Joe Stephenson's (joe_stephenson_realtor) Blog

Real Estate FunWould You Rather? Ten rounds of impossible real estate choices, a running Chaos Meter, and a survival rank at the end. No right answers. Just commission-based character development. Play Would You Rather? (Real Estate Edition) You know the week. Two buyers, one lender who's gone q...

I’ve got a quick challenge for my real estate friends today.If you know your way around listings, inspections, appraisals, earnest money, contracts, lenders, deadlines, and those magical words “clear to close,” this one is for you.Closing Day Chaos! A Real Estate Crossword PuzzleI made a free onl...

Everyone tracks GCI. But if you could only track one leading indicator, what would it be?Mine is listing appointments set, and I'll tell you why.By the time GCI drops, I'm of the mindset that the damage was already done months ago.Appointments tell me what my business will look like 30 to 90 days...

My CMA Template Helps Calm The Nerves (Link Below)I'm sure we've all sat at that kitchen table, surrounded by lovely sellers, a tidy house, and a sense that the property is worth a whole lot more than anything comparable on the street. And that number in their head?It didn't come from anywhere ne...