Partner with a brokerage that packages buyer rebates with discounted loansReal estate agents far and wide know financing challenges can make or break a deal, even if they have a preapproved buyer ready and willing to make a purchase.Buyers, of course, face the biggest purchase of their lives when buying a home, and the list price isn’t the only thing they have to worry about.The transaction includes a number of costs beyond a home’s sale pric
Have a clear direction of where you want to be in your career, and align your efforts to reach your goalsWhen you’re starting out in real estate, you wake up every day hoping and praying for success. You’re trying new things on the daily. Mailers go out to the masses with your branding plastered all over them.Your email campaigns reach anyone who’s given you an email address. Pounding the pavement and networking have become second nature t
Share your positive reviews on the sites that matter to attract more clients -- it's all about visibilityKey Takeaways The popularity of each real estate review site varies by market. Find out which sites are most popular in your market, and focus your attention there.Leverage reviews to build your business’ credibility so you can attract more clients and earn more real estate commissions.With a proven system guiding your efforts, leveraging
About ChristopherPurchasing property is a major decision and it is important that you choose an agent who you have confidence in and feel you can trust. There are many issues to consider when selecting an agent but few as important as your agent's dedication. Our view is simple – clients count!Successful investment is comprised of three main factors – long term capital growth, maximum rental yield achievable and near constant occupation. Long
About BrianRaised in South San Jose- Almaden ValleyAttended College in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo @ Cal Poly University. 25+ years of Business/ Sales Experience. Short Sales, REO's and Investment/ Flipper Properties. Licensed Realtor since 2004 Licensed Contractor Since 1997iPro currently deals throughout the states of California and Texas with new offices in New York and Florida. We continue to strive to broaden opportunities for real
Key Takeaways Effective online and offline marketing must be consistent. Recognition is built over time and multiple channels.In the pre-digital age, marketing was straightforward: You placed an ad in the newspaper and sent out postcards. All marketing was physical.Enter the internet, which now dominates consumers’ attention as they toggle from their desktop to their smartphone, amid their daily life. Today’s marketing needs to reflect these
In memory of the amazing talent of Chester Bennington and condolences.R.I.P. March 20, 1976 - July 20, 2017"Numb" is a song by American rock band Linkin Park. It was released as the third single from their second studio album, Meteora (2003), and is the thirteenth and final track on the album. One of Linkin Park's most well-known and critically acclaimed songs, "Numb" topped the Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart for 12 weeks. T
Key Takeaways Video helps real estate agents build trust, create recognition and convert clients.Today’s world is digital. Consumers are inundated with digital devices, filled with social media, email campaigns and digital marketplaces. There is no breaking free from the World Wide Web — it’s part of even our most simple daily routines.When it comes to the web, though, there is one format of media that seems to break through the most. Accor
Get more online attention for your business by creating videoKey Takeaways Real estate professionals can gain traction on YouTube by creating video consistently, adding multiple calls to action and syndicating their efforts.Many real estate agents are seeing tremendous value gained by implementing video in their business. Much of that “video following” revolves around having an active YouTube channel, which makes sense as this medium of
As you negotiate with the other party in a homebuying transaction, you and your counterpart are both seeking the best deal for your clients. Being flexible and entering the negotiations with a three-point plan will give you an edge as you discuss options with the other side. Lifestyle site Lifehacker.com recently shared tips to improve your position in negotiations.First, know exactly what the deal you want is. Called your "aspiration point," thi
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