Real Estate Business

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 […]

If you want to be a successful real estate agent, then it’s important to — of course — be competent in your field. Not just getting your certification and staying up-to-date on the latest regulations and news impacting the real estate industry, but perfecting your personal skills as much as your marketing skills in order […]

If you’re thinking about becoming a real estate agent, then you probably already know that you will need to work under a brokerage in order to start working with clients and closing deals. Though there are pros and cons to choosing to be an agent instead of becoming a broker, the fact of the matter […]

Many people choose to get into the real estate industry for the money, and as we’ve discussed many times before in Lab Coat Agents, there is absolutely nothing wrong with having money as a motive. That being said, we know that what you earn has a lot to do with what you’re willing to put […]

Taking on FSBO listings as well as expired listings can seem intimidating for any real estate agent. That being said, these listing types are a section of the market that’s worth tapping into. Over time, a majority of FSBO homeowners who aren’t having luck eventually come around to the idea of getting an agent’s help, […]

How Much Should You Really Be Helping Your Buyers? And, where to draw the line. Real estate agents who go out of the way for their clients are sure to get some beneficial reward, like strong referrals in the future. But, what does “going out of your way” really mean? In this industry, the bare […]