Real Estate Business

There is always a lot of chatter surrounding the real estate world, and these days, nothing ever sounds too surprising to agents who have been in the field for years. While the most experienced agents, buyers, and sellers are likely to stay up to date on some of the recent trends in the housing market, […]

Are you pulling a Toys-R-Us right now in your business?  Toys-R-Us, founded in 1948, used to be the hot stuff in the toy market, the go-to-spot for that item your kids just had to have. At the height of their glory, they were the leader in the baby and kid industry. Late last month, Toys-R-Us announced that they will […]

Actress and singer Jennifer Lopez and her partner, former baseball player Alex Rodriguez, probably aren’t two names one would think have anything at all to do with real estate — unless, of course, we’re talking about the gorgeous homes they own. But earlier this month, the couple made headlines for their role in boosting an initiative […]

Because I love any reason to throw a party, after I read Michael Maher’s The 7 Levels of Communication my first thought was, what a brilliant idea it is to host a housewarming party for your buyer. Growing up in Central Florida in the 1960’s we moved around a lot as my dad was changing careers from […]

To stage or not to stage, that is the constant question on the LCA Facebook page. Almost daily there is a question in regards to why and how a Real Estate agent should use staging in their business and it seems like there is a big divide when it comes to the importance of staging […]

We’re all guilty of using one or a combination of the following phrases. Whether you’re talking to a group of friends, doing a presentation to a client, speaking in public, or simply following up with your leads it’s important  to take note of the language you are using to communicate with others.  1. “You Know” The phrase […]

Customer Service is viewed today as responding to a customer need or inquiry when it’s initiated by the customer and often times can be routine in the way they are handled. Today, successful real estate professionals recognize in a highly competitive market they must go above and beyond and create a unique Customer Experience!  It’s easy […]

There has been a lot of chatter lately regarding the impending housing bubble that will affect major cities around the world — if they haven’t done so already. If you’re an agent, it’s probably no secret to you how the market is currently behaving in the area where you work. That being said, with all the […]

According to numerous sources, yesterday afternoon, Home Depot reported earnings that went skyrocketing in their fourth quarter, way beyond Wall Street’s initial expectations. Based on the store’s reports, this home improvement empire has gained $1.69 a share in earnings this quarter, versus the $1.61 that was suspected by analysts at Thomas Reuters. The stock is up 42% from […]