Competence beats cash: 7 steps for writing winning offers

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to write an offer that does not need to be countered or corrected, according to Carl Medford. These seven elements will increase your buyer’s chance of winning out, even over cash offers. Continue reading

Playing catch-up? 9 how-tos to reboot the conversation

In the whirlwind of day-to-day real estate practice, it can be difficult to keep up with the relationships that matter most to your business. Here’s how to reach out, reboot and rejuvenate your contacts with past clients, colleagues and your community. 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

How do buyers and builders see the housing market? The Real Word

This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discussed the differing views of homebuyers and homebuilders when it comes to the housing market and the implications they hold for what’s next. Continue reading

How bad is it? 14 scenarios for what agents can and cannot let fall by the wayside

Sometimes it’s OK to let a few things fall off the to-do list to prioritize the things that absolutely need to get done — and to keep one’s mental health in check. But agents should be discerning in deciding what to let go of and what really can’t be p… Continue reading

Who’s winning — your family or your clients?

Maybe you’ve been working too much or you’ve just been incommunicado. Here’s how to renew your relationships with those who matter most to you. Continue reading

How teams are evolving to keep up with their explosive growth

Outsourcing, accountability and online reviews are all part of the equation for one of real estate’s quickest-growing entities. Continue reading

How leverage led this team to do more than 500 transactions last year

Leverage is not a one-and-done proposition; layering different types of leverage helps drive stellar results. Doug Edrington, CEO of J Douglas Properties, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, shares his leverage formula with Jimmy Burgess. Continue reading

How leverage led this team to do more than 500 transactions last year

Leverage is not a one-and-done proposition; layering different types of leverage helps drive stellar results. Doug Edrington, CEO of J Douglas Properties, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, shares his leverage formula with Jimmy Burgess. Continue reading

Broker Spotlight: Eloy Carmenate and Mick Duchon, Corcoran

Setting records has become something of a habit for this high-flying Miami team. Find out how they each got their start and where they see the market moving next. Continue reading