A good real estate agent always has their finger on the pulse of what’s going on, whether that’s in your own market, network, or community, or on a broader scale. But, it’s not always easy to keep tabs on things without finding out information directly from the source. If you are a buyer’s agent, and […]
If you watch Modern Family, then you know who Phil Dunphy is. A family man who supports his family by working as a Realtor had dropped several funny one-liners that would make anyone giggle, especially those in the same profession. Real estate can be a tough job, especially when times are tough and uncertain. So, […]
Many people may get into the real estate business, at first, as a way to make money on the side. Perhaps they’re working a full-time, 9-5 job, and they want to save up a little more money while simultaneously transitioning into a second career that has a lot more flexibility. But, the truth is, unless […]
If you had to ask, most agents would probably say they enjoy working with buyers more than sellers. While buyers can certainly be a handful, sellers, in general, can be extremely tough to work with. This is especially true if they’re not cooperative, strict on the price they want, and/or not willing to make any […]
How To Do Your Job Without Risking Your Life As open houses and showings have been resuming in states amid the coronavirus crisis, a pandemic is not the only thing that has put agents at risk. While a stay-at-home order has been, for the most part, a successful attempt to keep agents safe across the […]
As much as real estate agents are out showing homes and meeting with clients face-to-face, there’s also a lot of time spent behind-the-scenes, or, in the office. This time may be spent doing marketing, emailing leads, making phone calls, or preparing paperwork for closing. There’s always a lot of work to get done! One thing […]
A buyer reaches out to you because they want to start the process of buying a home. At this point, they’ve already decided that they need your help with this entire process, and somehow, they found you. Perhaps it was through Zillow, or perhaps it’s through a personal recommendation. Whatever it is (though, you should […]
There’s no arguing that the real estate industry gets a bad reputation at times. Back in the day, a real estate agent or broker held a very desirable position, and no one would ever question their experience and knowledge. But, these days, with the rise of technology and ease of access to information, people are […]
As a real estate agent, it’s important to stay on top of the latest tech. With many agents concerned about how this technology may take our jobs away, smart agents are adapting instead of straying away. But, just because there are new devices hitting the market every day, doesn’t always mean it’s worth buying. Facebook […]