John Manfred, Author at Manfred Real Estate School

Essential Real Estate Tools You Need in 2023

John Manfred2024-02-08T21:21:30-05:00May 15th, 2023|Categories: Broker, Florida Real Estate, Home Inspection, Real Estate, Real Estate Business Tools|Tags: Florida Real Estate, Home Inspector Business, New York Real Estate, real estate agent, Real Estate Broker|

If you want to make it as a real estate agent nowadays, a bare minimum will not cut it. So, it’s important to look into essential real estate tools you need in 2023! Real estate CRM software The first of the essential real estate tools you need on our list is real estate CRM software. Real estate CRM is a software tool designed to help agents and brokers manage client interactions. Using a CRM, real estate professionals can improve customer relationship management, increase efficiency, and ultimately, boost their revenue. One of the benefits of using a real estate CRM is [...]

Exploring GSE Requirements for Desktop Appraisals

John Manfred2024-02-08T21:11:39-05:00May 1st, 2023|Categories: Appraisal, Appraiser Assistant, Approved Continuing Education, Continuing Education, Real Estate Broker|Tags: Appraisal Business, Florida Appraiser, New York Appraiser, Real Estate Broker|

The desktop appraisal process has become increasingly important to the real estate appraising industry. As such, it is essential that all appraisers understand how to properly comply with GSE requirements when conducting a desktop appraisal. Exploring GSE requirements for desktop appraisals will cover the various requirements and steps you need to take to ensure compliance. Definition of a Desktop Appraisal A desktop appraisal is an appraisal report that is prepared using data from third-party sources without any physical inspection of the subject property. This type of appraisal is typically used for low value properties. For example manufactured homes and small [...]

Top Networking Tips for the Real Estate Pros

John Manfred2024-02-08T21:08:03-05:00April 15th, 2023|Categories: Advance Your Career, Commercial Real Estate, Florida Real Estate, Home Inspection, Mlo, Real Estate, Real Estate Broker, Real Estate Business Tools, Real Estate Salesperson|Tags: Florida Real Estate, Home Inspector Business, New York Real Estate, real estate agent, Real Estate Broker|

As a real estate agent, you need to have good connections. Why is that important? Real estate agents must have a good network with other agents and communities. They perform a very complementary job that requires a very dense network. This job demands knowledge of the real estate market, the local community, its specifics, etc. These reasons are just a few of many others, and they represent why real estate agents need strong contacts and partnerships. With that said, we recommend these top networking tips for the real estate pros you need to know if you want to succeed in [...]

How to Finance Your Purchase using FHA /VA and Conforming Loans

John Manfred2024-02-08T21:03:19-05:00April 1st, 2023|Categories: Appraisal, Florida Real Estate, Mlo, Real Estate, Real Estate Broker, Real Estate Business Tools|Tags: Florida Real Estate, New York Real Estate, real estate agent, Real Estate Broker|

Trying to decide which loan is best for you when purchasing a home can be overwhelming. How to Finance Your Purchase using FHA /VA and conforming loans. Do you go with an FHA loan, VA loan, or a conforming loan? Let’s take a look at the pros and cons of each type of loan and how to finance your purchase using FHA, VA and conforming loans. FHA Loans Generally speaking, FHA loans have been looked upon as loans for second class borrowers. However, these loans have actually helped hard working Americans fulfill their dreams of owning their own home since [...]

Real Estate Agent’s Guide to Handling Difficult Clients

John Manfred2023-08-02T15:11:51-04:00March 15th, 2023|Categories: Advance Your Career, Appraisal, Appraiser Assistant, Florida Real Estate, Home Inspection, Real Estate Broker, Real Estate Business Tools|Tags: Florida Appraiser, Florida Real Estate, Home Inspector Business, New York Appraiser, New York Real Estate, real estate agent, Real Estate Broker|

The most successful real estate professionals are the ones who can thrive despite facing challenges from challenging clients. However, an agent's answer to a demanding client requires strategic planning and sensitivity. Excellent agents and brokers can quickly figure out the issues and make sound, forward-thinking judgments. Customers, whether difficult or not, are not all the same. This is why there has to be a plan in place for agents to detect and handle customer problems quickly. We've created this real estate agent's guide to handling difficult clients to get you started. Understand Difficult Clients Continuous learning is key to becoming a [...]

