May 15, 2022
Real Estate Professional vs Hobbyist: Which One Are You?
When a family or friend hires another agent, it’s time to ask yourself some tough questions – are you a real estate professional or a real estate hobbyist?
Tag: working with buyers
April 10, 2022
What To Do When Your Buyers Just Want to Window-Shop for Real Estate
Working with buyers in this market is not for the faint-hearted. Here’s how to separate the committed from the less committed without sounding pushy.
December 18, 2021
Why Buyer’s Need Representation With A Real Estate Builder
Many buyers think they don’t need a real estate agent when they purchase a home through a builder, which is why we need to communicate that they, and even their in-house agent, may not have their best interests in mind.
September 26, 2021
Skills vs Popularity: Why Skills Are More Important Than Social Media Followers
You work hard, and you have the skills and know-how to do a great job. Then you are passed over for another agent because their social media is flashier than yours and they have more followers? What’s an agent to do?
September 26, 2021
How To Present the CMA Without Boring Your Clients
Comparative Market Analysis doesn’t sound very exciting, and the last thing you want during your Listing conversation is for your clients to glaze over in boredom. These tips will ensure that doesn’t happen.
September 18, 2021
How To Respond to Escalation Clauses In Your Offers
Over this last year, the hot market brought more offers to the table that included escalation clauses, but regardless of whether you represent the buyer or seller, handling this is never simple.
September 13, 2021
How Resentment Poisons Your Enthusiasm
When things don’t work out the way you hoped, resentment can build. This can affect our daily life in unexpected ways, which is why learning to let go is the key to happiness.
August 31, 2021
How To Survive House Hunting When Spouses Don’t Agree
Helping Buyers find their dream home can be a lot of fun…unless they can’t agree on what to buy! Here are some tips and tricks for surviving marital discord while helping buyers find their home.
August 31, 2021
Working With Homeowners in Pre-Foreclosure
Homeowners who find themselves defaulting on their mortgage payments need your help. This article explains how you can help turn these pre-foreclosures into listings.
August 28, 2021
Buying a Home? Three Questions to Ask Yourself Before Moving Forward
The more you know, the better your odds when jumping into the home ownership ring.
August 28, 2021
How To Keep Your Frustrated Buyers Committed to The Hunt
In this market of multiple offers, repeated rejection, and mounting frustration for buyers trying to find a home, keeping them motivated through the transactions is a hard job.
August 21, 2021
4 Mistakes First-Time Homeowners Make and How to Avoid Them
Becoming a homeowner for the first time is a huge milestone. Purchasing a home for the first time can sometimes come with a learning curve.