When buyers want you to show them homes, one of the first thing they are going to ask you about (if they aren’t already familiar) is the neighborhood. As an agent, location can be used to your advantage when it comes to selling a home. But, if the location is less-than-desirable, it can make it […]
There are many benefits to becoming a realtor, and if you’re currently working as a real estate agent, you may be interested in becoming a Realtor one day. Though there is definitely some crossover between agents and Realtor, Realtors are those who are a member of the National Association of REALTORS, and are, therefore, required […]
For many people, technology – and, social media in particular – is a blessing and a curse. While social media platforms allow business owners, such as real estate agents, an easy way to draw attention to what they’re doing and ultimately bring in more leads, the whole thing can seem rather daunting. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, […]
Many times as a real estate agent, we are constantly comparing ourselves to other agents that we aspire to be. And, even though buying and selling homes can also put you in competition with other agents, usually, the person we are in competition most is with ourselves. How can you meet the needs of each […]
Choosing real estate as a career path can be one of the best decisions a person makes in in their lifetime. There are many benefits to working in the industry that are difficult to experience in other occupations, the most desirable being the ability to make more money by working for yourself. A career as […]
Most agents are in real estate for the financial opportunities and freedoms it can provide. And, while any achievement – passing your real estate license exam, bringing in your first lead, closing your first deal – is something to be excited about, agents should be motivated to keep improving in any way that they can, […]
West Coast cities have made headlines over the last few years for their outrageous housing prices. Silicon Valley employees have had to live in vans in order to save up for a home in the area, while others have had to fight for the cheapest property available, even if it was the size of a […]
The real estate industry is no doubt a competitive one. Even though you don’t need a college education to get into the business, it seems that certain demographics of Realtors and homeowners are consistently given more representation than others. Despite the fact that we have come a long way as a society, there’s still a […]
Most real estate agents spend a good portion of their time looking at trends that may be indicators of the housing market in the country and more specifically, where they work. But, those trends and stats, while accurate, can sometimes be misleading or not entirely useful. Therefore, you sometimes have to look elsewhere to get […]