For Realtors: Online Marketing Trends
It’s no secret: to be a successful Realtor, you must know how to market your listings online. But, how do you make your homes stand out in the sea of listings? It can be difficult, but this post by...
View ArticleSelling Your Home In Days
In the current seller’s market, you most likely will sell your home very quickly (and maybe even have a bidding war). There is simply not enough inventory, and a ton of demand. One of my coworkers sold...
View ArticleFor Realtors: How To Find Clients
While being a real estate agent is a great job, it does have one major caveat: your income is based on commission, rather than a monthly salary. Now, it isn’t necessarily a bad thing- if you have lots...
View ArticleConsidering FSBO? Read This First
It’s no secret that many people that list their homes by themselves without the help of a Realtor will not sell their home. Sure, if you have experience selling, used to be an agent yourself, or have a...
View ArticleHow To Kill Your Listing
It’s no secret: it’s a seller’s market. Inventory is low, and demand is high! Therefore, sellers have a huge advantage. However, there are still homes that simply do not sell. Why? Well, mostly for two...
View ArticleFor Realtors: Searching For Leads? Read This!
Real estate is a great field to get into. You’re basically your own boss, you set your own schedule, you help people start their lives in new homes, and you get to visit homes all over your area- which...
View ArticleFor Realtors: Standing Out In Your Area
The biggest challenge that most every Realtor faces is getting new leads and finding new clients. There are only so many people buying/selling a home at once, and then you face competition from other...
View ArticleFor Home Sellers: Appealing To Millennials
With the economy finally improving and the housing market picking up, a new generation of buyers has emerged. Previously crushed by record levels of unemployment, unchecked inflation, and exorbitant...
View ArticlePhoto Tips For Realtors (or FSBOs)
The single best way to get people interested in your online listings is by having great pictures. First impressions are everything. If your photos are low quality, and make the house look unflattering,...
View ArticleFor Realtors: Out Of The Box Marketing Ideas
Finding ways to reach new clients is a real estate agent’s most important, and most challenging jobs. Standing out above your local competition is imperative, and the way to do it is through creative...
View ArticleFor Realtors: Wow With Your Listing Presentations
When meeting with a client (or prospective client), you will want to show that you value their time and have listened to all requests. This article by Jared Daniel at Homes.com describes listing...
View ArticleHome Not Selling? Here’s What May Be Wrong
Even though many houses in the current market are being snapped up like candy from a pinata, there are still some sitting stagnant. If your house has been on the market for months and months with nary...
View ArticleTips To Make Your Open House Sparkle
Holding an open house is a great way to get some traffic (and hopefully some interest) in your home, especially if you live in a popular area. Most people want their homes to shine, so how do you make...
View ArticleFor Realtors: Keeping Your Marketing Budget Under Control
When you’re a new agent, you know that it takes money to get started. I’ve seen advice on other blogs that suggest to have anywhere from 3-12 months of expenses saved before becoming a Realtor. You...
View ArticleFor Realtors: Selling A Home In A Not-So-Great Neighborhood
Everyone knows that when buying a home, one of the most important things to look for is location, location, location. But, not all neighborhoods are going to be fantastic. As a real estate agent, you...
View ArticlePinterest Boards For Realtors
I am completely obsessed with Pinterest. I follow about 3,000 people, and get on Pinterest every day. I have nearly 50,000 pins saved (not an exaggeration) to 150 differently themed boards: house...
View ArticleSell Your Home In A Snap With These Tips
Fall is a wonderful time to sell your home, as long as you’re doing it right. The cool weather makes it easier to take on DIY curb appeal projects, plus many people are looking forward to moving in and...
View ArticleFree Marketing Tip For Realtors: Facebook
If you are just starting up as a Realtor, most people advise that you begin with a starting budget of around $1000 for marketing alone. But the fact is, that just isn’t realistic for some people....
View ArticleLooking For A Home? Check Out These Apps
Nowadays, almost all house hunting is done online. Sellers- take note. If your house is not posted online, and in multiple places, there’s a high chance it won’t sell. But, if you are buying, then...
View ArticleSell Your Home With An Open House
I wrote last week about how almost all home searches are now done online. You see a house you like, have your Realtor contact the seller, and schedule a personal showing. However, most Realtors still...
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