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There are a ton of people out there who still associate healthy with bland and boring. There’s just something about a pan-seared rib eye that tofu can’t match.
When it comes to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified homes, many buyers have similar misconceptions. In some buyer’s minds LEED and luxury are polar opposites. Just more tofu and kale when they really want lobster and lamb chops. [Read more…] about 5 LEED-Certified Homes for Guilt-Free Luxury Living
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Sometimes the smartest people make the silliest mistakes. In fact, when I worked as an agent in Manhattan, I watched PHDs swoon over apartments they could never afford, and investment bankers talk themselves out of great deals.
Simply put, when it comes to mistakes first-time homebuyers and sellers make, no one has a monopoly on bad decisions.
That’s why we decided to work with our friends over at Compass, Halstead, Leverage Global Brokerage Members, and other prestigious brokerages to help first-time buyers and sellers understand some of the most common mistakes people make when trying to close their first deal. [Read more…] about 16 Deal-Killing Mistakes First-Time Homebuyers & Sellers Make
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The real estate industry is constantly changing, both in terms of the consumer market and the professional landscape. Staying up to date on the latest real estate statistics is a great way to impress your clients as well as better position yourself for success in a very competitive field. [Read more…] about 67 Shocking Real Estate Statistics You Need To Know
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Real estate farming is a lead generation strategy designed to position you as an area’s go-to agent using high-quality marketing targeted to homeowners in a specific neighborhood. Done successfully, you can capture 30%+ of all sales in your target area and establish a reliable source of annual income. Want to become your neighborhood’s go-to agent?
If so, farming is a must-have strategy for you. Its goal is to consistently deliver value and showcase your market expertise in your farm area. In this article, we’ll walk you through our detailed farming strategy, outline the tools you’ll need to get started, and make suggestions for where you’ll find the best marketing materials to dominate your farm area.
[Read more…] about Real Estate Farming: How to Become the Go-to Agent in Your Neighborhood in 2021
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Let’s face it: If your real estate website isn’t generating you leads, it isn’t doing its job. But, if you’ve ever shopped for a new option, you know not every real estate website is created equal.
[Read more…] about The 5 Best Real Estate Lead Generation Websites in 2021
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According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, the median real estate broker salary in the United States is $78,940. Illinois leads the country with the highest median salary for real estate brokers in 2018 of $103,430.
[Read more…] about Here’s The Average Real Estate Broker Salary For Every State
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What’s the difference between a real estate broker and an agent? Think of a broker as a leveled-up agent. They can open their own brokerage, manage agents and collect fees, and service their own clients. An agent can perform real estate tasks for their clients, but only while under the supervision of a broker.
Being a broker comes with perks but also a lot of responsibility. This article will break down the differences between real estate agents and real estate brokers and what they do day-to-day. You’ll get everything from their annual income to a detailed job description.
[Read more…] about Real Estate Broker vs Agent: A Head-to-Head Analysis
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Real estate license reciprocity is an agreement between states that allows the holder of a real estate license in one state to fast-track the process of getting a license in another state. Often, they can bypass that state’s prelicense requirements and move straight to the licensing exam.
[Read more…] about Real Estate License Reciprocity & Portability: A State-by-State Guide
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Real estate referral fees are a portion of the commission paid to a real estate broker in exchange for client referrals. Though subject to negotiation, a typical referral fee is 25% of the gross commission for a single side of a transaction.
Mostly commonly, real estate referrals occur because a real estate agent is either unlicensed or unqualified to service their client in the purchase or sale of property in a particular geographic area or for a specific type of real estate.
[Read more…] about Real Estate Referral Fees: How They Work & Best Practices for 2021
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1908 was a heady year for technology. In Detroit, The Ford Model T, the first car built using Henry Ford’s revolutionary assembly line, sputtered into life and changed the world. A consummate salesman, Ford even joked that the Model T was available in any color his customers wanted, as long as it was black.
In Chicago, Richard Sears had an equally disruptive idea. Why not sell houses in kit form through his already ubiquitous Sears & Roebuck catalog? Instead of hiring an architect and an army of carpenters, prospective homeowners could now simply place an order and get plans and building materials delivered right to their property. [Read more…] about 7 Charming Sears Catalog Homes You Can Buy Today