Many of the homes lost to the Los Angeles wildfires have two things going against them… location in a fire hazard zone and a design that is completely at odds with that location. This begs the question, why is building fire resistant homes not a key focus of popular American architecture and construction? Some new […]
What the Recent NAR Settlement Means for Realtors
Are you up on the developments surrounding the National Association of Realtors (NAR) settlement? Recent legal disputes have sparked significant conversation regarding real estate commissions and the overall structure of the industry. With facts and misinformation circulating in the media, it’s likely that many industry professionals and consumers have some questions. What does this all […]
How to Take Control of Your Business in a Changing Market
Real estate agents in the United States have historically been amongst the highest paid in the world. Where sellers in other countries typically pay around a 2% commission to sell a home, US sellers pay between 5-6%. Why the high costs? Agents have long required sellers to pay a 2.5% commission to the buyer’s real […]
How to Stage Your Home
All real estate agents share a common goal: to receive the best possible offer in the least amount of time. That said, it’s important to make every investment necessary in your business to achieve this goal. Does that include staging the property? Is house staging affordable? Is it something you can do yourself, or do […]
How to Photograph for Real Estate
Well well well… you finally have your online marketing strategy dialed in. You’ve got your website up and running, ready to bring in some new business. You’ve got your social media accounts with growing follower counts. And now, for the moment of truth – what will you post? To bring in new clients and make […]
Merry Christmas from WinningAgent
Christmas is a time of reflection, appreciation and setting intentions for the year ahead. As we look back on the year and look forward to 2024, we here at WinningAgent are profoundly grateful to our community and excited for the year ahead. It’s been a rollercoaster year in real estate. With 2023 coming to a […]