Category Archives: Real Estate

The New Home Checklist: Pre-Move Essentials

 

Congrats on the new home! You’re probably excited, exhausted, and in need of somewhere to start – sounds like a job for our new home checklist.

Let’s cut to the chase, the new home journey can be overwhelming. You’re excited to start your new life, but getting there can feel like a lifetime of preparation. From cable to comforters to crock-pots, there’s a lot that goes into moving into a new home. If you don’t stay organized, move-in day can be a total bust. It’s common to worry, but lucky for you, this ultimate new home checklist will put your mind at ease and simplify the moving process.

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Moving For a Job- When is the Right Time?

There are many reasons you may decide you want to move, from wanting to live in a larger home or a different area to desiring a better school district for your kids. But there’s one type of move that is a little more unique than the rest: relocating for a job. If you’re transferring locations within your company or you got a great new job opportunity in another area or state, there are some things you should keep in mind when deciding the right time to move for your career. Here are some questions to ask yourself before you move away for a job.

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Realty Executives Nevada’s Choice, A Network Partner with Feeding Pets of the Homeless

Realty Executives Nevada’s Choice was welcomed in June 2019 by the national nonprofit, Feeding Pets of the Homeless as a Donation Site. Donations of pet food and supplies can be taken to 800 E. College Parkway, Carson City, NV and will then be delivered to a local food bank, homeless shelter or homeless encampment. Feeding Pets of the Homeless is the only national network focused completely on feeding and providing emergency veterinary care to pets of the homeless.

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Realty Executives of Hickory Honors Executive and Welcomes New Team Member

Realty Executives of Hickory honors Executive Keith Aaron with annual Horizon award, adds Marcia Denis Norris to the high ranking team.

Each year, the company recognizes an Executive who has shown exceptional growth and promise in their early real estate career. This year, Realty Executives recognizes Aaron as the Horizon Award recipient.

Realty Executives is proud of Aaron and his dedication to bring clients professionalism and quality service. This hard work also allowed Realty Executives of Hickory to win “Hickory’s Finest Real Estate Firm” in Hickory Daily Record’s 2018, “Best of Catawba Valley.”

To contact Aaron, call 828-578-8400 or visit www.realtyexecs.net

Marcia Denise Norris has joined Realty Executives of Hickory at 785 U.S. 70 SW where she will specialize in the marketing and sales of real estate. She is also a member of the Catawba Valley Association of Realtors and the national and state Realtor associations.

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Digital Marketing Tips to Create a Killer Open House

Run a Facebook Live Stream

Imagine a buyer across town sees your listing, loves the layout, the price and the location but can’t make it to your open house. She may flag it for later review or even email you, but, soon, she’s off to the next page view and your listing blurs in with the rest.

Now imagine that same buyer sees the same house on your Facebook Live video. She wants to know how big the master closets are, so you walk her through the master suite in real time on a virtual tour. She books an appointment to see the house in person. After the open house, you post your video on your site for additional engagement, and you get two more offers.

A virtual open house is a game-changer, especially when you factor in weather, compressed sale durations and picky sellers who may be averse to hosting a flood of strangers into their home.

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Available Now on PrimeAgent: The Four Pillars of Realty Executives

At Realty Executives, we dedicate ourselves to the four pillars of our value proposition: Brand, Technology, Concierge and Training. Each one of these pillars plays an integral role in every enhancement we make for our network, with the ultimate goal to maintain healthy company growth and a successful future for all. Our network is made up of innovators and entrepreneurs, which is why for over 50 years Realty Executives has been the trusted real estate expert by the most productive, efficient and successful professionals. The four pillars of our value proposition are a true representation of why our network continues to choose Realty Executives as the place to call home.

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Four Ways to Prep Your Home for a Summer Getaway

Whether you’re itching to take the vacation of your dreams or you’re ready for a fun getaway with the whole family, summer is perhaps the best (and most popular) time of year to travel. But leaving your home for any period of time comes with some precautions that you should take to ensure your property remains safe and sound while you’re away. Here are some tips for prepping your home for a summer vacation.

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What Retirees Should Consider When Buying a Vacation Home

Owning a vacation property can enhance your life and give you the chance to retire to a location you enjoy. But it’s not something to be done without plenty of preparation and a full understanding of the benefits and disadvantages of dual property ownership. If you’re a senior, you must be especially diligent in selecting your second home.

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Realty Executives Claims Ten Spots In Annual T3 Sixty Mega 1000 Report

 

Realty Executives is pleased to report that 10 top brokerages ranked in the newly released T3 Sixty Mega 1000. The second annual report ranks the nation’s top 1,000 brokerages, the top 20 franchisors and the top 20 holding companies by annual sales volume, transaction sides and agent count. Sales volume is used as lead ranking criteria, as it is a core metric to calculate commissions, fees and revenue, making it a reflection of a company’s overall strength.

The following Realty Executives brokerages were featured in the Mega 1000:

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How to Lead Your Real Estate Team to Success

As a leader of a real estate team, you are likely always trying to find new ways to inspire growth and motivation in your agents. But often it can be difficult to figure out how to do so. Whether your team is large or small, you are new or experienced in your leadership role, there are plenty of ways you can lead your team to be as successful as they can be. Here are some tips for how you can use your leadership position to drive your real estate team to success.

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