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Staying on top of market trends is one of the most important keys to success in real estate. Not only do agents and brokers need to have a thorough knowledge of their local market, but they need a finger on the pulse of nationwide news and trends as well. We’ve compiled a list of 5 trusted resources that can keep you up-to-date on the news that impacts your business the most.
We recently got the chance to sit down with Jill Norris from the Houswarmer Team about the 20 years she’s spent in real estate, how she carved out a niche with relocation clients, and how Glide helps in her full-service approach.
The largest professional association in the U.S., the National Association of Realtors (NAR) has a great reputation for helping its members. However, you shouldn’t stop there when it comes to exploring membership benefits – your state and local associations also have programs committed to your success. Here are 5 ways your local association membership can make a difference in both your professional and personal life.
One of our favorite things to do at Glide is talk to the amazing real estate professionals who use Glide to help them manage and grow their business.
While the basic gist of seller disclosures is pretty consistent nationwide, each state’s combination of history, topography, and geography is bound to throw some unique questions into the mix. Florida has sinkholes, California has earthquakes, the Carolinas have hurricanes…but what do you need to know about Pennsylvania disclosures before the ink hits the paper? Here are a few things to keep in mind while completing your property disclosure in Pennsylvania.
The team at Glide is always busy working on new ways to delight real estate professionals and their clients - and part of that is spreading the word on Glide and its benefits to agents, TCs, and brokerages. We sat down with Glide’s Director of Sales and Customer Success, Michael Lau to talk about what’s next for the sales and customer success teams.
There are any number of parties that could need to contribute to the disclosure forms during a home sale, some of which some additional sensitivity to the process - like divorcing couples who can’t be in the same room or siblings grieving for deceased parents. Glide wants to make these situations easier to handle by letting the technology handle these delicate situations.
With the new year right around the corner, real estate agents should be planning their 2020 business strategies.
Contemporary consumers are changing — and the biggest challenge companies are faced with today is appealing to their wants and needs. The same stands true in the real estate business, where agents are constantly looking for ways to engage with potential buyers and sellers.
It’s no secret that the latest advancements in tech tools are completely changing the game by giving a competitive edge to players in nearly every major industry - real estate included.
Selling your California home? If so, you’ll need to be familiar with the Natural Hazard Disclosure Report. As mandated by state law, all property sales in California require this report. So, whether you’re selling now or in the near future, here’s what you’ll need to know about the Natural Hazard Disclosure when selling a home in California.
It’s always exciting to get to sit down with one of our users and learn how Glide is helping their business! Recently, we chatted with Tony Self, the broker-owner at Harcourts Hunter Mason about how Glide has helped him create more time in his day and how he sees the future of real estate technology.
Agents, it’s time to up your listing presentation game. The real estate industry is competitive as ever, and agents need to find their edge to get noticed. Winning a listing is all about putting your best foot forward — and luckily, listing presentations allow agents to do just that.
Administrative professionals are so important to global business culture that there’s a holiday set aside just for them. Admin Professional Day falls on April 22nd of every year. It’s the perfect time to publicly show your TC team how much they’re appreciated. This day recognizes the work that admin support professionals do day in and day out while acknowledging the strong role it plays in the success of a business.
It’s estimated that there are over 40 million lawsuits filed in the United States each year. And, you can bet that in a transaction as large as the purchase and sale of real estate, that if a buyer or seller feels they were wronged — they’re going to sue.
Although unfortunate, lawsuits in the real estate industry are more common than you might think. When navigating through property transactions, real estate agents can be legally vulnerable — as buying or selling a home is a complex undertaking. As a broker, this liability extends to you and your business.
From fraud to legal disputes or even theft, there are potential dangers that come with listing your home for sale. As a real estate professional, you’ve likely seen it all — but, your sellers probably don’t have the buying or selling experience under their belt to know the potential red flags.
Seller’s disclosures are likely something relatively unfamiliar to your clients if they’ve never bought or sold a home. However, as an agent you know they play a vital role in one of the largest and most important transactions we experience in our lifetime. Whether you’re on the buying or selling side, the seller’s disclosure paperwork helps all parties reach a common understanding of the perceived condition of a home.
In nearly every industry, there’s been a recent surge of enthusiasm and interest in consumer experience (CX). Brands are shifting their focus to producing a positive experience for their clients, and it’s completely transforming contemporary business.
The world of real estate can be a busy one, and agents know this better than anyone. Real estate professionals are constantly on the go, putting in long hours, and navigating through jammed schedules. When there’s so much to get done, it’s easy to start wondering, “where does all the time go?”
