Congrats! You’ve spent days, weeks or maybe even months trying and now it’s confirmed — you’re expecting (a listing). There are hundreds of books, blogs and coaches who have given their best advice about what to do when you land a listing lead, but you’re a busy expectant REALTOR® so we’ve gathered the best advice below. Here’s our foolproof guide for how to acknowledge, prep …
You read tips from top coaches and strategists all the time, but what about advice from top-producing agents and brokers? We’ve often found that the best practitioners are often too busy closing deals to share best practices, so we did the work for you. Below, check out what some of our smartest and savviest clients are doing to stay ahead of the curve. Find your …
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1. Dirty or cluttered homes: OK, you’ve probably heard this one before so it’s not that surprising, but it’s a big deal. It can’t be overstated how important it is to keep your home spotless for a showing. No visible dirt or disarray, and above all, no smells. Keep buyers focused on your home, not on your messes. 2. Wallpaper: Universal truth: Homebuyers hate wallpaper. …
The easiest listings to get are from people who have to move. People that have to move fall into several different categories. Relocating Found a house they want Financial hardship Vacant homes Vacant Homes are Draining With vacant homes the owner is responsible for the mortgage and the upkeep while the home is not occupied. Nothing deteriorates faster than a vacant home. A pin hole …
The easiest listings to get are from people who have to move. People that have to move fall into several different categories. Relocating Found a house they want Financial hardship Vacant home Financial Hardship As real estate agents we have all seen some financial hardship at one time or another especially in the last several years. This means that we should be able to relate …
The reason most people don’t buy is that they have not been provided the correct amount of motivation in order to have them feel that buying is better than not buying. The same can be said with listings. If a potential seller is thinking of selling their home they must have more motivation to sell than to stay. When this motivation is not supplied in …