The holiday season is here! It’s time to get in the spirit and spread the holiday cheer to your customers. But how? We’ve compiled a few marketing ideas to help you implement the holidays into your real estate business. Connect with Your Community This year has brought many of us new challenges when it comes
We all know that winter is traditionally real estate’s slowest season for a multitude of reasons – the cold weather, holidays, and school is usually in full swing… just to name a few. But what if we said it may be a little different this year? Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist at the National Association of
Did you know that the trees in your yard could actually have an effect on your property value? It’s not just the fancy interiors and neighborhood extras that factor into an appraisal. But how do you know if your trees are adding value or if you should be scheduling removal? Whether you’re a home owner,
For many homeowners, home maintenance may be an after-thought during the holiday season– but neglecting it could result in costly repairs later down the road. Below, we’ve made a list of some common household problems for you to check twice this winter. Warming Up Safely As the temperature starts to drop, many of us are
Even under the simplest of conditions, moving can still be a hassle. But once you add kids into the equation, the process can become even more demanding and stressful. Transitioning to a new home is a big change, for children and adults. You may be leaving behind memories, family, and friends, and for children this
Being a first-time home buyer is an exciting step in anyone’s life, but it could also be overwhelming and stressful if you’re not prepared. Buying your first home is a big financial commitment, and there are a lot of factors to consider before moving forward. Below we’ve compiled five oft-overlooked considerations for first-time homebuyers. Get
Thanksgiving is right around the corner; which means it’s a great time to reconnect with past (and current) customers. Showing gratitude to your customers is a great way to remind them of what makes you a great real estate agent, and to stay top of mind for future business or referrals. Continue reading to learn
Bringing on an assistant in your real estate business could be a big milestone in your career. Whether this is your first assistant or not, it’s important to know that the onboarding process could make the difference between your assistant staying for the long term or using your business as a stepping stone. Onboarding helps
Anyone who has sold a home before knows just how important staging is to the selling process. According to the National Association of Realtors’ 2019 Home Staging report, 83% of buyers’ agents said staging a home made it easier for buyers to visualize the property as a future home. When people are looking for a
Grandville, MI – Sep. 1, 2020 – Choice Home Warranty has been selected as the People’s Choice Award by HomeWarrantyReviews.com. The Home Warranty Awards were instituted in 2012 by HomeWarrantyReviews.com to encourage home warranty companies to improve their service delivery. The awards are given to companies that offer the best customer service, claims processing, and
Do you treat your home’s garage as a life-sized “junk drawer” room? Most American home owners have a garage, but some use it as a dumping ground for unwanted or out-of-place items from their house and it begins to pile up over time. Especially when people use their garage as their main entrance to the
If we told you that you could spend less money on your electric bill, would you believe it? Well, it’s possible when you learn how to make your home energy efficient. To prevent unusually high electric bills, it’s important to properly maintain your systems and make sure your home is running as energy efficient as
