by Jason Van Steenwyk | Jan 7, 2015 | Real Estate Discussion
When it comes down to it, real estate agents aren’t really in the real estate business – just as restaurant owners aren’t really in the food service business and roofers aren’t in the roofing business. Sure, houses, land, apartments and storefronts are the commodities...
by Jason Van Steenwyk | Dec 17, 2014 | Marketing
Like many small businesses, real estate agents have been enjoying a pretty sweet deal on Facebook for a while now. We all know how vital word-of-mouth is to real estate agents – especially to newer agents who don’t have a ton of cash flow for traditional forms of...
by Jason Van Steenwyk | Nov 5, 2014 | Real Estate Discussion
I can’t quite place my finger on it, but I’m having suspicions that my husband is secretly pursuing a real estate career. Am I being crazy? – Befuddled in Boise We get this question – and others along the same lines – all the time. It’s time we address the issue of...
by Jason Van Steenwyk | Oct 29, 2014 | Real Estate Discussion
Markets go up; markets go down. But when all is said and done, when the fat lady has sung, and it’s all over save for probate lawyers picking over the remains, it is better to be an owner than a renter. While this isn’t exactly counterintuitive, the numbers show that...
by Jason Van Steenwyk | Oct 22, 2014 | Real Estate Discussion
As a real estate agent, you should be spending time calling prospects, meeting with clients, and showing properties. You shouldn’t be spending a ton of time scouring the internet for cool tools, apps and gadgets to help you be more productive. That’s my job! Every so...