For many people, the new year is a chance to reflect on what’s happened in the last 12 months, make resolutions and goals for the upcoming year, and to have an opportunity to start on a clean slate. While many would like to apply this ideology to things that are often out of our control, […]
Has anyone ever asked you why you decided to get into real estate? Did you feel kind of uncomfortable saying that you did it for the money? Many times, real estate agents or people in similar professions in terms of flexibility and income range may not want to be so brutally honest about their answer […]
One of the hottest topics in the real estate industry right now is the notion of productivity. As most agents don’t work a typical 9-5 job with a consistent salary, they really need to make the most of their time, ultimately, by being as productive as possible. That being said, there has been a lot […]
We’ve known for quite a while that technology is rapidly influencing real estate in both good ways and bad. Whether it’s helping real estate agents find better ways to market their listings, or it’s putting them out of work by making transactions easier without an agent, technology has no doubt kept those in the industry on their toes. […]
The holidays are just around the corner, and for some people, they are already here! Though today most people get their shopping done sooner than later, others aren’t so much in a rush. If you’ve already prioritized your close friends and family, but you want to do something nice for all the other agents and/or Realtors […]
Over the last year or so, there has been a lot of back and forth discussion about the state of the housing market. While many people are predicting an inevitable crash due to the housing bubble in many cities across the country, experts are saying that the numbers aren’t as bad as they seem. As […]
When a family goes on the hunt for their first home, it’s usually the stereotypical suburban dream-home, designed as a single-family property. While younger families are certainly becoming more open-minded in terms of what defines a “home,” there’s still something about the single-family home experience that is ingrained in our culture. However, as of late, that’s beginning […]
A huge part of any showing is the staging. This is because people may have a hard time seeing themselves living in a home unless it looks live-able. And, not just live-able, but nice. While it may seem like a waste of money to some agents (some buyers aren’t paying too much attention if it’s not their dream home), true […]
We all know that listing. The one that’s been on the market for months. The one that the poster keeps updating, to make it look like it hasn’t been on the market for months. The house that seems to be fairly priced (okay, maybe it’s a bit over the top), but is still within market value. The […]