House Hunting House hunting is an exciting process, especially when it’s your first home. While it may feel stressful and overwhelming at times, there are ways to make the search easier. Here are five steps to take before looking for your dream home: 1. Set Your Budget First The first thing you need to do before looking at any …
Disabuse buyers and sellers of these common misunderstandings about what constitutes a true smart home and what different technology features are actually worth. Consumer demand for smart-home technology is surging, with reports predicting the industry will reach $130 billion between 2020 and 2025. But despite the popularity of the idea, many of your clients don’t …
Report Finds Home sellers had it good at the end of last year, racking up profits they hadn’t seen in more than a decade, a new report finds. In the last quarter of 2017, sellers pocketed an average $54,000 over what they originally paid for their homes, according to a recent ATTOM Data Solutions report. That’s up …
UNDERSTANDING HOW TO USE HASHTAGS Social media can feel like learning a new language, but it is an important resource for reaching out to new clients and staying connected with current and past ones. A particular social media function many people are unsure about how to use are hashtags (#). Learn what they are and …
Every day, top-producing agents are turning heads as they make the move to Keller Williams. While the reason for making a brokerage change is personal for each and every agent, the desire to grow personally and professionally is evident in all. Meet three agents, featured in OutFront Magazine, who are now proud to call KW home. …
Expense Management In New York City’s fast-paced, high-stakes real estate market, Keller Williams associate and KW GPS member Maria Belen Avellaneda of the NYC-Manhattan market center understands the importance of delivering top-notch VIP customer service while managing expenses. Economics During a Shift With a background in finance and economics, Avellaneda is well aware that economic …
AND ACTION! Like it or not, Facebook is the omnipresent social media headliner. Its communication and networking possibilities are endless. In keeping true to form by being one step ahead, Facebook recently rolled out a new live video feature called Facebook Live. Capitalizing on the latest trend of online video consumption and in-the-moment updates, Facebook …
18 HOME DESIGN TRENDS FOR 2018 Rose gold, subway tiles and exposed lighting were some of the top home decor trends of 2017. With a new year comes new decorating patterns, stylish, timeless pieces to fresh takes on old styles. 2018 is going to have some fantastic home design trends! Read on and watch out …
Here are expert tips from Keller Williams Realty Director of Talent Acquisition, Holly Priestner, on how to ensure that you follow-up with each new contact you make at the event. Have a Networking Mission and Goal Is your mission to build your referral business or to attract talent? Be focused and set a goal to achieve this …
WHAT TO TELL YOUR BUYERS AND SELLERS Are you struggling to understand how the new tax law will affect your residential real estate clients? That’s not surprising, considering the new law – passed late last year – represents the first significant tax overhaul in more than 30 years. The first thing to do is take …
