Recent Additions to Club Zebra
Apr 18, 2023
This April in Market Survival Guide: Moehrl v NAR et al, Millennial and Generation Z investing trends, affordable housing programs, regional market update, increasing prices return, offer review dates, new construction permitting history and current needs, year-over-year permitting growth nationwide, energy code woes and their effect on expanding available housing, real estate market resilience to economic turmoil, inflation reaches lowest point in two years and what is to come, employment, opportunities in real estate, and answers to your questions!
Apr 14, 2023
Late spring and summer vacations are coming. Is a vacation rental in your clients' future? If so, let your clients know you are in the know when it comes to short-term rentals! This article can also spell referral opportunity for you if you play your cards right. We have also linked the Investment Cash Flow calculator below as that can be a great tool to help your clients determine the financial side of the vacation rental business.
Apr 14, 2023
A failed window seal can result in a foggy window and higher utility bills, but when selling, a failed window seal can be perceived as a sign of something much more concerning - deferred maintenance, an inefficient home, or even excess humidity. Let sellers know about the challenges with listing with a failed window seal and what options they have with this article (which is great to insert into your listing material too, by the way!).
This article contains a sentence at the end that you can remove or modify depending on the home-selling programs you participate in or offer. Look for the red.
We have linked the Seller Get Ready Checklist below for some other ideas that sellers may want to tackle before listing.
Apr 14, 2023
New Energy Codes are striving to make new homes more efficient than ever. This article outlines a few of the features that new home buyers should be looking for and evaluating including building envelope, insulation, windows, heating and cooling system, and appliances.
We've added a link to the New Washington State Energy Code article that outlines some of the changes that are impacting the building industry. Although Washington is just one state, it pays to know what is happening in your state, what builders are facing, and what buyers should be looking for.
Apr 12, 2023
Good for the environment, but harmful to the building industry and our affordable housing goals.
Apr 11, 2023
Whether you are trying to price a home, develop a solid buyer strategy, or you are looking for lead generation opportunities for yourself, the best tool at your disposal is the MLS. Today we are going to show you six clues to use to find your market sweet spot.
Apr 6, 2023
With a shared brand vision and an established color palette, our team was able to easily take their design objectives, color palette, and create a new joint brand.
Apr 4, 2023
Tax season is in full-swing - are you taking all your deductions this year? This week we are discussing six deductions that agents often undervalue, but that can make a big difference to your bottom line. Whether you are filing on your own or working with a tax professional, understanding deductions is something every agent should know.
Mar 29, 2023
We are in a breathtaking era of technology advances and the real estate industry will be forever changed - and improved - by it.
Mar 28, 2023
Open houses pose an incredible moment for agents to operate where they are at their best - hosting a home and meeting people in person. Denise introduces the Homebuying Secrets class, a conversion opportunity you can advertise at your next open house.
Mar 23, 2023
Our markets are changing and headlines can be misleading. Coach Denise explains the importance of really knowing and understanding your market.
Mar 21, 2023
Sending high-quality content to potential clients on a consistent schedule is an essential strategy for growing your real estate business – but doing it the wrong way can be a costly waste of time and cash. Learn the answers to questions like these that separate success from mailer failure!
Mar 21, 2023
This week in Market Survival Guide: bank failures impact on real estate, climate risk impact on home owner insurance, national pending home sales are up, online notarization is on the way, regional real estate market news, future housing needs, new construction and lackluster 2023 SFR starts, permitting growth and decline nationwide, builder confidence, economics and tech layoffs, and answers to your questions.
Mar 17, 2023
Although it means more IRS paperwork, being able to itemize your taxes and potentially reduce your tax burden is a homeownership benefit worth exploring! If you would like to provide additional information to people who reach out, check out the two articles referenced below. Tax Benefits of Owning Your Home includes details on each of the seven deductions outlined here and Tax Benefits - By The Numbers provides a mathematical example of the deductions in action.
Mar 16, 2023
Kaaleen's beautiful new website showcases her unique branding and embodies her "Mountains to the Sea" real estate business perfectly, all while saving time, keeping visitors engaged, and growing her audience.
Mar 15, 2023
Agents, if you use this article, customize with the services and benefits of working with you. Consider including your expertise, experience, certifications, designations, listing services, buyer services, and whether you are comfortable bringing up the topic of fees in an article format. Want to take it up a notch? Include an outline of your community service and your personal track record in terms of stats - total transactions, buyers helped, sellers helped, etc. Customize this article to make you shine!
Mar 15, 2023
There are plenty of reasons to be excited about homeownership during tax season because homeowners could save hundreds or thousands of dollars on taxes through a number of deductions. This article explains some of the common deductions.
Mar 14, 2023
Meet Dan Dunne, Executive Committee President of Builder Industry Association, Whatcom County. Join us as Dan and Denise discuss housing trends, challenges, advocacy, and the industry response to the needs of the market.