What a Real Estate Agent Should Look For In a Brokerage

What a Real Estate Agent Should Look For In A Brokerage Choosing a real estate brokerage could be tough for agents who wanted to make sure that all their efforts in finding buyers are all worth the commissions they are getting. I know because…

Grow Your Real Estate Career At A 100% Commission Real Estate Brokerage

The journey of real estate agent is a most rewarding journey and can be a big reason for stress too. There are many decisions you have to take that can change your entire career path. As a new real estate agent, finding the best brokerage is…

When is the seller exempt from a Transfer Disclosure Statement (TDS)

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When is a seller exempt from a Transfer Disclosure Statement? This question comes up very often. It's required more often than you migh think. By the way, if a Transfer Disclosure Statement (TDS) is needed then the Seller Property Questionnaire…

Where Are Your Clients?

Where are your real estate clients? Are they offline or online? There are two very important things to think about before you start on a real estate marketing campaign. What is your brand/identity Where are your clients Brand/Identity…

Not all 100% Commission Real Estate Brokerages Are Equal

The trend of 100% commission real estate brokerages is now well-established. Even big franchise names like REMAX and Coldwell Banker have been seen offering 100% commission. For agents comparing brokers to work with. It's important to note…

Listing Agents Can Insure Their Sellers

Finally, listing agents can offer coverage to protect their client. If you think about it, the seller is the most vulnerable party to a transaction. The brokers and agents are covered by their errors and omissions policy. The buyer isn't disclosing…

Real Estate Agent or Consultant?

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We've all seen the real estate agents that call themselves consultants rather than agents or salespeople. The reason is blatantly obvious, and a little cheesy, but there is actually a higher level and deeper meaning than these real estate…

What Real Estate and Dating Have in Common

You'd be surprised how similar real estate and dating are. Real estate agents looks for clients like singles look for mates. There is no shortage of competition and not everyone is a right fit for each other. The client/companion relationship…

Are You Asking for Business?

I recently attended a focus group for the Irvine Company where they had a discussion on commercial rental properties. The attendees were either senior level managers or owners of businesses that rent commercial space. We all talked through…