Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, Byron and Nicole take the quiz to find out if they are retirement-ready. Continue reading
As agents, we often have to deal with insincere people who are not serious about purchasing or selling properties. Here’s how to spot them and prevent them from wasting your precious time. Continue reading
Here are four ways to frame a conversation about homebuying with clients who are on the fence on whether they should act now or later. Continue reading
As the adage goes, buyers don’t know what they don’t know. Welcome to construction 101. Here are 10 next-level truths you should tell any buyer clients who are thinking about building new.
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Forty years ago, Art Shapiro promised his future wife that he’d buy her a house on Balboa Island. Here’s how his agent helped him do it. Continue reading
Economic changes, tariffs and international conflicts can put buyers on edge — here’s how you can help them make the right decision. Continue reading
A recent survey from Redfin also shows that agent attrition is going up, and that many agents have to supplement their income with other work. 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
Buyer clients will often ask: Do I need to be pre-approved for a loan before I start house hunting? Yes. This practice is the first step necessary to put clients in a strong buying position to reach their goals in the journey to homeownership. Continue reading
Property inspections are like the final stitch in a bespoke suit. If done properly, it keeps the sum of its parts intact. If done poorly, it begins to unravel, and the whole thing falls apart. And the tailor is always there for the final fitting. Continue reading