Category: Tips & tools
Need to explain the basics about financing? Want tips on creating competitive listings? We cover real estate tips from A to Z.
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2018 VA Home Loan Limits
Read more: 2018 VA Home Loan LimitsDid you know that 2018 VA loan limits for 100% financing will increase across thousands of counties? For military buyers, that could mean their borrowing power will get a boost—potentially by thousands of dollars! Learn more about this popular loan option on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ website, then check out the new limits…
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5 Articles to Fortify Your Fall Marketing
Read more: 5 Articles to Fortify Your Fall MarketingAs fall sales head toward the winter slump, you may find yourself looking for ways to make a few more sales and stay on your lead list’s radar through the holidays. One great method is to share helpful real estate stories through your email program, on your blog or via social media. Below are just…
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How to Help a “Boomerang Buyer”
Read more: How to Help a “Boomerang Buyer”It’s 2017, and that means many Americans who were hardest hit by the Great Recession have had time to reestablish their credit and may be thinking about owning a home again. These boomerang buyers—former homeowners looking to reenter the market after having been sidelined by foreclosure or bankruptcy—can be a great demographic for expanding your…
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Home Tour Tip: Entertain the Kids!
Read more: Home Tour Tip: Entertain the Kids!If your clients ever have trouble entertaining young children during a model home tour, here’s your chance to be their hero! Bring along a few home-themed coloring sheets and crayons or colored pencils and ask them how they would decorate their dream home. The prospect of moving may seem intimidating for little ones, so this is…
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Sellers Stressing You Out? Try Selling New Homes!
Read more: Sellers Stressing You Out? Try Selling New Homes!A home is one of the largest financial and emotional investments many people will make in their lifetime. Is it any wonder that when it’s time to move on, a home seller might have difficulty viewing things objectively? Here are a couple of common situations that could be avoided by selling new homes instead! Highly…
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6 Real Estate Articles to Share this Summer
Read more: 6 Real Estate Articles to Share this SummerLooking for articles to share with your clients (and potential clients)? Don’t forget about our homebuyer blog, Homeward™! It’s full of stories for house hunters, home sellers and homeowners alike. Feel free to link them from your social media accounts, blog or emails as a way of keeping in touch with past customers, educating current…
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10 Reasons Buyers Love New Homes
Read more: 10 Reasons Buyers Love New HomesWhether you’re new to selling new homes, or just need a refresher, here’s a handy infographic to help you communicate the value of new construction to your clients. For more in-depth information, tips and tools, be sure to download our free Selling New Homes Guide, created just for agents like you!
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Student Loan Debt and Homeownership
Read more: Student Loan Debt and HomeownershipHaving a college education is very valuable. Unfortunately, the price tag often reflects this, and navigating post-graduation financial waters can be tricky. That being said, student loan debt shouldn’t be a barrier to homeownership. There are ways to balance the responsibility of paying off student loans and still enjoy homeownership. Here are a few concerns…
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Prepare Your Buyers for a Seller’s Market
Read more: Prepare Your Buyers for a Seller’s MarketYour clients (especially first-time buyers) may not be prepared for the fast-paced, competitive nature of buying a home in a seller’s market. Fortunately, we’ve got a new guide for that! Homebuying in a Competitive Market is free to download and includes tips to help buyers: Get ready to act quickly Optimize their home search Boost…
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How to Write Better House Listings
Read more: How to Write Better House ListingsThe photography’s on point. The asking price is right. All you need now is a killer property description. Boost your house listings from good to great with the following tips! Be selective. Your description doesn’t have to encompass everything and the kitchen sink (though, if it’s a farmhouse sink, definitely mention that!). Focus on what’s…
