Being a real estate agent has become synonymous with “the ideal job.” The profession allows you to take total ownership of your career. However, to get to this level of job comfortability, there is essential hard work that you need to put in. The following are crucial steps that will help you get started as […]
Is your credit score important?
It is one of the most important factors in your financial life. The higher your score, the more likely you are to qualify for loans with favorable terms, which in the end can save you thousands of dollars, especially on a mortgage loan. Credit scores range from 300 to 850. A credit score of less than […]
Five Ways to Use Social Media to Market Your Clients’ Homes
Over time, social media has proven to be a premium business platform for real estate agencies. With the rise in popularity of Facebook and Instagram as marketing and branding tools, real estate agencies are now able to showcase their listings effectively and build strong relationships with their clients. A social media presence is necessary to […]
FHA loan requirement basics
FHA loans work best for people who want to purchase a home but don’t have a stellar financial history. Since 1934, FHA loans have been provided by approved private lenders. Potential homeowners are able to obtain this type of loan because the loan is insured by the Federal Housing Administration, the FHA. FHA Pros FHA […]
Tips for Utilizing MLS to Purchase a Home
Multiple Listing Service or MLS is not one system. Rather, it is a collection of databases across the country. Many of them are zoned to a specific region, though a few are nationwide. MLS was created for brokers to connect local listings, making it easier for realtors and buyers to find what’s locally available. This […]
Forget your job title. You are in sales.
A loan officer, an escrow closer, a transaction coordinator and a receptionist are having dinner together. Which one is the salesperson? None, right? One is in the business of approving loans, another closes the deal, another coordinates all of the moving parts, and the last one answers the phone and greets customers. They’re not in […]