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Our 19-point house-hunting checklist for real estate agents & their clients

Housing Wire

While buying a house is typically an exciting process for our clients, it can also be overwhelming. Part of our value as professional real estate agents is helping guide buyers through the process, using our expertise and first-hand experience. Buyers should always hire a real estate agent to represent them.

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How to make at least $100,000 in 100 days as a real estate agent

Housing Wire

Real estate agents: You can turn the next quarter into your best one yet by following this profitable and proactive plan. Contact both people you already know as well as those you don’t know People you know are past clients, people in your sphere of influence and real estate agent referrals.

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The ‘double-edged sword’ of dual licensing

Housing Wire

The company recently launched a mortgage brokerage firm that offers a plug-and-play program for real estate agents to become mortgage loan officers, a practice called dual licensing. of the loan amount, with a $5,000 cap, which adds to the typical buyer-side agent commission of up to 3%. according to the company.

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16 real estate prospecting ideas, tips & tools for 2023

Housing Wire

Active vs. passive real estate prospecting Real estate prospecting ideas Tips for effective real estate prospecting What is real estate prospecting? The objective is to generate leads and build a pipeline of prospective business opportunities to sustain and grow their real estate business.

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Commercial Real Estate Agent vs Broker vs Realtor: What’s The Difference?

The Robert Weiler Company

When you think of the terms commercial real estate agent, broker, or realtor, do you use them interchangeably? We often give a name to someone who helps clients buy or sell commercial real estate without considering each unique position, their responsibilities, education, certification or licensing, and expertise.

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Top 5 reasons to reinforce your relationship with real estate professionals

Housing Wire

The relationship between a loan officer and a real estate agent is one of the most important pieces of the puzzle, as the two must combine forces to help borrowers achieve their goal of buying a home. By strengthening your relationships with agents you’ve worked with in the past, you can be their first choice for a referral.

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29 Cutting-Edge Real Estate Marketing Ideas for 2024

Housing Wire

Design and share infographics that provide valuable real estate tips or market statistics, making complex information easily digestible and shareable. Use this tool: Coffee & Contracts Coffee & Contracts is like a membership-based social media toolkit for real estate agents.