Category: Tips & tools
Need to explain the basics about financing? Want tips on creating competitive listings? We cover real estate tips from A to Z.
How To Explain Closing Costs
Read more: How To Explain Closing CostsHave you ever had a first-time homebuyer confused about closing costs? Helping clients understand these important figures is a key component of ensuring smooth sailing on closing day—not to mention maintaining a high-quality client-agent relationship with the potential for extra referral business!
Decluttering for a Move: How Agents Can Help
Read more: Decluttering for a Move: How Agents Can HelpEven though decluttering and organizing can be a tough topic when a client is getting ready to move, it can be a great conversation starter when you’re nurturing leads or keeping in touch with past clients who may soon be in the market for their next home.
Lifestyle Focused Closing Gifts for Buyers
Read more: Lifestyle Focused Closing Gifts for BuyersLooking to level up your closing gift game? Take a hint from your clients! They’ve already told you what they were looking for in a new neighborhood, whether that’s walking trails, access to a clubhouse, nearby golfing, swimming and more. Show them that you were listening by choosing a closing gift that may help them…
Useful Real Estate Guides for Your Homebuyers
Read more: Useful Real Estate Guides for Your HomebuyersAs all real estate professionals know, helping buyers find and close on their dream home is a team effort. One way we try to be a team player in your work with clients is by putting together handy real estate guides, chock full of tips for every stage of the process. All of these guides…
Questions for First Time Home Buyers
Read more: Questions for First Time Home BuyersAs an agent, you’re probably well aware of the potential equity and tax benefits renters could be missing out on, but they might not understand them. That’s why some renters who could benefit today from homeownership still remain on the fence. Even when they decide to jump in the market, everything about the homebuying process…
Managing Expectations During Your Client’s Home Search
Read more: Managing Expectations During Your Client’s Home SearchSome house hunters know what they’re looking for in their next home and have a good understanding of what they will or won’t compromise on in their home search. Others may need a little guidance. We’ve outlined some tactics for managing expectations of buyers who have wish lists that are too broad or too narrow…
What Your Client’s New-home Warranty Can Do For You
Read more: What Your Client’s New-home Warranty Can Do For YouA new-home warranty offers obvious advantages for your clients—and some not-so-obvious opportunities for you! If you’re used to selling resale, you’ve seen that once your clients have the keys, they’re generally stuck with the bill if they have a home problem down the road. With a new home and new appliances, not only are buyers…
Real Estate Commission You Can Count On
Read more: Real Estate Commission You Can Count OnWhat’s even better than helping your clients find the homes of their dreams? How about helping your clients find the homes of their dreams and taking home a generous real estate commission? Learn how you can protect your commission using our quick client registration process.
How to Get Real Estate Listings Right
Read more: How to Get Real Estate Listings RightThe photography’s on point. The asking price is fair. All you need now is a killer property description. Read on for a crash course on how to get real estate listings right by being selective, specific, accurate, clear and compliant with your wording (and be sure to share these tips with your clients)!
Earnest Money vs. Down Payment: How to Educate Your Clients
Read more: Earnest Money vs. Down Payment: How to Educate Your ClientsBuying a home is an exciting experience, but it is also a large purchase. As an agent, you likely know just how much information there is for clients to learn about the homebuying process, especially when it comes to the financial side. It’s natural for buyers, especially first-timers, to experience some confusion regarding certain topics.…
