by Sheri Gibbs | May 8, 2017 | In Your Office, Point of View
The subject of dual agents has always been a sensitive one in both the agent and the buyer world. The concept of one agent doing both the selling agent and the buyer’s agent’s jobs and representing both sides honestly and with the best return in mind seems contradictory by definition. However, that brings up the [...]
by Sheri Gibbs | May 8, 2017 | Point of View
Showing a home that is beautifully landscaped and furnished, in immaculate condition, and with cooperative homeowners who are motivated to sell is a dream for a real estate agent, but it is not always the reality. In particular, it can be difficult to show and sell a property that is occupied by a tenant. This [...]
by Sheri Gibbs | Mar 30, 2017 | Point of View
For those who have poor credit or are struggling to save for a home down payment, there is another way to pursue the American Dream—a contract for deed (CFD). In a CFD, a buyer can move into a home and pay installment payments over time until he or she pays off the home. This arrangement [...]
by Robert Wilson | Apr 14, 2016 | In Your Office, Point of View
Finding a mentor can be a career-defining move for new agents, allowing them to leverage the years of personal experience and resources of an established professional. The home-selling process can be overwhelming for agents new to the real estate industry. In an environment where even the smallest mistakes can have a large impact, many agents [...]
by Robert Wilson | Feb 29, 2016 | Point of View
This month we sat down with veteran FORCE member Joanna Warski to talk about her prolific real estate career. FORCE member Joanna Warski has been serving the South Florida real estate market for 20 years. Her passion and drive are undeniable, and she is willing to share her knowledge and pass on the sage [...]
by Robert Wilson | Dec 29, 2015 | Member News, Point of View
As the year comes to a close, we reached out to FORCE agents across the country to see what they anticipate in the REO market for the year ahead. FORCE agents are expecting an increase in business in 2016. Many expect plentiful REO inventory in the New Year. Foreclosure inventory has been on [...]