How to Properly Determine Homeowners Insurance

John Manfred2024-02-08T21:01:31-05:00March 1st, 2023|Categories: Appraisal, Appraiser Assistant, Continuing Education, Real Estate, Real Estate Broker|Tags: Appraisal Business, Florida Real Estate, New York Real Estate, Real Estate Broker|

As real estate professionals, it is essential to determine the proper homeowners insurance coverage for our clients. Not only must we make sure that our clients are adequately protected in the event of a disaster, but we must also ensure that they are not overpaying for coverage they don’t need or underpaying for coverage they do. So how can we know that we have recommended the correct insurance policy and amount of coverage? Let's take a look at what you need to consider when how to properly determine homeowners insurance. Types of Insurance Policies The first step when determining homeowners [...]

6 Tips for Setting Career Goals as Real Estate Pro!

John Manfred2024-02-08T17:01:19-05:00February 15th, 2023|Categories: Advance Your Career, Appraiser Assistant, Commercial Real Estate, Florida Real Estate, Home Inspection, Real Estate, Real Estate Broker, Real Estate Business Tools, Real Estate Salesperson|Tags: Florida Real Estate, Home Inspector Business, New York Real Estate, real estate agent, Real Estate Broker|

As a real estate pro, creating a goal-setting tactic can be daunting. There are so many directions you could go in, and it can be hard to know where to focus your efforts and what will make you stand out. However, setting clear and achievable goals is crucial for success in any profession, and real estate is no exception. So, no matter if you're just starting or you've been in the business for a while, it's essential to have a clear vision of where you want to go and what you want to achieve. To help you, we created an [...]

How to Select Good Comparables for Appraisals

John Manfred2024-02-08T16:59:13-05:00February 1st, 2023|Categories: Appraisal, Appraiser Assistant, Approved Continuing Education, Florida Real Estate, Real Estate Broker, Real Estate Business Tools|Tags: Florida Appraiser, Florida Real Estate, New York Appraiser, New York Real Estate, Real Estate Broker, Real Estate Business Tools|

Real estate appraisers must consider many factors when determining a property's worth. One of the key components is selecting comparable properties. This process can be tricky. As there are many factors to consider and it requires more than just finding homes with similar square footage. Let’s look at some of the criteria for how to select good comparables for appraisals. What is a Comparable? A comparable is a property that has recently sold in the same market as the one being evaluated. The more similar the comparable is to the subject property, both in terms of location and physical attributes, [...]

How to Prepare an Unbiased Real Estate Report

John Manfred2024-02-08T16:56:35-05:00January 15th, 2023|Categories: Appraisal, Continuing Education, Home Inspection, Real Estate|Tags: Appraisal Business, New York Appraiser, New York Real Estate, Real Estate Broker, Real Estate Business Tools|

Preparing a real estate report can be daunting. It is important to make sure that the report you compose is accurate and unbiased. As a real estate professional, it is your responsibility to ensure that all information provided in the report is factually correct and not influenced by any personal biases or opinions. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the best practices for how to prepare an unbiased real estate report. Gather Information from Multiple Sources When composing a real estate report, it is essential to do your research and gather information from multiple sources. This helps [...]

How to Build Customer Loyalty

John Manfred2024-02-08T16:53:24-05:00December 30th, 2022|Categories: Advance Your Career, Home Inspection, Real Estate, Real Estate Broker, Real Estate Business Tools, Real Estate Salesperson|Tags: Florida Real Estate, Home Inspector Business, New York Real Estate, real estate agent, Real Estate Broker, Real Estate Business Tools|

A real estate agent, salesperson's job is complicated, especially if you want to do it well while leaving a good impression. To help you do that, here’s a guide on building customer loyalty in real estate. Work on your communication skills The first way to build customer loyalty in real estate is by working on your communication skills. There are two aspects to this. First, you must work on interacting with customers naturally and flexibly. That will help you build rapport and even help with your job, such as hosting an open house. Second is keeping in touch with your [...]

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