Past Club Zebra Content & Help for Real Estate Agents
With new content added weekly, we have published tons of articles, bits of advice and help for real estate agents, business tools, content for sending to real estate clients, real estate training videos and more.
Sep 16, 2019
Interior designers and stagers know the importance of plants when creating an indoor Zen-like experience. Plants don’t just soften the edges of geometric furniture; houseplants give a space a well-lived in look and can actually help sell your home.
Sep 16, 2019
As the summer winds down, you might find yourself thinking of your summer vacation and thought to yourself, “I wonder what it would take to buy a vacation property there?” Buying a second property, whether for extra income, enjoyment, or both, is a step that many decide to do in their lifetime.
Sep 16, 2019
When buyers enter the real estate market and consider their budget, they think of what their monthly mortgage payment will be. Most consider if they can afford that payment within their monthly income. The thought about how much of that payment is going to interest is most often an afterthought. It can be alarming to see how much interest you will pay on a mortgage over the life of a loan.
Aug 20, 2019
What do you say when someone asks you what you do for a living? Does your answer make them ask more questions or turn away awkwardly? We are going to discuss the makings of a great elevator speech so you can be excited for the next time someone asks you that question.
Aug 20, 2019
What do you say when someone asks you what you do for a living? Does your answer make them ask more questions or turn away awkwardly? We are going to discuss the makings of a great elevator speech so you can be excited for the next time someone asks you that question.
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Aug 15, 2019
A healthy economy usually goes hand-in-hand with strong property appreciation, so it pays to do your homework. There are five things to look at when making this evaluation and this article outlines those.
Aug 15, 2019
Although popular real estate websites would have you believe otherwise, pricing a home correctly is an art combined with science (math, specifically).
Aug 15, 2019
The kitchen is one of the most-used rooms in the house and one that can be most difficult to keep clean and looking sharp for potential buyers. But with a little planning and deep-cleaning up front, you can keep the mess at bay. Included are ten recommendations for getting and keeping your kitchen in tip-top shape when it is listed.
Jul 23, 2019
It is easy to get worked up when someone questions your integrity or if they are making a problem into a much bigger issue than it really is. Denise shares an easy-to-follow formula that will help you take control of yourself, allowing you more control of the situation.
Jul 23, 2019
It is easy to get worked up when someone questions your integrity or if they are making a problem into a much bigger issue than it really is. Denise shares an easy-to-follow formula that will help you take control of yourself, allowing you more control of the situation.
This is the first five minutes of this Club Call. For the full recording or to participate in an upcoming club call, join Club Zebra PRO!
Jul 15, 2019
Lighting in a room is as important as paint color and furniture and it is critical for whatever function the room dictates. However, many people don’t consider changing the lighting, especially if it includes built-in such as recessed lighting or flush-mount light boxes in the center of a bedrooms. You don’t have to settle! There is a lot of ways you can improve!
Jul 15, 2019
If you are considering purchasing an income-producing property, whether for short-term or long-term rentals, although the rent (potential income) received is usually the most-attractive part of ownership (along with anticipated appreciation), expenses usually take a huge bite out of that income. And really, the potential gross income is not as important to your bottom line as the potential net income.
Jul 15, 2019
Have you ever thought about how people used to buy property before there were modern banks, mortgage brokers, and underwriting? Mortgages have been documented in history as early as 1190 in England common law documents. In these early mortgages, the lender still held title to the property and, in the event of a default, could sell the property in order to recover the damages. Fast forward to the 1900s...
Jul 1, 2019
How often do you stand back and look at your business from a big picture perspective?
Probably not too often. It can be difficult when you are juggling everything and focused
on getting through the tasks and details of day to day of your job. But if you find yourself
doing the same grind year after year, then taking a moment to look at the big picture can
be exactly what you need to catapult you to the next level. This issue highlights agents that excel at this task.
Jun 25, 2019
Everything was going smoothly, or perhaps you just didn't notice the warnings until you drove by your potential listing only to discover a new For Sale By Owner sign in their yard. Join Denise for a discussion on dealing with FSBOs. What you should do if a prospect asks about selling on their own? What can you say if this happens to you and how should you move forward?
Jun 19, 2019
With over two-decades experience, having been an agent in the trenches and later as a top-producer, Denise gets it. As a coach she has seen it all. She understands why agents are burnt-out, struggle to grow their income, who are overwhelmed with frustrating clients and are one bad transaction away from quitting. Here, Denise addresses these issues and the five actions that agents can take to escape and become a happier, balanced, super-producer.
Jun 15, 2019
Homeowner insurance policies are fraught with confusing language that may have you wondering what you are really covered for in case of an emergency. Reviewing your policy and scheduling time with your insurance agent to review is a great plan. Here are some questions to begin the conversation.
Jun 15, 2019
Are #GarageGoals on your mind? Here are suggestions to kick-start your garage organization plan just in time for summer! If you dread going into your garage and don’t think you can find what you are looking for, it is time to revamp that garage! This article would be great accompanied by photos of solutions that you or your clients may have implemented.