In today’s high-tech office environment, are face-to-face meetings necessary, or even possible, when so many brokerages are virtual? Here’s how to host a meeting that your officemates will enjoy attending. Continue reading
Follow the advice of your grandma, and never arrive at a party empty-handed. Contribute to any given situation by giving prospective clients useful information, advice and comfort. They’ll thank you with new business. Continue reading
Generally speaking, likes beget likes, and engagement encourages engagement. Here are five steps for getting more social media “likes” on your real estate content. It’s not as hard as you think. Continue reading
In the fast-paced real estate environment with so many moving pieces, it’s critical for agents to manage their time wisely. Be the Marie Kondo of time management: Declutter your schedule, and keep only the activities that bring you closer to your goals Continue reading
Welcome to one of the most confusing parts of the real estate transaction. There is no handbook for post-inspection negotiation, and no amount of training can tell you exactly what to do because, quite frankly, it depends on the specifics of the deal. … Continue reading
Living in a fully staged house that must be ready on command for a showing is perhaps the least attractive part of the selling process. If you find your sellers are struggling to cope with living in a home that’s staged and actively being shown, heed t… Continue reading
Successful real estate agents foster a relationship dynamic in which clients and potential clients start thinking of them like their other service providers, such as their accountants, their dentists and their hair stylists. Continue reading
As attractive as having your own brokerage firm might be, the sad fact is that many fail. To ensure that your business isn’t doomed from the start, avoid these mistakes when opening your own brokerage. Continue reading
Mention the word “mold,” and you can send a buyer running from a transaction. Agents need to understand the true nature of mold and its impacts to protect both buyers and sellers. The good news is that it’s an issue that can be fixed. Continue reading
Hiring a licensed home inspector and going through the process is a scary endeavor for buyers, so to allay their nerves and trepidation, take the time to prep your buyers for the process by explaining these five things. Continue reading