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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 [...]

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 Host Your First Open House

John Manfred2024-02-08T16:46:25-05:00October 15th, 2022|Categories: Advance Your Career, Florida Real Estate, Home Staging, Membership, Real Estate Broker, Real Estate Business Tools, Real Estate Salesperson|Tags: Florida Real Estate, New York Real Estate, real estate agent, Real Estate Broker, Real Estate Business Tools|

Your first job is always stressful, especially if you are working in sales. Additionally complicating things is just how much more complex working as a real estate agent is! So, to help here’s how to host your first open house as a real estate agent! Do your due research The first step you need to overcome to host your first open house as a real estate agent successfully is… research! You need to know absolutely everything about the property you’re in charge of. The benefits and drawbacks of its location. The state of the yard, interior, and exterior. Even the [...]

Selling Real Estate is a Flexible and Lucrative Side Hustle

John Manfred2024-02-08T16:42:01-05:00September 14th, 2022|Categories: Florida Real Estate, Real Estate|

Are you looking for a side job or a new career to be passionate about? There aren't many lucrative, flexible, and low-commitment side hustles, but selling real estate in NYC is one of them and thus definitely worth a deeper look. In fact, eighty-five percent of agents who were polled said they were very content with their career choices. But what makes selling real estate flexible and lucrative and side hustle? We've consulted pros from a real estate learning center to answer your question. We'll even let you know how to get in on it. Now let's get to work! Looking for [...]

5 Steps to Your License in Florida

John Manfred2024-02-08T09:07:00-05:00August 5th, 2022|Categories: Advance Your Career, Florida Real Estate, Real Estate|Tags: Advance Your Career, Florida Real Estate, New York Real Estate, Real Estate Business Tools|

There will always be someone who says they can do it cheaper. But at what cost are you willing to take that chance when choosing a Real Estate School provider? Choose a school that specializes in Real Estate Education and not one that benefits from it. If you get excited about helping people buy and sell property in the everglade State, here’s 5 steps to your license in Florida. If you already have a real estate license from another state, here are three options to get your Real Estate license in FL Option #1 – License Reciprocity Florida offers mutual recognition with [...]

Help Clients Looking to Buy Out of State

John Manfred2022-08-31T16:26:50-04:00May 15th, 2022|Categories: Florida Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate Business Tools|

Buying property from afar has become popular in recent years. Many were unable to travel due to COVID-19, and others hopped on the same train out of convenience. Organizing an out-of-state purchase can be challenging for both the client and the real estate agent. You need to find the perfect home in a bustling market, so both parties need a lot of patience. You will need to juggle multiple offers, short timelines, and also help someone far away purchase a home. Although you will have your work cut out for you, the experience can be rewarding and closing all the more [...]

Agent’s Guide to Making a Great First Impression

John Manfred2024-01-14T15:00:58-05:00December 6th, 2021|Categories: Advance Your Career, Florida Real Estate, New Jersey Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate Salesperson|Tags: New Real Estate Agent, New York Real Estate|

First impressions are not just fleeting glances; they're transformative, often indelible imprints that can shape the trajectory of relationships. An Agent's guide to making a great first impression. As a seasoned agent or a newcomer to this bustling marketplace, you comprehend the criticality of forging solid rapport with prospective clients; how their perception of you holds the potential to reciprocate into lucrative deals. The uniqueness of the real estate business lies in the characteristic renewal encountered with every client. Each new face translates into an opportunity for a fresh start, a clean slate, a promising venture into familiar yet uncharted [...]