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Purchasing a home is an exciting experience, but it can also be an expensive one. But there are several ways that you can save money to help you prepare for this major purchase. We’ve put together a list of steps that you can take to help you save money during this process.
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Searching for a home isn’t always easy. It can take weeks to find the perfect home that fits your needs.Once you do find the “one” you want to ensure you are submitting an offer that will capture the seller’s attention. Although the market is shifting, there are still multiple offers being submitted on homes.
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The housing market has been on fire for the past two years. And it can be tempting to try to sell your home on your own.
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Purchasing a home is an exciting time and getting approved for a loan is one of the most important steps. Once you have applied for a loan, there are a few key things to keep in mind to avoid jeopardizing your chances of obtaining your dream home.
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It's exciting to put a house on the market and to think of making memories in a new space!
Spring has sprung and warmer weather is rolling in! That means it's time to focus on sprucing up your yard.
Your Closing Day is almost here! You and your real estate agent can barely contain your excitement. There's still a few things to take care of though, before you turn off the lights and say goodbye to your former home.
Spring will be here before we know it, and that means Spring Cleaning! It's a chance to reset your house after a long winter, and possibly get it ready to sell if that's something you're interested in.
Atlanta is known as a city in the trees, which makes it a great spot for leaf viewing in the Fall.
You're losing motivation to do your job. Your energy levels are down. You get irritated easily. There's no joy in what you do anymore. If you can relate to any of these statements, you might be dealing with Burnout.
It's back to school season! So let's talk about school districts. Here are some tips for finding the best school for your kids when you move.
The question of renting or buying can be a complicated one. It depends on a number of factors, and there's no blanket answer to which one is better for you. Your financial situation, personal preferences, area you live, and more all play a part. Let's look at the pros and cons of both.
Last year a lot of 4th of July celebrations were cancelled or postponed. That means we need to make up for lost time this year! Luckily the Atlanta area has no shortage of ways to celebrate the birth of our nation.
If you're going to help your clients buy and sell homes, you have to understand how fast the market is moving right now.
What is the housing market going to do in 2021 & 2022? That's the question on every agent's mind, as well as, all potential home buyers & sellers.
We're a few months into 2021 and the real estate market is still on fire! Actually things are starting to pick up even more in Atlanta. Let's look at the numbers.
So you just got your license, congrats! And now you're wondering, what next? Here is our advice on how to hit the ground running.
It's Black History Month! Here are some places to visits and great events to check out:
Atlanta is an amazing place to live! The neighborhoods are vibrant and diverse. From grand historic homes to modern high-rises, there's something for everyone in Atlanta!
Inc. Magazine publishes an annual guide to the 5,000 fastest-growing privately held companies in the U.S.- and we're #676!
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We are only at the very beginning of an era of non-traditional media - VR and alternative photography is here to stay! How are you keeping up with this super-popular trend?
It may be time to spice things up and remind yourself why you started in this field in the first place!
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Congratulations to our support team and Realtors!
LinkedIn is one of the most valuable platforms for a Realtor. You can connect with potential leads and share your own expertise. But how do you know who to connect with?
These real estate horror stories will have any agent running for the hills!
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Congratulations to Jay Voorhees, a Gold Phoneix Award recipient.
Creating the perfect ambiance can make or break an open house. Here are some easy details that can take your open house to the next level.
'Terrible Real Estate Pictures' is a collection of the worst of the worst from around the country when it comes to showcasing properties.
Another year has come to an end - it's time to recap and review our most popular blog posts!
Hosting an open house can be stressful and a lot of things can get lost in the shuffle, so here is a checklist to make sure you do not forget a few of the most important things!
Social automation services allow you to plan posts and emails and other forms of communicating with your target audiences.
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Here are some easy ways to ensure you are managing your time effectively, so you can continue to grow your business.
Meet Dan Lee, Village agent and Team Leader of the Elite Team.
As anyone who has tried to make the transition out of a job and into full-time real estate can tell you, it’s not for the faint of heart.
Village Realty and Jonny On It have teamed up to provide our agents with a branded home services app that connects you to quality service providers.
Meet Lara Dolan, Village North Realtor and co-leader of the Craft Dolan team.
Congrats! You’re in your third year of real estate. Here are some tips when you feel like you can’t go on.
Being online is the first step, but keeping your audience engaged is the second (arguably the most important) step. The goal is bring as many visitors to that page as possible, right? Blog writing is great for many reasons but here are the most important.
If talking about generating leads makes you nervous, I have good news: you do not have to do it alone, and you are probably already doing it well without knowing it, especially if you have a great network.
Check out these 4 tips to relieve your stress and make managing your database a breeze.
Guest blogger, Meghan Holder, explains the importance of being a neighborhood expert and her knowledge on what clients are looking for in a Realtor.
Check out these tips on how you can give back year-round.
Guest blogger, Nat Smiley, gives you his perspective on how your real estate business could benefit from a virtual assistant.
Money management always requires discipline and is especially important for Realtors. Here are the top three ways you, as an agent, can prepare financially and limit your money madness:
Buyers face a variety of paperwork, fees and inspection issues, as well as general confusion about what needs to be done and what comes next.
In today's challenging market, continuing your REALTOR® education is the best way to invest in your career.
Continuing to make the same mistakes can be a sure sign it's time to try something new.
Being a Realtor means balancing your budget, marketing, maintaining relationships, building clientele, attending networking events, often working on weekends and more. Startups often are in the same position.
Don’t let these excuses keep you from growing your business. By investing in yourself, your business will bloom.
Recognize this spring as a time to "spring clean" your life and as an opportunity to grow your business!
As Realtors, you know one of the main ways you keep your business alive is from referrals. But do you know exactly how important those referrals are?
Chances are you didn’t go into real estate because you love marketing and technology. Use your gift of building relationships to run your real estate business.
There are many ways you can hire an assistant, whether it’s a previously licensed Realtor who knows the business, an unlicensed assistant, virtual assistant, in person, part time, or full time.
When your real estate business is growing exponentially, client relationships, closings, leads, marketing and maintaining your sanity can get tough. When you find yourself not having enough time in the day it may be time to hire a Realtor assistant.
What can Realtors learn from Uber, Postmates and Instacart? Turns out, a lot!
There are some seriously great podcasts that can help you build your Realtor marketing. Here are some of our favorites:
It’s time to change it up; clients are tired of hearing overused Realtor phrases. Here are 5 overused real estate jargons that should retire this year.
A successful career in real estate means maintaining your personal relationships while continually growing and gaining new clients. Whether it is through social media, email marketing, or networking, marketing for Realtors is essential.
Some of the most successful people in the world swear that having a productive morning has helped their success immensely. Here are 6 things to do before 8 a.m.
As a new real estate agent one important decision to make is whether to join a team or fly solo. There is no right or wrong answer, nor is one path easier than the other. It is up to the individual to decide what best suites their situation and personality.
As a Realtor, setting goals is necessary.There is no one to hold you accountable (unless you are on a team), and if you don’t have goals to meet, your sales can fall flat.
You are responsible for your own business, and while that can be exciting for those who are entrepreneurial at heart, no man is an island.
You’re an expert real estate agent. You can’t also be a plumber, lender, contractor, master chef, and masseuse.
Blogs are a great way to stay connected to industry thought leaders, and building your Realtor marketing.
Your first year in real estate can be as easy as ABC!
Here are some of the top free marketing tools that you can use to communicate with clients and build your brand.
Being a kind and trustworthy person definitely helps when working with your client but here are some other traits the most likable and successful agents have.
Looking to step up your Realtor game? Below are seven books that can help every Realtor grow their business.
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