Many state and local real estate professional groups have codes of ethics that they ask their members to uphold. As a real estate professional, you should absolutely pursue ethical conduct in all areas of your business. However, great client relationships – and therefore a prosperous business – go beyond this code. Here are ten specific […]
Personality Traits of a Successful Realtor
What makes a good real estate agent? The answer to that question is as varied as the clients who hire them. No two Realtors are alike. Every agent appeals to potential clients in different ways. However, some personality traits are essential for every agent, and others are nearly always a detriment. How can you determine […]
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 […]
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 […]
Realtor Commission: Answering Your Questions About Real Estate Agent Fees
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? […]
Low Real Estate Inventory Across the U.S.
A year into the COVID-19 pandemic, the residential real estate market is booming. It’s a big change from Spring 2020 when uncertainty and fear of a then-unknown virus brought the housing market to a near-standstill. Since rebounding in Summer 2020, the market exploded, and now we are facing a new problem: low real estate inventory […]