Maybe you’ve received a “Let’s meet for coffee” invitation from a mortgage loan officer. How should a real estate professional handle being prospected?Even if you have a preferred lender or two, you might find value in meeting beyond just a free cup of coffee, says Ryan Brandenburger, branch manager of Ohio-based CrossCountry Mortgage. Here are three points to consider asking a mortgage loan officer about. Tips on the current loan proces
Mixing business and family can get messy. However, family and friends may be your main source of business when you’re beginning to sell.“The choice is fraught with risks—both to your relationship and to a successful real estate deal,” writes Daniel Bortz, a real estate pro in the Washington, D.C., area in an article for realtor.com®.Bortz shares some of the lessons he’s learned about the pitfalls of working with family members on
Know where your next lead is coming fromThe No. 1 question I get again and again is: “Where should I be focusing my time and money to generate business?”A lot of people will tell you doing business by referral is the one true path to real estate success. Others will say a strict and unflagging devotion to cold calling is the key to unlocking your riches.But why limit where your next client can come from?I believe there’s no wrong way to gen
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Close more sales by helping your clients avoid these pitfallsWhen you’re working with homebuyers, especially first-time homebuyers, you should be aware of very common mistakes buyers make. You’ll serve your clients optimally if you give them advice about pitfalls to avoid. Plus, it’ll make your life much easier and save you a few headaches.Here are seven mistakes you shouldn’t let your buyers make.Not finding out their credit score The
About LaRayContact Bulldog Realty today to make the move or get answers to all of your questions about buying or selling a home.Also a Certified Notary Signing AgentiPro currently deals throughout the states of California, Texas, Florida and New York. We continue to strive and broaden opportunities for real estate professionals and consumers. Visit www.iprore.com for the latest information and links.Click here for information on becoming
The culture of a real estate company has a direct correlation with its success. But for your business to survive long-term, the culture needs to change with the times, which isn’t always easy. Old habits can be hard to break.“The challenge is that most people live every day without much thought to the patterns and habits that are guiding their daily business life, or even their general life,” says Andi Simon, a corporate anthropologist and
If you’ve set up automated replies to prospect inquiries online, you may be saving time—but turning off potential customers. Only 14 percent of consumers say they will respond to a message they perceive to be automated, while the rest say they’ll ignore it and move on to another service or professional, according to a new white paper produced by Move Inc.’s Realsuite business solution platform for real estate professionals.The vast majori
iPro currently deals throughout the states of California, Texas, Florida and New York. We continue to strive and broaden opportunities for real estate professionals and consumers. Visit www.iprore.com for the latest information and links.Click here for information on becoming a salesperson.
Efficiency is the key to earning 30 listings in 30 daysWe all know that listings are essential to success. Increasing the number of listings you collect each month allows for more possibilities for your business, and it’s the most direct way to improve your real estate productivity.The keys to achieving an increase in your listings are improving your branding, productivity and finding a niche. Your goal in the real estate market should always
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