When it's time to call your broker: 10 issues you should ask for help with
Knowing when you need to take an issue to the next level
by John Giffen Jan 12
Dollars and Sense: 8 budgeting tips to start 2020 off right
If you want to make more money next year and survive in this ever-changing profession we call real estate, then you need to develop a financial plan allowing you to achieve your goals
by John Giffen Dec 15
How to create a daily plan of action that leads to success
Making a targeted to-do list every day can increase your productivity. Here's how to make it work
by John Giffen Nov 29
How to use the '1-7-30' method to realize your goals
You might have ambitious long-term goals, but to achieve them, you must focus on the day-to-day
by John Giffen Nov 17
8 steps for crafting a winning 2020 business plan
Set yourself up for longterm success by creating a business plan and executing it
by John Giffen Nov 3
7 tips for protecting your clients from wire fraud scams
Opinion
Internet scammers are a serious concern for the real estate industry. Here's how to protect yourself and your clients
by John Giffen Oct 20
9 tips to stop home inspections from derailing a deal
The inspection process evaluates the current performance of the home’s systems and their features, not the cosmetic defects or design issues
by John Giffen Oct 6
Are open houses worth it? How to ensure they’re not time-wasters
Opinion
If you plan properly and are strategic with your marketing, you’re more likely to land great offers that will lead to a sale
by John Giffen Sep 22
6 things you need to understand about FSBOs to win them over
Opinion
If you work with FSBOs in the right way, you can provide yourself with another revenue stream and maybe even an excellent source for referrals
by John Giffen Sep 8
Where are the offers? How to avoid the overpricing mistake
These 5 points form the bedrock of every successful listing agent's conversation with prospective sellers
by John Giffen Aug 25
Amateur hour! How to keep your cool with other agents
Opinion
To keep transactions moving, the best move is to communicate, communicate, communicate
by John Giffen Aug 18
9 telltale signs it’s time to fire your client
Opinion
If you find yourself in a 'no-win' position with a prospect or client and there is little to no hope of getting a deal done, then it is time to fire them
by John Giffen Aug 6
Homebuyer’s remorse: 6 ways to prevent unhappy campers
Opinion
Being human often means being indecisive, especially about big purchases like a house. Here are 6 ways to help clients stay focused
by John Giffen Jul 22
9 tips for making sure your client relationships aren't 'complicated'
Use these top reminders to keep your relationships on an even keel
by John Giffen Jul 14
5 ways to prevent misunderstandings over electronic signatures
The keys to putting clients at ease with the technology are time, clarity and explanation
by John Giffen Jul 1