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
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
When looking for a new home, new construction can be an alluring option. Being the first to own a pristine new house, without the worry of wear and tear from previous owners. But don’t let that fool you- buying new construction is still a complex real estate transaction to navigate. Here are some of the
Situated along the western bank of the Mississippi River, Greater St. Louis is the largest metropolitan area in Missouri and the second-largest in Illinois. The region’s diverse economy has strengths in the service, manufacturing, trade, and transportation industries. St. Louis is also a popular tourist destination city, anchored by the iconic Gateway Arch and the
Even if you love your job, the 9-to-5 routine can be exhausting at times. Aggressive deadlines, commuting, and running from meeting to meeting are enough to wear on anyone. When stress from our professional lives overloads us, we can succumb to what’s known as “burnout”. A recent Gallup poll found that 67% of full-time employees
The real estate profession is growing. In fact, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Outlook Handbook, employment for brokers and agents is expected to grow at a rate of 7 percent from 2018 to 2028. This is a faster growth rate than the average for all occupations. That being said, there
While it may be true that more and more buyers are searching for their homes online, 63 percent of sellers still host at least one open house as part of their sales strategy. In a 2016 survey of agents, brokers, and others, 70 percent of respondents sold a home due to a connection they made
