Recent Additions to Club Zebra
Nov 15, 2023
For existing home owners, or as a curiosity article for future owners, this article covers care and maintenance of concrete structures, like home foundations. We identify three important signs that a professional might be needed, creating a referral opportunity for you the agent.
Nov 15, 2023
The recent verdict against NAR has generated a lot of news interest and public awareness. This article addresses the basic mechanics of practice being litigated and what change buyers, sellers, agents, and the industry may experience as a result. While sure to grab your readers' eyes, this article may require your edits with respect to your practice.
Nov 14, 2023
Personal and professional conflict can do a lot of damage to your stress and ability to perform, ultimately hurting your success. Previously, we've looked at how the "conflict resolution circle" provides a system for working through conflict. This week we are taking a closer look at how your personality influences your conflict strategy.
Nov 8, 2023
If you are unaware of what new construction in your area is planned for the coming years and how that will affect you, your buyers, and your sellers, then you may be blind to an important piece of your local market and big opportunities! Learn how to spot opportunities for business growth, and how to get plugged-into your local developer community!
Nov 8, 2023
While some agents out there are having their best year yet, everyone in today's housing market has taken note of the market stagnation caused by the one-two punch of interest rates and decades of under-produced inventory. Politics and litigation are poised to make broad changes. Meanwhile states, like here in Washington State, are legislating new housing flexibility that will change the local landscape forever. Agents are right to ask, "How do I steer my business toward success?"
Nov 2, 2023
A card? An event? A gift? Your expertise? Denise Lones has expert advice for all of these choices. Create new business opportunities and reconnect with your past clients this season!
Oct 31, 2023
Faux markets, bubble markets, crashing markets - how do you read market data and recognize when your MLS isn’t telling you the whole story? Denise shows you how to pull all the puzzle pieces together and learn a skill that both benefits your clients and could be critical to your business success.
Oct 26, 2023
This week's Zebra Report comes from our CEO, Shauna Naf, who has just returned from the ADU Academy in Berkeley, California, hosted by Earth Advantage. Please enjoy.
Oct 24, 2023
With so many moving parts, money, and emotions all in one transaction, there will almost always be a moment of conflict: an tough inspection report, a buyer reluctant to share their financial truth, sellers that wants you to charge less, or difficult showing conditions. Denise walks you through solutions to these conflicts and more, so you can navigate them with confidence!
Oct 19, 2023
Holding an unhealthy mindset can blind you to great opportunities that are out there. Be the agent that seeks solutions, not the agent that sees only obstacles.
Oct 18, 2023
Today’s buyers and move-up sellers face big challenges to getting the right financing to buy. Denise and branch manager Drew Ebner of Revolution Mortgage take a deep dive into creative financing solutions that buyers who need a loan should consider.
Oct 17, 2023
In this episode of Market Survival Guide: Israel at War and the effect on markets, commotion between brokerages and NAR and how that may affect you, MLS PIN deal delayed by DOJ, primary mortgage national market update, Fannie Mae introduces new down payment options for multifamily homes, eXp and OpenDoor partner to streamline cash offers, regional market sales and pendings review, new SFR permits continue to decline, multifamily housing review, employment, consumer price index analysis, and answers to your real estate questions.
Oct 15, 2023
If you are in the market to buy and you need an advantage, here are opportunities that might be available to help you get into the home you want now, rather than later if the market heats back up!
Oct 15, 2023
Whether your clients are preparing to sell and want to add extra curb appeal, making the most of their outdoor spaces is a great way to get more out of their property! While it may be too late for an outdoor painting project, there are still great ways to make outside areas more enjoyable this autumn.
Oct 15, 2023
One of the key drivers of equity building is that price appreciation is gained on the entire asset despite the down payment, in most cases, only being a small percentage of that. This article goes back to 1983 and evaluates the return on a theoretical down payment.
Oct 11, 2023
ADUs are rising in desirability as design firms are taking on the challenge of building not only for functionality, but form too! ADUs should be both functional and beautiful, enjoyable places to live.
Oct 10, 2023
If your buyer is in a high demand area, there is a lot they can do, and may need to do, to win a listing: from compromises on buying expectations, to making a strong offer, to negotiating terms, but the trick is deciding what is best for the buyer. In this episode, Denise shares how to talk about buyer strategies with your clients.
Oct 5, 2023
October is a great time to consider goals, to start building habits before the holidays, and to look ahead to what your business could be like 90-days, six-months, a year from now, and beyond.