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Selling your home? Make sure you’re aware of hidden costs

Housing Wire

While a real estate agent’s commission is one of the most expensive costs, it definitely isn’t the only one. From staging fees, home improvements, repairs and seller concessions, there are several hidden costs involved in the selling process. Real Estate Commission. Seller Concessions. Staging Costs.

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30 real estate social media post ideas (+ popular agents to follow)

Housing Wire

And with millennials emerging as the largest generation of homebuyers in today’s market, comprising 28% of all homebuyers, real estate agents need to master social media or they might miss out. Sixty percent of agents surveyed believe that social media provides higher quality leads than the MLS.

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9 savvy strategies to get more real estate referrals

Housing Wire

A referral estate referral occurs when a licensed agent or broker passes along a prospective buyer or seller to another licensed agent to handle a transaction. Sometimes, a real estate agent may choose not to work with a specific buyer or seller. Choose your moment!

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2024 is not the year to cut corners on staging — here’s why

Housing Wire

After the 30-day mark it’s up to the sellers if they want to keep paying for the staging but typically if the home is priced correctly, it will sell in the first 30 days in most markets. Even vacant homes need staging: stage the living, dining, primary and exterior space as needed and add in some art and decor.

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29 Cutting-Edge Real Estate Marketing Ideas for 2024

Housing Wire

Design and share infographics that provide valuable real estate tips or market statistics, making complex information easily digestible and shareable. Use this tool: Coffee & Contracts Coffee & Contracts is like a membership-based social media toolkit for real estate agents.

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The art of gift-giving in real estate: A personal touch

Housing Wire

As we come out of the holidays, we’re cleaning up, throwing out tired-looking decorations and looking for a place for presents in the closets or cabinets. Rethinking branded gifts One common practice in the real estate industry is gifting branded items like Cutco knives to home buyers and sellers.

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9 Things Clients Expect from Their Real Estate Agent

McKissock

Part of knowing your audience as a real estate agent is anticipating what they need and expect from your services. Without accounting for your real estate clients’ common needs and expectations , you might be underperforming and risk losing their business. Handle Negotiations and Close the Deal.