Educational insights

Whether you’re a veteran real estate agent or new to the business, you know that commission-based income fluctuates. To gain the highest commission and generate a steady stream of income, you’ll need to multitask. One focus should always be to provide the best possible positioning and marketing for your clients who are selling their home, and the due diligence and honest advice your buyers need. At the same time, you need to be marketing your services to your next group of clients. Thankfully, providing excellent service to your current clients can create a pipeline of referrals and a great reputation.

If you feel a bit of whiplash trying to keep up with housing market shifts over the past few years, you’re not alone. Real estate agents, buyers and sellers have been buffeted by rising home prices, low inventory, heated competition, new migration trends and, more recently, a quick increase in mortgage rates. As an agent, you can put national housing market trends into context for your local market and provide individualized insight and advice for your clients.

Being a first-time home seller can feel a bit like navigating the high seas in a manmade canoe. There's a lot to learn and discover throughout the process. And though it may seem like there are a lot of moving parts, it really all comes down to understanding how the home selling process works (it’s simple really) and ways to maximize your sales value. This article was designed to help you understand each step of the process so you breathe a bit easier when the journey begins.

Marketing your house for sale is both an art and a science. By knowing what not to do, you can attract more buyers.

Not every home improvement project needs to be outsourced to a professional. Sometimes, it’s easier and more cost-efficient to tackle some of the more manageable renovations yourself. When it comes to installing vinyl tile flooring, understanding the different options you have available to you and how to install them will make the process a lot smoother.

No one likes going in on something blind, especially when it comes to something as important as decisions affecting your home and finances. If you’ve been considering updating an area of your home, like a bathroom stuck in the past, choosing the right contractor is one of the most important decisions you can make. To help you navigate the hiring process, we've compiled a list of 17 tips to ensure you find a qualified, reliable contractor who will bring your bathroom vision to life.

Did you know that the colors you choose for your home's interior and exterior can affect how potential buyers feel about the property? Color psychology is often underestimated but plays a significant role in real estate. Certain hues can evoke certain emotions in interested buyers and leave a lasting impression – so better make sure it’s a good one! When you understand the impact of color, and what colors typically attract most buyers, you’ll have an easier time selecting the best paint colors for your home, increasing its perceived value and helping it sell faster.

A fresh coat of paint can completely transform the look and feel of your bathroom, making it a cost-effective, quick, and easy way, to update the space without a full renovation. But before getting started it’s important to understand the costs involved whether you choose to tackle the project yourself or hire a professional.