Instagram for Real Estate [mashshare] Instagram for real estate? It’s not just a joke. Whether you’ve been a real estate agent for a year or a decade, your most important job is staying in touch with and building out your network. After all, you never know when a friend or relative needs to buy or sell a home. Not only that, but a home is the biggest expense in most people’s lives. And accordingly, there is a healthy commission that someone is going to receive with each transaction for being of service. And Instagram gives you an opportunity to connect
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7 Benefits of Being Zillow Agent [mashshare] People would have laughed at you if you had told them a decade ago that there are benefits in being a Zillow agent. The internet has made it easier than ever to learn just about anything you want. So with all this content and information available, how did you know which ones to learn from and which ones actually work?” “Luckily for you, CORE Member, we’ve produced a list of the ten best and most profitable online free courses available right now. Remember, that while the first step is completing any of these
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How Down Payment Assistance Programs Work [mashshare] Welcome to the College of Real Estate YouTube channel. Of course, you want to purchase your home; it’s an important milestone in life. For many new buyers, the biggest hurdle is coming up with a down payment.  Maybe it doesn’t have to be as difficult as you think. Or maybe not at all. There are currently numerous homebuyer assistance programs that help in the U.S., but let’s take a look at the three most common types and how they work. If you want more of this content, subscribe to the College of Real
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How to Protect Your Belongings During an Open House [mashshare] Many people might object to having total strangers wander through their home while they’re not there. More than that, they might also object to some strangers coming into their home and looking through their personal belongings. They would also want to put up a sign that tells everyone who is going in the front yard that they should play it cool while they’re there and make sure when they leave the house, they don’t spy on anything. Selling a home can be a very exciting and stressful time. To ensure
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The Dangers of Overpricing Your Home [mashshare] People would have laughed at you if you had told them a decade ago that they can’t over price their home. The internet has made it easier than ever to learn just about anything you want. So with all this content and information available, how did you know which ones to learn from and which ones actually work? “Luckily for you, CORE Member, for today’s blog we will be talking about the dangers of overpricing your home. Remember, that while the first step is completing any of this amazing blog, the second and
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Real Estate Marketing Using YouTube [mashshare] Welcome to the College of Real Estate Youtube channel. There are many ways for homebuyers to find homes online, including websites, social media platforms, and real estate portals like Zillow and Realtor.com. Increasingly, video marketing has risen to the top as a medium to use. Whether you’re creating virtual tours, 360-degree videos, or drone footage, or whether you make simple slideshow videos, video captures the attention more than any other media. The National Association of Realtors 2017 report, Real Estate in a Digital Age, shows that 50% of home buyers found online video sites
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The Truth About Open Houses [mashshare] Open houses are a great way to see what your home is worth, but do they work? That’s kind of the age-old question. With expert knowledge of real estate agents to home buyers, anyone can find success at an open house. Just about everyone who is selling a home has an open house. It seems to be a given. But is it? What can you really expect from hosting one yourself? Do open houses really do an effective job of selling your home? Springtime happens to be the most popular season for open houses,
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How to declutter a house in anticipation of putting it on the market [mashshare] You’ll want to sell your home as soon as you can if it’s been on the market with no bites. Remember that these next few months are especially important, since sellers will experience less competition and their homes will be available at higher prices. A variety of factors can impact the sale of your home, such as market conditions, location, and price range. There is one thing that you have complete control over, which is how your home looks. This includes inside and outside. Luckily for
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Benefits of Facebook for Real Estate [mashshare] Facebook ads are a great way to advertise products. But did you know that Facebook is also a powerful tool for advertising real estate? With nearly three billion active users, it is safe to say that Facebook is a force in our daily lives.  Like it or not, Facebook connects millions of people every day.  Just as Facebook is a powerful social tool, it can be used as a far-reaching advertisement tool for your real estate business as well. It’s a way to connect with both home sellers and home buyers in your
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The Importance of Having Your Home Listed on the MLS [mashshare] The Importance of Having Your Home Listed on the MLS   Did you know that it typically takes 38 days for a house to sell after going on the market? You understand how crucial it is to get your house in front of as many people as you can if you’re getting ready to sell it. You might receive more than you originally listed your home for in addition to selling it more quickly. “Luckily for you, CORE Member, for today’s blog we will be talking about the importance
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