by Robert Wilson | Sep 13, 2018 | Best Practices
The digital age has called into question the relevance of what has long been a pillar of the home sales process: the open house. Today, research finds about 50 percent of homebuyers attend open houses. However, savvy and enterprising real estate agents are redefining the open house, reshaping it into a new tool with immense [...]
by Robert Wilson | Aug 16, 2018 | Technology
The fact that the homebuying process is becoming increasingly “paperless” and “digital” does not mean there are fewer documents or fewer pieces of information to manage. Instead, where there were once reams of paperwork and binders of forms, real estate agents must now manage multitudes of digital files, which are no less challenging to organize [...]
by Five Star FORCE | Jul 5, 2018 | Best Practices
Luis Guzman, Broker/Owner of Continental Realtors, shares his advice for agents new to the REO market. He says education and attention to detail will be instrumental to your success. Getting Started in REO REOs are handled differently than traditional sales and require much more of us than expected. Prepare to succeed by educating yourself—this way [...]
by Five Star FORCE | Jul 5, 2018 | Best Practices
Terry Rasner-Yacenda, Broker/Owner of Reno/Tahoe Realty Group, shares her insights on the importance of networking in obtaining new clients. She also discusses the best approaches for applying to new company networks. The Importance of Networking in Obtaining REO Accounts Networking truly is the lifeline of your business. Without it, you’ll never secure the connections you [...]
by Five Star FORCE | Jul 5, 2018 | Best Practices
We spoke with Steve Pagano, Broker/Owner of Pagano Properties, about his suggestions for working with buyer’s agents and directly with the banks. Pagano also tells us how to succeed when expanding your business into new markets. How to Best Work with Lenders and Buyer Agents For REO listing agents, it is sometimes said the difference [...]
