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20Apr 2019 by realtor8 No Comments

Don’t Be Overwhelmed by Facebook Advertising: Tips You Can Use Anytime

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Recent research shows that with over 79% of American internet users are all using Facebook to network and discover new products. That’s a really huge market for you to get your hands on, if you know how to use this platform to your advantage. Because there are so many things being shared and advertise on Facebook, how do you keep up to date with all the current updates and news? The secret is you don’t. We only have so many hours in a day and you only want to focus on what you really want to get and not anything else. Here are some tips for you to consider before you launch your advertising campaign: Understand your customers How many of you have seen ads on Facebook that…

31Mar 2019 by realtor8 No Comments

Here’s How You Can Boost Your Brand With Social Stories?

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Living in the digital era it is important that we are following the current trend. Many businesses fail because they are still using methods that are long past due. The methods you used 5-10 years ago may work back then but it may not be working as efficiently as it used to be. One of the most under look platform today is social media. The reason why I said so is that most business owners expect to see the value /profit first before they invest money in it but that does not apply to social media. It takes time, and with proper content consistently sharing to users it will generate a huge sum of profit in the future. Investing in social media is like investing in long term stocks, it…

28Mar 2019 by realtor8 No Comments

How To Keep Your Team Motivated?

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One of the most common problem business owners and leader struggles with are keeping their team motivated. What you need to understand is that there’s more to motivation than just monetary compensation. In this guide I will lay out the three aspects I focus on to get my team to perform at their maximum. I strongly believe that not necessarily more income equates to more motivation and drive in one person. A good leader should know how to properly motivate their members in order to push them to the next level. Giving sincere recognition Personally, one of the most important and most under look aspects are giving sincere recognition and showing gratitude. Just because you are the boss/leader it doesn’t make you any better than them. Don’t let your…

22Mar 2019 by realtor8 No Comments

Are You Ready To Build Your Real Estate Team?

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Probably one of the most common questions that anyone of us at some point in our career would ask ourselves is “Should I build a team or not?”. This question can be overwhelming for some of us because we have no idea when is the right time to start our very own team. And helps really all I want, or could I grow this team into something bigger? In this post, I will provide you some of the pros and cons of building a team. From there you should be able to decide whether or not you want to build a team or do it all by yourself. Mistake 1: No Proper System and Standards Whether you are in real estate or any other industry if you…

19Mar 2019 by realtor8 No Comments

Pets or No Pets for Rentals?

experience, opinion, real estate

I am sure this is a very common question you ask yourself is a landlord/ agent. It is true that pets can cause serious damage to home because certain breeds pose a certain characteristic that may lead to property damage or even worst. Personally, I would love to welcome all breeds. But insurance companies don’t feel the same. Which is why it can be really difficult for people with pets to find rentals. So the question is should you or not accept pets in your rentals? I would say it all depends on you. Personally, I do! And here is why. Pets Are Not Destructive The reason why I say that pets are not destructive is that it all comes down to the environment they’re brought up in…

14Mar 2019 by realtor8 No Comments

Ways to Save up For a Down Payment

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Just like what the title said, in this post, I’ll show you some of the ways you can use to save up some money. The first thing you need to do is to determine the size of your down payment. This is important because if you’re unaware of how much you’ll need to set aside in order to make a reasonably sufficient down payment, you don’t have a direction. From my experience, I would say that typically you need around 15 to 20 percent down payment for a single-family home, and to qualify you to need to have a credit score of 720 or higher Moving on if you’re multifamily the safe range would be at 25 percent of your purchase price. The rules may be slightly different…

06Mar 2019 by realtor8 No Comments

Myths and Truths About Selling Your Home

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When it comes to the real estate market, you’ve probably heard of many people out there giving advice. However, not all of that information is true. What I am trying to say is that if you’re looking to list your home as a homeowner or even an agent listing out properties for sale you’ll need to separate facts from fiction. You are entirely responsible for your property, doing the necessary research can help you in the long run. Now we are going to identify some of the myths and debunked them so that you will have the proper tools in order to sell your property fast. Myth 1: Exterior isn’t as important as the interior Truth: Most of the home buyers often make a judgment based on their…

02Mar 2019 by realtor8 No Comments

Bathroom Renovation You Should Never Do Yourself

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Whether you’re someone looking to purchase a home or an agent looking to take things into your own hands, this article I’ll point out some of the bathroom renovations that you should not do it yourself. It may be the smallest room in your house, but the renovation isn’t necessarily proportional to its size. According to Open Listings director, “ A bathroom remodel is the most nerve-wracking of any renovation, especially if it is the only bathroom in your home.” I can totally relate because it may look simple to handle but when it comes to details, there is a lot of work that needs to be done carefully. One error you may end up not being able to use the bathroom for the entire day or even more.…

22Feb 2019 by realtor8 No Comments

2019 Design Forecast

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In this guide, we will look at interior design trends on the rise and my predictions about what’s in and what’s out in the year to come. As there are many more professionals out there with different input, I would recommend you to read up more before making any decision. So What’s In? Effortless technology Living in the digital era has allowed more homeowners to modernize their daily activities. From 2019 onwards you’ll start to see more gadgets and appliances with the talk-to-me tech products. What this means is that we no longer need to type but instead, we can get things done with our voice. How convenient is that? Some of the popular platforms that have these options are Google Home, Amazon Alexa, and Apple HomePod, but I believe…

07Feb 2019 by realtor8 No Comments

How To Stay Positive In A Negative Market?

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“Attitude is everything.” I am sure you have heard this phrase before. This is very true because it’s simply your attitude and mentality that will give you the edge over others who don’t. If you’re not a believer of positive thinking you need to start doing it now because most people are intelligent enough to know that this statement is true. Yes I know, some of you may argue that a positive attitude doesn’t always work. Yes, it may not always work but one thing I am very sure of is that a negative attitude will NEVER work. If you really want to be successful in this market, you need to maintain a positive attitude at all times. Now that you’ve got that in your checklist. The next…