Shopping for a new home can be exciting, and it’s tempting to grab the first house you fall in love with. But exercising a little patience will go a long way toward turning your purchase into a haven instead of a headache. Ahead, learn what to look for when buying a house: renovation potential, size and storage, and neighborhood. 1. Renovation Potential Don’t overestimate your abilities. Determine...
When you think about buying real estate, the first thing that probably comes to mind is your home. But physical property can play a part in a portfolio too, especially as a hedge against the stock market. However, while real estate has become a popular investment vehicle over the last 50 years, buying and owning brick and mortar is a lot more complicated than investing...
So many lives are tied up in global real estate markets. A downturn in the value of real estate can upend lives, while an uptick can enrich them. Those with money in a home, apartment, building, or parcel of land should be aware of what the markets are saying. For those not inclined, it's not always fun trolling Zillow to monitor changes in home values or rent prices. That's why we've turned to industry...
Most home sellers dream of a stress-free sale where they simply list their house, quickly find a qualified buyer, collect the cash and hand over the keys. The reality is that selling a home includes many moving parts — some which you can control and some that are out of your hands. For example, geography might influence how long your house lingers on the market and how much mark-up you can get...
Understanding how to find and finance the perfect home for you Buying a house requires a lot of time and effort, but these 10 steps can help make the home buying process manageable and help you make the best decisions possible. Step 1: Start Your Research Early As soon as you can, start reading Web sites, newspapers, and magazines that have real estate listings. Make a note of particular homes you are...
From image editing and social media software to digital scanner apps, every real estate pro can benefit from these digital marketing tools By its nature, the real estate industry requires you to be social and connect with clients to let them know more about you. Modern digital marketing tools are indispensable for this job: From engaging your audience on social media to sharing virtual property...
Are you already in business, or planning to join one soon? I am very sure you’re contemplating on ways you make selling easier and land quality customers who can be loyal to you, which will ensure you boost your revenue. Well, cool down because I go you’re back covered. I will offer you 10 marvelous tips employed by your competitors on how they sell products and boost their sales in no time. If you...
Wow, 2019 was quite a year for the U.S. housing market. Median home prices went all the way up to $316,000—a record high!1 Will 2020 bring more of the same results? How will the housing market shake out in the current economic climate? Whether you’re selling, buying or staying put, here are the 2020 real estate trends you need to know! Real Estate Trend #1: Home Prices Are Still Rising...
Top-earning real estate agents have one thing in common: They know their local real estate market. Ask them any question about the area, and they can answer it—or at least they know where to go to find the answer. If you want to make it in real estate, you have to know the ins-and-outs of the local marketplace, including: The basic factors, forces, and principles that shape the area economy Where...
You don’t necessarily have to possess a certain personality type, come from a particular background, or even have the same goals as the people around you to find success in real estate. It’s a profession in which many different kinds of people have found success. But despite their differences, successful real estate agents have often mastered similar skill sets that give them an advantage over their...