Recent Additions to Club Zebra
May 17, 2022
This week in Market Survival Guide: consumer sentiment and economic consequences, builder sentiment, federal Reserve rate increases and what to expect with your real estate clients, consumers receive bank letters on increasing rates of return, the "overvalued" areas of the county and what that means, and answers to your questions.
May 15, 2022
Also included this month you will find a simple Mortgage and Interest Rate Chart for easily calculating costs, so that you can adjust for interest rates in your area or for other times of the year.
May 15, 2022
An updated kitchen doesn't have to cost tens of thousands of dollars! Here are some tips that homeowners or would-be sellers can consider when exploring a kitchen update.
May 15, 2022
Some buyers are saving up, waiting to make the jump into homeownership when they can avoid paying mortgage insurance. But waiting can actually cost more than the cost of mortgage insurance AND they may be missing out on price gains. This article includes a very compelling example that you should show to every first time homebuyer on your potential client list.
May 15, 2022
In this market, buying a home is hard, but buying a home when a buyer has a home to sell is harder. This article explores a sample timeline for a buyer with a home to sell and addresses the expectation of being able to only move once. This article also explores the option for making a more-aggressive offer prior to offer review date. We recommend that this article is altered based on your market conditions.
May 11, 2022
Online reviews can be a big boon to your business, yet many agents overlook or even avoid asking for reviews altogether. It’s time to change that. Learn how to ask for and receive quality reviews, where people should find your reviews, and how to respond to reviews – even bad ones!
May 9, 2022
Want more online reviews? Here is a template for that! Just copy and paste this content into your email, update the links to your own, and customize for each client with a sentence or two about the transaction. Make quick work of getting those online reviews!
May 3, 2022
This week in Market Survival Guide: how to tell if your housing market is moderating, the effect of rising interest rates, national new home sales vs months supply, reading sales of new SFR inventory, global market sentiment, inflation pressures, historical and present national home ownership rate and ownership drivers, population changes, and answers to your questions.
May 3, 2022
Many agents struggle with knowing what the right level of technology is for their business. With all the temptations on the internet promising to be your silver bullet, it is easy to be pulled in too many directions and get nothing done. Combat your fear of missing out and make peace with your technology fit!
Apr 26, 2022
Key to successfully connecting with visitors and developing future business prospects at open houses is your ability to make them feel welcome and to provide them with something of value before they leave. A lighter and more expert touch will win over hard tactics like sign-in registries and guided tours.
Apr 19, 2022
Meet Jason Cook, long-time Bellevue-area resident, former firefighter, tennis champion, and a gifted real estate agent. Jason has developed a knack for engaging with people that comes across as effortless and natural. It is a skill critical for hosting effective open houses – which Jason has held in abundance. Join us as Denise and Jason discuss winning open house strategies and his personal experiences in open house success.
Apr 19, 2022
This week in Market Survival Guide: housing inventory and the future of meeting housing demand, new construction, consumer confidence by national region, the coming home remodel market, interpreting the NAHB Housing Market Index, the Housing Market Index vs shovel-ready starts over the last decade, global investor sentiment, headlines, recession and GDP - fears and facts, nationwide personal income growth, job creation, Washington market update as a national sample, and answers to your questions.
Apr 18, 2022
A staged garage appeals to buyers interested in storage solutions, creating a workshop, and recreational sports. Make sure your garage looks well looked after when your house goes on the market. Whether you are planning to sell or just doing some spring cleaning, here are 6 tips to getting your garage in order.
Apr 15, 2022
Buying a second home, whether it provides an income stream or not, can be a savvy way to build wealth. Some homeowners are tapping into their equity to do just that. The Future Value Calculator is also attached to this article so you can run scenarios with your clients.
Apr 12, 2022
Leveraging your current listings into future listings is key in today’s market and open houses offer a great opportunity for real face-to-face engagement with other potential sellers in the area. Here, we discuss two strategies: how to get more open houses by positioning yourself as the go-to agent for open house referrals and neighborhood outreach that leverages your expertise with local homeowners!
Apr 7, 2022
Chelsea and Dustin wanted a professional look that would unite their marketing in print and digital forms, stand out from their peers, and convey their professional but approachable business style.
Apr 5, 2022
Getting back to face-to-face client interactions is a critical piece of your real estate strategy this spring. Coach Denise leveraged open houses so effectively that it became a mainstay of her business generation - and much of what she learned began with showing model homes in new construction. Learn the keys to attracting steady traffic, crucial props for guiding visitors through a property, how to showcase value, and how to sell both the home and the neighborhood.
Apr 5, 2022
This week in Market Survival Guide: market fears, will there be a recession, the "inverted yield curve", understanding market fundamentals, economic risks and consequences, the "designer housing market", labor shortage analysis and impact, job creation, how has employment changed in since 2020, inventory shortage continues, today's real estate demand drivers, and answers to your questions.