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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Take Better Real Estate Photos
Photography Tips to Sell Your Home Fast They say a picture is worth a thousand words. In real estate, photos can be worth thousands of dollars. In fact, homes with excellent real estate photos sell about 32% faster on average than those without high-quality pictures. The right angle, lighting, and composition can make all the […]
Current Real Estate Trends During the Coronavirus Pandemic
As many states begin to slowly emerge from a Coronavirus lockdown, real estate investors and professionals are eyeing the market. Will the economic whirlwind damage real estate sales? Are we headed for another housing crash? We’re laying out current real estate trends based on data from industry leaders and showing you what to expect as […]
Why Saying “I Don’t Know” is Better Than Guessing
“The beginning of wisdom is the statement ‘I do not know.’ The person who cannot make that statement is one who will never learn anything.” ― Keith R.A. DeCandido Real estate agents feel they need to portray confidence, knowledge, and expertise. But what happens when you don’t know the answer to a question, or don’t […]