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5 Things to Never Say When Selling a Home

Home sellers need to watch what they say to home buyers and their real estate agents. These five phrases should be off-limits. 

Why Are You Waiting to Launch your Career until After you’re Licensed?

Why are you waiting to launch your career until after you're licensed?It's estimated that 50-80+% of new agents fail in their first year in the business. I'll bet no one has told you in the interview! But, it doesn't have to be that way.I know you're studying for your licensing exam. You're probably waiting until

Besides broker tours, how can agents introduce others to their listings?

In real estate, a Realtors "sells" first to other Realtors in the community, also to buyers, and finally, to the mortgage providers. For the maximum exposure for a new listing to the brokerage community, use of print, mail, email and social media is keyThe traditional way to present a new listing is to host a broker open house at the property. In the case of high-end homes, a listing agent might leverage print and send brochures to local Realtors, especially those known…

What it Really Costs to Buy a Home

It would be nice if houses for sale came with giant price tags so a buyer could easily compare “all-in” costs. Imagine trying to buy a gallon of milk and having to separately compute what it costs to feed the cow, distribute the inventory and stock the shelves. Let’s bottom-line your homeownership costs, from one-time...Read More

9 Surprising Ways to Boost Your Home's Value

Real estate experts offer insight on how to maximize the value of your house and make it more attractive to potential buyers.

How NOT to negotiate a real estate transaction

Here are 10 things you should never do when negotiating a deal for your client.

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Did you know that “full coverage” won’t always protect you?

One question we are asked nearly every week is: I have full coverage, why won’t my insurance company pay for my injuries? A common misconception is that “full coverage” insurance means that your policy includes all possible coverages that an insurance company offers. Often times, “full coverage” simply means that your policy has what is …

Winning Mindset for Success for REALTORS®

Robert Milligan discusses how important it is to have a positive attitude, and generate more leads, build lasting relationships in the Real Estate Business.

How to Set Up a Smart Kitchen

Your kitchen is full of appliances, but they’re dumb. Technology, like smart speakers, lights, ovens, and faucets, can make cooking, cleaning, and grocery shopping easier. Creating a smart kitchen isn’t hard, and everyone in the home can benefit. Here’s how.

Thank you cards for realtors with house and hearts

Shop Thank you notes for realtors to help get referrals, featuring a house. Learn how to thank you for helping me grow my real estate business. Invite your guest to plant the seeded paper cards, your contact can plant into flowers or herbs.

These Austin Realtors offer double the experience and insight

What's the secret behind countless Austin home sales and purchases? The dream team of Susan R. Brown and Jeanne White. The Kuper Sotheby's International Realty Realtors often partner up, taking advantage ...