The best professionals in any industry are always learning. The smartest folks know there’s never a point where you can say, “That’s it. I know everything there is to know about being a real estate agent. I don’t need to learn anything else.” With that in mind, here are a few books we recommend to keep even the most top-notch realtors learning more in their field. Continue reading “5 Impactful Books for Real Estate Agents”
Lighting is probably the most critical element of all the things that go into staging a home. The right lighting will make the home warm and inviting, while the wrong lighting can turn potential buyers off to even the most appealing homes.
Often, a home is not well-lit, especially if there is heavy landscaping and lots of trees outdoors. Unfortunately, you can’t fix the problem simply by turning on all the overhead lights. Instead, you’ll need to find ways to bring in as much natural light as possible and add light where you can. Read on for tips on how to help your clients stage their homes with the proper lighting. Continue reading “Home Staging: Light it Up Right”
Ahh! Spring! Everything is in bloom, and the temperatures are getting warmer. With peak home-selling season upon us, it’s the perfect time to help your clients looking to sell their home this spring or summer increase curb appeal and make it more attractive to potential buyers. Continue reading “Help Your Clients Boost Their Home’s Spring Curb Appeal”
Buying a home is a very exciting moment in one’s life, but unless you are the first owner of your home, you are exposed to certain risks when trying to purchase a property. Ideally, the seller has a “clear title” on the property, meaning there are no other claims of ownership against the property. It’s recommended that you purchase title insurance in case title defects arise in the future. Continue reading “Facts You Should Know About Title Insurance”
Though winter seems to want to hang on, it’s officially spring, and with it comes a newness and freshness to everything. So, as all the trees and flowers begin to bloom, why not breathe new life into your real estate business with these spring marketing ideas? Continue reading “Fresh Spring Marketing Ideas for Realtors”
Having a clear title is essential to any real estate transaction, even if you are paying cash. When you have the title to a piece of property, it means you have the right to own and use that piece of property. The title also includes the legal documents that define the property’s boundary lines and how it’s allowed to be used. Continue reading “A Refresher Course on Titles”
The relationship between a realtor and a title company is vital to ensuring a smooth closing process, but we go beyond that at Ratified Title Group. Our big focus is taking care of you, the real estate agent, and making sure we help promote you, get you exposure and ensure your clients are happy so you continue to gain referrals. Continue reading “Why Partnering with Ratified Title Group Could Be Your Best Idea Yet”
Despite low inventory, the housing market in Northern Virginia and the country has been buzzing. Interest rates have been low, and sales have been high, even through the pandemic. Expect interest rates to start to climb in 2022. Otherwise, experts say we’ll see more of the same this year. Continue reading “2022 Northern Virginia Housing Market Forecast”
The holiday season is over, and everyone’s mind is on getting back to normalcy. It’s a particularly slow time for real estate sales, but that doesn’t mean you have to slow down. This is the perfect time to focus on your marketing strategies, re-engage leads that may have gone cold and develop plans for the coming year. Continue reading “Top Winter Marketing Ideas for Realtors”
The pandemic led to many of us spending more time at home, and although we are slowly coming out of it, the impact it has had on the way we live (and work) in our homes seems to be here to stay. Consequently, upcoming design trends reflect these recent lifestyle changes. Here are some design trends to keep an eye out for in 2022. Continue reading “Interior Design Trends to Look for in 2022”
