As the crisp air of fall gives way to winter’s chill, now is the time to ensure your home is fully prepared for the colder months. Whether you’re settling in for a cozy winter or thinking about selling in the near future, winterizing your home is essential for maintaining comfort, efficiency, and safety. Here’s a comprehensive guide to getting your home ready before the first snowflake falls. 1. Seal the Deal: Insulate and Weatherproof Drafts can significantly impact your home’s energy efficiency, leading to higher heating bills and a less comfortable living environment. When we had poorly installed windows, we would need to refill the oil tank at least once…
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Realtor Mid-Year Review: How to & Templates
A mid-year review serves as a vital checkpoint for real estate professionals, enabling a comprehensive assessment of progress and effectiveness. Analyzing metrics such as lead sources and closing rates provides actionable insights, helping to refine strategies and improve performance. This process not only highlights areas of success but also identifies opportunities for growth and adaptation in a dynamic market. By conducting a thorough mid-year analysis, realtors can make informed decisions, ensuring they remain aligned with their goals and continue delivering exceptional client service. This strategic approach fosters sustained business growth and resilience. TLDR: let’s see what worked, what didn’t, and see how you can double down on what you’re good…
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3 Graphs You Need to See if You’re Buying a House in 2024
Avg. Sales Price of Houses Sold (United States) Takeaways: 30-Year Fixed Mortgage Average in the United States Takeaways: Median Sales Price in Massachusetts from 2019-2024 Takeaways: Want to understand what these graphs mean for you, specifically? Reach out to me for a consultation. (edias[at]mbamortgageco.com)
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Back-to-School Shopping List for Real Estate Agents
As the back-to-school season kicks off, it’s the perfect time for real estate agents to refresh their marketing toolkit. To help you stay ahead and make the most out of your marketing efforts, here’s a curated shopping list of essential tools and a few practical tips to get started. Shopping List: Portable Tripod: A stable tripod is a must-have for shooting professional-quality videos. This portable option is perfect for on-the-go recording. Amazon Link Grippy Suction Phone Holder (MagSafe): This versatile phone mount makes it easy to capture stable footage with your iPhone. Casely Link ChatGPT: Enhance your copywriting with ChatGPT. It’s an invaluable tool for crafting compelling property descriptions, social…
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What is a Mortgage Millionaire?
In the intricate world of wealth generation, a distinct archetype emerges: the Mortgage Millionaire. This individual transcends the conventional notion of homeownership, harnessing real estate, time, and leverage to amass a net worth exceeding seven figures. Becoming a Mortgage Millionaire demands more than simply purchasing a property and holding it for decades. It requires active participation, shrewd decision-making, and a relentless pursuit of financial growth. A Mortgage Millionaire perpetually seeks avenues to enhance their return on investment. They maintain a close alliance with their mortgage professional, ensuring they capitalize on opportunities to refinance at optimal times. Renovations and updates to their properties go beyond superficial enhancements; each modification is a…
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LEVEL UP YOUR OPEN HOUSE LEAD GEN
Summer is the perfect time to make your open houses stand out. With warmer weather and longer days, you have the opportunity to create memorable experiences that attract visitors, generate buzz, and ultimately drive sales. Here are some creative and engaging ideas to spice up your summer open houses and make your listings the talk of the town. 1. Ice Cream Truck Extravaganza Idea: Rent an ice cream truck and park it outside your open house. Invite the entire neighborhood to enjoy free ice cream. DIY: Recruit a teenager to man a table on the front yard. Bring a cooler filled with popsicles from your local Costco, Sam’s Club, or BJ’s.…
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An Overview of Content Creation for Real Estate Agents
Are you tired of your social media presence falling flat, failing to engage your audience, and leaving you with lackluster leads? If this is you, we know one thing about your current social media strategy: it’s not working. As a mortgage professional who’s invested in your success and passionate about cutting through the BS and finding what actually works, I’m here to help you through the process of preparing for a successful content shoot that will not only captivate your audience but also hopefully convert followers into valuable leads for real estate transactions. The Objective: Conversion Let’s cut to the chase—the ultimate goal of your social media efforts is to…
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Agent Growth
It’s true. Reality TV, the media, part-time agents, and even “that cousin who just got his real estate license” have given real estate professionals a TERRIBLE reputation. When did people start viewing agents through the same lens as car salesmen? Real estate agents—successful real estate agents like you, who have made a living year in and year out guiding clients through challenging markets and transactions, embody resilience, persistence, sacrifice, and compassion. Successful agents wear a million hats: guide, negotiator, researcher, marketer, therapist, GPS, and so many more. The path to growth and self-development as an agent isn’t clear, many brokerages leave you to sink or swim, and it feels like…
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Beginner’s Guide to SoulCycle
I remember being extremely nervous, yet excited as I prepared for my first SoulCycle class. Although I quickly fell in love with the class, I wish I had been better prepared for what to expect. After months of tap backs, I’ve compiled a list of tips and Q&A’s I wish I had seen before attending my first class. Feel free to ask any further questions in the comments below! Rapid fire tips: PUSH fluids for 24 hours before the SoulCycle class. Drink water like your life depends on it… because it does. Book a bike in the third or fourth rows if it’s your first time. This way, you…
