This week I had a chat with an attorney who talked about problems that can come up because not all liens against a house show up on a title report. Your clients may not have the equity they think they have in their homes. She mentioned three trouble areas: The deferred balance on a Loan […]
Making the Space Suit You: Planning and Setting up a Home Office
Here’s another guest post from Paul Deniken. Paul Denikin got into DIY home repair projects after his daughter was born with special needs. His initial efforts were all motivated by the desire to make his home more accessible for her. He created DadKnowsDIY.com to share some of the great resources he’s come across and to […]
Sell your services while you sell your listings
One of the formulas copywriting schools teach is the “4 P” method. The P’s stand for Picture, Promise, Proof, and Push. For direct marketers selling products such as diet pills, pain relief lotions, etc. this is pretty straight forward. They present a picture of being slender, enjoying a pain free life, etc. They promise that […]
Can a part-time real estate agent succeed?
Can a part-time real estate agent succeed? As you know, there’s controversy over part-time real estate agents, and I’m sure you have an opinion. You may be one yourself, you may know one you enjoy working with, you may partner with one, or you may be one who thinks they should be banned. Whatever your […]
Are you feeling thankful today?
Are you thankful that you’re a real estate professional? I hope so. Whether you’re an agent, a broker, a stager, an inspector, a lender, an investor, or someone’s assistant, I hope this is the best job you’ve ever had and that you give thanks every day for whatever circumstances led you to it. I hope […]
When the words they read are a prospect’s first impression of you…
The words you use in a blog post, on a web page, in an email, or in a prospecting letter are often the first impression your prospect has of you. As such, they’re important. Among other things, they tell that prospect whether you’re a professional; whether you’re a likeable person; whether you might be someone […]
Will you Flourish or Flop? Tips for year-end productivity
A strong finish to the current year will equal a strong beginning to the new one. We’re less than 2 months from 2019. What you do in those 2 months will determine whether you’ll flourish or flop, both now and in the new year. Perhaps you’ve had a great year in real estate and have […]
3 Budget-Friendly Renovation Ideas for Empty-Nesters
Another guest post, which you are welcome to share with your clients… Photo by Pexels Your last child has finally flown the coop, and instead of feeling a sense of freedom, you are overwhelmed by sadness. While you may think this reaction is confusing or unexpected, it’s actually perfectly normal. So normal, in fact, that […]
Real Estate Agents – Stay safely within your field of expertise
How many times has a buyer or seller asked you a question that was legally outside of your field of expertise? More importantly, how many times did you answer one of those questions without thinking about the liability? Always Avoid the Unauthorized Practice of Law As an agent, you’ve been schooled in real estate law, […]
For new real estate agents and future agents: What you won’t learn in class
If you’ve been an agent for more than a week, you know that real estate school left out some important lessons. Perhaps they were afraid no one would follow through and pay to take the test for licensing if they shared everything you need to know. The financial investment One of the first things that […]