What you need to know before investing in a damaged home

Some expect to do one or two repairs and forget about it while others specifically seek out properties that have been damaged in hurricanes and fires as a modest property investment. Continue reading

7 truths new-build buyers should know upfront

There are plenty of upsides to purchasing a new build, namely the opportunity for complete customization and the happiness that comes with being the first homeowner. However, those upsides come with a few hurdles, such as complicated pricing and projec… Continue reading

6 to-do’s all sellers need to check off before listing

Gone are the days of throwing a home on the market and seeing what happens. Prepping a home for sale is a highly choreographed dance of repair along with presentation. Here’s where homeowners should get started. Continue reading

More than a house-hunter: The many (many!) roles of an agent

What do agents do to earn their keep? As consumers question agents’ value, it’s worth noting the duties agents perform outside of showing, selling and listing. Continue reading

How to suss out the ‘looky-loos’ from actual prospects

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

Location, location, location! 7 creative ways to offset imperfect locale

Not all properties can have that defining quality of being in a prime location. But there are ways to be honest and creative in marketing these kinds of places. A prime driver behind this approach is understanding what’s important in buyers’ hierarchy … Continue reading

Buyers thinking new build? 10 facts they should know first

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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Where’s a real estate agent’s place in polarized times?

A real estate agent’s role is that of a leader, ambassador, problem-solver — a pillar of the community. When times are tough, issues are polarizing, and clients could fall on either side, agents need to lead, inspire and unify. Continue reading

How to crush problematic agent behavior before it kills your deal

Managing clients throughout the buying or selling process requires 100 percent laser focus to get the deal done. Throw a challenging agent on the other side of the transaction, and you’re likely to encounter deal-killers along the way. Here are some of… Continue reading