Recent Additions to Club Zebra
With new content added weekly, we have published tons of articles, bits of advice and help for real estate agents, business tools, content for sending to real estate clients, real estate training videos and more.
Feb 18, 2014
Lots of changes have taken place since the last time we updated this infograph. The economic recovery has meant more people relocating
and retiring baby-boomers mean an increase in the number of sellers who are seeking smaller homes. Buyers are touring fewer homes
before making a decision and again we see more baby-boomers in the market who do not need financing when right-sizing to their next home.
You can use this infograph to generate conversation and impress your sellers with your expert market knowledge.
Feb 12, 2014
This Publisher template is formatted to highlight homes pended and sold. Please follow your MLS rules about publicizing other agents' listings.
Feb 11, 2014
This February we covered Housing Trends of the Future: Micro, Multi-Generational and Lifestyle Housing. Now that money is coming back into the builder and housing markets, there is a building demand for new and very interesting kinds of housing that is taking place. We'll be looking at housing trends of the future, information that you'll want to be prepared with before your clients ask about it, and Denise will share with you everything that she knows.
Jan 30, 2014
Sellers want to know what return their improvements may have on the future value of their home. Share your information on how a bathroom remodel will impact market value.
Jan 30, 2014
We kick-off our 2014 with an amazing call, New Year Resolutions for the Top of Your List. Every business should look back periodically and consider what worked and what didn't. It's time to create new rules to guide your business in 2014 and we have some great strategies for you to consider. Denise has ten areas of your business that you should take a look at, complete with excellent examples of exactly how to make that happen: from creating new business rules and editing negative influences away to dealing with challenging buyers and sellers.
Jan 28, 2014
Listen to this great two-segment interview of Denise Lones by host Tina Mitchell of The Money Hour on radio 570 KVI. Denise shares her expert insight on real estate, the 2014 housing market, how we got to where we are, and predictions for what's coming for Washington State and nearby regions. Original air date: January 19, 2014.
Jan 21, 2014
After an inspection, some buyers present the seller with just a handful of items they want addressed while others include many, if not all, of the items presented by the inspector. How should a seller respond? Let your readers know where you stand.
Jan 16, 2014
Use this Excel spreadsheet to record your activity. Automatically graphs!
Jan 16, 2014
What is your current net worth? You may be surprised!
Jan 15, 2014
You may have heard of the Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) which is utilized to help sellers put a value to their home when they are in the market to sell. Homebuyers who are striving to be savvy investors should be provided this same kind of detailed information to study and assess before they make an offer on a home as well. They need to see the past performing history of their home and the surrounding neighborhood. An in-depth Property Purchase Analysis (PPA) provides just that.
Dec 30, 2013
Whether you need online content for the end of the year this easy-to-follow format plus your stats from your MLS ensure your year-end review will be easy to create.
Dec 18, 2013
One of the most powerful marketing tools in your client care tool belt.
Dec 17, 2013
This month's topic was, 2014 Real Estate Market Predictions. Every December Denise shares her carefully researched industry and market predictions for the coming year. We'll be covering everything from national markets and economics to real estate trends, interest rates, new construction, 2nd homes and much, much more in this information packed and extended call.
Dec 15, 2013
Potential buyers who have a home to sell may be wondering about the timing in getting their current home sold before purchasing their next. This article addresses this issue.
Nov 30, 2013
Smells can turn off potential buyers. Make sure your next listing is spiffy and...sniffy...no matter what odors may be lurking!
Nov 30, 2013
Home warranties provide benefits to both buyers and sellers and can be a powerful tool in the listing process.
Nov 26, 2013
Denise guides you through the ins-and-outs of catering to the luxury market. Learn the psychology of luxury buyers and sellers, their expectations, critical steps you must take, and things you must and must not say when working with this market. Get realistic expectations of what luxury means in your particular geographic area, how long it might take you to break into the market, and exactly what kinds of tools you need at your disposal to succeed.
Nov 16, 2013
While some agents encourage slowing or stopping the home buying or selling process over the holiday, it is high time to encourage your clients to take advantage of less competition during this time.