About SamI have been in real estate for a little over 12 years. I worked in the Las Vegas real estate market for many years before i moved to the north bay area. The process of looking and buying a home is exciting and dynamic, with important factors always changing. Being up to date and having the latest information is an important aspect that helps my clients make smart real estate decisions. Through years of experience and many transactions,
Besides discussing the home’s layout and physical characteristics, come to your open house prepared to respond to these other common questions. Coldwell Banker recently featured some of the most common questions potential buyers may ask a real estate professional at an open house. Here’s what you need to be ready to answer:1. How many bids have you received on the home?Buyers may want to gauge the true price of the home and see how much co
Now that we are halfway through the year, it’s time to take a quick moment to check in on the business.Remember that success plan you put together at the end of 2016?Take it out, and see if you are on track. If you are, great! If you’re not, let’s get that fixed.Whether you are closing 10 deals a week or only one in the past six months, make sure the second half of this year is extremely productive.
Tense situations with clients can sometimes get heated. When this happens, it’s important to remain in control of your emotions. A recent SmartBrief column by John Stoker lists important tips for keeping your cool and preventing a damaged relationship.Do a physical checkJust breathe—slower and measured breathing helps the brain’s amygdala from stopping logical thoughts. Stoker suggests taking a brisk walk, climbing some stairs, or even taki
Remember, social media success means being socialKey Takeaways Take advantage of all the platform's updates, make sure to use different content types, and keep it social.Instagram has been dominating 2017.The platform updates regularly, it recently hit over 700 million monthly users,and over 250 million users are using the stories feature daily.Real estate agents can use Instagram to build their brand and their business.Engagement on the plat
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Stellar schmoozers can corner the referral market and build relationships that increase their business. But there is an art to networking and making lasting connections. Keller Williams recently posted several tips for real estate pros on its blog, including:1. Practice. Networking gets easier if you work on it. Find someone with which you can role play. Rehearse introducing yourself and plan ice-breaker conversations in advance.2. Don’t lead
Increase a property's emotional appealShould you shoot a video for your listing? The answer is simple: yes, yes, yes! Peter Lormier of PLG Estates explains why every real estate agent should be doing video.There’s a statistic going around that says that 90 percent of sellers want video listings and only 10 percent of agents actually do them.So what are the benefits of doing a video?People searching on their phones stop for well-done, prof
More builders might soon be looking to hire agents to get an edge over the competitionKey Takeaways Builders and agents who come together provide a higher level of service for buyer clients who want an exceptional experience from build to buy. The success of the New Home Advisor position at Inspire might prompt more builders to hire agents in an adviser capacity.Realty agent Whitney O’Reilly has a new role, and it’s one she thinks other licen
Stick to the fundamentals even when business is solidKey Takeaways Staying true to the core elements of your business, being consistent on social media and networking will ensure a long and steady career.The current real estate market is thriving: Sales are high, and home prices are increasing.According to the National Association of Realtors (NAR), existing-home sales were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.57 million in April 2017, a 1.
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