Just like in social situations, first impressions of your real estate listing count. A lot. Barbara Corcoran famously said that home buyers decide if they want to purchase a home in the first eight seconds on the property. To help your future clients fall in love faster, we put together this list of 29 curb…
How to Use Zillow’s Premier Agent App to Close More Deals
Zillow’s Premier Agent App is a free app specifically designed for real estate agents and is different from the general Zillow app for homebuyers. This article will show you how to use the Premier Agent App to close more deals, examining added features like lead nurturing, adding videos to listings and even managing your team’s…
Real Estate Team Names: How to Build a Brand That Lasts
The most effective real estate team names can bolster your position in the marketplace. Incorporating such strategies as alliteration, slant rhymes, and creating positive emotions creates a memorable brand that resonates with potential clients. When it comes time to select an agency, we’ll show you how to be the one they remember. Why Some Real…
Best Real Estate Conference & Convention Guide 2018 + 10 Networking Tips
Attending a real estate conference or convention is an incredible opportunity to network and learn cutting-edge information that can bolster your career. We put together this list of the 18 most useful real estate conferences happening in 2018 plus 10 networking tips for getting the most out of the conferences you decide to attend. 1….
FSBO Leads: Providers, Costs & How to Convert Them
For sale by owner (FSBO) listings are properties that are listed for sale by their owners directly and not represented by a real estate agent. They can be one of the most effective leads you target as a new agent because they present strong opportunities with owners who are motivated to sell. This article will…
4 Real Estate Videos Every Agent Needs to Master & 15 Pro Tips
Real estate videos are visual tours used by real estate agents and investors to highlight the positive attributes of a property available for sale. According to Mashable, 73% of homeowners prefer to hire listing agents who use online video. This article will show you four real estate videos every agent needs to master, describe the…
29 Innovative Real Estate Quotes
Being known for great real estate quotes can boost your credibility with colleagues and clients. And for other agents, they can help motivate you and keep you focused. We put together this list of real estate quotes from industry luminaries and other brilliant minds to guide you in your career, and maybe inspire you to…
Top 13 Home Buying Tips for Business Owners From the Pros
Buying a home can be a long and challenging process. As a small business owner, it can be even more challenging because banks often perceive business owners to be riskier than traditionally employed people and it’s much harder to prove the stability of income. We asked the experts to share their home buying tips for…
Instagram for Real Estate in 5 Easy Steps
Using Instagram for real estate is a way to market your properties successfully. In order to achieve this, you need to learn how to set up your page, create effective posts, and use paid advertising to get in front of your target audience. Only 14 percent of real estate agents are on Instagram yet 59…
2 Free FSBO Scripts that Convert More Leads
For sale by owner (FSBO) listings can be an incredibly effective way of gaining quality leads if you take the right approach. In this article, we’ll offer you two free FSBO scripts and show you how to use them to develop a relationship with the homeowner, showcase your value, and ultimately convert the lead. 2…
How to Get Foreclosure Listings in 4 Steps: The Ultimate Guide
Foreclosure listings differ from general listings in that they require agents to take additional steps to acquire them. These steps can include working directly with lenders or government agencies, building relationships with asset management companies by completing broker price opinions (BPOs), networking with asset managers, and gaining specialized knowledge in the field. This article will…
Real Estate Referral Fees — Rates, How they Work & Free Contract Template
Real estate referral fees are fees paid when one agent or broker refers a client to another agent or broker based on the eventual commission when the sale closes. Real estate referral fees range from 20% to 35%, but the standard fee is about 25% of the earned commission. The reason for a real estate…