Recent Additions to Club Zebra
Oct 15, 2024
Pre-Inspections are a great tool for sellers to learn about the issues that are likely going to come up in a transaction anyway. A pre-inspection report can be an effective tool for a seller to provide, even if they don't choose to do all the recommended repairs. Share this info with your sellers.
Oct 15, 2024
This October 2024 in Market Survival Guide: Dramatic year-over-year increases in environmental disasters hit home insurance companies hard, elections and homeownership, national and regional real estate market trends and analysis, new construction cost-to-build remains high, August single family starts were up, consumer price index inflation reaches 2.5 percent, mortgage rates grow, national employment update, advice and opportunities for the fall real estate market, and answers to your questions.
Oct 15, 2024
Renovation Loans are an option for buyers looking to buy a property that they can fix up and make theirs. This article addresses what buyers need to know about renovation loans, though it is a good idea to match them up with lenders who offer these before getting too far into the process. If you don't know much about renovation loans, this is a good way for you to brush up on your knowledge too! In fact, why not take it a step further, team up with a lender, and offer a class on using renovation loans? See, we are full of good ideas over here at The Lones Group!
Oct 15, 2024
In light of the NAR settlement, buyers looking for good alternatives to paying for a buyer agent may be surprised to learn that the two most-popular methods - hiring an attorney or hoping the listing agent will work as a dual agent, have serious drawbacks. This article can be used on its own or enhanced with your process, services, stories, or testimonials.
Oct 15, 2024
Denise reviews eleven items that every open house should include to set yourself up for success, how to address issues around buyer agency agreements at open houses, and how to get potential buyers who aren’t working with an agent to give you a call.
Oct 10, 2024
I hate to see agents abandoning their lead generation strategies because they aren’t getting the results they want. They are blaming the lead generation method when the real culprit is the current real estate market.
Oct 8, 2024
When selling, there are a number of barriers that sellers put up that keep their home from being sold quickly and for as much money as possible. Everything from pricing to showing restrictions, home condition, and more. How do concessions factor in and do you have a prop to talk about this very important topic?
Oct 1, 2024
Many agents have a sheet that addresses fees in their listing presentation, but has it been updated? Are you still stumbling over how to separate out how you get paid from sellers versus how to address buyer brokerage compensation and leaving sellers confused? We have been reworking listing presentations since the end of last year and know how to address this topic with finesse. You don’t need to throw everything away and start over, but you do need compelling information that is laid out in an easy-to-understand format.
Sep 30, 2024
Mortgage Interest Rates are in the news...but what out-of-the-box solutions can you provide? This infographic and social media post contains some compelling thoughts on mortgage solutions that aren't necessarily top-of-mind.
Sep 25, 2024
A luxury property is more than just a price point.
Sep 24, 2024
It might be at the beginning of your buyer relationship, while touring, or even when writing an offer when the subject comes up - what happens if the buyer and seller cannot come together on buyer brokerage fees? Is the buyer prepared to take care of it? We have TWO props to show you today that cover that very issue and so you aren’t OVEREXPLAINING it and freaking out your buyers. It is a simple concept, that will save you TIME!
Sep 17, 2024
It is time to brush off your buyer package, take a look at your buyer process, and ensure that you have material that is compelling and fresh. After all, if buyers are responsible for paying your fee, you need to make sure you have the goods to deliver. Now is not the time to be relying on materials that your company has put together. It is time to WOW with what YOU bring to the table. We are going to go over the sections you should consider having in your Buyer Package as well as some props to frame up the discussion around fees.
Sep 17, 2024
This month in Market Survival Guide: Federal interest rate cuts and their impact, mortgage interest rates, presidential election impact on real estate, aggressive home appreciation nationally, national active housing inventory, regional housing market analysis, new construction SFR permitting, multi-family permitting, new construction building barriers, national housing unit starts, consumer price index, understanding lending tools, assumable mortgages, renovation loans, and answers to your questions.
Sep 15, 2024
Home buyers are likely to have lots of questions about what responsibility they have to compensating the buyer brokerage for services in light of the National Association of Realtors® lawsuit and settlement. Here we outline a variety of solutions to help prime your buyers with an understanding before they enter the market.
Sep 15, 2024
Not every home is being sold above list - or even selling at all. There may be opportunities in your market where buyers even have room to negotiate. Often these properties have been sitting for a while. Here we cover introduce buyers to the opportunities that may be available by looking at older inventory.
Sep 15, 2024
There are thousands of assumable mortgages available right now...but your sellers may not know their mortgage may be assumable and buyers don't know to ask. This could be an incredible opportunity for BOTH PARTIES! Agents, if you aren't sure how these work, brush up on your skills and spread the word!
Sep 11, 2024
If you have been struggling with commission discussions ever since the lawsuit with the National Association of Realtors® was settled and new rules went into effect this August at MLSs across the country - or even if you haven't struggled at all - today's Zebra Report is for you.
Sep 10, 2024
In part two we will be continuing our discussion of listing photo strategy and answering the many questions we received in part one. We will be covering topics like virtual staging, special features, photo staging, preparation, and more.