Real Estate Tips Article Collection

Delegation Tips for Real Estate Brokers

Not great at delegating? Fret not—you can take it one day at a time, and you might already have the help you need in your existing personal and professional sphere. So, starting tomorrow, take the next five days to put a strong delegation strategy…

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How to Hire a Real Estate Assistant in 9 Steps

The life of a real estate professional can be fast-paced and demanding. Scheduling, taking calls and handling everyday details can distract from big picture goals, which is why many real estate brokers and brokers-in-charge hire a real estate assistant. If you’re at a point…

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4 Tips to Network Like a Pro

Networking—a delight for some, a nightmare for others. Whatever your feelings are about networking, it is an essential part of being a real estate broker. However, just because it’s necessary, doesn’t mean that it can’t be fun and personally fulfilling as well. Here are…

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How to Stay Motivated Past January

January is the time when everyone is setting New Year’s resolutions for their professional and personal lives. But too often those goals and aspirations are abandoned by February. So, how can you keep those New Year’s resolutions and stay motivated to grow your real…

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5 Tax Tips for North Carolina Real Estate Brokers

Whether you do your taxes yourself using an online service such as TurboTax, or if you have a CPA to do them for you, here are some tips specifically for real estate brokers to keep in mind. Important tax tips for North Carolina real…

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6 Things You Need to Know About Millennials

If you work with first-time homebuyers, chances are, you’re going to be working with Millennials. Who are millennials? They represent the biggest generation in history and the biggest group of homebuyers in America. As a real estate professional, you need to understand the Millennial generation.…

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11 Tips For Breaking Bad News to Clients

The world of buying or selling a home is not always joyful. Bad things happen—contracts fall through, inspections and appraisals come back with deal-breaking news, you need to drop the asking price, a buyer withdraws an offer. When those things happen, it will be…

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10 Steps to Growing Your Referral Network Organically

Lead generation makes up a huge part of each day for most North Carolina real estate brokers. Many swear by cold calling or door knocking or spend money on paid advertising to ensure a steady flow of new clients. However, these cold leads take more…

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Common Home Selling Mistakes New Brokers Face

Everyone makes mistakes—even the most seasoned real estate professionals. Perhaps what sets the great listing brokers apart from the not-so-great ones is that that they learned from their mistakes early on. Will you make home selling mistakes as a new broker? Absolutely. But you…