Some of the tried-and-true questions sellers have been asking for years are actually totally meaningless. Here are the top bogus questions sellers ask along with ways to effectively counter them
With multiple offers being the order of the day, buyers are overbidding to outgun their competitors. What happens if an appraisal comes back low? Here are a few important steps to take before writing an over-asking offer
Here's how you can help keep your clients on track to prevent them from blowing up their chances of owning a home
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Be sure to always ask if the other agent has promised anything that you haven’t. That will be your opportunity to counter any lies with truth
Whether it's the Oscars, Emmys, Grammys or other award ceremonies, take note of what happens on the red carpets — it holds major clues for listing agents
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When the pressure's on, every move you make matters. Agents need to finish strong to ensure that the transaction gets all the way into the end zone
Although these 10 categories do not cover everything, they are a good start. The adage still applies: When in doubt, disclose
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Despite the daily onslaught of market disruptors seeking to remove Realtors from the equation, there will always be a need for the personal touch in walking clients through the sale or purchase of their most important asset
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Here are 22 things a recruiter will never tell a prospective agent about a career in real estate
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The agents who manage to get ahead of the trends and position themselves in the new reality will be the ones still standing when the new order emerges
Everyone makes the occasional mistake, but rookies often make more than their fair share. Here are the biggest errors to watch out for and avoid
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Consideration, honesty and a dose of reality all made it into this year’s top agent wants
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Here's how to differentiate and showcase your value from the get-go at the listing appointment
With only one chance to make a good impression on buyers, obnoxious odors must be identified and dealt with before opening the doors to visitors. Here are a few to consider
Although most agree that staging works, hiring a professional stager is not always an option. Here are 6 levels of staging that'll make it possible in every level of home
Agents, beware — the increase in moisture during the winter season can produce significant foundation issues over time. Here are a few key tips for helping buyers purchase a home during the cold-weather months
In a year marked by worldwide tragedy, we've been forced to reexamine what is truly important and wrestle with how we can reorient our lives to truly make a difference going forward and leave our mark on the world
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A simple shift in thinking can transform your database from a list of leads into a concrete, passive income machine that will rival a real estate investment portfolio
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Here's what you must consider to protect yourself, provide the highest possible level of client care and effectively compete with larger players
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