You may or may not have heard about a proposed national settlement involving the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and others. I’ve seen many headlines such as “No More 6% Commissions!” and “The NAR real estate settlement could make your next home more affordable.” Here are the bigger headlines (from my perspective): “All commissions are…
Want a sneak peek into a day in the life of a Realtor? Here’s a recent one! Gotta love this crazy life. 4:40 a.m. The alarm goes off, and for approximately four seconds, I decide how much it *actually* matters to be healthy. Then, I mentally slap myself and get outta bed. In 20 minutes,…
Folks, we have some really exciting news that we’ve been busting at the seams to tell you. This change is something we’ve carefully mulled over for a long time, and now it’s official! As of April 4, we are part of @properties, a national brand that is known for innovation and its focus on building…
When it comes to self-care, I’m not the greatest. It’s a muscle I’m learning to exercise, but I have a long way to go. (I might have serious FOMO . . . ) Honestly, sometimes I wonder if COVID wasn’t God’s way of grabbing my attention in this department. For months, we had nowhere to…
Hop in your “way back” machine and let me take you to 1988. Ronald Reagan was president, a gallon of milk cost $2.19, and mortgage interest rates hovered around 10.34%. Real estate agent mentor Howard Brinton was a motivational speaker who had the idea to interview top-producing real estate agents from across North America. Then,…
Before I even get started, please note that I’m NOT a tax advisor. I’m a Realtor. Should you be considering a 1031 exchange, please consult appropriate advisors and do not rely solely on the information contained herein. Now that that disclaimer is out of the way, let’s dive in, shall we? Section 1031 of the…
Ah, the end of year. I love it. The reflection. The celebration. The stats. Bring it on! One of my favorite parts of the year’s end is an escape to a quiet location to spend some time looking back, as well as some time looking forward. I’m a planner (shocker to absolutely no one who…
Growth. Leverage. There are so many good buzzwords out there these days when it comes to business.
I love being busy, but I don’t love being exhausted. With historically low inventory and interest rates, plus a massive buyer pool, this market has propelled Realtors into warp speed! It’s been this way for a while, and there’s no slowdown in sight.