Generally speaking, the realtor community is a nice bunch of folks who welcome newcomers into the business and offer encouragement.......while muttering under our breath, 'They have no idea what they are getting themselves into'. New agents bounce around like a...
I'm going to help a few people get started in the business, and hopefully make a career of selling real estate. I figure I should just publish my guide right here on the blog, and Fridays are a good day to do it! Let's explore what it takes to become a realtor in...
One of the more-accurate forecasters is predicting that home prices will start dropping: Strong home purchase demand in the first quarter of 2020, coupled with tightening supply, has helped prop up home prices through the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. However, the...
This is one of the better options I've seen for touring a home remotely. The live tour would be similar to showing the home in person because of the open discussion between buyers and agent, and the recording of the event is especially helpful for reviewing later!...
Our MLS is going to provide a Coming Soon feature, which will fluster the agents who say that the Coming Soons build anticipation (like a movie trailer) and test pricing, but who then use the concept to circumvent the MLS and instead advertise directly to the consumer...
We've touched on two differences that the coronavirus is causing in residential real estate sales; the cumbersome arrangements now required just to see a house for sale, and how wearing masks will help buyers hide their interest in a home. What else is changing? The...
They send out this survey twice each month - on the 15th and 21st - so these agent comments above were based on their market observations around then. Hopefully they have gotten back to work by now: Town Zip Code New Listings Since April 1st New Pendings Since April...
One of the most insane MLS rules prevents agents from including videos in the remarks. The MLS police is afraid that agents will slip in their contact information, and buyers will rush to purchase direct from the listing agent - but they can do that anyway. How hard...
The California Association of Realtors published their coronavirus addendum/amendment today. Those with an existing contract aren't obligated to sign it, but they mentioned the 'Force Majeure Clause', which is a common clause in contracts that essentially frees both...
Glad to see the NAR promoting this point - considering what other agents think of you: David Weldon empathized with his client’s growing desperation to sell her home, a three-bedroom house in Southern California’s Riverside County. But he was uncomfortable about her...
