What to Say When Clients Ask You to Cut Your Commission

Sellers often have three reasons for asking you to cut your commission: 1. They don’t have enough equity in the property. In that case, it is a real need because they can’t afford to pay off the mortgage on the property, you and other costs. 2. They are just being savvy consumers, looking for the …

3 Must-Haves In Your Summer Real Estate Marketing Plan (And a Mistake to Avoid)

3 Must-Haves In Your Summer Real Estate Marketing Plan Summertime is finally here and with it comes a new quarter and a chance to execute on your real estate marketing plan. How do you make sure your real estate marketing plan moves you forward this quarter and brings your business to the next level? It …

Online real estate education vs. classroom real estate education

If you’re thinking of pursuing a career in real estate, you’ll need to take numerous hours of real estate education from an accredited real estate school and pass a state licensing exam before you can start selling homes. The required number of hours and the course content may differ by state, but these qualifying education …

Finding a Real Estate Mentor and Cultivating a Successful Relationship

Finding a Real Estate Mentor and Cultivating a Successful Relationship As a new real estate agent, you have been doing all of the “right” things to launch your career. You’re networking. You’re learning about your market. You’re working on a prospects list. Still, getting started in real estate can be challenging, especially in the first …

Professional Appearance Tips for Real Estate Agents

Real Estate Tips: Professional Appearance Tips for Real Estate Agents In the real estate business, your image is projected through your professional appearance. Some clients will judge you by your appearance just as much as your reputation, how knowledgeable you are, and how well you communicate. When meeting with potential clients, keep in mind that …

Common Home Selling Mistakes New Agents Face

Common Home Selling Mistakes New Agents Face Everyone makes mistakes—even the most seasoned real estate professionals. Perhaps what sets the great listing agents apart from the not-so-great ones is that that they learned from their mistakes early on. Will you make home selling mistakes as a new agent? Absolutely. But you will also learn valuable …

Understanding Homeowners Associations

The function of a homeowners association (HOA) is to protect and enhance the common areas of that association. Homeowners associations can consist of anything from 10 to 3,000 homes, which could be single-family, townhomes, condos, or a mix. The HOA might be responsible for common walls, roofs, driveways, landscaping, decks, balconies, HVAC, and plumbing. They …