The Importance of Referrals and Earning More

In any sales industry, referrals are a big part of getting business.  A referral is a recommendation from someone that helps to build a client relationship faster than with cold leads.  You have most likely gotten the referral because you had a successful transaction with the referring client.  A lot of... Read More

Keys to Success in Real Estate Marketing

Marketing yourself in real estate is the biggest step to having a successful career. There are many options to spend your money on, but you want to make sure that you are getting the most bang for your buck. Over the years, marketing of real estate has taken on a different... Read More

Reaching Millennials for their Home Buying Needs

Millennials are defined as the population born between 1981 and 1997. Unlike many generations before, this generation grew up with access to cable television, computers, cell phones, iPods and laptops in which they could have access to information all day and night without leaving their sofa. This generation is onto gimmicks... Read More

What Your Real Estate Career Looks Like the First Year

After completing your initial licensing course and passing your state and national exam, you are ready to begin your real estate career.  The first year can be trying and difficult, and not every two agents have the same experience. You want to be sure that you have picked the right brokerage... Read More

What to Know Before Starting a Career in Real Estate

Are you thinking of beginning a career in real estate?  Maybe you have just graduated college and are thinking real estate is the perfect job for you, or you are looking for a career change.  There are some things you should know before signing up for the real estate course and... Read More

Selling Millennials Their First Home

Believe it or not, in this day and age, millennials are procrastinators when it comes to buying a home.  Generations before this were buying their homes at an earlier age.  37 is the median age now that people are buying their first home.  In order to reach this special group of... Read More

Ways to Create a Great Relationship with Your Real Estate Client

Real estate can be a tough business.  Statistics show that 87 percent of realtors don’t last five years in the business, and such a statistic can be alarming when compared with other professions.  One way to beat the odds and succeed as a real estate agent is to focus on building... Read More

On the Fence Clients: Win them over

You’ve made your presentation, you have followed up, but your potential client isn’t quite ready to make the commitment to you as their agent.  There is something you can do to help sway them to your side.  It’s time to spruce up your online marketing-of yourself! Read More

Hiring a Real Estate Agent

Whether you are planning on buying or selling a home, choosing the right real estate agent is something you want to take some time to do.  You will be working closely with this person for a period of time, and you want to make sure that you click.  You also want... Read More

Fun Activities in Wilmington NC

If you live in North Carolina, Wilmington is definitely a place to visit for a day or weekend.  Wilmington provides so many things to keep you entertained from water activities to sightseeing and delicious food.  Here are few highlights to make your trip to Wilmington memorable: Read More