How an appraisal gap guarantee can help you land a house

In the current real estate market, buyers need to think outside the box to get a house they love. Bill Gassett offers advice on what to do if there are issues with appraisals. Continue reading

Position yourself as knowledge broker for your clients: 2 solid methods

Realtors create challenges for themselves when they fail to learn about their local market. Tom Toole explains how mining local data can make a difference in the way you serve your clients. Continue reading

The secret to generating more ‘offer-ready’ buyers

Do you have buyers who are on the fence about writing an offer? Bernice Ross interviews Andrew Flachner of RealScout on how to get your buyers “offer ready.” Continue reading

Agents are more important than ever. Here’s why

It’s a tough world out there for real estate agents. Jay Thompson urges agents to boost their self-confidence and effectively communicate their unique value proposition. Continue reading

7 ways to create name recognition with no budget 

No cash? Don’t fret. There are plenty of ways to establish yourself as a new agent and make connections without spending a lot. Coach Darryl Davis shares his top ideas. Continue reading

Win ’em over! 7 steps for a fierce listing presentation

Bring your confident self and exceptional service to every client opportunity. From there, follow these steps to devise an effective listing presentation that will have you winning listings like a champ, says The Agency’s Rainy Hake Austin. Continue reading

8 mistakes agents make that take them off track and how to avoid them 

There are lots of things you can do to build your business with balance. Coach Darryl Davis offers ways to stay focused, productive and smiling. Continue reading

5 simple scripts to reconnect with your sphere 

Staying in touch with your sphere of influence is the foundation of building and maintaining your business, says coach Darryl Davis. Here are a few authentic scripts for more effective follow-up. Continue reading

10 unique strategies to create listings where there are none

Generating listings in today’s competitive market can be done — as long as you have the marketing savvy and tech tools to help you. Author, coach and ICNY speaker Bernice Ross spells out some top options to consider for your business. Continue reading

How to win a bidding war against a buyer who’s paying all cash

There are smart ways to overcome a cash offer for that apartment, condo or co-op your buyer really wants. NYC’s Confidence Stimpson outlines how to go about making your buyer’s offer more competitive. Continue reading