Realtors: How does knowing different home styles help you as a realtor? |
- How does knowing different home styles help you as a realtor?
- My buyer can’t buy until she sells her house..and she doesn’t even know when or if she will..but is acting like she needs to move ASAP
- I love it when people treat us like we're fucking idiots.
- Do you think real estate agents will be a viable job 10-20 years from now?
- Leaving business cards at checkout counters
- iBuying Startup Offerpad To Merge With Zillow Co-Founder's SPAC
- Listing extension
- What is with the lack of diversity in Northern VA brokerages?
- Real estate and your politics
- Being a licensed Realtor and licensed appraiser at the same time, is it possible?
- Has anyone bought a house from Redfin?
- What are some financial moves I can make starting out in this industry?
- Easter Weekend Open House in NJ
- These fuckin shitheads are making us all look bad ��
- Any realtors licensed in CA while living in NY state?
- What's the best way to get into contact with potential buyers moving from out of state to Austin, TX?
| How does knowing different home styles help you as a realtor? Posted: 21 Mar 2021 06:19 AM PDT I'm a curriculum developer and have been hired to create courses for real estate agents. I'm currently working on an architecture course where I have to describe the different house styles (Federal, Adams, New England Farm House, etc.). I've tried to research why this is important for realtors to know so I can put some context/practical advice- all I've managed to find is that it helps when all realtors use the same terminology so they can more easily pinpoint a house style a buyer is interested in. I've also discovered that house styles are relatively arbitrary and that in real life, a house doesn't neatly fall into a clear style "box." So I'm mostly curious to hear from practicing realtors: How does being aware of style difference help you on the job (if it does)? [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 21 Mar 2021 06:26 AM PDT I'm working with a buyer right now but I feel like I'm in a tricky position with her. When we first met, she told me she was at the very beginning of her search (this was 2 weeks ago.) She told me she wasn't looking to buy anything right away and just wanted to see what was out there (which I've always thought people say because they don't want to feel pressured.) Then she emails me a few days after that telling me she's feeling frantic because she needs to move sooner than she thought. Ok no worries..here I come to help! This is where it's tricky for me (and I know tons of you have experience with this but being that I'm new, I'm not sure how to navigate it.) The money she would be using to purchase something will come from the sale of her current home. She's living with an older family member who owns the house (but she would be getting money from the sale.) BUT...her house isn't yet on the market. She has no idea when that's going to happen either. She said her family member is the one making the decisions about selling it and she's kind of in the dark. I found that as a golden opportunity to try to get the listing but she said she's not the one to make the call but she'll let the family member know. I figured if I helped her sell and buy, I could make it a seamless transaction. So really she has no idea what's going on with the sale because they don't even have an agent to start the listing process. They could list it a month from now or 6 from now. She has absolutely no clue. She's not demanding or tough to work with. We communicate on email regularly and I've taken her to 2 showings & scheduled for her an open house (and we have another showing tomorrow.) l actually tried to schedule another showing for her but the listing agent refused being that the funds would be contingent on her house selling. She said "my sellers wouldn't like that. It sounds like a waste of my time and quite honestly a waste of your time too" This listing agent confirmed what I had been thinking but didn't know if I was wrong for thinking it. Am I wasting my time with her right now? It feels like she's shopping with money she doesn't have. On top of this, I sent her an agency disclosure form & exclusive right to represent on Thursday..she didn't sign...I asked her if she got it, she said no...I sent again and said please let me know if you do not get it and I'll find a better way to send it but haven't heard back regarding that. She asked me to schedule another showing in the meantime though. I've been putting a lot of work into her these past 2 weeks and will ask her again to sign but I'm wondering if this will end up being a waste of time because all the details are up in the air, she may never end up listing her house, she may not sign my contract (which if she blatantly refuses I know I'll scale back a bit and act as if she's a customer rather than a client. And honestly the contract is just important to me because I want to make sure I'm compensated for my work thus far.) I know real estate is all about relationships and I'm trying my best to nurture this and I have a good heart and want to help get her into a place but I have to protect my own time and interest as well. I'm so sorry for rambling! I'm thankful I have the opportunity to be working and really thankful I have this opportunity to work with a buyer right now but I need to learn how to determine what's worthy of my energy and time when so many uncertain details are up in the air. [link] [comments] |
