'Dear 18-year-old me:' 5 pieces of advice I'd give to new agents
A lot has changed since Jasen Edwards first earned his real estate license — but a lot hasn't. Here are a few lessons that matter most in real estate today and into the future
by Jasen Edwards Nov 2
Drop some knowledge: 5 must-do's for sellers in today's market
Any sellers looking to sell their home should be following a comprehensive checklist. Although many such lists are readily available online, it's time for a new list: Coronavirus has changed everything
by Carl Medford Sep 21
Plan, sort, pack! How to help homesellers prepare for a move
It’s understandable if clients get anxious when preparing their homes for sale — especially if they haven’t moved in decades. As an agent, you should guide them through the process, and remind them that all it takes is a little bit of planning ahead
by Gerard Splendore Sep 14
So you're launching a new listing? Consider these 9 truths now
Amid this pandemic, you can cling to ingrained habits and tweak them to our current reality, or you can embrace the opportunity to add new skills, up your game, improve your personal branding and upgrade your inventory
by Nicole Solari Jul 5
6 pros and cons to consider if you're about to invest in real estate
Investment experts Michael Hills and Whitney Nicely share what newbie investors need to know about the upsides and downsides of investing in residential or commercial real estate
by Marian McPherson Feb 4
5 renovation projects that yield the best resale value
5 renovation projects that yield the best resale value
by Gerard Splendore Jan 3
6 to-do's all sellers need to check off before listing
Regardless of time and budget, some simple tricks can maximize what owners can get for their house
Improvement vs. maintenance: How to explain the difference
Here's a handy list that'll help your clients distinguish between basic maintenance and genuine home improvements
by Jennie Norris AND John Norris Sep 30
Location, location, location! 7 creative ways to offset imperfect locale
The view might be flawed, it might be under a highway, but what other prime attributes might attract buyers to a property?
by Cara Ameer Sep 4
How to succeed at recruiting
Opinion
The team leader must lead, and be the top seller
by Jeff Sibbach Aug 28
Sellers: Don't even think about listing till you answer these 10 questions
Opinion
Get a lot of calls from owners looking to sell who don't really grasp all the ins and outs of putting a home on the market? Try posing these quandaries to help educate them
by Nicole Solari Jun 25
A survival guide for sellers living in a fully staged home
Opinion
10 tips to help sellers keep their wits about them when living in show-ready conditions
by Nicole Solari May 14
Homeowner couple in front of sold house
According to a survey by SOLD.com, approximately half of homeowners don’t understand all their selling options
by Marian McPherson Apr 30
5 tips to get your sellers ready in a buyer’s market
Selling in a buyer’s market requires discipline about pricing, clean-up, staging and responsiveness
Bigger, better, faster: 6 tips to speed up sales and boost value
Do these tasks before putting a house on the market
by Bryan Robertson Jul 7