appreciation: Appreciation: The Secret Weapon in Your Seller Toolbox - 08/11/23 10:48 AM

Appreciation: The Secret Weapon in Your Seller Toolbox When someone is thinking about a move, they aren't necessarily focused on the future - they are thinking about why the home they are living in doesn't meet their needs now.
The challenge in the current market is that sellers want to move, but when confronted with the financial reality of a higher monthly payment due to interest rates, sellers freeze. They are caught between wanting to improve their living situation, but being too uncomfortable with the impact on monthly payment.
There may only be so much that can be done about … (4 comments)

appreciation: Client Events for Anyone - 09/16/22 11:43 AM

Client Events for Anyone How do we plan a client appreciation event that keeps everyone happy? Simple - we don't! What we need to find is the sweet spot that appeals to the most people.
When I started planning a client appreciation event, my first step was to classify my past clients. I had groups of families, couples, single professionals, seniors, and more. Then, I tried to think of something that would appeal to all generations. Watch the video for some of my most successful ideas—and my least successful event idea—and the keys to creating a winning past-client event that … (8 comments)

appreciation: Client Gifts and Events - 09/09/22 09:25 AM

Client Gifts and Events Don't let 2022 slip by without recognizing your clients in a big way. Although the pandemic is still affecting us, our celebrations had to be tamped down over the last couple of years. So, dust off that past client database and let's do some big planning between now and the end of the year!
Gifts? Events? What Do I Do? If you have never done any gifting or live appreciation event before, now is a great time to dive in. There are really only a few things to consider:
What would be meaningful to you? What … (8 comments)

appreciation: Increasing Return Cash Flow on Your Investment - 08/26/22 09:19 AM

Increasing Return Cash Flow on Your Investment If you own an income-producing investment property, cash flow and appreciation are top-of-mind. What if you want to increase your monthly cash flow? Increasing cash flow either means increasing income or decreasing expenses (or both!). Here are just a few ways to take a magnifying glass to your investment property bank register:
Income
Yes, you can certainly raise the rent if the market will bear it, but below are some other things to look at.
BANK SERVICE FEES - If you are allowing the tenant to pay rent with a credit card, do … (8 comments)

appreciation: Becoming a Market Expert: The 20 Things You Need to Know - 02/24/17 09:32 AM

Becoming a Market Expert: The 20 Things You Need to Know
If you want to be viewed as a market expert, you must completely understand your local market. Most of this information is easily accessible from your MLS. Every agent must be able to analyze for their marketplace:
SALES ANALYSIS
Go into the MLS and find out the total number of sales in your area/s for each of the past three years. This will show you a number of things, including the pace at which the market has sold. Put this information into your binder along with a chart or … (12 comments)

appreciation: Renovating Tips for Your Clients - 05/21/15 10:25 AM

Renovating Tips for Your Clients
In today's market, where inventory is a challenge and buyers are having a hard time finding what they want, renovating may be a good alternative to buying something turnkey.  If buyers are willing to take on a renovation, they may be able to get exactly what they want by buying a home that needs some work and then customizing to fit their needs.
There are many reasons why renovation and remodeling is more popular today than it has been in decades including:
Personal Taste: Remodeling and making the home “theirs” is one the most popular … (0 comments)

 
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