In the face of ever-increasing discount brokerages, it's understandable that sellers may question your commission amount. And they may even ask for a discount. As such, expect this topic to come up, and don’t be tongue-tied when it does. Be prepared to fully articulate the services you offer. Validating your commission to your sellers is part of the real estate business, and you want to respond in a respectful but confident manner when the issue comes up. Understand that sellers may tally up the numbers and conclude that your commission is excessive. As such, make sure you can prove your worth when it comes to commission. … [Read more...] about Validating Your Commission
August is Back-to-School Month – A Few Tips For a Great Start
The following back-to-school tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics offer great advice for getting your reluctant student back into the swing of school. Since August is back-to-school month - a few tips for a great start. … [Read more...] about August is Back-to-School Month – A Few Tips For a Great Start
Master the Basics of Real Estate Marketing
In the month of June 2022, just under 50 percent of home offers written by Redfin agents received competing offers. Compare this to the start of the year when January’s bidding-war rate reached 70 percent. As the market continues to shift, agents must master the basics of real estate marketing to maintain business. Following is a reminder course on what those real estate marketing basics are. … [Read more...] about Master the Basics of Real Estate Marketing
Pool Envy: How to Make Your Pool the Place to Be
Maintaining a swimming pool is more complicated than many of us imagine, but the rewards are clear. Four components must be constantly nurtured: water chemistry, the pool's surface, its circulation, and its filtration system. Keep your swimmers (and your investment) healthy this summer with the following pool maintenance tips. It's the season for a little Pool Envy: How to make your pool the place to be. … [Read more...] about Pool Envy: How to Make Your Pool the Place to Be
Catering to Millennial Buyers
A whopping forty-three percent of potential real estate buyers are made up of this group we call Millennials– the most of any generation. And this pool of buyers has increased from 37% as of just last year. It is estimated that Millennials represent almost 24% of the world’s population, much more than Generation X (19.5%) or Baby Boomers (17.0%). Truly, Millennials represent a force to be reckoned with. As a real estate agent, you need to understand what your Millennial buyers are looking for when it comes to the purchase of a home. Indeed, your business will depend on catering to Millennial buyers. … [Read more...] about Catering to Millennial Buyers