By Stephanie Goedl June 8, 2017 This is video number four in our series “When Preparation Meets Opportunity.” This one covers what really IS our job as REALTORS®. A lot of people get this a little bit confused and find themselves wandering in this crazy game but I have a couple of tips to keep you […]
The Value of a CRM
By Joe Lins June 1, 2017 Let’s talk about the value of a CRM (Client Relation Management System) and how you can utilize it to help you have a successful real estate career. Check out this short video from our Preparation Meets Opportunity series. [hh_youtube url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnzpGstofOg&list=PLd3ZYm4WML2i9Afarmv2EKeeyQ6CDGZ3j&index=3″ loop=”1″ controls=”1″ showinfo=”1″ rel=”0″ quality=”hd1080″] About the author: […]
Marketing a Listing
By Suzy Lins April 19, 2017 Don’t be a secret agent with a listing nobody knows about! As soon as you take a listing let everyone know about it. First, you need great photos of the home. Hire a professional photographer. You can hire a good photographer for about $200-300. For more photos or larger […]
One of “Those Days” in Real Estate
By Joe Lins February 6, 2017 Whether or not your team won the Super Bowl yesterday, today is one of “those days” in residential real estate. It’s a day that historically the real estate market just “picks up” for the new year. Inquiries become appointments, Sellers are ready, open houses have more traffic and Buyers […]
How To Stay Relevant In 2017
By Joe Lins January 4, 2017 The real estate industry continues to evolve and to remain successful REALTORS® we need to stay relevant to our clients. Real estate agents at the top of their game have already developed their strategy for 2017. Here are some additional points agents should pay attention to in the new […]
What Drives Mortgage Rates?
By Chris Smith September 27, 2016 There are many things that drive mortgage rates available to Buyers. Some things are out of your control: National Employment Patterns, the Stock Market, actions of the Federal Reserve, natural disasters and geopolitical or global events. Let’s focus on the things you CAN control to get the mortgage rate […]
Best Practices for Real Estate Brokers and Agents
By Joe Lins August 24, 2016 I had the opportunity to sit down with Laurie Popp of Century 21® to discuss best practices I use within my real estate business at CENTURY 21 Discovery. We discussed advice for brokers and managers, creating the type of office culture that allows the agents to succeed and advice […]
Last-Minute Open House Cleaning Tips
This was originally published in the official blog of Century 21® on February 19, 2016. Your open house is almost underway! You’ve already made sure your home is warm and inviting and you’ve taken time to carefully stage it. Now, here are some last minute cleaning tips to quickly spruce up any areas you may have missed. […]
The Value Of The Up-Desk
By Stephanie Goedl April 12, 2016 CENTURY 21 Discovery offers our agents some unique opportunities that are not available at most real estate offices. We have the technology, tools and online lead generating sources that our agents need to remain relevant and to succeed. We also offer a way of doing business that some may […]
Unique Benefits of a Property Management Company
By Blake Borowski Owning a rental property and being the landlord comes with a unique and challenging opportunity. Some individuals might decide to give the landlord responsibility at least one try, and while it might work for them, there are some benefits that a property management company can provide that a landlord lacks. Numerous Rental Payment […]