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For the Week Ending June 12, 2015
 

 

Please enjoy this quick update on what happened this week in the housing and financial markets.

 
Rates have moved incrementally to push 2015 highs. Activity in the European bond markets and strong economic news at home are contributing factors.
June's Employment Situation Report shows employment and wage gains. Job and income …

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Safety Tips for Property Tours!

For Real Estate Professionals
Jovan Hackley
June 8th, 2015
From what we’re hearing, business is good. You’re getting slammed with calls, e-mails, and inquiries that have you (property) touring like a celebrity. Unfortunately, sometimes when caught up in the positive hum of buyer and seller interest, it’s easy to forget that the real estate business has its risks.Here are seven reminders and tips from agents like you to h…

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Importance of a Beautiful Yard!

Owners Place High Value on Good Yards



Don't underestimate the importance of a beautiful yard to home owners and their neighbors. 84 percent of adults say that the quality of a home's landscape and yard would affect their decision on whether to purchase a home or not, according to a new survey of more than 2,000 adults conducted by the National Association of Landscape Professionals.
Read more: Planning a Smart Landscape
The majority of Americans…

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How to Ask for Referrals!

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Open House Tips!

Jovan Hackley
May 12th, 2015


Traditional tools of the trade come with the danger of repeating the same old, bad habits. Open houses may be a routine part of your marketing process, but here are a few bad habits you can break to make them more effective.

1. Neglecting the “Neighbors”

The Web is great, but never forget the local nature of real estate; especially when it comes to marketing. If you really want to drive traffic, make sure the neighbo…

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Six Habits of a Successful Real Estate Agent!

Six Habits Of Successful Real Estate Agent



Six Habits Of Successful Real Estate AgentsJust about every broker or agent has their own style. Some are extroverts, some are more laidback. Some are fun and flamboyant, some are cool, calm, and collected.

In the course of my career, I’ve been lucky to meet or interview hundreds of Realtors and I have a huge respect for them. Many of the agents I have connected with have larg…

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Kick Start Spring Planting!

Agent Rising

It's time for Spring Planting.  Now is the time buyers are looking for houses and nothing enhances a home's curb appeal than Spring landscaping.  Try some new ideas.  A trellis is always a welcome addition to any yard.  You can buy a nice wooden trellis at any Lowe's or Home Depot.  You can plant different flowers to twine around it such as ivy, passion flower or for something new try scarlet runner beans.  They grow quickly and have hummingbird-friendly blooms which become edible pods and shell…

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Disclosing Energy Costs!

Agent Rising

 

When you are listing a house, revealing the energy costs could put you at an advantage.  According to Realtor Magazine, listings that disclose energy costs have a higher close rate, spend less time on the market, and sell closer to the asking price compared to homes that do not disclose this information.

A study was done by Elevate Energy of homes for sale in the Chicago area and found that attached homes either a condo or townhouse that disclosed energy costs spent about 25 fewer days on the ma…

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