Here's how to have the commission conversation now: The Download
This week: With buyer commissions up in the air, here's how to talk to your clients about your value and your compensation
by Christy Murdock Sep 15
What you don't know about insurance can hurt your clients
Insurance as a hot-button issue is likely not going away anytime soon. As long as Mother Nature is in control, agents, buyers and sellers need to be more proactive than ever
by Cara Ameer Aug 24
Florida agents fear unintended consequences of real estate ban
Senate Bill 264 goes into effect in July. It might not have a big impact on the buying power of foreign citizens, but the ripple effects of the law's suggestively biased tone may set a precedent
by Lillian Dickerson May 26
10 things that are killing deals in 2023 (and how to avoid them)
This market will be another badge of honor we can add to our resume, and will position us to be the best possible advisers to clients and prospects
by Cara Ameer May 12
15 contract mistakes that need to stop now
Solid communication, attention to detail and a willingness to go the extra mile are all necessary to create a well-thought-out contract package
by Cara Ameer May 8
Selling has shifted. Here are 9 questions clients will surely ask
With all of the recent changes to the market, what questions are sellers likely to ask this year and how do you best address them?
by Cara Ameer Apr 22
23 objections you'll hear now (and how to handle them)
There are many ways to handle objections from potential clients. Here's how to make your response authentic and effective
by Cara Ameer Apr 5
Collaborate, communicate, calculate: 7 ways to keep buyers in the deal
The more a buyer is educated about the ins and outs of a transaction, the more comfortable they'll be with bumps in the road
by Cara Ameer Mar 29
Low motivation? Blind ambition? Procrastination? Here's how to solve 5 common team squabbles
Working with a team is as much of an exercise in self-improvement, commitment to excellence and accountability for the team leader as it is for members on the team
by Cara Ameer Feb 13
What's hot (and what's not) with today's contract terms
As interest rates rise and the market shifts, some contract terms have become irrelevant, at least for the time being. Here’s what's hot and what’s not when negotiating offers today
by Cara Ameer Nov 23
Deal falling apart? 10 solutions to keep things moving forward
In today's complex market, it takes give-and-take on both sides of the transaction to make sure you get to the closing table
by Cara Ameer Nov 2
What Does A Real Estate Agent Do?
It's not as easy as it looks on TV
by Cara Ameer Oct 12
10 essentials for effective negotiating in today's market
The past 2 years in real estate were like a party that just kept going. Here's how to navigate what's next
by Cara Ameer Oct 10
Walkthrough woes: 7 things that cause pre-closing stress
By the time buyers attend the final walkthrough, they may be stressed out and nitpicking. Here are the items that may set them off, along with ways to offset their frustrations
by Cara Ameer Aug 8
The heat is on! 8 mistakes agents make when competing
Opinion
When the competition heats up, it's easy to get caught in the frenzy and make costly mistakes. Here's how to stay on track and keep your reputation intact
by Cara Ameer Jul 5