There are numerous ways to make money from real estate. While you might be the most successful agent in your local market, you can increase your income and net value by investing in real estate yourself. After all, you are already an expert on…
If you’re a new agent, having an international real estate presence can seriously step up your housing game. But where to begin? Use some time this weekend to brainstorm the following steps to get you started. Choose an area When looking to expand your…
While a real estate business isn’t for the faint-hearted, it’s certainly a rewarding career for those who love talking to others and building connections. With over 2 million active real estate agents in the US alone, real estate is a profitable business venture for…
It’s no secret that buying a home can be stressful for those in the market. For one thing, it’s a huge expense. Plus, in some cases, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime decision. And, of course, settling on a permanent property can be a choice fraught with…
Homeowners look into partnering with a real estate agent because they need guidance. It might be the first time they’ve ever sold a home, or they could want to sell differently than they have in the past. As a real estate agent, it’s your…
Benjamin S. Blakley is a licensed Virginia real estate agent serving the Northern Virginia region—including Leesburg, Ashburn, Sterling, Herndon, Reston, McLean, Alexandria, and Arlington. Before getting into the real estate business, Benjamin spent 16 years in the telecommunications industry. But he was always intrigued…
Developing a business plan is one of the most crucial steps to starting a sustainable business model, defining and measuring your goals, and setting a comprehensive plan to help you achieve those goals. Your business plan will guide you through the coming year. How…
All states require you work on behalf of a broker once you’re licensed. In some states, you’ll need a real estate brokerage to sponsor you to take the licensing test. How do you find the broker best suited to your needs? Here are a…
New real estate agents can often get caught up in the myriad of details that go into entering this profession. There are courses to take and tests to pass to become licensed. You need to decide on a broker or team to help you…
If you can earn a reputation as an expert in the real estate relocations market—as an agent who can make the process of moving to a new city as smooth and painless as possible—you can dramatically increase your sales volume by bringing in clients…
Barbara Fox specializes in the luxury real estate market in Manhattan, selling apartments and townhomes. Manhattan is New York City’s most expensive and densely populated borough. Since New York City is a renting town, the founder of Fox Residential Group often works with first-time…
Even though you’re new to real estate, it’s never too early to think about the next steps of your real estate career. As an agent, you have so many options for your future, including venturing into niche or commercial markets, earning professional designations, entering…
To hold an open house or not to hold an open house? The debate has raged on for years, with many agents abandoning the practice altogether. Some cite privacy and security concerns for sellers. Others simply feel that the effort isn’t worth their time.…
While you may be chomping at the bit to start showing and selling properties, don’t rush in. Before you start scheduling open houses and investing money in marketing efforts, you need to spend some time planning and organizing to ensure that you start off…
By Joseph Dobrian A “lead,” in real estate, is any person or company who might want to work with you—now, in the near future, or maybe years from now. A lead might be someone currently in the market for a home, or someone looking…
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