Backyard Farming Turn your backyard into the farm of your dreams with raised garden beds! Raised garden beds are the hottest trend in horticulture right now. Also called “garden boxes,” these gardens are great for growing small rows of vegetables and flowers right in one’s backyard. Because they are customizable depending on gardening desires, they …
Expense Management Want to know how to become a successful real estate agent and grow your true profit? True profit is the cash left in your pocket after everything and everyone relating to your business is paid off like expenses and taxes. It’s the actual money you have remaining to pay yourself – and you …
THAT WON’T PUT YOU IN THE DOGHOUSE Selling a home is stressful enough for home owners, but selling a home with pets can be even more stressful. In addition to the usual concerns home owners have, clients with pets also have to consider if they should move their animals out while the home is for …
Why Home Staging Sells Real estate agents and sellers know how important it is to show a home that is presented in its finest form. Statistics show that staged homes sell faster and for more money. Interestingly, it is estimated that only 10 percent of prospective buyers can visualize a home looking any different than …
Nurture your Sphere to build a Business that lasts In a business where there are numerous proven ways to approach lead generation, Phil Byers, a Keller Williams agent, productivity coach and member of the Chicago – Lincoln Park market center, has found his niche. He focuses on building authentic relationships with his sphere or “met …
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The first step toward selling real estate listings is finding the right price. There’s a sweet spot in price that maximizes the benefits to the buyer, the seller and the agent. Research can help you find the best price for your market, and from there, you can earn agreement from your seller by utilizing the proven …
Agents must be part mathematician, psychologist and artist to price a home to sell. Pricing is crucial since it makes or breaks deals: too high and you risk smaller buyers’ pools and longer stays on the market, too low and buyers might suspect there’s something wrong with a property and offer an even lower bid. To …
A sure way to convert contacts to listings On average, people move every 10 years. When they are ready, you want to be top of mind so that you are the first person they call. How DO you stay top of mind? Stay in touch with past clients. It is estimated that 90 percent of …
Growing Community They are more than just a local place to shop. They help grow the local economy and bring neighbors together. Farmers markets exist worldwide and reflect their local culture and economy. Their sizes range from a few booths in a small area to several city blocks long. The attraction is that, typically, all …
Yoga at Work Be more productive and healthier in just 20 minutes a day. No gym required. Even though yoga has been around for 5,000 years, it has grown in recent popularity. And for very good reason. It used to be that scientific studies proving the benefits of yoga were scarce and unaccepted. That isn’t the case …
