Whether you run your own real estate business, work for a company, or are part of a real estate team, there are people who you rely on day to day to help the business run smoothly. These are the people I call “on your bus”. In an ideal world, the bus runs smoothly. This means […]
Think about your last transaction. Was it a tough one? Were there moments when you didn’t think it would close? Or was it smooth with barely any bumps along the way? Whichever path the transaction took, I bet there were some standout people involved that helped it across the finish line. Really think about this […]
Q: “Denise, after a few tough months with my business and personal life, I think I just need to take a bit of a break from being fully involved in building my business. I think I just want to work with buyers and make them happy for a few months. Any suggestions and do you […]
How many hats do you wear? As a real estate salesperson, you’re painfully aware that you’re not just a salesperson. You’re a marketer, financial consultant, troubleshooter, negotiator, computer repair person, legal consultant, and customer service representative, not to mention the owner of a small business. Yes, you are the President, the Chief, the Boss and CEO […]
This week I am going to answer some of my most frequently-asked open house questions. Enjoy! Q: “Denise, sign in sheets never seem to work for me. I get people using fake names or when I ask them to sign in, it really puts them off. Should I stick with the sign in sheet or […]
Depending on where you are in the country, you may or may not be experiencing a super-fast market this spring. A super-fast market is defined as a market where there are many more buyers than inventory and homes are selling in very low days on market numbers for above listing price. I hear agents trying […]
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No Comments » Q: “Denise, I am new to my market and want to get up on the real estate scene – fast! Where should I start?” A: You are in luck! In my Club Zebra Vault, I have a document called Becoming a Market Expert: The 20 Things You Need to Know. Doing the research on even […]
When was the last time you took a look at the health of your business? As a real estate agent you are a business owner. You owe it to yourself to take a moment every few months to review your business barometer. Now that the first quarter of 2016 is complete, it’s time to review […]
– An Interesting Look at Housing Starts Depending on where you are in the country, it may or may not be unusual for you to work with a buyer who finds the ideal lot in the ideal neighborhood – but it just happens to have an old and outdated home on the property. Although the […]
Posted in Buyers, Motivation & Planning, Real Estate Blogging, Zebra Reports Tags: new construction, vacant land 1 Comment » Q: “Denise, I just met with my accountant and since I made a lot more last year than I have before in my career, I am paying much more in tax than I expected. What do you suggest I do?” A: I am not an accountant, but I would first talk with your accountant and […]
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