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Expanding Your Database at Open Houses
Another simple way to add to your database is to create relationships at open houses. There are many reasons why someone attends an open house. They may be interested in that particular property, or they may simply be trying to get an idea of the current market or the neighborhood. Whatever reason brings them there, they are definitely interested in real estate and you should try to establish a professional relationship with them before they slip away.Introduce yourself to everyone who walks in …
Massachusetts Realtor Continuining Education!
Massachusetts Realtors are required to renew their license every two years from the date of their birthday following obtaining their license. They are also required to complete 12 Continuing Education units (CEU'S) in that time period. While two years might seem like a long time to complete your CEU's , many realtors are surprised how quickly it passes and that they are due to renew, but have not completed their CEU's. While it is good advice to start working on your CEU's right away, you ne…Do You Know Your Technology Today?
Do you know the latest technology out there today? Last week at the Technology Fair at the Greater New Bedford Association of Realtors, Kate MacGregor went over some of the must-have Apps in Real Estate.Here are some of the Apps which you can download for free to help you practice y0ur real estate quicker and more efficiently.
Docusign is an invaluable app to obtain signatures when clients are far away and when time is of the essence.
Google Gmail and Google Drive are a great tool to keep you or…
Ethics are Everything
If you are a Realtor, not just a real estate agent, then you should be very aware of the Realtor Code of Ethics - in fact you should have taken a whole class in ethics when you joined your local Realtor association. But ethical behavior applies to all real estate agents and you must make sure that your words and actions are ethical at all times. How do you do that?Be honest with all parties in the transaction.
Put your clients first - before your commission.
Disclose, disclose, disclose.
…When is a Good Time to Sell Your House? Now!
When is a good time to sell your house? There are a lot of factors which can play into this but the spring market has already started. Buyers are out and looking and inventory is down. It is a seller's market at this stage of the game. Putting your house out there now is a good idea before more houses flood the market. You will find more competition which means a better selling price.That being said, when you decide to put your house on the market, is a personal decision. There are many rea…
What Makes You Special?
There is something unique and special about everyone. Often that is what makes them memorable. In real estate, you want to be memorable. There is a very good chance that the buyer or seller you just closed a successful transaction with won't need your services again in the immediate future. It is important to think about how you can make sure they remember you, whether it is six months later to refer you to a friend, or 6 years later to find them a new home.The relationship you develop with y…
Real Estate Trends 2014!
What will 2014 bring in real estate? That's a popular question. Real estate recovery still hinges on job growth. Job and income and wage growth are still slowly coming back and that will hold back real estate recovery. This is not likely to change quickly. Cities and towns with low unemployment may see better recovery than those with higher unemployment rates.Multi-family apartment building will slow down. There was a lot of multi-family building in the past. That will slow down and the…
What is the Relationship Between a Real Estate Agent and His or Her Broker?
A real estate agent is an independent contractor. Each agent is self employed and responsible for running his or her own real estate business. Some real estate agents seem to believe that they work for the broker. In fact, it is the real estate broker that should be working for the agent, not vice-versa! Agents basically outsource some key business items to their brokerage, such as certain marketing items, administration, escrow, legal and some lead generation. The relationship between and broke…
So You Think You'd Like to be A Real Estate Agent?
So you think you'd like to be a Real Estate Agent? Agent Rising Real Estate School will be starting a new Real Estate Class on April 14th. The course includes 40 hours of classroom time on Monday and Thursday nights from 5-9 pm. A new feature will include New Agent Training to really start you on your real estate career. The cost for the course is $397. The classes will be held at The Bold Welcome Center, 145 Fairhaven Rd. Mattapoisett, MA. Where else can you start a new career with 40 hours of…
Buying a Home in the Coming Year?
Are you thinking of buying a new home in the next year? Here are some tips to keep you on track. The year before you buy a new home is a very stressful time. This is a major decision and a life-changing event.You should be looking into what kind of loan you will be using with your bank or mortgage company and getting a pre-approval, so you will know what you can afford and what price range you will be looking in.
A lender is always looking for stability, so switching jobs or changing banks can…
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