You may still be in “Holiday Mode” and willing to put off getting back to work for at least a few days, or even for another week. If your house is anything like mine, you’ll be wondering where to put the gifts you received. You’ll still be working around all the leftovers in the refrigerator, […]
Sell more homes when you ask questions
Are you asking enough of the right questions? When you have a buyer client you ask questions about what they’re looking for, their budget, etc. You may ask them to write three lists: Must have, would like to have, and “absolutely don’t want.” Armed with that information, you do the research and find homes for […]
Are Expired Listings and FSBO’s worth pursuing?
Are expired listings and FSBO’s worth pursuing? That all depends upon where you are in your career, and whether you’ve settled on a niche or a geographic territory. If you’re receiving plenty of referrals and getting a lot of repeat business, you probably don’t need them. If you’re doing well marketing to your niche or […]
Increase your share of the real estate market…
Are you satisfied with your current share of the real estate market? If not, now is a very good time to increase your share of the real estate market by examining what you’re doing to attract business. If you’re spending time and money without the results you want, it could be time to make adjustments. […]
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, […]
End-of-Summer Home Prep Will Save You Headaches and Hundreds
Today’s message is a guest post from Paul Denikin at Dadknowsdiy.com Take his good advice and get your home ready for winter. The summer is typically a time that most associate with relaxation, as they should. But, as a homeowner, the summer – or at least the tail-end of it – should also be associated […]
It’s National Dog Day!
August 26 is National Dog Day – a good time to celebrate the canine who enriches your life. Give him or her an extra hug today. (Yes, I know, “experts” say dogs don’t like hugs. Mine do.) If you’re currently “dogless” or need one more, it’s also a good time to check out Petfinders or […]
When is it time to fire a real estate client?
Have you ever fired a client? Why or why not? Something I learned after 19 years in real estate and another dozen plus years in copywriting is that sometimes the best thing you can do for yourself is to fire a client – or not “hire” them in the first place. Which clients should you […]
What does professionalism mean in real estate?
As you know, there are real estate agents and real estate agents. Some of the people you deal with are professionals, and some… are not. To put it bluntly, some should be in some other line of work. So what does it mean to be a real estate professional? There are two sides to professionalism: […]
Construction Loans in Texas
Are you thinking of building a new home in Texas? Will you need a construction loan to do so? If so, please meet Mike Clover, leader of the Mike Clover Group at Homewood Mortgage in Dallas, Texas, and one of my favorite people. I’ve been acquainted with Mike for several years and know his dedication to […]