real estate best practices: Going the Extra Mile to Sell Your Listings
- 10/26/21 01:32 PM
Do you go the extra mile to get your listings sold? I'm sure most of us do. Recently a slow moving property needed an extra push to find the right buyer. The seller took much of my advice to heart; we cleaned, decluttered, put things in storage and made pre-listing repairs to the home. We had professional photos, a social media campaign, and a fair amount of interest during the first two weeks of showings. Then interest fizzled. We attributed the lack of showings to Labor Day, the back-to-school rush, etc. Meanwhile, the sellers packed up and moved out of state. They left several … (19 comments)
real estate best practices: Buying the Less Expensive Home in a Neighborhood
- 09/10/17 09:08 AM
The strategy of buying the least expensive home in the neighborhood is a good one for those wanting to maximize their investment. Read Lee's article as he explains why it's the smart thing to do. When you're looking at homes to buy, be sure to keep in mind the basic real estate principles of progression and regression. In a nutshell, these principles state that it is better to buy a lower priced home in a neighborhood of varying real estate prices. In a neighborhood where home prices vary, the lower priced homes will increase in value because of the higher priced … (12 comments)
real estate best practices: Don't Text Bad News ~ Deliver the Message in Person
- 08/29/17 11:32 AM
Recently, Donald Payne posted Times You Shouldn't Text Your Client. In addition to Donald's tips, there is another time you should call rather than text your client - when you have to deliver unpleasant news. On one of my recent sales, closing was going to be delayed one day due to TRID regulations. I didn't want to call the seller with this news, but of course it was my responsibility. Before delivering the news, I had a mini-rant. I fumed a little, steamed a little. Blamed the "guilty" party. Then I adjusted my attitude, picked up the phone and called my client. Realtors are supposed to be the calming voice in the … (28 comments)
real estate best practices: Random Compliment Makes This Realtors' Heart Happy
- 08/12/17 12:21 PM
My phone rang and a savvy buyer began asking detailed questions about one of my new listings. I could tell she was very interested by the type questions she asked. She found the listing online and had already looked at Google Street Maps, Zillow, and I'm not sure what other research she had done, but with every question, I had the answer. We talked around 30 minutes. After a while, she asked how long I had been in real estate. I laughed and said, "How old am I?", then I gave her the answer. I've been licensed since 1988. She gave me the best … (11 comments)
Do you go the extra mile to get your listings sold? I'm sure most of us do.
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