6 to-do’s all sellers need to check off before listing

Gone are the days of throwing a home on the market and seeing what happens. Prepping a home for sale is a highly choreographed dance of repair along with presentation. Here’s where homeowners should get started. Continue reading

To join a real estate team or not to join? That is the question

Should you join a real estate team after joining a brokerage or work solo? It depends on your personality and goals. Here are some key points to mull over as you make your decision. Continue reading

Friends sold quicker? How to explain it to your sellers

When your clients are looking to sell their house, and the home sits on the market for months, it’s easy for both the clients and you to become frustrated — especially when their friends’ house sells fast. Here’s how to broach the subject with your sel… Continue reading

Moving to a new market? Here’s how to start on the right foot

To offer your clients the most valuable service, you have to learn everything your prospects might want to know about your new market. If you find yourself starting over, here are some tips to make it a little bit easier. Continue reading

Thinking of switching brokerages? Ask yourself these 7 questions first

Before making any major decision — in life or in real estate — it’s imperative to do a little soul searching first. Here are seven questions you should ask yourself before jumping ship to a new brokerage. Continue reading

Sales skills need a boost? 5 tips for smoother negotiations

Whether you are working with a buyer or seller, agents must skillfully bring everyone to the negotiation table and help broker a deal that their clients can be satisfied with at the end. It sounds easy, but it’s not. To sharpen your negotiation and sal… Continue reading

How to get a disagreeable buyer couple on the same page

We always have to be prepared to lead buyers in the best way possible to get their dream home. But what happens when the client is actually a couple that refuses to agree? Here are some tips on how to make the process work for everyone. Continue reading

4 tips for shepherding your luxury investor clients into great deals

For luxury real estate, which comes with a hefty price tag, providing that expertise becomes all the more crucial. As agents, we need to be armed with the most up-to-date and relevant information concerning the housing market that is available. Continue reading