How to Make Money Renting Out Tools and Equipment
This post was originally published in 2019. Here’s the new and improved version. If you’re looking to add a side hustle to your real estate business, consider renting out tools and equipment to DIY-ers. We’ve gotten some feedback from readers interested in learning more about this income stream since it was featured on our Top 25 Side Hustles for Realtors®. So we’re going to …
Best Real Estate Blog Posts of 2020
To wrap up the year, here’s a look back at the best real estate blog posts of 2020. Best Real Estate Blog Posts of 2020 10. How to Start a Real Estate Business Starting from the ground up, the #10 spot on our list of the best real estate blog posts of 2020 goes to a post about starting a real estate business. 9. …
When Are Hard Money Loans Ideal?
Employer needs and a changing economy could force a sudden shift to a work-from-home schedule. Converting to a full-time remote-work routine could bring about consideration of a change of residence. Some individuals may also need to relocate so they may better service or manage a new area as a company restructures itself. These are just two of the scenarios that could require a time-sensitive …
How to Be a Successful Real Estate Agent
We’re getting back to basics this week to figure out how to be a successful real estate agent. No need for preamble; let’s get straight to it! How to be a Successful Real Estate Agent – 10 Tips 10. Start With a Business Plan Your business plan is your roadmap to success. It shows you where to focus your branding, marketing efforts, operations, and …
Affordable But Impressive Holiday Gift Ideas for Real ...
Finding holiday gifts for real estate clients can be tricky; you need something that will impress your clients, but you also need it to fit in your budget. In this post, we’re covering 10 perfectly affordable but impressive holiday gift ideas for real estate clients. And where are we finding these gifts? Etsy, of course! If you’ve followed this blog for a while, you …
5 Quick Tips for Investing in Foreclosed Homes
Investing in real estate is perhaps our single favorite real estate side hustle, and investing in foreclosed homes can be one of the most lucrative real estate investment strategies available. But how exactly do you go about investing in foreclosed homes? And how do you maximize your chances of success? In this post, we’re taking a look at 5 quick tips for investing in …
5 Critical Real Estate Website Marketing Tips
Real estate is a competitive business, and real estate agents who are aggressively growing their businesses are always trying to improve their website and internet presence. Unfortunately, too many are spending time, money, and effort in activities that aren’t that effective. Here are 5 tips critical real estate website marketing tips for creating or improving your site to generate more leads and closings. Tip …
How to Do a CMA in 5 Steps
If you don’t know how to do a CMA, don’t worry; no one knows how to do a comparative market analysis before getting into real estate. CMAs are very much a learn-on-the-job skill. But of course you have to start somewhere. And for some insane reason, most pre-license real estate courses don’t cover the CMA process. So consider this your official Intro to CMAs …
How Real Estate Agents Make Money – A Primer
I’m getting more questions from real estate newbies wondering how real estate agents make money. And the answer isn’t necessarily straightforward. In fact, many active real estate agents are wondering the same thing! Because, let’s face it, when you’re income is entirely commission-based, making money can be an elusive endeavor. So today, we’re discussing how real estate agents make money…from multiple points of view. …
When to Schedule an HVAC Inspection
An HVAC system provides heating, ventilation, and cooling in homes, commercial spaces, construction sites, and any other indoor space where fresh air is needed. The system replaces exhausted indoor air with fresh air from outside. With a good HVAC system, you can filter out odors, dust, bacteria, carbon dioxide, smoke, and other debris found in the air. It is also responsible for temperature control …
The Big List of Real Estate Designations and Real Esta...
With so many real estate designations and certifications available, how do you choose which one(s) will move your career forward? In this post, we’re listing all the real estate designations and certifications we could find! Then we’ll help you decide which ones are the best fit for you. The Big List of Real Estate Designations and Certifications Let’s start with the destinations offered by …
How to Write Compelling Real Estate Listing Descriptio...
Real estate listing descriptions are one of the most underrated marketing tools available to real estate agents. In the age of online searches, potential buyers rely on listing photos and listing descriptions to decide which properties are worth a closer look. If your home description and accompanying photos aren’t compelling, your listing will sit on the market, your sellers will be disappointed, and your …
