Real Estate

I recently read a really cool blog post from an appraiser in Philadelphia called “Zillow vs. The Coyle Group.” In the article, Michael Coyle looks at more than 20 of his most recent evaluations and compares them to what Zillow says they are worth through his Zestimate. With sites like these that seem to be …

I received an email last week from a real estate representative asking me if cold calling was dead. If you’re wondering the same thing, ask yourself this question: Think of all the times you pick up your phone to reach new buyers: those people you see on social media and that you think would be …

Although some interior walls provide smooth services to facilitate any paint job, plastered walls come with a layer of stucco over the underlying wood or brick surface. While many homeowners prefer not to paint their freshly rendered walls, applying a coat of color will help protect the surface and provide a good finish. Here are …

The neighborhood mall is the first tier of retail investment property and is tightly integrated into the community. The tenant mix must be convenience shopping. That will be the key to your success. When designing your tenant mix strategy for neighborhood property, think about the convenience and basic needs of the immediate community. Is the …

In commercial real estate and investment properties, your potential clients for new businesses come from various sources. The more leads you can generate and optimize, the more successful you will be in getting the best listings. In this market, the quality of listings is so important since buyers and renters can be so selective. Even …

When it comes to working in commercial real estate sales and leasing, your cold calling and lead plan is critical and essential to your success in the industry. No matter how long you’ve been in the market or in the industry, the prospecting process should never be overlooked or stopped; The moment it does, the …

PROSPECTING COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE LISTINGS Retail and Industrial Business Listings Any real estate agent or broker who wants to have a successful career in commercial and industrial real estate should regularly obtain marketable listings. Listings are “stock on the shelf” agents and your income now and in the future depends on the quality and quantity …

Homeowners associations are much more prevalent today than perhaps a few decades ago. Today, if you buy a condo or townhouse or even many average single-family homes; like it or not, you are most likely part of an HOA community. That means there will be several fees that you will have to pay in addition …

Learning how to build a garage is not as overwhelming as you might expect, well, at least for freestanding structures. Homeowners who build their own garage can save thousands by hiring a builder who, in many cases, will outsource to the same construction crews that you may hire. Or if you’re feeling adventurous, or just …

Therefore, you are looking for a smarter way to buy property, whether it is to live or to invest. Congratulations. If you are reading this article, it means that you have gone from the “think” phase to the “do” phase, and most people never go that far. There are plenty of offers available, if you’re …