Fundamentals

It is true that there are many notions about the business development of the real estate industry, but most of those ideas are actually misconceptions. Most people have this general idea of what the industry is like and some people actually have difficulty trusting agents because of these misconceptions. We hope that this post serves as an enlightenment tool and provides further insight into the real...

1. Real Estate Professionals Get Rich Quickly Most think this is a get-rich-quick profession, and they are disappointed when they discover that is not the case. Being a real estate agent means you are putting the needs of your clients ahead of your own needs, and this means your income needs as well. And sometimes this is challenging, if you enter the profession undercapitalized. – Michelle Ames,...

There are differing levels of experience and requirements. First time buyers need a lot more hand-holding. Investors want lots of data. Most want transactional help, lots of interpretation of documents and help with decisions. In a vacation or resort home market, buyers need even more support. It doesn’t matter what their experience level when they have no direct life experience in the market area. As I...

Real Estate business has always been one of the top choices for those who are looking for profitable business ideas. In fact, the future of real estate business is quite bright. The real estate industry is said to have considerable risk  also. Getting valuable tips about business development in real estate is always helpful. So if you are thinking about starting a real estate business or if you are...

Real estate is definitely one of those industries with high competition and works off of a cyclical market. When this happens, agents, sellers, and buyers all have to research and find out ways to sell their products. There are so many ways of using several different outlets and keeping up with the tough competition that is this industry. We present to you; ten things competitors can teach you about the...

With the spring market past, my days have been long … working from sunup to past sundown, each morning passing a quickly accumulating pile of laundry as I walk out the door, and coming home at the end of long days with my personal to-do’s left undone. I’ve not been out with friends or gone to a show in quite a long time. There’s an ebb and flow to working in real estate … this is a...

Real Estate business has always been one of the top choices for those who are looking for profitable business ideas. In fact, the future of real estate business is quite bright. The real estate industry is said to have considerable risk  also. Getting valuable tips about business development in real estate is always helpful. So if you are thinking about starting a real estate business or if you are...

Professional Website Whether a real estate agent, broker or investor, the importance of having a professional real estate website is unsurpassed. This all-important asset, which is essentially the virtual face of your business, will not only help to establish credibility as an investor online, but enhance the overall presence of your business — whether online or off. Along with helping to strengthen...

Understanding the real estate market makes you a more empowered buyer or seller. This primer explains five fundamental factors that affect the market and how they impact your buying and selling power. They include: Supply and demand Median home prices New construction Mortgage rates Economy If you’re a buyer, understanding these factors can help you determine your negotiating and purchasing...

We all face competition in life. As a real estate agent, you’re no stranger to the tough process of the competition. Regardless of the difficulties that competition might bring us, it’s important to realize that competition is a healthy way to drive the progress of the real estate industry in general and your real estate brand specifically. But what makes you stand out and succeed in regards to your...