Tag: Realtors

 

Why real estate agents need a professional profile on the world’s fastest-growing social media platform.

Why real estate agents need a professional profile on the world’s fastest-growing social media platform. Facebook may be still be the world’s most popular social media platform, but Instagram isn’t far behind—and in line to be called the best social media platform very soon. It’s also a terrific resource for Realtors and real estate professionals […]

100 Videos Realtors can shoot that homebuyers and sellers will love!

Real estate agents do a whole lot of marketing, but there is no better use of their time and resources than producing short and simple videos. We’ve covered the research behind this before, but here’s a compelling summary: 85% of home buyers and sellers admit that they want to work with a real estate agent […]

Does staging sell? A home staging fact sheet for Realtors and Homeowners.

When it comes time to put a For Sale in your front yard and sell your home, every homeowner wants the same thing: the highest possible price in the shortest amount of time. That much is universal. But from there, home sellers may diverge in their opinions of how to best reach that goal, as […]

25 Facts about The National Association of REALTORS, including its golden Code of Ethics

If you’re a Realtor, make a living any way related to the housing industry, then you’ll surely know about The National Association of Realtors. But for those who aren’t aware, it’s a trade association for U.S. and North American real estate agents and others working in the real estate industry. The official name is The […]

Do open houses really help sell homes?

Do open houses really help sell homes? The short answer is “probably not” if we only gather opinion and anecdotal experience of home buyers and even Realtors. The prevailing belief among real estate agents is that open houses only sell about 1% of listings. However, they’re great as lead generation tools, especially for young or […]

A profile of your California Association of Realtors

For over 100 years, the California Association of REALTORS® (C.A.R.) has aided and served real estate agents, brokers, and real estate professionals in the state of California. C.A.R. works tirelessly to promote excellence and professional standards, integrity, and education, quell legal disputes, and even affect real estate and housing law. They are driven to uphold […]

The 17 biggest mistakes that Realtors make (part 2)

In the part one of this blog, we covered the first eight mistakes that drive Realtors out of business, including the fear of “no”, choosing the wrong broker, and not creating systems, among others. In this blog, we’ll cover the next nine mistakes that can send you out of business as a Realtor. If you […]

20 Facts to Recognize The Sacramento Association of Realtors

For those of us who work closely with the real estate community in Sacramento, we’re constantly impressed by the work the Sacramento Association of Realtors does to support their agents, empowering them to do a great job for home buyers and sellers. To recognize and thank them for their outstanding work, we’ve decided to  highlight […]

25 Hilarious memes that will make any Realtor chuckle!

There’s no doubt that the Realtors we know work extremely hard, juggling stressful timelines, outrageous client expectations, nosy neighbors, and emotional outbursts from homeowners – all the while keeping their cool and negotiating a fair deal for everyone. And real estate agents do it with a smile, always professional and compassionate. But in private during rare […]

10 Ways Realtors are as American as mom, baseball and apple pie!

When you think of America, what comes to mind? Maybe it’s appreciation that we live in the land of opportunity, or the many freedoms we enjoy, or perhaps it’s something more patriotic like Independence on the 4th of July and our stars and stripes? For many people, the best way we can describe the essence of […]