High Returns for Low Energy Upgrades This encompasses several trends that help reduce monthly utility costs, decrease maintenance, increase comfort and according to Pekel, “score big with environmentally conscious homebuyers.” Across generations, The National Association of REALTORS® 2014 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers found that nearly 70 percent of survey respondents cite energy-efficient appliances […]
Think a virtual assistant fits the needs of your office? Follow a few simple steps to hire the perfect assistant from afar. [mks_dropcap style=”square” size=”52″ bg_color=”#d3dce1″ txt_color=”#0D527B”]1[/mks_dropcap]Decide what tasks you want your assistant to perform. Is your assistant going to take over customer-facing aspects of your business? Offer administrative support only? Work on projects, like […]
College towns often have robust arts and cultural offerings that draw faculty, staff and other community members. In Davis, California, CRS Claire Black Slotton and her partners are adding to the local arts scene—and gaining clients in the process. When Slotton and her partners opened up shop three years ago, they remodeled an office bungalow […]
There’s no denying that the smart home is gaining attention. By definition, this refers to a home equipped with lighting, heating and electronic devices that can be controlled remotely by smartphone or computer. Kirsic feels that buyers aren’t ready to pay the steep price for a fully-automated residence, which means a poor ROI. However, Kirsic […]
Spanning generations and price points, 2016 home trends spotlight functionality and livability over glitz and glamour. By Donna Shryer Form follows function. Thats how David Pekel recaps todays home trends in updating, remodeling and new constructionregardless of generation. As CEO of Pekel Construction & Remodeling, Inc., in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, he hears clients requesting that everything […]
The latest technology can help you find buyers, market to sellers, organize your office and maybe even lower your blood pressure. The cutting edge has never been so sharp. By Matt Alderton Although they don’t have much in common with software developers, residential REALTORS® are running their businesses more and more like Silicon Valley startups. […]
Your CRS Network. Barbara Dervan, CRS, broker with Fox Residential Group in Manhattan, received a call referring a couple relocating to New York City from the West Coast. Dervan was grilled by the referring agent, the buyers’ financial advisor and the clients. The reason: The buyer was a famous sports figure. The couple’s wish list […]
Advice from Certified CRS Instructor Mike Selvaggio, CRS By Mike Selvaggio, CRS After thousands of new home sales and managing many new-home accounts in Delaware, Pennsylvania and Maryland, I understand the personalities, needs and opportunities associated with new construction sales. And I can sincerely say it is a tremendous way to generate income. Here are […]
A robust customer relationship management tool with extensive networking capabilities is the latest member benefit for CRS members. The Council will soon be offering a free subscription to Agentdesks Professional for CRS Designees, and launching an exclusive CRS networking group within the mobile platform. Agentdesks is a multi-pronged new member benefit tool. It’s a collaborative, […]
How to find an in-house or virtual assistant who’s right for your business. By Megan Craig 18% of REALTORS® use at least one personal assistant 2% of REALTORS® use two or more assistants 46% of personal assistants are licensed 57% of personal assistants are employed part time 64% of personal assistants work exclusively for one […]