6 Compelling Reasons to Hire a REALTOR® for Listing Your House for Sale
Are you thinking of selling your home? The process of listing a house for sale and navigating the real estate market can be complex and overwhelming. Many homeowners are tempted to go the "For Sale By Owner" (FSBO) route to save money on real estate agent commissions. However, hiring a professional REALTOR® can offer significant advantages and benefits that outweigh the potential cost savings
Elevate Your Real Estate Marketing Game During Selling Season
The selling season is the time when the real estate market is buzzing with activity, and as a real estate agent, it's crucial to adopt effective marketing strategies to stand out from the competition.
Choosing the Right Fire Extinguisher
Kitchen appliances, garage liquids, electrical equipment, kids playing . . . there is no shortage of possible ignition sources in your home. But do you have fire extinguishers in your kitchen, garage, and workshop? And as important, are they the correct type for your home?
Ready to Make a Difference in your Real Estate Career?
For those of us who have been licensed for a while, we understand our role as a real estate sales licensee is more than just as an “Agent” or a “REALTOR®” - we aspire to become the Trusted Real Estate Advisor within our sphere of influence.
Myths Of Selling
HOUSES are selling faster than hot cakes – so why do we need to bother working hard to sell our home?
The Benefits of Choosing a Career in Real Estate
LOOKING for a new career where you are in control of both your hours and your income? Becoming a real estate agent may be an ideal fit. Most jobs have you reporting to a boss and constrained by a rigid workday or an hourly pay packet which never allows you to jump ahead.
How to Make Your Offer Stand Out
HOMES are selling fast and furiously, with multiple buyers competing to secure their dream house.
Why Is It So Difficult to Buy a Home Today?
WOULD-BE home buyers are having a hard summer as house prices have soared and properties are being snapped up in hours.
Best Flowers to Plant for Increased Curb Appeal
When you are looking to sell your house, the one thing everyone has in common is that they want to receive the highest amount possible for the sale. Of all the ways to boost your home's curb appeal when you put it on the market, what could be quicker or less expensive than planting some colorful garden flowers? In addition to trimming your trees and shrubs and freshening up your mulch, consider adding value to your home by adding one or more of these flowers to your front yard.
Best Ways to Market Yourself As a REALTOR®
As a realtor, you need to be able to market yourself to potential clients. In a world that has become heavily reliant on technology, it is important to make sure you are using a modern approach to acquiring clients.
Helping Your Clients Narrow Down Search Criteria
BUYING a new home is exciting – but also rather overwhelming.
After all, the buyers have so many choices and options to consider when looking for their next dream home it can become a bit of a needle in a haystack affair.
Should You Buy a House That is For Sale by Owner?
Some homeowners decide to sell a house themselves, rather than getting help from a real estate agent. Buying a house that is listed as “for sale by owner” (FSBO) may have pros and cons.
The Decorating Issue
Now more than ever, you want the color palette in your home to inspire tranquility and a sense of welcome—and perhaps a bit of the mischief, cheerfulness, or downright humor that speaks to your personality.
Top 3 Improvements to Make your Listings Shine
PREPARING to sell your home and hoping to get the best possible price from your buyers?
Well, a bit of careful thought and preparation of your house can help you achieve that higher asking price without having to spend a lot of money first.
Realtor.com® Housing Forecast: Sellers to Maintain the Market Advantage
The 2020 housing market was full of surprises. Despite a health pandemic impacting nearly all segments of everyday life, real estate was resilient. Realtor.com® recently released its 2021 housing forecast, predicting that inventory will make a slow and steady comeback, providing buyers with much-needed relief. However, increasing interest rates and prices will continue to pose a challenge on affordability throughout the year.
Why is Continuing Education so Important for REALTORS®?
LEARNING never stops – and neither should it. As the world around us continues to change and evolve, so must we along with it.
Would you be happy seeing a doctor who had not looked at any medical advances in the past 20 years? Would you be satisfied using a lawyer who had not stayed abreast of legal changes in recent decades?
How Secure are the Projections for the Housing Market in 2021?
IS 2021 a good time to move to a new house? What is happening in the property market?
Excellent questions but hard to find solid answers in this unusual time with the pandemic still showing no signs of abating.
Despite Pandemic, Home Prices Rise
The coronavirus global health crisis and the economic havoc it has wreaked were not enough to deter a rise in home prices so far this year. According to the Radian Home Price Index (HPI), home prices across the U.S. rose in the first six months of 2020 at an annualized rate of 6.3 percent.
3 Things to Look For When Investing in Property
With the technology that is available at our fingertips these days, more and more people are getting creative in terms of investing. One big trend that has become popular over the past decade, is real estate investment. Whether it is rental properties, flipping homes or even buying empty land to build on, this form of investment can be lucrative when handled properly.
Why Training Matters in Selecting a Brokerage
Whether you’re just starting your real estate career or are an experienced agent, choosing the right brokerage can be a game changer. The most successful brokerages offer an extensive continuing education program. Why does training matter so much when selecting a brokerage? There are three main ways in which your career can benefit from REALTOR®️ training.