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Are all of the homes in your buyers’ searches in need of updating or repair? The FHA 203k Rehabilitation Loan can be used to purchase or to refinance a home. As a real estate agent, this is an excellent
In a rising mortgage rate environment, it is more important now to ensure that your clients can obtain the lowest rate available than ever before. Not only do lower mortgage rates help reduce your client’s mortgage payments, they can
When consumers have a short sale, foreclosure or bankruptcy on their record, when can they re-enter the housing market and receive financing? Click on our chart below to find
The fluctuation of interest rates and market shifts that a buyer may experience can vary from day to day. As a mortgage banker, I typically do not see a buyer who is less willing to buy a home based
Clients measure their real estate experience by the way their agent meets their expectations and manages the process from the first impression to the very last. However, a big complaint from clients is that agents often fail to meet
How well are you doing at keeping in touch with past clients and your sphere of influence? What can you be doing better? Answer the questions below and see for yourself. The more “true” answers you get, the better
A communications plan is essential so that you can always be there for the right client at the right time. If you’re a top producer, communicating with all your clients can get hectic. Take note of these five tips
Michael LaFido gives his potential clients questionnaires and a DiSC profile to fill out – this not only ensures the clients are serious about working with him, but also helps gauge how he should work with them. Here’s a
In recent years, Zillow, Trulia and realtor.com have definitively emerged as the three largest online real estate syndication websites. Such aggregation portals comprise almost 30 percent of all non-mobile online real estate traffic, and potentially more, given certain data
What does Realtor.com offer agents for their real estate business? Click on our graphic below to find
Should you invest in Zillow? Take a look at our graphic below to find
How does Trulia compare to its two chief rivals, Zillow and Realtor.com? Click on our graphic below to find
What real estate syndication site is the best investment for your marketing dollars? Click on our great sidebar below to find
Just last month, Craig Hogan, director of Coldwell Banker Previews, signed a contract with Prism Development, the developer of the Ritz-Carlton Residences, for Coldwell Banker Previews to be the property’s exclusive listing broker. Although the condo development had been exclusively sold
There has been much debate and several contradicting studies over whether Americans want large homes or tiny homes, or whether or not they want McMansions to rise yet again. While many buyers found appeal in smaller, less expensive homes
In the words of founder Buzz Ruttenberg, asking himself a simple question – “what is the right thing to do?” – has led his company, residential developer Belgravia Group, to a legacy of success, quality construction and lasting customer