Tips for selling tenant-occupied properties
The home-selling process can be equally stressful for owner and tenant alike when it comes to selling a rental property. The trick to a smooth and successful tenant-occupied property sale is appealing to the tenants as well as the client — being …
Five tax write-offs for real estate agents
Tax season is a stressful time. But as a self-employed individual, real estate agents can take advantage of tax write-offs for business expenses, helping to reduce the total taxable income. Here are a few to consider when you’re heading into tax season. …
Tips for working with elderly clients
The baby boomer generation is steadily moving into older age and with that transition comes unique changes in their housing needs. As this demographic continues to grow, you may be encountering more and more senior clients or perhaps might be interested in …
Go green: how to approach your real estate business from an environmentally-friendly perspective
More and more concerned citizens are adopting environmentally-friendly practises in their homes and offices, including real estate agents and their home-buying and selling customers. Taking a greener approach and outlook to your real estate business isn’t only just good for the earth …
Tips for better engagement with open house visitors
Hosting an open house isn’t just for introducing a new listing to the market. It’s also a great opportunity to bring new clients onto your roster that may be thinking of buying or selling soon. Here are a few simple tips to …
Is home staging worth the investment?
Depending on the size and condition of the property, home staging can cost a few hundred or even over a thousand dollars. But is the expense worth the investment? A recent study from the National Association of Realtors helps us address this …
