By John Giffen As published on Inman News on October 21, 2019 As real estate professionals, the “finish line” of what we do as professionals is watching a seller or buyer sit down in a title company’s conference room to close a real estate transaction. A real estate closing is the culmination of hard work …
By John Giffen As published on Inman News on October 6, 2019 Prior to my current management position as head of our principal broker group overseeing seven full-time brokers, I was an active principal broker. One of the many documents I signed as the broker in my office was the earnest money/escrow money release form. …
By John Giffen As published on Inman News on September 22, 2019 Ask a roomful of agents their opinion on open houses, and you’ll get two different opinions. Many believe they are a waste of time, but others find them valuable. So, which is it? I believe open houses can be an important part …
As published on Inman News on September 8, 2019 I once was one of those homeowners who thought they could sell their house on their own without utilizing the services of a real estate professional. Yes, I was a FSBO (For Sale by Owner). In fact, my experience as a FSBO was one of the …
By John Giffen As published on Inman News on August 25, 2019 I tell agents getting a listing is relatively easy if you are prepared and know how to present your value proposition to a prospective seller. Once you get the listing, selling it takes work. That work begins with pricing the property accurately. Our …
As published on Inman News on August 18, 2019 Real estate is one of the few industries that relies on communicating and cooperating with other competitors in the profession to earn a living. A cooperative spirit is at the heart of what it means to be a professional real estate agent. In order to work …
As published on Inman News on August 6, 2019 Holding on to a client who is not the right fit for your real estate business is one of the worst things you can do as a real estate professional. You invested time, money, and energy on them, but they are negatively impacting you and your …
Being human often means being indecisive, especially about big purchases like a house. Here are 6 ways to help clients stay focused By John Giffen Published via Inman.com on July 22, 2019 I have seen several transactions fall apart right after the contract has been bound as well as at the last minute because the …
Use these top reminders to keep your relationships on an even keel By John Giffen Published via Inman News on July 14, 2019 Managing the relationship with a client can become challenging at times. Most sellers and buyers are stressed to the max because they are embarking on a significant benchmark in life: The sale or purchase …
They are great to use, but might cause significant problems if the client doesn’t understand the signing process Parts of this article were published via Inman News on July 1, 2019. One of the best things to ever happen in the real estate industry is the introduction of the digital signature. Digital signatures are used …