Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “Alex Craig”
By Alex Craig
My real estate market in Michigan is clearly defined by a busy season and a slow season. During the slow season, it can be hard for real estate agents to stay motivated and find ways to generate new business.
Every year, I see fewer and fewer people coming into the office from December to February. In fact, …
By Alex Craig
Finally…I took the plunge. After nearly five years as a real estate agent, I flipped my first property. And gosh, did I learn some valuable lessons.
As real estate agents, we have unique skills, knowledge, and access to opportunities for investment properties. Being an agent can provide an opportunity to earn in the investment world—from fix-and-flips to …
By Alex Craig
I recently became certified as a Pricing Strategy Advisor through the National Association of REALTORS®; something I’ve been meaning to do for nearly a year. Since I needed a few more continuing education credits, I decided to knock out two birds with one stone.
If you’re not familiar with this certification, no problem. The PSA is a …
By Alex Craig
It’s been a while since my last YPN Lounge post because I fell into the trap many of us are experiencing: the crazy busy spring and summer real estate season.
At the core, I believe my failure was due to a lack of planning. I am personally looking at everything I do and I’m trying to prepare …
By Alex Craig
Being young in real estate can sometimes be a barrier or hurdle to getting clients—but it doesn’t have to be. You can overcome feeling “too young” or clients choosing another agent simply because they believe you’re “too young” to help them buy or sell a home.
I was 25 when I got started in real estate. I …
By Alex Craig
What if everything you have been led to believe about building a real estate brand is wrong? At least wrong for you.
I cringe inside every time I hear somebody suggest that real estate branding can be a magic pill that will separate you from the thousands of other agents in your market and help you get …
