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The Ethical Agent Always Wins

John Manfred2024-01-14T09:35:05-05:00November 12th, 2021|Categories: Appraisal, Appraiser Assistant, Approved Continuing Education, Broker, Commercial Real Estate, Continuing Education, Florida Real Estate, Mlo, New Jersey Real Estate, Real Estate, Real Estate Broker, Real Estate Business Tools, Real Estate Salesperson, Real Estate Scams|Tags: New Real Estate Agent, New York Appraiser|

In the dynamic drama of the real estate realm, the character of an Ethical Agent often shines the brightest, outperforming others with their torch of integrity and resilience. Two perennial themes that color this character's journey - ethics and fair housing - often steer the course of the Agent's professional saga. Yet the Ethical Agent stands undeterred, honoring the mantra: The Ethical Agent Always Wins! Unraveling the essence of ethical behavior, we unearth a simple conjecture. Connected as closely to the philosophical arena as to commonplace conduct, ethics essentially means doing the right thing, however challenging that may be. It's [...]

List Your Home in the Holiday Season?

John Manfred2024-01-13T12:46:29-05:00October 28th, 2021|Categories: Real Estate|

We all know that typically the Real Estate market slows down during the winter months but that does not mean that everyone who wants to list their home vanishes into thin air. Should You List Your Home in the Holiday Season? They just need a little extra motivation and reason to list during the winter months. According to Realtor.com here's a holiday shocker: Dec. 28 was actually one of the busiest days for real estate searches in the entire year, despite the fact that Dec. 24 was the single slowest. There are unique advantages to selling your home during the holiday [...]

The Impact of Remote Work on Real Estate

John Manfred2024-01-13T12:44:30-05:00October 20th, 2021|Categories: Commercial Real Estate, Real Estate|

The mandatory stay-at-home measures brought about by the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic last year forced employers to shut down their offices and send their employees to work from home. This situation had two results. Firstly, it demonstrated that remote work is possible for a considerable number of professions. Thus, anyone who possibly could work from home did so. And secondly, as a consequence, the real estate market practically halted. Of course, it is not only the commercial aspect of the real estate industry that has suffered a blow. It was also residential since viewings stopped and deal closings were [...]

Find Success In Your First Year

John Manfred2024-01-13T12:24:57-05:00October 12th, 2021|Categories: Real Estate, Real Estate Business Tools|Tags: Advance Your Career, New Real Estate Agent, NYC Real Estate Agent|

Are you still fresh in the exhilarating world of real estate? Not entirely sure what to anticipate? It's no secret that real estate is a prosperous sector with chances of expansion and other enticing rewards to be discovered. But, it's also no secret that the real estate industry is highly competitive. With so many agents vying for clients and listings, it can be difficult to stand out from the crowd. That's why we've compiled this list of tips to help you skyrocket to find success in your first year! However, let's keep it straightforward: you're going to need a hefty [...]

Advice for Homeowners Preparing for Cooler Seasons

John Manfred2024-01-13T09:39:19-05:00September 24th, 2021|Categories: Real Estate|

Being a homeowner is more than just sitting pretty in a desirable house. It takes work and careful planning. You wouldn’t head into the cold outdoors without a jacket and scarf. So why would you expect any different from your house? Here are some End-of-Summer Home Maintenance Tips : Advice for Homeowners Preparing for Cooler Seasons As fall and winter approaches, the weather will undoubtedly change. But you can make sure that your home stays cozy and warm. By implementing these savvy tips that will save you time and money. Pool Maintenance According to the Association of Pool & Spa [...]

Costs to Consider When Starting a Career in Real Estate

John Manfred2024-01-12T20:51:45-05:00September 16th, 2021|Categories: Real Estate, Real Estate Salesperson|Tags: New Real Estate Agent|

Big payouts, flexible hours, the chance to work with anyone and every - it’s not hard to imagine why there are so many people leaping into a career in real estate. And given all the buzz around housing right now – properties are selling in a heartbeat. Home buyers are enjoying mortgage rates that hover near their all-time low, and estate professionals are soaking up a groundswell of opportunities they may have missed from the previous year’s springtime home-selling season. Why not make hay while the sun shines, right? Still, although real estate is rewarding work, there’s a lot to [...]

Learn Success from Success

John Manfred2024-01-12T09:46:34-05:00August 18th, 2021|Categories: Florida Real Estate, Real Estate|Tags: New Real Estate Agent, New York Real Estate|

Napoleon Hill interviewed some of the most successful people of his time and used those interviews to write his book Think and Grow Rich. Learn success from success. Find a successful real estate agent, treat them to lunch and ask questions about how they started off. You can also search for real estate agents on social media. Ask if they would be willing to talk with you. Prepare some questions to ask. Here is a list of questions to help you get started, but do not limit yourself to these. Everyone will have different goals; ask questions that will help [...]

Latest update to State Exams

John Manfred2024-01-12T08:02:52-05:00August 1st, 2021|Categories: Real Estate|Tags: New Real Estate Agent|

Above all, Here is the latest update to State Exams. As a result, we feel an enormous responsibility to continue to bring educational opportunities to our community. For instance, Manfred School quickly responded to safety concerns and guidelines by restructuring our licensing and continuing education courses into webinars. In short, we were there to answer questions and guide our students. Latest Update to State Exams The corona-virus crisis has forced us all to embrace change. The state exams are no exception. They have reduced the capacity of students testing at one time. To meet the recommended guidelines and safety requirements [...]

Five Reasons Why Teachers Would Make Good Real Estate Salespeople

John Manfred2024-01-12T07:55:59-05:00July 28th, 2021|Categories: Advance Your Career, Choosing a Sponsoring Broker, Real Estate|Tags: New Real Estate Agent|

The real estate industry is not for everyone. As a result, we like to be very clear that it takes special characteristics to succeed in real estate. Five Reasons Why Teachers Would Make Good Real Estate Salespeople. For example, prospective agents should either already have these skills. Or at least be willing to work to have them. For some, real estate would be completely outside of their comfort zone. Furthermore, we would argue that teachers have natural potential. Here’s why teachers would make good real estate salespeople. Be Assertive in Social Situations Real Estate is a communication and interaction centered [...]

To DIY or Not to DIY

John Manfred2024-01-12T07:54:02-05:00July 23rd, 2021|Categories: Home Staging, Real Estate|

To paraphrase a famous movie line, a do-it-yourselfer’s got to know his limitations. To DIY or Not to DIY, that is the question? Being honest with yourself about the home improvement projects you can and can’t take on is important for the appearance of your home and for controlling costs. Many people jump into a full-scale renovation or repair project. That shouldn’t dissuade you from making upgrades that can greatly enhance your home’s appearance. There are many ways homeowners can add value with relatively simple fixes. Just make sure you know where to draw the line between a DIY and [...]