Maura Neill, ABR, CRS, CDPE, e-PRO, MRP, MA, REALTOR® is a second-generation REALTOR® who combines her love for the industry with her passion for education. Before getting into the real estate business in 2001, Maura previously taught at Florida State University and University of Phoenix. She is an active agent with RE/MAX Around Atlanta, leading her team and representing buyers and sellers on a day-to-day basis, and considers education – both clients and other real estate agents – an important part of her role as a REALTOR®.
A devotee to lifelong learning, Maura regularly seeks out educational opportunities, such as the Harvard Negotiation Institute at Harvard Law School (2015, 2016) and the Harvard Division of Continuing Education in Professional Development (2017). She is a graduate of the NAR Leadership Academy (class of 2016) and the Residential Real Estate Council’s Leadership Academy (formerly Council of Residential Specialists), as well as her state and local Association leadership academies.
A lover of all things Atlanta, Maura lives in Johns Creek, Georgia, with her husband Ben, their Beagles Charlie, Jarvis, and Bebe . . . and a cat who wishes to remain anonymous.
Maura brings her real estate experience and creativity to her speaking and training. Instantly engaging, her students are riveted to her presentation. She delivers instant takeaways which real estate professional so desperately need when they attend training on technology. Maura brings great value to any event you hire her for. – Amy Chorew, VP of Platform Development, Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate
Featured Sessions
Running Your Business in a Low Inventory Market
Low inventory market means a skill set shift. You need to know how to generate inventory, market yourself to get more listings, handle multiple offers to the sellers AND position buyers’ offers in a multiple offer setting. In this session taken right from the trenches of today’s market, Maura will even address the psychology of the unrealistic seller and the disappointed/angry buyer.
Systematic Lead Generation
Leads are only as valuable as the time you put into them. Without a system, leads are just names on a spreadsheet. However, with a strong lead generation system – one that includes incubation, follow-up, and conversion – leads are not just names and email addresses: leads become relationships, closings, and great referral sources. In this session, we’ll discuss how to create a system that not only generates more leads, but helps you to convert those leads into loyal clients with a greater success rate. 1-3 hour session
Real Estate PR: See Me, Know Me, Love Me
It’s a little-known fact and a rarely-practiced strategy, but you can be your own public relations advocate. Whether you are a solo agent or you have a team and can delegate the task, there are a few simple steps you can take to connect with the press and become a media superstar. You don’t have to spend thousands to hire a public relations firm to have contacts in the press, and you don’t have to become a relentless self-promoter. You just have to have the right tools in your arsenal and know how to use them. Read More . . .
Customer Before Company: Revolutionize Your Real Estate Business the Nordstrom Way
The Nordstrom department store is legendary for exemplary customer service: from the earliest beginnings of Nordstrom, a sign hung from the ceiling that read, “If We Sell You Well, Tell Others. If Not, Tell Us.” Well known for putting customer over company, Nordstrom salespeople are empowered from above to always make it right for the customer. By taking a page out of the Nordstrom book, from practical translation of the Nordstrom way into customer relationships to incorporating the Nordstrom beliefs into our personal values systems, we can revolutionize our businesses and our industry.
Give to Grow: Community Service & the Hyperlocal Agent
You love what you do and you’re dedicated to your community, it’s what drives you AND builds your business at the same time. Find out how this win-win can be leveraged for even greater good. Founder of projects such as “Trick or Treat for Troops” and “Hot Dogs for Homeless Dogs”, Maura has incorporated a Giving Initiative into her marketing plan; she’ll show you how you can involve your clients in charity events and giving as a way to stay in touch and foster a deeper connection and engagement with your sphere.