Realtors
Revamping Real Estate Industry Training
The real estate industry NEEDS some revitalization when it comes to licensing and agent training. There are easy ways to do this and the benefits FAR outweigh the work – better prepared agents, fewer lawsuits, higher satisfaction levels and legal protection for buyers and sellers…why would the industry NOT want to do this? Well, in…
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6 Types of Monkey Business Going on in Real Estate Now
If you are a real estate agent or a home buyer you may notice that the market is obviously low on inventory right now. Being that it is the “selling season” of Spring/Summer, and since there are a lot of buyers out there looking at homes, there are many situations involving multiple counter offers and…
Read MoreKeeping the “Real” in Real Estate
The real estate business has definitely evolved over the last few decades, with the growth of technology being the main contributor. But when it comes down to it, working with a real estate agent is not just about finding a savvy salesperson, but rather it is about finding someone who truly has your best interests…
Read MoreRealtors Beware of Fraud When Purchasing Business Products
Yesterday I found out I was the victim of fraud, resulting from a purchase I made from a well-known real estate business products company. It turns out one of their employees, who had helped me place an order over the phone (I tried to do so online but needed the art department to fix some…
Read MoreIs “Average” Good Enough for Most Real Estate Agents?
“The average person puts only 25% of his energy and ability into his work. The world takes off its hat to those who put in more than 50% of their capacity, and stands on its head for those few and far between souls who devote 100%.” – Andrew Carnegie There is nothing wrong with being…
Read MoreThe Importance of Marketing Like a Professional
The marketing pieces I receive in the mail on a daily basis amaze me…but not in a good way. It feels as if as the world gets more and more technologically savvy,people become lazy and less professional…real estate agents are not the exception (in fact, they are one of the biggest culprits). Your first point…
Read MoreWill Restrictions Force Real Estate Professionals Out of Business?
There have been several forces in the real estate universe as of late that seem to be conspiring against real estate agents. In theory some of them make a lot of sense, but the fact that they are all being brought to light at the same time make it appear we agents just can’t get…
Read MoreNew CA Policy Could Get Realtors Into Trouble Faster
Kudos to the California Bureau of Real Estate for a smart new rule that could get unethical agents into trouble more quickly. One of the biggest problems in the real estate industry in California is that agents who are accused of committing unethical acts, or those who break laws or rules, were subject to a…
Read MorePossible New Restrictions on Realtor Website Data
Once again the powers that be are trying to restrict the content that real estate agents and brokers can post on their websites, and it is creating a lot of controversy in the industry. The National Fair Housing Alliance stated this week that is investigating complaints that could lead to forbidding real estate websites from…
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