Recent Additions to Club Zebra
May 1, 2023
In response to balancing housing shortages with density, environmental, and other concerns, many states are considering options that change what can be built on previously SFR-exclusive lots. For agents who want to get into the land-niche, this may be your opportunity to get in on the ground floor!
Apr 27, 2023
Wow your potential and past clients with this marketing strategy that offers value throughout the year!
Apr 25, 2023
Buyers today have to get creative in order to cover their housing expenses. Join us for house hacking ideas and get the calculator that will help you talk with your buyers about opportunities to make money with their property.
Apr 25, 2023
The seller has options when create their selling strategy. Of course, you have a strategy for listing as well and those two strategies should be aligned for the best working relationship, but it starts with a discussion. Begin yours with your seller today and talk about the 6 components of a successful Home-Selling Strategy.
Please see the related resource below for an 8.5 x 11 sheet that goes into each of these six items in detail. You may want to include that in your listing presentation. Make sure you customize with rules and regulations for your area.
Apr 25, 2023
This tool is designed to help you walk your your sellers through the 6 aspects of their home-selling strategy.
Apr 24, 2023
As home prices and interest rates rise, homebuyers may need to get creative when it comes to covering their monthly payment. Or perhaps you have a homeowner interested in using their property to raise more capital for another investment.
Whatever the case, House Hacking is a term that you should become familiar with. This calculator will help you run scenarios with your income-savvy homeowners and get them thinking creatively about how they can make their property work for their pocketbook. You can even provide this as a gift to your new homeowners or create your own class around it. The possibilities are endless once you start getting creative.
Apr 19, 2023
Self-discipline so important to being successful in anything that you do - whether that is personally, professionally, but especially for being successful in real estate!
Apr 18, 2023
Moehrl v NAR et al, is back and soon impact conversations at your initial buyer and seller meetings. Learn how this might change compensation in our industry and how it may affect both clients and you as we go beyond the history and dig into what is at the heart of this important trial.
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.