By: Lee Davenport, Ph.D Are you working with clients who might have family land that they don’t remember? What about in your own family? You may be. For example, if your clients have formerly enslaved ancestors, they might have rights to land that they don’t know about. Let’s start with a little primer on the Land Back (or LandBack) Movement. …
Renewals: What They Are and How to Add Them to Your Business
By: Marcelo Steinmander Renewals may rarely be in the spotlight regarding any of our real estate discussions. While writing this post, I actually realized that I am now in my twelfth year in real estate, and this is my first time discussing renewals as a business offering. No better time than the present to say a few words! First, let’s …
Embrace an Educational Mindset and Watch Your Business Soar
By: Khalid N. Bryan In the fast-paced and competitive world of real estate, standing out and building strong relationships with clients is essential for success. While many real estate professionals focus solely on transactions, incorporating a mentorship-style approach can provide a significant advantage. Embracing an educational mindset can elevate your real estate career and benefit your overall business in myriad …
Interior Designs Generating Instagram Buzz
By: Barbara Ballinger Many clients buying their first home or condo may be unsure what style direction to take. Instagram, the social media platform, makes it easy, fast and affordable to learn what’s trending. New posts constantly roll in from amateur homeowners who want to share what they love and well-known design influencers who showcase their talents. Most design aficionados …
How to Answer These Common Real Estate Questions
By: Wendy Gould While you certainly don’t need to know all the answers to everything, one aspect of being an excellent real estate agent is being primed for common questions asked by buyers and sellers. Anticipating the question, and having a great answer with solid reasoning behind it, instantly sets you apart from others. We’re highlighting six common questions you’re …
Why People are Selling Their Houses and Moving
By: Alex Capozzolo Life happens, and within a matter of minutes, everything can change. As much as we’d like to be able to control all of the things life will bring, the reality is that deviation is inevitable, and oftentimes, moving is a circumstance that might not have been in the plan. People sell their homes and move for countless …
Effective Strategies for Building Trust With Your Client
By: Wendy Rose Gould When a client hires you as their real estate agent, it’s a sign they want your expertise and guidance in selling or buying a home. They’ve likely done some research to decide on an agent. They might have heard of you from a friend or family member, or they might have read reviews about you online. …
The Nuances of Listing an Inherited Property
By Alex Craig Editor’s Note: This piece is a part of a larger series on selling inherited properties. Make sure to check out all the articles in the series: The Nuances of Listing an Inherited Property The 5 Emotional Rules of Selling Inherited Homes What it Takes to Make It in the Inherited Property Niche Certain property types—like inherited property—require …
How to Sell a Home in a Noisy Neighborhood
By: Alex Capozzolo As a real estate professional, selling a house in a noisy neighborhood is challenging. All types of buyers, from families to older couples to single people, are concerned about noise levels. Whether there’s a loud highway nearby or noisy next-door neighbors, are often deterred by the thought of living in a place that doesn’t offer peace and …
3 Actionable Tips for Keeping Sellers Happy When the Market Shifts
By: Alex Capazollo If a shift is not yet happening in your market, there’s a chance it is happening in someone else’s. The band-aid of low interest rates is currently being yanked off, causing a significant increase in monthly payments for potential buyers. People are in fear of a potential recession. Real estate values are beginning to plateau and even …