Monthly Archives: November 2016

Is a Real Estate Agent Necessary to Buy a Home?

We all know that real estate agents are an incredibly helpful part of the process of purchasing a home, providing an excellent resource for anybody buying or selling a home. But one question remains: Is it necessary to have a real estate agent when you are a buyer? Real Estate Agents Understand the Paperwork If…

9 Ways for Real Estate Agents to Stay Social Media Savvy

Every real estate agent is busy, and yet so many still take time out of the day to update social media websites. Does it seem counter-intuitive? It shouldn’t. Social media is an essential component for every real estate agent’s business, and you need to carve out a chunk of time if you want to experience…

How to Sell a “Haunted House”

Realtors are occasionally tasked with trying to sell a house that has been called “haunted,” but is actually known as stigmatized in the world of real estate. The truth is that a buyer wants to know everything possible about a home before they choose to live in it or invest. Even if you do not…

Does it Matter if a Real Estate Agent is Certified?

If you have thought about becoming a real estate agent, you have likely noticed that many have a string of certifications following their names. If you work with Accredited Land Consultants or Certified Distressed Property Experts, you will see a string of letters behind their name, like SRS or CDPE. These certifications indicate that somebody…