On the March afternoon when her wife Sandy Swanson died of cancer, Liz Mattern knew who to call. A few hours later, two technicians arrived to remove Swanson’s body. As planned, her remains were bequeathed to a medical school through its whole-body don… Continue reading
(Editor’s note: This story is part of a series for The John A. Hartford Foundation.) Carla* (name changed) is a 92-year-old woman with congestive heart failure, high blood pressure, atrial fibrillation and a pacemaker. Like many people who have atrial … Continue reading
After paying for an appraisal as part of a loan application, most buyers feel like they are done with that part of the real estate transaction. But nothing could be further from the truth. Here are four key things you should make sure your buyers under… Continue reading
Putting sellers back in control of any part of the process is the No. 1 way to relieve their stress, which should motivate you to go all out to sell sellers on the other major benefits of getting inspections done in advance. Here are three major advant… Continue reading
As real estate professionals navigate the change that comes with technological disruption, one thing is certain — agents who do not focus on specialization will not survive.
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As a newbie to this industry, you’ve probably already realized that confidence is a key ingredient in a successful career. Real estate can be intimidating and complex, but a little self-assuredness goes a long way in making you feel like a pro. Here ar… Continue reading
What does it take to create an in-depth system for training new hires to handle transactions exactly the way you would? With his agents averaging 39 annual deals, the systems set in place by Terrence Murphy are obviously working. Find out how to protec… Continue reading
Keller Williams is mulling significant changes to its profit share model by removing associates from the lifelong revenue program when they jump to a competitor. Continue reading
Gary Keller has embarked on the risky journey of reshaping Keller Williams around his technology vision. The fate of the universe is not at stake, but Keller’s legacy might be. Continue reading
Marriott is reportedly launching a home rental service to take aim at Airbnb, HomeAway and other short-term rental companies as more consumers shrug off traditional hotels. Continue reading