Want more homebuyer leads?
I’ve been checking out Craigslist and getting a lot of sales-type emails lately. The common theme in both is “leads.” Everyone seems to be hot for leads—as if leads will solve the world’s problems. More leads = more closings, right? Maybe yes, but possibly not. You...
Why You Must Conduct a Visual Inspection
The Agent’s Visual Inspection Disclosure (AVID) is an often misunderstood form, according to an Escondido Transaction Coordinator. Because of this, the Escondido Transaction Coordinator at Transaction 911 went out and conducted a little bit of research. Here’s some...
Here’s how you find listings…
I had a blast last week at the California Association of Realtors® Expo and annual conference. By the way, if you are a California Realtor® and you are not taking advantage of the opportunity to attend this free conference, then you are really missing out. I was...
Smart Jewelry Helps Agents Stay Safe
In light of the tragic news regarding Realtor® Beverly Carter, I’ve decided to dedicate this week’s post to the safety of real estate professionals. It’s ironic, really. As children, we are told to never talk to strangers, yet our job as real estate professionals...
What is a back-up offer addendum?
Imagine this. You are selling your client’s home for $500K. It is on the market for several weeks and nobody has made an offer. Then, you receive an offer for $450K. Hallelujah! Finally, you have an offer for your client’s property. You negotiate the terms, and escrow...