by Robert Wilson | Aug 19, 2016 | Member News
Aerial Photography Takes Off in Real Estate with the Help of Personal Drones As drones become increasingly common and more affordable, some real estate agents are using these aircraft to help market properties, and experts expect the trend to grow. Aerial photographs are increasingly common in real estate marketing. These images are ideal for [...]
by Robert Wilson | Aug 19, 2016 | Member News
For REO agents, business diversification is no new concept. As the housing market stabilizes, and REO numbers dwindle to less than 400,000 nationwide, agents are again looking for new outlets of income. Coming as no surprise to some, skyrocketing home prices joined with a struggling job market and new generation of homebuyers, has led to an exploding single-family rental sector. According to Pro Teck Valuation Services, [...]
by Robert Wilson | Aug 8, 2016 | Member News
As the housing market continues to adapt and normalize, agents and brokers may need to take time to develop a new business plan to lead them to prosperity in the new market. A business plan is essential to any new business. Studies show that 40 to 80 percent of new real estate businesses fail within the first year, depending on the area, and [...]
by Robert Wilson | Aug 2, 2016 | Member News
How to Meet and Network with Local Lenders and the Importance of Working with Multiple Lenders Every good agent needs a list of local lenders who can help his or her clients with their mortgage loan. With 26 years’ experience, FORCE members Wayne Strickland advises fellow agents to make sure their list of lenders includes some lenders who specialize in [...]
