MO – For real estate agencies, especially those who operate independent shops, these have not been easy times. Since the housing market bottomed out, the National Association of Realtors has seen its membership shrink by nearly 25%, from about 1.3 million members at its 2006-2007 peak to 999,000 in 2012.
Those who remain in the real estate business say survival skills have pulled them though the worst.
But some, such as Jay Lindberg, entrepreneur & founder of New Monarch Realty, say they’re not just getting by — they’re growing. How? Utilizing technology and marketing— “This is a new era in business; this is a new era in real estate. If you are not utilizing technology to its fullest extent, you are playing for the losing team. Even those agents and brokerages that have been around for decades and have excellent customer service, if they are not staying consistent with technology, they will slowly lose their business to the more tech savvy firms,” he says.
“If you want to be successful in this business, you have to understand technology, marketing, and lead generation. The largest database wins.”
Jay Lindberg – Founding Principal at New Monarch Realty
Prior to launching New Monarch Realty, Jay Lindberg acted as a business consultant for a handful of clients in the real estate industry. While consulting for other agencies, Jay Lindberg says he recognized a common theme; “All agencies needs leads, and 99% of Realtors know nothing about lead generation.” Says Lindberg, “Most agents are lost. They are still relying on out dated marketing tactics from 2005-06 and open houses to drive in business. With the right systems and marketing, one agent is capable of performing the work of 5 – 10 agents.” There was a need for a new type of real estate agency; an agency that leverages their agents with marketing and technology, and that provides integrated lead generation programs.
Lindberg decided the best option was to form a new real estate company with marketing and technology as the backbone. “I started by interviewing the top brokers and agents in my city and only hired the best!” Says Lindberg; “By hiring the best in the business, and using the most powerful lead generation and marketing systems, we have created a winning team.” says Lindberg. “Our internal marketing programs has given us an edge at a time when other independent real estate companies have struggled.” he says.
“New Monarch Realty stands apart from competitors,” Jay Lindberg says, “If you want to be successful in this business, you have to understand technology, marketing, and lead generation. The largest database wins.”
