by AdminMelissa | Feb 4, 2016 | Real Estate Agent Tips
Just last weekend, while channel surfing, my husband and I came across marathon of The Godfather films on cable television. It was about 7.5 hours long and ran from 10:00 pm and all through the night. Don’t think that I stayed up all night to watch. But in the 45...
by AdminMelissa | Jan 28, 2016 | Marketing
Today’s real estate professionals are faced with a variety of challenges. It can be challenging to balance your time between the tasks that are pressing and those that are important for the long-term sustainability of your business. But, the more you work “in” your...
by AdminMelissa | Jan 21, 2016 | Real Estate Agent Tips
You have an accepted offer and you are ready to go. Congratulations! Only 30 days until the closing. You’re over the hurdle… or are you? While the end of the transaction may seem within reach, there are often events that occur after an offer is accepted that lead to...
by AdminMelissa | Jan 14, 2016 | Real Estate Agent Tips
Friends, I’m sorry to report that with the New Year, not only come the resolutions and the new goals, but also comes the time to begin preparing your tax return. For the real estate agent, this is not always an easy task—unless you have a really good system in place....
by AdminMelissa | Jan 7, 2016 | Real Estate Agent Tips
You’ve built a pipeline of new and repeat clients that can help you keep your business thriving throughout the new year. But when it comes time for those prospective buyers and sellers (those real estate leads) to make their move and jump into the market, how do you...
by AdminMelissa | Dec 31, 2015 | Real Estate Agent Tips
With 2016 in sight and after you recuperate from your New Year’s Eve festivities, it’s time to hop to it and get to work to see a successful 2016. People often don’t realize how much real work is required behind the scenes in order to see more than just a few real...
by AdminMelissa | Dec 24, 2015 | General Business Tips
I’ve set out this morning to create a heartfelt message in which I express thanks for all of the real estate professionals in my life and to wish all of my friends and readers a very Merry Christmas. I also wanted to post some gorgeous card or inspirational...
by AdminMelissa | Dec 17, 2015 | Real Estate Agent Tips
When you are new to the field of real estate, you generally need a little bit of help and support. Where do you go to get that support? You go to other agents—in your brokerage, on social media networks, or within your association. With over one million Realtors®...
by AdminMelissa | Dec 10, 2015 | Real Estate Agent Tips
You’ve gotten the call and you’re headed over to meet with your new clients and pick up the signed listing agreement. Congratulations! Now you have another listing to add to your inventory. But, will the property actually sell? If you were calculating commission in...
by AdminMelissa | Dec 3, 2015 | Real Estate Agent Tips
While the general public may believe that anyone with a luxury car or a designer handbag can sell a home, unfortunately it’s just not that easy. To effectively identify consumers who are ready, willing, and able to buy or sell involves a great deal of skill—not only...
