5 burning questions about eminent domain ANSWERED

There are many moving parts involved in an eminent domain fight. Broker Annette DeCicco helps you arm yourself and your clients with information when it’s time to help. Continue reading

How a homeowner-turned-activist saved her neighborhood from eminent domain

Contributor Annette DeCicco writes about how a homeowner-turned-activist leveraged her interpersonal skills and a heart of gold to save her neighborhood from eminent domain abuse. Continue reading

How a homeowner-turned-activist saved her neighborhood from eminent domain

Contributor Annette DeCicco writes about how a homeowner-turned-activist leveraged her interpersonal skills and a heart of gold to save her neighborhood from eminent domain abuse. Continue reading

Gen Z is ready to buy: Boost your business by mastering co-buying

Zoomer co-buying is on the rise. Knowing what makes this generation tick and how to help them architect a deal will lead agents to a new stream of income in a stalled market, writes Annette DeCicco.  Continue reading

Stop losing deals: Ask ‘why?’ to find buyers who won’t back out

Asking the right questions that start with “why” can reveal your buyers’ true motivations and keep contracts from falling apart, writes broker Annette DeCicco. Continue reading

Foreclosures are on the rise. Here’s how to lean into the shift and develop a new income stream

With foreclosure activity ticking upward, agents can learn from seasoned REO pros to build new streams of income during an economic downturn, Annette DeCicco writes. Continue reading

15 tips, tricks and tools to add to your DIY home staging kit

A combination of upskilling and these 15 items and strategies helps ensure that your home staging gets your listings sold, Annette DeCicco writes. Continue reading

3 clichés top listing agents don’t buy into during a market downtick

Think smart, writes coach Annette DeCicco, and list like a pro. Hit all three of these smart consultation tips on pricing, condition and negotiation to win listings that sell at consistently high premiums. Continue reading

10 signs you’re working across the table from an inexperienced agent

We’ve all been new at some point in our real estate careers. Annette DeCicco shares ways to spot an inexperienced agent if you’re the more seasoned pro in a transaction, and mistakes to avoid if you’re a newbie. Continue reading

Your next referral source is already in your phone

The best lead generation comes from genuinely valuing and nurturing the relationships you already have and keeping in touch with your network. Continue reading