Caution! 3 ways your buyer’s love letter could violate Fair Housing
Jonathan Pressman offers real-world examples of the way buyer love letters can violate fair housing, along with fixes to help your clients write right
by Jonathan Pressman Apr 14
6 signs you need to dial it back to part time
Forget what others say, Jonathan Pressman writes. Only you can determine whether or not it's time for you to downshift your real estate career and work as a part-time or dual-career agent
by Jonathan Pressman Feb 19
Wasted spaces, bad odors, crazy colors: 9 buyer turnoffs to avoid
In this market, many buyers are choosing the most affordable homes with the fewest flaws, broker Jonathan Pressman writes. Use this list to avoid the ick factor and get deals done
by Jonathan Pressman Jan 14
7 etiquette tips for sitting another agent's open house
Sitting an open house for a listing agent is a 'golden opportunity' to generate leads and practice your home-showing skills with potential buyers, Realtor Jonathan Pressman writes
by Jonathan Pressman Nov 12
24 questions you should ask about open houses
Putting on an effective open house, Jonathan Pressman writes, means being the informed agent and the best source of information for current and future clients
by Jonathan Pressman Oct 15
Second-home buyer’s remorse: 6 tips for prevention
Keeping clients fully informed and helping them to think ahead about the logistics and financial implications can create more positive feelings and better outcomes, Jonathan Pressman writes
The top 7 amenities luxury homebuyers want in 2024
Luxury homebuyers are willing to pay top dollar for the amenities they want, but they’re very selective, Realtor Jonathan Pressman writes. Here are the most sought-after amenities this year
The number of settlement appeals is totally bananas: The Download
Buyers and sellers who feel like the commission settlements didn't go far enough are fighting back in court, and the cases are bunching up
by Christy Murdock Jul 5
9 ways to build unbreakable trust with your prospects and clients
Creating a positive perception around the service you provide is essential. Jonathan Pressman offers nine ways to make sure your brand is synonymous with integrity
9 easy social media content ideas to get you out of a summer slump
Want some fast, simple ideas for powering your marketing through a summer slowdown and pumping up the volume on your pipeline? Agent Johnathon Pressman has you covered
by Jonathan Pressman Jun 24
Why I quit cold calling cold turkey
Opinion
After spending years as a faithful cold caller, find out why Realtor Jonathan Pressman decided the return on investment was no longer worthwhile
by Jonathan Pressman Nov 16
Don't hang up (yet)! What you can learn from cringey spam calls
While you probably don't want to listen to those spammy sales calls, they can teach you something about what to do, and what not to do, when communicating with clients and leads
by Jonathan Pressman Sep 26
As RE/MAX settles, it's time to re-think buyer-side chats
This week on The Download: How are you adding value to your buyer-side UVP now that RE/MAX has folded on its part of the bombshell commission lawsuits?
by Christy Murdock Sep 22
5 ways to bring the wow-factor with your first-time homebuyers
Every client presents an opportunity for repeat business and referrals, Jonathan Pressman writes. How can you ensure you impress them and stand out from the crowd?
The pros and cons of representing renter clients
Opinion
Though renting may come with smaller commissions than selling, working with prospective tenants can still be a profitable part of your real estate business
by Jonathan Pressman Jun 27