According to a 2018 survey by the National Association of Realtors, 26% of agents are part of a real estate team. Real estate teams allow multiple professionals – both licensed brokers and unlicensed assistants – to join together and close more deals. Creating a real estate team has pros and cons, but many team leaders […]
Recognize and Avoid Real Estate Agent Burnout
The past year and a half have been a whirlwind. First, the pandemic brought business to a screeching halt, leaving many real estate professionals anxious about the future. But then, the market took an unexpected turn, with home prices soaring, time on market at record lows, and deals closing in no time at all. While […]
Buying a House Sight Unseen: Tips Based on Real-Life Experience
In an ultra-competitive market, buying a house sight unseen has become more common than ever. The pandemic caused a “great exodus,” with more people moving away from cities and into suburban homes to accommodate remote work and at-home schooling. In addition, mortgage interest rates are incredibly low, making homeownership within reach for many Americans. While […]
Buying Sight Unseen: How Agents Can Help Buyers Find the Perfect Home
As real estate agents, it’s challenging to help buyers find the perfect home, even in the best of circumstances. Throw in a pandemic, exceptionally low housing inventory, and an ultra-competitive market, and things get a little more complicated. More and more, we’re seeing buyers put in offers on properties without touring them first. With more […]
The End of the Eviction Moratorium: What Does it Mean for Real Estate?
Looking back, it seemed to happen overnight. One day, it was business as usual in America. The next day, the country was in lockdown, with businesses shutting their doors and millions of Americans out of work. Panic set in: how would tenants pay their rent? How would landlords and homeowners pay their mortgages? Enter the […]
5 Money-Saving Tips for Real Estate Agents
Set Aside Those 2021 Commissions! For real estate agents, 2021 was a banner year. Markets across the country saw record-breaking price surges, mind-blowing demand, and bidding wars not seen in years. While 2021 posed challenges for real estate agents (namely not burning out and helping buyers win multiple bid situations), many real estate professionals experienced […]