Becoming a listing wizard is all about behind-the-scenes action. So much of a successful listing experience happens long before a listing goes live. And when you consider that today's market typically demands almost overnight listings, the job is more challenging than ever. If your goal as a real estate professional is to become a listing legend, then you need to be able to respond quickly and thoroughly before and during the listing process. Being ready to go at a moment’s notice is your goal and preparation and organization are your tools. … [Read more...] about Become a Listing Wizard
Generate More Leads with Social Media
The idea of using social media to leverage your real estate business is probably something you hear in your sleep at this point. But knowing you should be doing it and actually doing it are two different things. If you're like a lot of agents, understanding the world of social media, much less how to generate leads on social media, can feel overwhelming. It can also be time consuming, especially if you try to start with too many platforms. Following are ways to better understand social media and the ways you can generate more leads with social media. … [Read more...] about Generate More Leads with Social Media
Why 13 is Your Lucky Number
By now you probably know that adding a sellers' home warranty to your listing helps sell your home faster and for more money. But here's something you may not know: The 13-Month CRES Advantage Home Warranty Plan, underwritten, issued and administered by Fidelity National Home Warranty, provides extra protection to all sides of the real estate transaction and can be used as a great listing tool. And this is why 13 is your lucky number. … [Read more...] about Why 13 is Your Lucky Number
Generate More Leads for Free
A thriving real estate business is all about continually attracting new leads. Consistency over the long haul is key when practicing the art of lead generation. Following are 10 simple steps you can take to generate more leads for free: … [Read more...] about Generate More Leads for Free
Staged to Sell
In a perfect world, every listing would be expertly staged before going live. In the hyper market we witnessed from 2020 through much of 2022, you could argue that staging was almost unnecessary due to the intensity of a seller's market. Today homes are staying on the market longer. In today's market, getting a home sold in a timely manner is one of the most important factors of a real estate transaction, and when you have your listings staged to sell, you'll get that job done more quickly and for more money. CLEAN BEATS DECORATED - EVERYTIME The most important part of staging is cleaning. Starting off with a deeply cleaned home is the first step. No matter how nicely a home is decorated, a home that is dirty and shows deferred maintenance will never show as well as a deeply … [Read more...] about Staged to Sell