If you need to ‘add value’ at the end, you’re already behind
Contributor Deb Siefkin writes that agents need to add value right now to be relevant
by Deb Siefkin Apr 8
9 tips for negotiating concessions without losing leverage
Stop begging for discounts and start controlling the negotiation with confidence
by Chris Pollinger Nov 19
magic words to help real estate agents close more deals
These 5 simple phrases from Jimmy Burgess have helped countless agents win more listings, close more buyers and lead to more cooperative transactions with other agents
by Jimmy Burgess Nov 9
person who made a mistake
You may feel like closing a deal signals the end of the process, Kevelyn Guzman writes, but the post-closing relationship is where reputation, referrals and repeat business are born
by Kevelyn Guzman Nov 4
A picture of a woman and a checklist over a cloudy sky with the list being checked off to represent the woman's 8-step buyer plan: buyer intake plan, commission conversation, buyer home financing process, Education Day, guiding first-time buyers during home inspection, escrow process
When you have a buyer-focused transaction management system, you don’t skip the steps that matter most, Cassie Walker Johnson writes as she wraps up her 8-step plan
A picture of a woman and a checklist over a cloudy sky with the list being checked off to represent the woman's 8-step buyer plan: buyer intake plan, commission conversation, buyer home financing process, Education Day, guiding first-time buyers during home inspection, escrow process
Just like in school, group projects can be stressful. In Part 7 of her 8-part series, Cassie Walker Johnson helps you pull the moving parts of the escrow process together
A person with butterfly net to symbolize capturing clients and how to master the close.
It's not enough to continually bring in new leads if you don't know how to close the ones you've got. Trainer Rachael Hite helps you practice and refine this critical skill
by Rachael Hite Sep 11
A picture of a woman and a checklist over a cloudy sky with the list being checked off to represent the woman's 8-step buyer plan: buyer intake plan, commission conversation, buyer home financing process, Education Day, guiding first-time buyers during home inspection, escrow process
Windermere agent Cassie Walker Johnson provides an 8-step plan that will streamline the way you work with hopeful homebuyers
real estate success signals
Wondering if you have the right stuff for a career in real estate? Trainer and author Bernice Ross offers seven chracteristics that signal success
by Bernice Ross Sep 2
person filing paperwork to represent real estate title issues
Luke Babich outlines ways to develop and maintain a strong title company relationship to prevent any snags in your next real estate transaction
by Luke Babich Aug 28
How to close more listing appointments in today's market
When potential listing clients are talking to you and your competitors, this closing strategy from trainer Bernice Ross can help you win the day
by Bernice Ross Oct 18
A squirrel nibbling on an acorn to represent negotiation nibbling.
Stop small requests from turning into expensive deal concessions
by Bernice Ross Sep 17
Borrower surveys pinpoint closings as problem area for lenders
Investments lenders have made to streamline the application process seem to be paying off, but surveys show borrowers are still tripped up by document collection and closings
by Matt Carter Aug 30
Qualia's new API could help companies scale digital title ops
Qualia API users can automatically place and track title orders and access order, accounting and contact data to build custom notifications and performance dashboards
by Matt Carter Aug 24