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Here's an inside look at how one real estate team is transforming homes, increasing clients' wealth and boosting the level of equity in local neighborhoods
There are many obstacles that can derail an inspection, especially in today's COVID-19 climate. As an agent, you should step in and offer sellers advice on what to do to make the process go a bit smoother
With a red-hot seller's market, listings are now getting multiple offers — and agents have to be prepared for bidding wars. Here are a few tried-and-true strategies agents can use to beat out the competition
From home defects to title issues, there are so many problems that can undermine a smooth closing. Here are 6 of the biggest hurdles that can stall the process — and how to prevent them
My old, non-active files are filled with the hopes and dreams of homebuyers, sellers and their real estate agents. There are tears in those files, sweat, disappointment and some anger, too
It might sound like a great deal for your weekend warrior clients, but some properties just aren’t worth the price. Here’s what to watch out for
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Less than 10 percent of for sale by owner sellers actually succeed, but what is it, actually, that prevents FSBO sellers from being able to close their property sale?
Here are 3 approaches for persuading sellers to uncover and repair issues before the deal is in jeopardy
The inspection process evaluates the current performance of the home’s systems and their features, not the cosmetic defects or design issues
Regardless of time and budget, some simple tricks can maximize what owners can get for their house
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Educating sellers on the appraisal process helps manage expectations. It gives them a realistic understanding, and it will enable them to navigate the process successfully
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Stepping away from your emotions, taking a breath and understanding someone else' position are all essential to managing difficult deals
Do a little legwork and prep ahead of time, and the big day will be a breeze for your clients
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Agents who do an excellent job of setting seller expectations and alleviating known stressors experience far fewer seller meltdowns
Taking the extra time to guide and explain the process to your clients will enable you to have a smoother process and alleviate some unnecessary stress