Getting Real Estate Leads as a New Agent
Getting Real Estate Leads as a New Agent So you’ve completed your real estate education and received your license. You’ve just joined a firm or started a business of your own. Congratulations — you’re finally a realtor! The problem is that you need new leads to kick-start your career and don’t know where to find […]
How Can Rising Interest Rates Affect Your Seller?
The U.S. Central Bank hiked interest rates by three-quarters of a point in September—the third rate increase in 2022. When writing this blog post, costs for property buyers had reached 3-3.25 percent after being near zero until the spring. Experts predict rates to be at least 4 percent by the end of the year. These rate increases are problematic for buyers […]
Find the Most Lucrative Off-Market Listings in 2023
Finding Off-Market Listings in 2023 Most people looking for properties typically follow this trajectory: They check a real estate marketplace like Zillow or Redfin with properties from multiple listing services. They contact the realtor or real estate agent that listed the property on a multiple listing service (MLS). When they’ve settled on a few potential properties, […]
Will Your Mortgage Broker Leads Be Affected By High-Interest Rates in 2023?
Photo credit It’s safe to say federal interest rates have been anything but consistent over the last year. As of Friday, October 21, the current average rate of a 30-year fixed mortgage is 7.32 percent—up 15 basis points from the previous week. That’s because the U.S. Central Bank raised the federal interest rate by three-quarters of a point back […]
Finding Motivated Sellers in Your Market Region
Finding Motivated Seller Leads in Your Market Region A motivated seller wants to sell their property quickly for cash. These sellers are more likely to accept below-market offers from buyers. This can speed up a real estate transaction and free up resources for your agents. Instead of a property sale dragging on for months, you […]
Real Estate Tips: How to Run an Arizona Property Owner Search
Arizona is a state that beckons to many with its dry, mild winters and stunning landscape, including the Grand Canyon, one of the best-known national treasures. In 2021, the state was once again one of the fastest-growing in the US, adding approximately 269 people per day. The popularity of the state makes it a prime location for […]
Competitor Comparison: CompStak
CompStak promises to let you “Deal Data Straight From The Source.” But what can it do for your real estate business? Navigating the world of commercial real estate can be challenging, and it’s often hard for new agents and brokers to break in. There are many platforms out there to help ease the burden and […]
The First Year Agent Survival Guide: How To Promote Yourself As A Real Estate Agent
Are you a newly licensed first year real estate agent? Here’s how you can make a name for yourself in the business. Establishing yourself in any new career can be intimidating. For a first year real estate agent, this is no less true. But promoting yourself is as much a science as it is an […]
5 Qualities That Top Commercial Real Estate Brokers Share
Want to know what it takes to be a successful commercial real estate broker? Here are five traits you need to have. It’s no secret that the commercial real estate business is competitive. New brokers may find they have a hard time breaking into the business. But the secret to being successful in this […]
Can a Residential Real Estate Agent Sell Commercial Property?
Residential and commercial real estate seem like two different worlds. But can a residential real estate agent sell commercial property? The short answer is “yes.” A somewhat longer answer is “yes, but with some difficulty.” Commercial agents and residential agents have the same basic education and certifications and can play both sides of the field […]