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The Internet has brought many advantages to the real estate world from showing requests at the click of a button to 3D property tours and more. As agents and brokers, we strive to keep ahead of the learning curve as the landsape changes before us. It used to be that putting a sign in the yard and...
10/02/2019
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The real estate industry is constantly being reinvented by new technologies and consumer preferences. While some things like good follow up and strong negotiation skills never go out of style, times have certainly changed. Here are a few of the most common mistakes smart agents make and how you c...
05/21/2019
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It’s no secret we live in a digital world. According to a 2017 research report published by the National Association of Realtors, 44% of home buyers’ first step in finding a home was to look online, contacting an agent came in distant second place with 17%. As a real estate agent, it’s an exciti...
03/22/2019
As a decades-long successful real estate broker, I know how hard it can be for agents who are just starting out. While having a strong network makes starting your busines a little easier, it always helps to have a few good tools up your sleeve. We all know that time is money, but for real estate...
03/11/2019
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The Endowment Effect, sometimes called the Ownership Effect, is a psychological and behavioral economics principle that says people attribute a higher value to things they own simply because they own them. An excellent example of this effect in action is at rummage or yard sales. Instead of prici...
05/04/2018
Thanks to the internet, you can learn almost anything, however, there’s a huge difference between knowing how something works and knowing how to do it well. Looking for proof? Check Youtube for haircut fail videos--you’ll quickly see the difference between knowing how to do something versus havi...
04/25/2018
For some agents, getting licensed in two different states makes perfect sense. Agents who work in Kansas City or St. Louis, Missouri may often find themselves crossing state lines into Kansas or Illinois on a daily basis, for example. But if you’re miles from the state line, does it still make se...
04/24/2018
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My team and I are already a few conferences deep into the year and it’s only the end of February! 2018 is shaping up to be a whirlwind of information sharing, connection building, and so much learning! All this conference travel, preparation, and attending means that we’ve acquired some helpful t...
02/22/2018
Conference season is upon us, ladies and gentlemen. From the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) in early January to South by Southwest in March, the early months of 2018 are filled with opportunities to learn and connect, regardless of which industry you’re in. While the educational and networking op...
02/15/2018
Heading to conventions is always an exciting time. Whether you’re a first time attendee, ready with an open mind to soak up new information and meet new contacts, or you’re a seasoned veteran, ready to reconnect with old friends and brush up on your skills, there’s something for everyone. This y...
02/14/2018