by Robert Wilson | Oct 31, 2019 | In Your Office
You never know what lies behind the walls of an REO property. Two members of the FORCE detail their experiences in this unique market. “It’s Halloween. Everyone’s entitled to one good scare.” This memorable quote from 1978’s horror masterpiece “Halloween” rings true on this celebration of the ghostly and macabre. While many real estate agents [...]
by Robert Wilson | Oct 16, 2019 | Best Practices, In Your Office, Point of View
One of the leading broker-owners in the industry discusses best practices, tips, and what she has learned over the past decade of ownership. Owning your own business is a dream for millions of Americans. A report by Fundera in September also points out that not only is owning a business a dream for most people, [...]
by Robert Wilson | Aug 15, 2019 | Best Practices, In Your Office
The default servicing sector is ever-changing with new regulations, new technologies, and shifts in the market. What worked in the past may not be best practices in today’s market. In order to best serve clients and remain relevant in this field, real estate professionals must seek out credible continuing education opportunities on a regular basis. [...]
by Robert Wilson | Mar 11, 2019 | In Your Office, Point of View
FORCE Member Carmen Quinn, Premier Properties & Associates, Inc., shares some of her memorable experiences from the REO trenches. Panic, sweaty hands, throbbing temples, thoughts of, “Why is this happening to me?”—I know we all have a horror story or two from our careers in REO. I would like to share with you three of [...]
by Robert Wilson | Jan 31, 2019 | In Your Office, Point of View
A look at Zillow Premier Agent and whether it’s worth the cost Real estate agents work tirelessly to capture and nurture leads. Zillow promises to deliver leads to agents for a fee through its Zillow Premier Agent program. As the largest real estate search engine with 188 million visitors per month, the program sounds enticing, [...]
by Robert Wilson | Jan 28, 2019 | Best Practices, In Your Office
Leveraging your brand to win awards and recognition. Real estate agents hoping to gain recognition among their peers and their communities can leverage their brands to help them win reputable awards that show others their value and reputability. One way to gain recognition and win awards in real estate is to be a top producer. [...]