How to Ensure that no detail falls through the cracks With this simple method, you can avoid missing any details during any sort of real estate transaction. Matthew CollisAugust 27, 2012
How to 3 ways to put your short sale processing skills to the test In a market where closing is not a guarantee when it comes to short sales, there are skills agents must have to get to... Melissa ZavalaAugust 21, 2012
How to Three reasons a short sale may not close on time Short sales is increasingly common in the real estate practice, and there are common reasons why the deal may not be sealed when you... Melissa ZavalaAugust 14, 2012
How to Good questions for short sale listing agents Short sales are more common today, and knowing what questions to ask can streamline all parties' efforts for a successful transaction. Melissa ZavalaAugust 7, 2012
Commercial Real Estate Small commercial real estate leases: the forgotten market When small commercial real estate needs arise, consumers are often left in the dark as they enter the Forgotten Market. D Scott Smith CCIMAugust 1, 2012
How to Short sales: a little knowledge goes a long way The short sale process is likely to be a staple in real estate agents' business for some time, so dealing with bank bullies cannot... Melissa ZavalaJuly 31, 2012
Business Marketing Position yourself as a home expert: the ultimate checklist There are many ways to be recognized as the home expert in a specific area, but most overlook these basics that take work but... Matthew CollisJuly 31, 2012
How to Where to look for your next short sale listing As the economy shifts, short sales in real estate continue to be a commonality, and many real estate agents are learning how to improve... Melissa ZavalaJuly 24, 2012
Coaching Short Sale unknowns: learning from the Magic 8-Ball The Magic 8-Ball always came with such uncertain responses, just like the short sale sector. Let's look at some common questions about short sales. Melissa ZavalaJuly 17, 2012
How to Top tips for using LinkedIn the right way LinkedIn is not a mystery, but it is often overlooked as a marketing opportunity, but with these tips, you'll know how to use LinkedIn... Carrie GableJuly 17, 2012
How to Find out what apps have permission to your Gmail account As Google has updated, so have the settings, but help pages are not very helpful, so here is how to find out who has... The American Genius Staff WritersJuly 16, 2012
How to Quick tips for Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac short sales Knowing what happens during the short sale transaction with Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac can go a long way toward a successful transaction. Melissa ZavalaJuly 10, 2012
How to How to make your real estate business matter While food carts may be a fad, all business models have elements of following fads - it's called taking advantage of the market, and... Melissa ZavalaJuly 3, 2012
How to When it comes to social media, focus on the visual Social media is no longer just texting in a tweet, it has become much more visual. Today, we address ways to get involved without... Carrie GableJune 26, 2012
How to When receiving short sale advice, consider the source You wouldn't ask your neurologist for real estate opinions, nor your barber about the economic history of Brooklyn, so why not be clear on... Melissa ZavalaJune 26, 2012
How to How to prepare your call to the short sale lender In a short sale transaction, it is critical to be organized and prepared, and there is a lot to overlook, so pay close attention. Melissa ZavalaJune 19, 2012
Coaching 5 awesome short sale tips If you're just getting interested in short sales, or are a veteran, we're betting some of these tips could still be news to you! Melissa ZavalaJune 12, 2012
Business News When customers threaten to post negative Yelp reviews It can be upsetting when a customer threatens to post a negative review, but there are ways of handling any form of extortion when... Marti TreweMay 30, 2012
Coaching When to escalate your short sale transaction There are times when a complaint during the short sale process will be ignored, and other times when it is appropriate and will produce... Melissa ZavalaApril 3, 2012
How to Not warning clients of a rebounding market may kill a deal The conversation between a client and a Realtor is dramatically different in a depressed market than a rebounding market, and not adjusting accordingly can... Ken BrandMarch 16, 2012
Coaching Survive a short sale by not shooting messengers Short sales require a great deal of patience on the part of homeowners as well as their listing agents, but survival sometimes depends on... Melissa ZavalaMarch 13, 2012
Coaching What to do when home sellers are upside down Short sales are just one of a homeowner's many options, and a well-informed Realtor can potentially earn a short sale listing by keeping potential... Melissa ZavalaMarch 6, 2012
Business Marketing How to fill your appointment book with just one email In any industry, capturing consumer attention is difficult, but getting people to commit to meeting you in person is even more difficult - but... Julie NiehoffFebruary 28, 2012
Coaching Juicy short sale incentive programs causing consumer confusion Large short sales incentives? I had a short sale seller call my office the other day because he wanted that humongous short sale incentive... Melissa ZavalaFebruary 28, 2012
Coaching How to survive a short sale listing appointment A scary meeting The short sale listing appointment can be a super intimidating and scary meeting for any borrower that is considering listing and... Melissa ZavalaFebruary 21, 2012