Get Smart about Smart Homes
Fact: 46% of consumers want their current or next home to have smart home technology, according to Realtor magazine. However, in a recent survey, 22% of realtors said although their clients are...
View ArticleBuy vs Rent: 2 Factors to Consider
America’s homeownership is still hovering near all-time lows, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. This leaves more Americans renting than ever before. Does that mean you’re destined to rent for years...
View ArticlePick Me! Pick Me! Building Your Real Estate Brand
Imagine yourself as a third or fourth grade kid. You’re in your school gymnasium for an end-of-year assembly, and there’s a special guest of some kind—maybe it’s a magician or one of those guys who...
View ArticlePCS Orders: How to Make Smart Decisions Fast
Moving to a new area is always challenging and time consuming—even when it’s a planned relocation. Imagine, then, being ordered at random to relocate you and your family. This is a reality for members...
View ArticleTrends in New Construction Homes
“For sures” are generally few and far between in the real estate industry. However, today we can say with absolute certainty that there for sure aren’t enough new construction houses on the market to...
View ArticleBack to School: Preparing Your Kids (and You!) for School in a New City
August is just around the corner, which means it’s about time kiddos trade pool days for school days. The start of a new school year often causes some nerves—in kids and parents. For families who move...
View ArticleBuying a Home? 13 Questions to Ask When You Think You’ve Found The One
So, you think you’ve found The One: the perfect house in a stellar neighborhood with the cutest little front porch and the most amazing backyard and the biggest closet you’ve ever seen and holy...
View Article12 Ways to Find New Real Estate Clients
“The person who is waiting for something to turn up might start with their shirt sleeves.” – Garth Henrichs Being self-employed as a real estate professional requires discipline, stick-to-it-iveness,...
View Article75 Home Features to Consider as You Narrow Your ‘Wants’ List
Buying a home can be one of the most exhilarating, most frustrating experiences of adulthood—whether it’s your first home purchase or your fourth. The not-so-fun parts can be summed up pretty easily:...
View ArticleHow to Compromise Like a Pro
In 1990, General Motors (GM) brand Saturn revolutionized the car-buying experience with its introduction of “no-haggle” pricing. The basic idea: The sticker price on the window was the price of the...
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