Real Estate Business

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 […]

So, you’ve finally closed a deal on a home with a client that you’ve been working with for quite awhile. Though it may be strictly business, it’s likely that you’ve developed a positive relationship with this client given all the time you’ve spent together. Buying a home is one of the biggest moments in a […]

Every so often I like to talk about boundaries. Now, let me preface: this is just me and how I operate. We all run our businesses differently and that’s one of the beauties of real estate. I just choose to stop and smell the flowers more often. What sparked me to write this blog is, […]

One of my favorite real estate podcast hosts has a great question for every guest: “If I were to drop you from the sky into a market where you knew nobody, had no local market knowledge and had only $100, what would you do to make a living in real estate?”  In 2011, I left a career in resort whole-ownership sales and […]

If you’re a new agent, there are a few things you may not have considered when you signed up for a career in real estate. How your client’s pets might affect the buying and selling process is likely one of them. Here, we’ll take you through common situations and offer advice on how to deal […]

Two years ago, a blog post appeared on Think With Google entitled, “I Want-To-Go Moments: From Search to Store.” It remains even more relevant today than it did at its posting, which explains its accessibility. In it, blogger Matt Mason coined the phrase “micro-moments.” He used the term to encapsulate consumers’ mobile search habits, primarily when searching for a quick solution, or something […]

If you can’t get a “yes” you might just be asking the wrong questions! It doesn’t matter if you’re asking for an appointment, trying to come to an agreement for a “request for repairs” with a difficult agent, or asking for a raise. If you’re not getting a “yes,” then change the conversation.   All human interaction can be weighed, […]

There is so much content out there these days! I spend many mornings and car rides listening to podcasts. This is great FREE content where you truly control what you listen to. From mindset to video to objections, you can find a lot of solid information out there. I chose this list based on being […]

Have you ever been fired or laid off? It is often a scary time filled with a ton of questions.  How am I going to pay my bills?  How are we going to eat?  Do I have enough in savings?  How much does it really cost me to live each month?  It is typically that point […]