| I love it when people treat us like we're fucking idiots. Posted: 21 Mar 2021 11:10 AM PDT Like no matter how detailed and urgent I explain things to these fucking time and money wasters, they still don't get it, or continue to try to manipulate me. Like, this buyer just made me drive 38 a minutes for a showing he didn't cancel, but didn't show up to, and then tried to gas light me. Also, I've been expressing the need to get pre-approved because the market is so competitive, we need it ready when the offer is made. His response? "We'll let you know when to schedule another showing" Uh... Nooooooo. Not until you get pre-approved for fucks sake. I've been telling this guy as nicely as possible multiple times, but if he dares to ask for another showing after this first disaster, I'm going to be really fucking mean. [link] [comments] |
| Do you think real estate agents will be a viable job 10-20 years from now? Posted: 20 Mar 2021 03:38 PM PDT I have been considering becoming a realtor but can't help shake the feeling people will be buying homes through some app or website in the near future. I know a realtor does more than just sell houses but I'm pretty sure banks wouldn't mind cutting off the middleman via AI [link] [comments] |
| Leaving business cards at checkout counters Posted: 21 Mar 2021 11:41 AM PDT I'm a New agent in the Northern California area. I have been thinking about different ways to stand out from the crowd of other agents. I was wondering if anyone else has gone around their area leaving a stack of business cards at the host stand of restaurants or checkout counters at local businesses that'll let them. Is this something you've done and actually gotten business from? Or is it just a waste of time and cards? [link] [comments] |
| iBuying Startup Offerpad To Merge With Zillow Co-Founder's SPAC Posted: 21 Mar 2021 09:31 AM PDT |
| Posted: 21 Mar 2021 09:00 AM PDT Does anyone know if there is any rules about automatic extension of listing contracts in certain circumstances. Situation is realtor takes listing in Florida. Seller has had several family issues throughout the listing duration and has refused to allow realtor to show the house. Realtor has spent lots of time and money on photography, drone, video, advertising, etc. While not on purpose and I totally get people have family issues sometimes, Seller is interfering with realtors ability to sell home during the time the realtor has the listing contract. Anyone aware of anything that can be done to extend listing contact to ensure the realtor gets a fair shake at selling the home. When all said and done we can assume realtor has access for 2 weeks out of a 6 month listing agreement. Thanks [link] [comments] |
| What is with the lack of diversity in Northern VA brokerages? Posted: 21 Mar 2021 07:39 AM PDT Seems like it's all teams of 99.9% blonde white women. Is this typical of the whole industry? [link] [comments] |
| Posted: 20 Mar 2021 02:49 PM PDT Realtors, have you ever lost a client over your political views, or "fired" a client because of his or hers? [link] [comments] |
| Being a licensed Realtor and licensed appraiser at the same time, is it possible? Posted: 20 Mar 2021 09:10 PM PDT I've been looking around online and I know it's possible to hold both licenses at the same time, but I can't find state specific rules for Ohio. Anyone know if it's legal? Also, has anyone had experience with this or known anyone with both? I'm wondering if it would add a level of expertise onto being a Realtor and also help diversify income when times are tough for agents, like the current market we're in. Edit: Sounds like a no. I'm going to do more research to find out what's possible / what's not. But thanks for everyone's help! [link] [comments] |
| Has anyone bought a house from Redfin? Posted: 20 Mar 2021 08:31 PM PDT To clarify the title, Redfin is the owner. Redfin purchased the house as part of their ibuying program and it is now on the market. Curious if anyone has dealt with them as a seller/principal and what your experience was like? [link] [comments] |
| What are some financial moves I can make starting out in this industry? Posted: 20 Mar 2021 05:50 PM PDT I am just getting going in this industry, been licensed since January 14th of this year. As I am getting going in this industry I am just curious as what some smart moves I can plan for and start setting up for once I start getting more established. Some background on me is I am 24, just graduated college but have no college debt. Only debt is my car loan and my business credit card that I put my classes for real estate, laptop and fees on. Aside from that I still live at home and don't really have any other commitments. For some of you more seasoned agents what would be some advice you guys have for getting myself set up better down the road, and I don't mean getting leads and stuff more along the lines of others cash flow opportunities as far as maybe getting into real estate investments myself or anything else. Obviously this isn't a financial sub, but I am just curious to hear what some strategies or advice is from you guys. I will also be asking more financial related subs. Any feedback or advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance! [link] [comments] |
| Easter Weekend Open House in NJ Posted: 20 Mar 2021 03:55 PM PDT Looking for feedback from a realtor familiar with the North NJ market. Any advice on having an open house on Easter Sunday vs the Saturday the day before? I know open houses are typically on Sundays but really having a hard time going with Easter Sunday. I feel like the traffic in this market will be just as good on the Saturday? Any thoughts about the matter would be greatly appreciated. [link] [comments] |
| These fuckin shitheads are making us all look bad �� Posted: 20 Mar 2021 11:15 PM PDT |
| Any realtors licensed in CA while living in NY state? Posted: 20 Mar 2021 02:57 PM PDT What was your experience like being licensed in Cali, while living out of state? [link] [comments] |
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