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They may love you, but they’re all liars. Your spouse, your mother, your best friend from college—all liars.
Because of course they’re going to lie and tell you how great your home staging looks! After all, they don’t want to hurt your feelings. They know how hard you worked.
You know who’s not lying? A potential lead scrolling through Zillow in bed with a cup of tea. [Read more…] about 18 Deal-Killing Home Staging Mistakes Even Experienced Realtors Make
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Building meaningful client relationships is one of those skills that even the best sales professionals struggle with. Throw in a fiduciary responsibility and a market that feels like an amusement park ride, and you’ll begin to understand why so many agents are panicking right now.
The good news is that you don’t have to. Because in reality, this pandemic offers an incredible opportunity to build and nurture lifetime relationships with your clients. Yes, really.
[Read more…] about How to Talk to Your Clients During the Pandemic: Top Brokers Weigh In
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She was barely holding back her tears on the phone.
Who could blame her? She had impeccable credit, a six-figure salary in tech, and all she wanted was an apartment in Manhattan for herself and two lovable dogs. How could it be this hard?
[Read more…] about Dear Real Estate Agents: Your Local Community Needs You Now More Than Ever
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I’m sure it won’t come as a surprise when I say that many real estate markets across the country are about to experience a major shift. We’ve been basking in the glow of a seller’s market for at least five years, and most economists predict the COVID-19 global health crisis and the following economic uncertainty will almost certainly lead to a shift toward a buyer’s market.
[Read more…] about 15 Surprising Ways a Buyer’s Market Will Change Your Business in 2020
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If you’re searching for the best online real estate school in California, you’re probably beginning your real estate career and need to find a school that offers the required 135 hours of coursework. Or maybe you already have your license and you need to complete your 45 hours of continuing education to maintain your license.
Here are our top picks for the best online real estate school in California: [Read more…] about 6 Best Online Real Estate Schools in California 2020
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Welcome to our regularly scheduled spotlight on leading agents and brokers in the real estate community. Today, we feature Aleksandra Scepanovic, Managing Director of Ideal Properties Group.
[Read more…] about From War Reporter to Broker/Owner: Ideal Properties Group’s Aleksandra Scepanovic
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Florida is home to some of the hottest real estate markets in the country. Especially if you’re in the Orlando, Tampa Bay/St. Petersburg, or Miami area, now is a great time to get into real estate. Need help determining the best online real estate school in Florida to help you launch your new career? [Read more…] about 6 Best Online Real Estate Schools in Florida 2020
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“Think about your business as if 100% of its success depends on your past clients feeling appreciated—because it does!”
That’s what I said in a recent conversation with Jodi, a 13-year real estate veteran, as she exposed a vulnerability in her business that many real estate professionals fall victim to. Not staying in touch with past clients.
[Read more…] about 10 Easy Ways to Make Your Clients Feel Appreciated This Week
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Even in today’s uncertain market, there are many things smart agents are doing to weather the storm.
That’s right—the best real estate agents aren’t passively waiting for the storm to pass; they’re preparing for a possible recession and doing everything they can to pick up momentum and come out on the other side a leader in their market.
[Read more…] about 17 Ways to Recession-proof Your Real Estate Business
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We get it—writing is not a craft that everyone is skilled in. And while we aren’t talking about writing the great American novel here, writing a real estate agent bio can be tricky business if you don’t know where to start.
Don’t get discouraged; we’ve got your back! In this article, we’ll give you templates you can use today to write your very own bio, some examples of real estate agents who have cracked the code and gotten it right, and the ten commandments of writing one for yourself.
[Read more…] about 5 Real Estate Agent Bio Examples We Love (Plus How to Write Your Own)