Top 10 Negotiation Skills Needed as a Real Estate Agent [mashshare] Real estate agents know that negotiating the price of a house is challenging. They bring the power of their work to bear when they negotiate the terms of a sale, often working with homeowners and sellers to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. In order to successfully negotiate a deal, real estate agents must possess certain skills, including being able to evaluate personality types and their motivations, listening to the other party’s concerns and understanding how best to communicate with them. If you’re looking for an agent who can take your
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Common Real Estate Abbreviations and Acronyms [mashshare] There is a wide range of real estate acronyms and abbreviations used across the industry. Understanding these terms helps both buyers and sellers find what they are looking for. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, it’s key for any investor to be familiar with the vocabulary and jargon used by the professionals in the industry. Luckily for you, CORE Member, we have compiled all the common real estate abbreviations and acronyms you might be needing when you get into the real estate industry! Remember, that while the first step is completing any
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Qualifying Buyers as a Real Estate Agent [mashshare] When it comes to selling your property, you want to know that the buyer is qualified and ready to invest in your home. To make sure of this, you should ask them some questions – and not just any questions, but ones that would help you assess whether they are prepared for the investment.    Luckily for you, CORE Member, this blog discusses the importance of finding buyers who are qualified to purchase a home, and how using the right tools can help you identify them more quickly. Qualifying Buyers as a
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Building Your Real Estate Website [mashshare] Hello, people. Welcome to the CORE College of Real Estate Youtube channel. A strong online presence is an important tool for business professionals in a competitive industry.  CORE Member, are you armed with the right strategies to help increase your online impact? These are the essential elements: Responsive Design Mobile internet use has outpaced desktop internet device use. Your website can be successful if it is optimized for smartphones and tablets with responsive design. With the current trend of people searching on-the-go, your website must use responsive design to accommodate any browser, platform, or
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10 Habits Of A Successful Real Estate Agent [mashshare] Habits are the foundation to future success in real estate. Successful agents know that it doesn’t exist, but if there is one thing that has a similar setup, it is consistency. Scheduling routines and rituals can greatly improve your ability to accomplish tasks, again and again, so you can actually make a profit once the switch gets flipped. Luckily for you, CORE Member, we’ve produced a list of 10 Habits that a Successful Real Estate Agent should have. Remember, that while the first step is completing any of these amazing courses,
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How to Choose a Real Estate Broker [mashshare] In the world of residential real estate there are many different players, such as appraisers, home inspectors, property managers, contractors, bankers, mortgage loan officers, and government agencies, as well as prospective buyers and sellers. But, the workhorses of the typical real estate transaction are the people that coordinate the process: the real estate agents and brokers. But before you become a real estate agent, the first thing you must do is to choose a real estate broker. Some states require that you be sponsored by a broker when taking your real estate
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The Top 10 Tips for Real Estate Customer Service [mashshare] Hello, people. Welcome to the CORE College of Real Estate Youtube channel. One lesson we have learned from HGTV is that real estate is complicated. Every time you need to buy, sell, or renovate a property, there are different challenges. For those working directly with clients and providing services, it can be an especially tough landscape to traverse. They have to manage expectations and be trusted advisors. They have to help clients see what could be possible and reign them in if their sights are set too high. Luckily for
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Why Are Women in Real Estate Less Likely To Quit Than Men? [mashshare] Real estate is one of the largest industries in the world, and with the number of real estate agents and brokers growing every day, it’s no wonder that there are tons of job opportunities. But, multiple studies have shown that women might actually be less likely to quit their jobs than men. This blog explores why this trend exists and what you as a realtor can do to encourage your female clients to stay in the industry despite this trend. Luckily for you, CORE Member, you’ll learn
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What is a REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust) [mashshare] As we grow older, we realize how important it is to have investments while we are young. So when it is the right time, you will sow what you reap in your early years. But, we do not just invest anywhere and everywhere. The right time and type of investment must also be learned. Have you done your research and are now looking for a way to invest on a commercial real estate property without actually buying and managing those properties yourself?  Then you must look for Real Estate Investment Trusts
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5 Steps to Building Your Professional Real Estate Referral Network [mashshare] When you think about real estate referrals you probably think first about your former clients and other members of your sphere of influence. For real estate referrals, your professional network is an important resource to consider. These networks include both those in the same field as you and those from different fields, like lenders, stagers, contractors, and attorneys. How can you build a robust, reliable network that will provide you with referrals year after year? It is important to be transparent with those in your network and ensure that
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