In 2001, I was a brand new Realtor. The office I worked for had a policy that to work on your own you first had to have a trainer on your first two buyers and first two sellers. That meant that I would make very little money on those first four clients. I was required [...]
I knew I wanted to be a Real Estate Agent. But I didn’t know what office to join.
I asked around and was given the advice to get an office with good training. I talked to a couple Real Estate teachers and got their opinion. I was given the name of an office that had good training. [...]
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Once you found your perfect home you will need to prepare for the big day. Here is a list to help you!
Complete a change of address form with the post office four to six weeks (if possible) before moving (can be done online at www.usps.com). The post office will generally forward mail for up [...]
Referrals. Internet. Yard Signs. Real Estate Offices. All are good ways to find a Real Estate Agent. But how do you know that you found the right Agent to help you find the right house?
Location. Find out the agents office location. You do not want a Real Estate Agent that is not familiar with the area you [...]
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My real estate partner Jolynn and I had a listing in Keller, Texas. An agent called and scheduled a showing on this listing. Our homeowner left when the agent arrived. He noticed that this agent did not have a client with him. He decided to move his car and watch his house from across the [...]
Most Realtors are self-employed. Picking the right office to work for can be no easy task especially when you are self-employed. With self-employment there are lots of start up costs and real estate is no exception to the at rule. Because of this it can be very expensive to change real estate offices. Be sure [...]
Finding a good Real Estate Agent is key to getting your home sold. Today it takes more than just putting your home in the Multiple Listing Service. Homes are taking longer to sale with the current shortage of buyers. A realtor with knowledge, experience, and an excellent marketing plan are key elements to ensure a sale.
STEP ONE. Try to [...]
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It amazes me when buyers choose not to use a Real Estate Agent. A Real Estate Agent is of no cost to the buyer (since the seller usually pays the commission). So why not use a Real Estate Agent to buy a home?
Recently, I assisted some clients with a new construction home. The house was [...]
When I became a Realtor I did not have a sphere in the area I wanted to market. But I was determined to make my real estate career work. I decided to concentrate on For Sale By Owners. I did all the research I could. I looked into statistics, I started keeping track of For [...]
I love Real Estate. I did not intend to become a Real Estate Agent. I was headed for a Marketing Career. I had worked in marketing departments and really thought that was the path I would take. But in the end Real Estate found me.
I was looking for a house with a Real Estate Agent. [...]
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