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Watching Your P's and Q's Literally in Real Estate
It may not seem true in this day and age with spell check and auto correct, but spelling and grammar are important on real estate listings. Buyers may choose to simply not use you because of bad spelling or grammar. It definitely does not look professional and you are doing a disservice to your sellers if you are not checking your listings for mistakes. Another ploy that buyers find annoying is using too many exclamation points or all capitals. You want your listing to stand out but for it…Making Clients Feel Important!
Your clients are the mainstay of your business. Developing lasting relationships and satisfactory transactions are where your referrals come from. Technology is an important and necessary part of your real estate tools. You are able to get your job done faster and more efficiently when you have the technology you need to make it happen, such as your i-pad, i-phone and apps to do paperless transactions and get you noticed on the web.The important piece of your business is to use your people sk…
You are Ageless!
If you are just starting out in real estate but can remember the 70s like they were yesterday, don't despair. Age really is only a number, your enthusiasm and willingness to learn will carry you through. Agent Rising is here to help with social media and technology tips and training that will catch you up in no time.
The first step is to admit your limitations and methodically strive to overcome them. For example, an easy place to start is to get comfortable with your smart phone. In addit…
Selling houses in Wintertime!
Selling houses in the winter can be a challenge, but there is no reason you need to wait until spring to put a house on the market. It's true that it may be a slower time but consumers face all kinds of situations such as divorce and relocations that may make a winter move essential Most winter buyers and sellers are serious and may have a sense of urgency.How do you prepare a house for a winter sell? One key ingredient is to price your house realistically to sell without the added extra …
Earthquake Shakes up Southeastern Massachusetts
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake shook Southeastern Massachusetts on Tuesday evening around 6 pm. The epicenter was located near Bliss Corner in Dartmouth. The tremors were felt in New Bedford, Fairhaven, Acushnet, Rochester, and Mattapoisett. Many reported feeling a loud boom as if their furnace had exploded. Most people wondered what it was. Many felt it could have been an accident outside.
There were no reports of any injuries or damage. Since the earthquake was relatively shallow it was fel…
Google + is the Way to Go!
As a real estate agent, we know that marketing is a big part of the business. How can you sell a house if no one sees it. This is where social media marketing comes in . Most consumers start their search online and you want them to find you. A good website that you blog on regularly is a crucial part of your success as an agent, but where do you share your posts? Google +, Facebook, Pinterest , Twitter are all great and you can post on all, but Google + should definitely be your first sto…Neighborhood Real Estate Agent!
What are consumers really looking for in a real estate agent? Of course they'd like you to sell their home for them in a timely manner or help them buy a new house, but they can look up houses on their own on the internet. What else are they looking for?Real Estate Agents still have the local market knowledge and expertise they are looking for. It is one of our competitive edges in this day and age. There are a lot of statistics and facts on the local real estate sites, but not always accurat…
Give Without Expectation!
This is a good business strategy! While there are consumers who hire agents strictly based on their numbers, the majority want to respect and like their agent as well. Whether you have always been a giving person by nature, or you want to become one as part of the new personal and professional you, it is something to strive for. Think about it. When you go to hire any type of professional, your first step is to think about whether there is anyone that you know personally and, perhaps admire a …Bold Moves Do Gooder!
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Caught in the act of service. Eli MacGregor was seen doing some serious shoveling in his Bold Moves Sweatshirt. Eli loves to shovel and shoveled the steps and deck of his home and then went to his grandparents house to shovel their path and driveway. The snow was heavy and wet but Eli wasted no time shoveling out his Chickadee and Grampie's house so they wouldn't have to shovel the wet and heavy snow themselves.
It's never too early to start doing good f…
Caught in the act of service. Eli MacGregor was seen doing some serious shoveling in his Bold Moves Sweatshirt. Eli loves to shovel and shoveled the steps and deck of his home and then went to his grandparents house to shovel their path and driveway. The snow was heavy and wet but Eli wasted no time shoveling out his Chickadee and Grampie's house so they wouldn't have to shovel the wet and heavy snow themselves.
It's never too early to start doing good f…
Juggling Your Real Estate Career and Family Life
Juggling your real estate career and your family time can be tricky but definitely worth it. There are many ways to accomplish this.Make family time an appointment. When you have an important family event simply treat it as an appointment and tell clients you are booked at that time. Give them another time to meet. Most will understand.
At the beginning of the year, plan your vacation and pre- book family time and stay committed to it.
Have a friend in the office that can help you out when y…
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