Realtor

5 Things That Makes Realtors Cringe

Want to make your Realtor cringe? Say any of these 5 things: “We would like a tour.” This usually translates into, “We don’t know the area. We are not ready to buy but would like you to drive us around for several hours showings us the area to see if we like it.” Despite what you [...]

Department of Defense Housing Assistance Program for Military Personnel

If you are selling real estate in a military market, it’s important for you to know all of the options out there for your seller clients. We’ve recently worked with several Realtors who were completely unaware of the Housing Assistance Program (HAP) that is offered by the Department of Defense. This program can help a military member [...]

Managing Your Online Reputation

Reputation often plays a huge role in a Realtor’s business. Think about how much damage an unhappy client can do to your income. Those clients tend to blab to more friends, more often and with more emotion about a bad a real estate transaction than a happy client who talks about a good one. Unhappy [...]

Max Searching For Memorial Weekend BBQs

The weather forecast looks good for this weekend in many states, and Max the HomeGain Gorilla loves to attend barbecues! He’s searching for homes to visit as part of the HomeGain “Share The Smiles” campaign, so…
If you are a real estate agent or broker who has a Max Gorilla already, take a photo of him [...]

Have you sent a thank you note today?

In the age of technology, isn’t it nice to receive a card in the mail? It is much more memorable than receiving an email or a text message. The person who sent it took the time to write the note, put a stamp on it, and put it in the mail. It gives me a [...]

HomeGain Radio: Eric Pakulla on FSBO’s, Expireds and Past Clients

Eric Pakulla, a Realtor® with RE/MAX Advantage Realty in Maryland, talks about handling FSBO’s, expireds and past customers — and how having a positive attitude can have a huge impact on your business.
For Sale By Owners have been a huge part of his business over the past 10 years. He got started by taking Mike [...]

National Open House Weekend - Promotion At Its Worst?

The weekend before last, (April 10-11) was National Open House weekend. Pushed by local Realtor associations and brokerages, this was to be an all out assault meant to encourage home buyers to take advantage of current low interest rates, high inventory (in some areas) and the federal tax credits (only good for contract through the [...]

Should You Use A Real Estate Agent To Sell Your House?

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Should you use a real estate agent to sell your house? There are pros and cons to either using a realtor or selling your house on your own.

Tips for Selling a Home in a Down Market

These continue to be the worst of times for home sellers. The rate of foreclosures has fallen, yet RealtyTrac.com reported in early March that the number of homeowners facing foreclosure in February 2010 still was six percent more than in February 2009.

Free Event For Members: HomeGain Nation 2010 San Francisco

In just five weeks, on Monday, March 1, HomeGain will kick off its second HomeGain Nation Live Real Estate Forum in San Francisco.
HomeGain Realtor members* are invited to attend this complimentary, 1-day event to network, discover new strategies and advance plans for a successful 2010! We are also pleased to offer member attendees a complimentary [...]

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