Home Staging Explained Before understanding virtual staging, we must understand its predecessor, home staging. Around 1999, real estate agents discovered that if they staged homes for sell, they could sell more of them. By staging a home, we mean putting in furniture, hanging paintings, or photos, and putting in electrical appliances that signal to potential […]
In our blog about hard selling and soft selling, we discussed that although the real estate agent industry frowns on hard selling, sometimes hard selling is what’s best for both the agent and the client. Hard selling isn’t always taboo. One of the reasons why hard selling isn’t taboo is because hard selling could lead […]
Having the right attitude can most definitely help you become a better real estate agent. Nobody, sellers or buyers, likes to work with someone who has a bad attitude. As with everything, having the right attitude isn’t something that exists in a vacuum, though. The reason we bring up attitude before getting into why you […]
For-sale-by-owner (FSBO) properties will always exist as long as real estate does. Homeowners hope to save money and believe that they can handle the entire process, from start to finish, to successfully sell their homes. For real estate agents, “it’s the low-hanging fruit” for those “who don’t pay to advertise and don’t have a big […]
There are so many things that real estate agents must consider when they first meet a potential client. Providing a great first impression is necessary because it allows you to lay the framework for a working relationship with the client. It’s also important to communicate the right way. Some clients prefer text messages. Other clients […]
We wrote a blog about a week ago that discussed the virtues of a great first impression. Although our lives have become more digital than ever, making a great in-person first impression is still a wonderful way to put your best foot forward. A first impression can only be made once. It’s important that you, […]
Last week we wrote about how helping people was one of the reasons you wanted to become a real estate agent. Because texting is immediate, it provides a level of customer service, which in turn helps people, that email can’t. Although that’s true, it doesn’t mean that agents shouldn’t email clients. In fact, in some […]
In one of our blogs from last week, we highlighted how you can be the best real estate agent you can possibly be. We discussed three sets of skills: leadership skills, communication skills, and social relationship skills. Another thing that’s important for real estate agents is to provide a great first impression. Giving a great […]
Not everyone has the necessary skills to become a real estate agent. Being a real estate agent isn’t just about selling houses or finding houses for buyers. There’s a lot more that goes into being a real estate agent then just passing a test and getting a license. The very best real estate agents develop […]
You’ve just come off the holidays. So now what? The long winter months ahead don’t seem like they will yield much in the way of listings or even showings. But that doesn’t mean this slower time of the year has to be unproductive! It’s the perfect opportunity to prepare for a busy spring. How many […]
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