Real Estate Business

So far, 2023 is off to an interesting start, to say the least. And, in terms of the housing market and the economy overall, we’re not really sure what’s in store. After looking at the trends for this year, what we do know is that there’s a shortage of inventory, mortgage and interest rates are […]

Coronavirus has already demonstrated its ability to not only impact our individual lives but the economy on a global scale. We’ve seen how this pandemic has influenced consumer buying habits and has caused stock prices to plummet as businesses and individuals struggle. Another area where we can see some obvious changes are within the housing […]

After working hard to make a connection with a potential client, they suddenly leave you for someone else. The breakup that ensues (even if you haven’t gotten that close yet) can be a painful one. Whether it’s because you genuinely wanted to work with this person or you were very hopeful that this would pan […]

Millions of Americans have been impacted by COVID-19, if not health-wise, then economically (and, in some cases, sadly both). Many industries have been suffering, forced to close their doors, furlough employees, and wait and see how these events will continue to unfold. And, in households where providers are self-employed—a demographic that’s often overlooked in these […]

Where I Come From In 2012 I was an assistant golf pro at a shitty public course making $10 an hour fighting like hell for a $2 an hour raise.  I had married the love of my life and Obama with his first time home buyer credit helped us buy a $60,000 condo.  My wife […]

The short answer? They’re working better than ever. Ever since the coronavirus situation started, we’ve been getting inundated with questions about our system and the terms deals we do. “Does this system still work?” “Are you still doing deals?” “How do terms deals work during COVID-19?” Well, I’ll answer the biggest question first… “Does this […]

Being autistic in real estate Happy Autism Awareness Month, my Lab-Coated homies! My name is David Serpa and I am 35 years old and autistic. A lot must go through a person’s head the first time they hear me say “I’m autistic” because they always want to tell me I’m “fine” or “how normal” I […]

As a real estate agent, it’s necessary to keep finding ways to get ahead of your competitors, by tapping into areas of the market that others are ignoring. One such area is that of expired listings and FSBO listings. While most agents and brokers are working on pulling in buyers and sellers the traditional way, […]

As a real estate professional, you may go by different names. And, this can become a bit nuanced when it comes to introducing yourself to potential clients. Are you a Realtor? Are you a broker? Are you an agent? Or, are you all three?  And, whatever it is you are, which is the best one […]