How to be an effective networker
Meetups, community events and parties can be great opportunities to expand your sphere of influence. But being an effective networker isn’t just about shaking hands and exchanging business cards. Whether you’re more of an introvert or have a natural gift of the …
How to take time off as a real estate agent
The urge to work 24/7 can be strong for real estate agents. But taking time to reconnect with family and friends, or simply for yourself, is an important part of recharging your batteries to be even more effective and hard-working upon your …
Moving your business to the cloud
You may have heard about how cloud computing is changing the way companies are doing business. But this new technology isn’t just for tech startups or major corporations — it’s an accessible tool that you can easily adopt in your brokerage or …
Signs of an eager seller
There are many reasons why a seller may be motivated to sell their home as soon as possible. They may have accepted a job offer in a different city or perhaps the property has been passed down through family and the new …
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. …