Have you noticed? There are fewer spam emails lately – fewer phishing phone calls – and less junk in the postal mailbox. What a breath of fresh air! I don’t want anyone to be out of work and out of income, but I wish that while the people responsible for all that are laid off, […]
Social distancing in real estate – how to keep selling
Agents across the country are coming up with ways to keep selling homes while accomplishing social distancing in real estate. One agent on Active Rain told me that she used photos and videos to create interest in her new listing and to “weed out” the buyers who would not have been interested after viewing the […]
The Corona virus and your real estate business
Despite the Corona virus, there are still people who will buy or sell homes. For whatever reasons, they can’t or don’t want to wait around for weeks or possibly months to make their moves. There ARE many reasons why people will still buy and sell. For instance: Some need to sell a house in probate […]
Real estate agents working from home – yes or no?
Real estate agents working from home – is it a good idea? Way back when I was licensed in 1985, no one had even heard of real estate agents working from home. At least not here. You got up in the morning and either went to the office or to an appointment with a client […]
Tis’ the Day after Christmas and…
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, […]
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 […]