In the real estate game, reputation is everything. More than 40 percent of your clients will come from referrals, and almost three-quarters of clients will give you a reference if you stay in touch. And since it might be a decade or more before your clients buy another house for themselves, you have to make…
The holiday season is a notoriously slow time for home sales. People are busy during the holidays, or they’re visiting or hosting family, so a lot of people choose to wait until spring to list their homes. But there can be some substantial advantages to selling during the holiday season. There’s less inventory, so you’re…
When you’re selling a house, you want to sell it to the right client — but you also want to do so quickly. Moving a house faster is more profit for you, a more satisfied customer, and less stress for your sellers. Modifying a home to increase its curb appeal sounds great in theory, but…
When you sell a house, you want it to look its best, but you don’t want to spend an arm and a leg getting it there — that’s just cutting into your asking price. Flooring is a major component of the house, so buyers will definitely take notice when you show the place, especially if…
If you’re trying to sell a house for a client, you’ve probably taken a look around the property for the quickest ways to boost its value. High on the list: that dingy old flooring. Whether it’s scratched hardwood, faded linoleum, or worn carpet, it’s got to go. But what should you replace it with? It’s…
When your clients decide to sell a house, they’re making a huge decision — likely one of the biggest financial decisions of their lives. One of their biggest concerns will be the amount of time that the house is on the market, because they’ll have to figure out alternate living arrangements while you’re showing the…
When you sell a house, your new buyer might just want to move in and start their new life in a new home. But don’t be surprised if they want to do a little bit of customization first. It’s very common for new homeowners to repaint walls, add new cabinet hardware, and replace carpets, and…
When your clients are trying to sell their house, you want to turn it into the best-looking property you can. But you also want to move the house quickly — you don’t have time to remodel the entire house, and any money you spend will come out of your closing price. Of course, you’re going…
It’s easy to think of selling a house as a one-time thing — after all, people don’t buy houses all that often. But you’d be surprised how valuable it is to make a lasting impression on a real estate client. According to the National Association of Realtors, the median age of repeat home buyers is…
So you’re selling a house that your clients have been living in for the last 15 years, and you want to get the best price. Your clients are on board with a fresh coat of paint and new fixtures and appliances in the kitchen, but they’re digging their heels in when it comes to tearing…