Author Archives: Jonathan Pressman

What is the Federal Reserve, and how does it impact real estate?

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Improve your understanding of how broad economic factors impact the housing market with this Fed explainer from Jonathan Pressman. Continue reading →

5 reasons part-time agent doesn’t mean rookie agent

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Next time you’re working with a part-time agent, Jonathan Pressman writes, give them a chance to show you what they bring to the table before you jump to conclusions. Continue reading →

25 bathroom remodel ideas for 2025 that add value and style

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Want to add instant charm and value to a listing or investment property? Try one (or more) of these smart updates from Jonathan Pressman. Continue reading →

Caution! 3 ways your buyer’s love letter could violate Fair Housing

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Jonathan Pressman offers real-world examples of the way buyer love letters can violate fair housing, along with fixes to help your clients write right. Continue reading →

6 signs you need to dial it back to part time

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Forget what others say, Jonathan Pressman writes. Only you can determine whether or not it’s time for you to downshift your real estate career and work as a part-time or dual-career agent. Continue reading →

Wasted spaces, bad odors, crazy colors: 9 buyer turnoffs to avoid

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In this market, many buyers are choosing the most affordable homes with the fewest flaws, broker Jonathan Pressman writes. Use this list to avoid the ick factor and get deals done. Continue reading →

7 new agent etiquette tips for sitting another agent’s open house

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Sitting an open house for a listing agent is a “golden opportunity” to generate leads and practice your home-showing skills with potential buyers, Realtor Jonathan Pressman writes. Continue reading →

24 questions new agents should ask about open houses

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Putting on an effective open house, Jonathan Pressman writes, means being the informed agent and the best source of information for current and future clients. Continue reading →

Second-home buyer’s remorse: 6 tips for prevention

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Keeping clients fully informed and helping them to think ahead about the logistics and financial implications of a second-home purchase can create more positive feelings and better outcomes, Jonathan Pressman writes. Continue reading →

The top 7 amenities luxury homebuyers want in 2024

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Luxury homebuyers are willing to pay top dollar for the amenities they want, but they’re very selective, Realtor Jonathan Pressman writes. Here are the most sought-after amenities this year. Continue reading →