Flipping properties has slowed down as it took its hits during the recession, but unlike the Twinkie, it’s still around. Helped by an increase in property values over this past year, flipping property has been somewhat resurrected!
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Flipping A House: Good or Bad For The Housing Market?
As an economics major, real estate agent, and a licensed general contractor, my opinion on the idea of flipping a house might be a little biased. However, a recent encounter with a prospective buyer, who voiced his opinion in front of me to an investor, motivated me to write this article as an educated response […]
Real Estate Tip: 12 FREE Hours of CE’s with C.A.R.
A New Year, An Educated You!!! Go strong in 2013 and start the year with added real estate education for FREE!!! The California Association of Realtors (C.A.R.) is offering members 12 free hours of online continuing education (C.E.) courses. You have options like ethics, consumer protection, or courses that help you manage & improve your […]
Real Estate Tip: Don’t Be A “Jerk”
Webster’s dictionary defines the word “jerk” as an annoyingly foolish, unlikable, rude or small-minded person. We can all agree no one likes a person who holds any of those personality traits which brings me to remind you, don’t be a jerk. In the role of sales, especially one in which you are working with colleagues each and […]
Tip of the Day: A Week That’s Worth It
There’s nothing worse than starting a new year with the feeling that your wheels just aren’t fully on the ground for the kind of traction you need in today’s real estate market. Real estate agents have proven that it all begins with taking control of your time. And more specifically, it starts with an ideal work week. Plan […]
Real Estate Tip: Patience and Persistence
Patience is probably the most pivotal catalyst towards managing clients and coworkers. We patiently wait on callbacks, patiently wait on feedback and patiently wait on documents. Patience in being persistent is a key factor in any successful sales role, especially as a real estate agent/Realtor. Stay focused on your goal and create a plan of […]
Real Estate Tip: Stay Connected During the Holidays
With the Holidays taking over the last two weeks of the year, many real estate agents feel a need to step away from their clients and give them space. WRONG! Stay connected! You don’t want to schedule home viewings but you definitely want to stay in touch. Continue to send them home listings, send an email to check in, […]
Young Adults and Real Estate – The Time to Buy is Now!!!
Trulia’s Chief Economist, Jed Kolko , explained his thoughts after the company revealed the results of a survey on first time buyers. The target of the survey was the millennials, aka young adults, and here is what the study reported.
The JohnHart Staff Holiday Party
JohnHart’s Broker, Harout Keuroghlian, and his wife Tina Keuroghlian, treated the JohnHart staff to a lovely evening of dinner and dancing to celebrate the holiday season. The team took a break and had a night full of laughs at Phoenicia Restaurant in Glendale, CA. The Mediterranean cuisine was complimented with the live middle eastern music which had the team […]
Armando’s Termite Caters Lunch to the JohnHart Team!
Armando’s Termite & Pest Control brought the JohnHart staff an authentic Mexican lunch this afternoon. We have worked hand in hand withe their team for a couple of years and it’s been a great partnership. Give them a call for an inspection today! http://www.armandostermitecontrol.com/