Why there's no magic pill for lead generation
Agents need to constantly evaluate what forms of prospecting are most efficient when pursuing leads
by Cara Ameer Jul 24
Buyers trying to cut corners? Don’t let them make these 6 mistakes
Opinion
Save your buyer clients' heartache and hassle by explaining these pitfalls of homebuying
by Cara Ameer Jul 16
7 mistakes your sellers should avoid at all costs
Opinion
You might want to discuss these common issues upfront with your client to prevent drama
by Cara Ameer Jul 10
7 myths buyers actually believe
Enhance your working relationships with clients by making sure they understand how the real estate market really works. Read on to find out how
by Cara Ameer Jun 26
How to avoid 7 contingency issues that can derail your deal
Home sale contingencies come in all shapes and size. Here are some strategies for pushing ahead when they threaten to derail or significantly slow down a transaction
by Cara Ameer Jun 12
How to answer 10 common seller appraisal questions
Opinion
Educating sellers on the appraisal process helps manage expectations. It gives them a realistic understanding, and it will enable them to navigate the process successfully
by Cara Ameer May 29
Inspection time! 8 questions buyers will surely ask
Be proactive with answers, and you'll save your buyers all the stress and headaches that can happen in the process
by Cara Ameer May 5
Inspection coming up? An 11-point checklist for your sellers
Do a little legwork and prep ahead of time, and the big day will be a breeze for your clients
by Cara Ameer May 1
7 reasons pre-listing inspections are an absolute must
Opinion
Just as a buyer needs to do their due diligence, a seller needs to do theirs so that bad judgement calls don’t derail their deal
by Cara Ameer Apr 17
10 real estate deal-killers (and how to handle them)
Opinion
No matter how proactive you are, real estate deals always hold the potential for unpleasant surprises. Here's how to keep the deal together
by Cara Ameer Apr 3
12 tips for first-time sellers
Equip your clients to handle the emotional transaction process before they get started
by Cara Ameer Mar 9
9 negotiation roadblocks that can stall your deal
Whether it is posturing, stalling on purpose or issues that must be resolved, delays in the negotiation process can cause a domino effect for all involved
by Cara Ameer Mar 6
12 ways agents get on their clients' last nerves
From taking calls during client meetings to being sloppy with contracts, here's why consumers get frustrated with their real estate agents
by Cara Ameer Feb 20
How NOT to negotiate
Opinion
The worst thing a negotiator can do is create an expectation of how an offer will be received
by Cara Ameer Feb 6
8 home renovations that'll annoy the neighbors
Opinion
These projects impact everyone in proximity to the home — and their home values, sellability and general mental state
by Cara Ameer Jan 23