September is National REALTOR® Safety Month. It’s important to acknowledge that while being a real estate agent can be a satisfying and enjoyable career, agents can find themselves in risky situations. Knowledge and empowerment are essential in order to be prepared and stay safe.  We must take substantial actions towards ensuring the safety of real estate agents. The Beverly Carter Foundation is a non-profit …

Homebuyers are becoming more and more interested in homes with smart features. There are numerous reasons these features are on the rise from making people’s lives easier to providing a sense of security. Inform your clients of the benefits of installing these features so they can attract buyers and sell their homes at a higher price. Below are the top smart home features and their benefits you can highlight during open …

The pandemic proves real estate agents are creative and resilient. As the world took on a new normal, agents learned to use photos, videos, and other marketing methods to keep selling properties. Real estate professionals soon discovered the power of quality images and how they compel potential  buyers to take action. Find out the ten reasons why every real estate …

Real estate professionals who are still working 60 hours a week, even with all of the helpful technology and resources available, are smart to consider the importance of time management. As a real estate agent, you might hear about colleagues who are putting in 80-plus hours per week, and you may feel you need to be at least that busy …

When the going gets tough, the toughest real estate professionals make a difference. Top real estate agents recognize they are selling a community and lifestyle along with a house. Agents who are an integral part of the neighborhood become known as local resources. Discover how savvy agents are making a difference in the community during the pandemic and the “new …

Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate is proud to announce the affiliated agents recognized in this year’s AREAA A-List 2020 Top Producers. Blair Myers#1 Individual by SidesBetter Homes and Gardens Real Estate Metro Brokers Sides: 362 Li Huong Lanz#20T Individual by SidesBetter Homes and Gardens Real Estate Realty PartnersSides: 54 Dana Hall-Bradley#41 Individual by SidesBetter Homes and Gardens Real Estate Fine LivingSides: …

Business interruptions, lockdowns, and remote working have become the new normal during a global pandemic. Some people are out of work for an indefinite period and are seeking new career opportunities. With real estate education available, learn how to become a real estate agent and make the most of the downtime provided by the coronavirus quarantine. Requirements to Become a …

Selling homes and writing real estate purchase contracts is challenging during the COVID-19 quarantine. Finding ways to list homes for sale and host open houses and showings is changing how real estate is marketed and sold. Consider the uncertainty in the world when drafting up purchase contracts for clients, and include clauses to best protect them during the pandemic and …

Walk-in master closets, energy-efficient lighting and appliances, eco-friendly wood flooring and tucked-away functional spaces. These are the best new home features of 2020 and they are the must-haves that are sure to be on your clients’ lists. So, smart agents should start scanning their local inventory with eyes focused on these top requirements. According to the National Association of Home …

There are many reasons buyers might need to purchase a home sight unseen, including job transfer from another state and the inability to view a home due to challenging social times, such as in the case of the coronavirus pandemic. Although it is scary to buy a home without being able to inspect it in person, it is possible, especially …