Posts Tagged ‘Real estate agents’
Will Lower Commissions Become Standard in Real Estate?
For years the idea of lowering real estate commissions has been the topic of conversation amongst many in the real estate industry. Since the discount brokerages came onto the scene in full force back in the early 2000s, many home sellers have sought out agents who will cut commissions to save sellers money. Could lower…
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Will Freedom Brokerages Put Traditional RE Brokerages Out of Business?
Big brokerages thrive on hiring as many sales people as they can to increase profits. Some will hire anyone and others are more picky, but some of the bigger corporate brokerages offer lots of training and support to new or unseasoned agents, which is a big lure when searching for a place to hang a…
Read MoreReal Estate Agents: Sellers Don’t Like Vultures
There are some agents who may disagree with what I am about to say, but calling sellers whose listings have cancelled or expired can be annoying and disrespectful. If that is a method you use to find your next listing, and if it works for you, I am certain you won’t want to change your…
Read MoreBuyers and Buyer’s Agents: How to Avoid Losing a Sale
Recently I had a sale fall apart at the 11th hour, and it could have easily closed had the buyer’s agent been in constant communication with his client’s mortgage professional. It was very frustrating for my seller, who was trying to accomplish a 1031 exchange and close the sale prior to closing a purchase –…
Read MoreOpen Letter To Listing Agents
Dear Listing Agent, Have you asked yourself whether you are truly representing your sellers to the best of your abilities? There may be other agents who would argue that you are not doing so. Maybe you do not like your job or are overwhelmed (in which case, you need to make some changes, get some…
Read MoreDecember is a Busy Month for Real Estate
It never fails – every year I always think I will have a quiet holiday season and be able to catch up on personal errands and have extra family time. But every November things always start to heat up in my real estate business. Offers on listings tend to increase (often multiple offers), there tend…
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 Real Estate Roller Coaster: Why Do YOU Ride It?
Not long ago someone commented that I have the ideal job, since I am able to take time off whenever I want and live a leisurely lifestyle. Good thing there wasn’t any liquid in my mouth at the time, as it likely would have spewed out all over the commentator (pardon the image). The misperception…
Read MoreReal Estate Agents Should Have Empathized With Fire Victims
Many residents of San Diego County just emerged from a harrowing week, filled with fires, evacuations and lots of fear and sadness. Luckily most people and their possessions survived but it is a lot to process and the effects will linger for a long time. As a past fire victim myself (I lost my home…
Read MoreAre You Considering a Career as a Real Estate Agent?
The number one question people ask me, and it happens all the time, is why am I a real estate agent. It comes up as soon as they find out I am an attorney…they look at me with this confused expression and say “why are you doing this?” as if what I do is shocking.…
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