If you’re a website developer tasked with building a real estate website, it can be difficult to wade through the industry-specific needs. Real estate websites are unique. You need to develop a business site that helps agents reach new clients. But you also must create a site that serves as an active search tool for […]
Closing on a House: How the Process Works
You’ve searched and searched and finally found the perfect home. You made an offer, the sellers accepted, and now you’re on the road to closing. But how long is the road, exactly? And what happens between now and closing day? We’re breaking it down for you, from the moment your offer is accepted until you […]
Unsellable Homes: 7 Factors that Make a Home Harder to Sell
When it’s time to sell or refinance your home, many factors contribute to the property’s value: location, age of the house, and the condition of the home’s interior and exterior, for instance. Many of these issues can be addressed before closing, giving you a better chance of selling your home at a higher price. But […]
How to Increase Your Social Media Presence: A Guide for Real Estate Agents
Since the dawn of the internet, real estate agents have relied on technology to grow their businesses. Today, our social media presence plays a significant role in real estate success. Social media, live feeds, and other technology became crucial to our everyday lives during the pandemic. In fact, The Close reported that 44% of Realtors […]
Setting Goals with the SMART Method
It was Benjamin Franklin who famously said, “failing to plan is planning to fail.” Goal setting is perhaps one of the most important strategies for any business owner. Real estate agents are no exception. Whether you’re a lead broker or an agent on a real estate team, your success depends on the strategy you put […]
4 Steps to Build a Real Estate Team that Rocks!
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 […]