What principles should you keep in mind when negotiating for your clients? Christine Groves of Coldwell Banker in Wheaton explains. With a busy market with multiple offers and low inventory, it is our job as agents to present our

How do you freshen up your residence for potential buyers, with the spring homebuying season approaching? David Cieslak of Signature Staging explains. With winter officially over (on the calendar), now is a great time to open up those windows

The ‘Top Producer’ status is the sacred cow of real estate, but are there downsides to the distinction? The “Top Producer” label is one that quite a few real estate agents aspire to, and for good reason – you

It’s a Realtor’s nightmare: after closing, it becomes apparent that zoning regulations won’t let your client complete the home renovation of her dreams. The reality is, Realtors are obligated to know municipal regulations concerning real estate and stay on top

Cell phones and email may make communication more convenient, but they pale in comparison to the most traditional form of all – in-person communication. Few industries are more reliant on clear communication than real estate. As any agent will

According to a massive study from CareerBliss, real estate agents are the happiest professionals on the planet. Real estate agents may have dealt with a tough economy the last couple years, but that’s done little to quell their enthusiasm

Landscaping is something we often take for granted or overlook when it comes to selling homes, but a new study from Line/Shape/Space finds serious value in good landscaping. Spring officially began this Wednesday, and few images more perfectly complement

Real estate is a demanding industry, and to truly succeed, you must be absolutely sure that all the facets of your business are as refined as possible. Let’s start with the obvious – real estate is a difficult, demanding

Millennials represent the new frontier for homeownership, and a new survey from BHG offers some key insights in what kinds of homes they’ll be looking for. Millennials, the current wing of the U.S. population that is roughly composed of

Creativity – whether you’re negotiating, writing listings descriptions or launching marketing campaigns – is invaluable, but how do you sustain it? Real estate is a profession that demands many attributes from its most talented agents, among them multitasking, amicability, and of

New construction has sprung back to life, and agents have been a big reason why; but as the market recovers, will homebuilders leave agents behind? First things first: the housing market is in recovery, and evidence of that recovery

1. Focus on the Client’s Best Interest – Real estate sales and lending is a service business. Realtors and lenders serve the buyers of residential real estate. By focusing on the best interests of these mutual clients, Realtors and lenders can

Whether you are working with a first-time homebuyer or an experienced homebuyer, it is vitally important for agents to discuss some important points with buyers before going on showings, and especially before offers are

When selling a home in the winter months, you never quite know if the weather is going to cooperate. Though I have vivid memories of the 60-degree day we just had, as I look out my window, I realize

With the rebounding housing market, many of us are handling multiple offer situations with buyers and sellers. This can add much more stress, especially for buyers who have their heart set on a home and on a budget. When

The new year is just around the corner, and signs of the real estate recovery are evident in nearly every sector of the housing market: housing prices, which bottomed in early 2012, have been showing continued growth; housing inventory