by Serena Jones | May 23, 2022 | Agent Blog
First of all, before anyone gets their panties in a wad, let me explain. I am not saying that agents shouldn’t answer their phones…ever. The good ones will always answer their messages. But, the good ones also don’t always have time to answer that call, at... by Serena Jones | May 9, 2022 | Agent Blog, Buyers, Sellers
There has been an uproar in the Real Estate World recently, regarding the commissions paid to the buyers agents. The Backstory NAR came under attack recently by the DOJ (Department of Justice), for their requirement that a seller offer a buyers agent... by Serena Jones | Apr 18, 2022 | Agent Blog, Buyers, Sellers
We’re in a competitive market right now and buyers are getting desperate. They’re up against multiple offers, with variant levels of risky conditions. Buyers waiving contingencies Buyers making earnest money non-refundable Buyers are paying cash more than... by Serena Jones | Apr 11, 2022 | Agent Blog, Buyers, Contract, Sellers
You’re in a competitive market and you want to make a strong offer. You’re tired of being beat out by these cash investors. It’s understandable… but what can you do? Some buyers have looking into hard money loans, as an option to avoid pitfalls in...
by Serena Jones | Aug 16, 2021 | Agent Blog
Come one, come all!!! We’re going to be gathering via zoom, on August 25th, 2021 at 3pm, to discuss things going on out there in the field. We want to hear about your tips and best practices… like: How to get a contract accepted without waiving ALL of your clients...
by Serena Jones | Mar 11, 2021 | Agent Blog, Buyers, My Love for Real Estate, Negotiations, Sellers
I am extremely proud to hold the alphabet soup next to my name, but I know that it can be confusing if you don’t know what this mess of letters mean. Let me explain. In real estate, we have 24 hours (30 for brokers) of Continuing Education (CE) classes to take...