AGBeat Columnist: Herman Chan
Watch Real Estate Expert Herman Chan put the REAL back in REALTY. In his show Habitat for Hermanity, Herman skewers the real estate business and pokes fun at his fellow agents, all the while empowering buyers & sellers with behind-the-scene tips & secrets of the industry! Get a glimpse beyond the glitz & glam of real estate. It's a hot mess! Featured on HGTV, House Hunters & other media outlets, Herman is the undisputed Real Estate Maven whose helpful & hilarious commentary you just can't live without! In fact, his real estate TV show has just been optioned in Hollywood!
Should agents disclose to clients when they have lost their own home?
An industry secret It’s considered hush hush, but many agents have lost their homes to foreclosure. This housing mess has affected everyone. Admit it or not, that includes us real estate agents. Realtors were not immune. Some of us speculated just as much as the banks and some of us got swept up in the dizzying ascent of the market. ...
Are so-called area specialists merely two faced salespeople?
Local expertise is good, right? There is something to be said about local knowledge, but honestly folks, isn’t the term “Area Specialist” just a marketing angle for some agents? These self-anointed neighborhood experts brand themselves out the wazoo to their farm. To drum up business, they talk up how they know this zip code like the back of their hand, ...
Airbnb hits conference stage, ignores giant elephant in the room
The hottest new site Airbnb.com has enjoyed glowing reviews from the media and public as the hottest on-line short-term rental site. In fact, this apartment sharing startup just raised $112 million with a valuation of $1.2 billion. The site says “We connect people who have space to spare with those who are looking for a place to stay.” I wasn’t ...
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Why the same old real estate conference speakers?
Same old, same old Have you been to a real estate conference in your city lately? Have you been to a real estate conference across the country lately? Have you done both and noticed that many of the speakers are the same between cities? I may be jaded, but I can’t help but notice that there are only so many ...
Realtors, some sellers just aren’t worth it – real estate video
Love thy neighbor Check out the video above and tell us your horror stories in the comments- come on, we all have them and consumers can get ugly about their homes and we want to know about it. Have you ever been through what was described above? How have consumers reacted when you walked away? Have you ever been called ...
Are real estate agents ships that pass in the night?
We always talk about how important it is to establish a rapport with clients, that it endears them to us and allows them to trust us. But they are only part of the business. Let’s not forget about us- the agents! It is equally important to make nice with fellow agents. Since the advent of the fax machine in the ...
Tales from Inman real estate connect conference
Last week was the 15th anniversary for Inman News’ Real Estate Connect Conference. I’m a little flustered to admit I’ve never attended one until this time in New York City. It’s a little ironic that I jetted across the country 3000 miles to my first Inman News event when they actually are based right in my back yard in the ...
Real estate agents wax sentimental about client withdrawal
My buyer just closed on her house last week. It’s her first place, so she is thrilled. It’s a paycheck, so I should be elated (cha-ching). Another satisfied customer, right? Well, what ought to be a joyous moment for me often ends up being bittersweet. This always happens, especially with clients I adore beaucoup. We get keys, we do the ...
I heart real estate video blogging and why you should too
Lani’s article What you should read into stats about the growth of web video did a beautiful job breaking down the numbers for web video. The data is undeniable; web video’s potential for growth is enormous. Think back to just a few years ago when social media was proclaimed as the next big thing. Many agents thought it a passing ...
The meaning of “social media” bastardized at NAR Expo
If I hear the term ‘social media’ one more time, I am gonna hurl. It’s all I heard at the National Association of Realtors Expo in New Orleans. It’s overkill, over the hill and overdid. As I twirled around the EXPO, I couldn’t escape it. Everything and everyone was extolling its virtue. Deep-pocketed exhibitors built elaborate theatres to showcase how ...
How agents on the ground are impacted by the foreclosure crisis
It’s too early to tell how bad the foreclosure freeze is going to be for consumers and lenders, but make no mistake, this recent turn of events will be especially painful to one group… agents. Now most of us have dabbled with short sales and closed an REO here and there. It certainly does not constitute the bulk of our ...
Realtor gimmicks and blue light specials reek of desperation
Real estate coupons!? Please tell me this is a joke. RealtyCoupons.com says it “allows Real Estate Professionals to dramatically increase their Business and Production by offering Coupons for their Real Estate related business.” This is nothing but a cheesy gimmick aimed at despondent agents who think that lowering themselves to this level is going to procure business. What gets me most is ...
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