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
For the nearly 45 million Americans paying off student loan debt, a large purchase such as buying a home may seem far out of reach. Even if it seems like a good time to purchase, you might wonder if it’s even a good decision while you still have student loan payments. However, with the right
As some states are beginning to reopen, we are all left wondering what the new normal will be. Regardless if your state has reopened, is in the process of reopening, or has plans to reopen soon, it’s important to be aware and follow the current guidelines set by the state and cities you’re working in.
Last month, a Virginia real estate agent was in the news after experiencing a brutal and terrifying attack at an open house. While the agent did survive the attack, she was hospitalized with extensive injuries and likely has a long recovery ahead of her. Unfortunately, these tragic stories are far too common, and for real
If you feel overwhelmed by cold calls, you’re not alone. Even in the internet age, cold calling can still be an effective way to grow your business. But sometimes it can be hard to deliver a sales pitch to someone who has never heard about you or your business. So, we’ve compiled some tips to
