Recent Additions to Club Zebra
Jul 23, 2024
Whether meeting with a buyer, at listing presentation, or preparing a monthly mailer, it is helpful to have great visuals to accompany your information. Lones Group CEO Shauna Naf shows you how to create effective graphs in Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, and Canva.
Jul 22, 2024
Interest rates, permitting delays, additional environmental reports, labor delays, supply shortages have all increased the cost and risks of building. How will the building industry meet our housing needs under these conditions? Denise provides a building industry outlook for all levels of the industry and shares what is ahead.
Jul 18, 2024
Today's message is one of the things I know today that I wish I had embraced earlier in my career. Learning how to delegate is more than a key to saving time, it is a crucial key to growing your success.
Jul 16, 2024
We continue our discussion of how real estate agents can improve their process and create pathways that help buyers reach buying decisions faster. In part 2 we will wrap-up a few last strategies, provide additional details on some we have already covered, and answer the many questions from our audience.
Jul 16, 2024
This month in Market Survival Guide: mortgage rates, consumer regret, housing inventory perspective, existing home sales analysis, consumer market acceptance, Federal Reserve dangles a carrot, increasing building prices not yet reflected in housing costs, 2024 housing starts to end in a deficit, national economic overview, and more.
Jul 15, 2024
Homesellers benefit from irresistible curb appeal. However, sometimes that can be difficult to come by. Containers – brightly-colored pots with a fresh arrangement of plants and flowers, can be just the ticket!
Jul 15, 2024
When real estate market prices appreciate, assessed values are soon to follow which can mean…higher property taxes. This article addresses some of the reasons property taxes change.
Jul 15, 2024
In most real estate transactions, no attorney is involved. The Purchase and Sale agreement is written up on forms that have been thoroughly reviewed by attorneys, but usually it is up to the agents to use their expertise to fill in the blanks to meet their clients’ needs and avoid practicing law. Your client may be wondering, “Do I need a real estate attorney?”
Jul 9, 2024
Whether you have a buyer who wants more than they can afford, who won't compete in multiple offers, or one who just must see one more home after already seeing dozens, each of these buyers represent a cost to you in time and money. Here are 20 strategies you can use to improve your process and help buyers reach a decision faster.
Jul 4, 2024
Are you a real estate agent that is frustrated by today's interest rates? Time to stop waiting for government to solve your problems and create your own business opportunities.
Jul 2, 2024
Whether you are an agent considering working with potential investment clients, representing an investment buyer, or marketing a potential investment property for a seller, we have covered a lot of ground with our recent investor series – and our audience questions have been numerous! Denise tackles unanswered questions with her characteristic expertise and advice in this edition of Hit Me With Your Best Shot. Don’t miss it!
Jun 30, 2024
There is a lot to a Title Report. What can you expect to see on yours?
Agents, add additional information about common elements found on Title Reports in your area.
Jun 25, 2024
Middle-housing and ADUs are gaining mindshare with the public. How do you recognize an opportunity for additional investment dollars and what should you be aware of before discussing an investment buyer strategy with your seller? Should you prepare the property differently? What language and features will attract potential investors’ attention? Denise discusses the ins-and-outs of investment listing strategy.
Jun 20, 2024
Practical formulas for appreciation, future appreciation, and a handy formula for converting circumference to diameter that you can use out in the field.
Jun 18, 2024
Denise shows you what you need to learn so you can feel confident before you even talk to your first investment buyer, tools that will wow them, and how to provide rough numbers to make sure a property is in line with their investment goals.
Jun 18, 2024
This month in Market Survival Guide: reading beyond the headlines, inflation progress and fed walks back interest rate cuts predictions a little, VA loan updates, Federal Reserve forecast criticisms in the media and impact, mortgage rates continue down, housing market economic analysis, regional markets, new construction, housing affordability and inflation, SFR Permits update, economic news, consumer price index, employment, opportunities for real estate agents, and answers to your questions.
Jun 15, 2024
Buying an investment property usually requires a heftier initial investment. Where to get the funds? This article outlines six ideas!
Jun 15, 2024
In the era of higher interest rates, owner (seller) financing is having a moment. How does it work? What are the advantages for both buyers and sellers? This article covers the basics.