When preparing to sell your home, choosing a real estate agent can be one of the most important decisions in the process. However, some sellers are shocked when they learn the cost. What’s included in Realtor commissions? Can a seller negotiate these fees with their agent? And what do you get for that cost, anyway? […]
8 Common Real Estate Contract Errors and How to Fix Them
Improving Our Businesses By Avoiding Common Mistakes No matter how many contracts we see each week, there are always mistakes. Too often, agents make common real estate contract errors, therefore making themselves and their clients look bad. Let’s all take a minute to review these errors, and make a commitment to avoid them in the […]
Tips for First-Time Home Sellers
There is a heap of information online for first-time home buyers, but once you’re ready to sell your first house, it can be tough to find the answers you need. Here you’ll find the top tips for first-time home sellers, from finding a Realtor to handing over the keys, and everything in between. Finding a […]
Winning the Negotiation Game: 5 Factors That Make a Difference
Why do you suppose clients utilize your services to negotiate on their behalf? Because most people aren’t very good negotiators. So if they are not, you better be. Here’s how to play the game and win. And just because you win, it doesn’t mean someone else has to lose. The best deal is one that’s […]
Getting Your Offer Accepted – Strategies For The Buyer
There it sits—your dream home. Whether you’re parked in the driveway or viewing a video on your computer, you know it was meant to be yours. You can see your kids walking to the school nearby, your cat snoozing on the sunny porch. And the best news? It’s in your price range! Now, what can […]
Negotiation: The Fine Art of Making the Deal
Nothing happens in real estate without negotiation. So as a Realtor, you need to hone the fine art of negotiation on a daily basis. Negotiation doesn’t just happen after the offer is made. It’s happening all the time—starting with the first phone call from a buyer or seller. Negotiating effectively has two critical components: establishing […]