30 August 2024 | 30 replies
where I failed in my business is not having a 1, 5, 10 yr plan and failing to see the assorted train wrecks coming down the track.
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26 August 2024 | 11 replies
A few of ours barely have an accent (they studied here for years).They are trained for level 1 support and filter out 95% of common issues for us, the other 5% go to management here locally to handle.
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25 August 2024 | 6 replies
Every state has a unique set of laws and regulations regarding the foreclosure process, so your ability to succeed will depend largely on where you're operating.Also, all three of these require advanced skills and background, so I wouldn't necessarily start here.That said, if you do then be sure to get top-notch training and complete deal documentation from folks who have seen at least one full real estate cycle.Rather than specializing so soon in your real estate career, I would instead recommend just getting in front of as many real estate owners with problems.Just getting really good at talking (and listening!)
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29 August 2024 | 43 replies
Even if it appears your property is marketed at less than the competition, there could be something about it that makes it less desirable (busy street, near train tracks, no off street parking, run down neighbors, etc.)
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24 August 2024 | 9 replies
My entire staff is trained on how to deal with this subject as it is a growing category.
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24 August 2024 | 1 reply
Are they easy to train ?
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24 August 2024 | 2 replies
There is no wrong way to do this unless you aren't doing it at all OR you're harrassing peopleIf you find yourself attending a bunch of educational webinars, watching too many tutorial/training videos, or anything other than those 2 things, take some time to stop and reflect.
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26 August 2024 | 37 replies
They also live stream their networking meetings and weekly trainings to their Facebook page.
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27 August 2024 | 13 replies
You think that you hired a specialist and are paying for the corresponding quality, while in reality you might have some under-trained, unmotivated and unsupervised anonymous data entry clerk doing the work, full of costly mistakes and cut corners.Often, low-cost CPAs get overwhelmed with the amount of work they take, resulting in rushed poor quality product and mediocre (or worse) service.
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28 August 2024 | 39 replies
These are professionals with additional training and a stricter code of ethics.