How to Tell Your Clients You're Changing Brokerages (Without Making It Awkward)

How do you tell your clients you're changing brokerages? Keep it simple. First, make sure your current broker knows and you understand what will happen with your active listings and transactions. Then talk to the clients who are most affected. Start with what is staying the same. Keep the conversati

Selling an Older Home in the Austin Area: Which Updates Actually Matter Before You List?

If you own an older home and you're thinking about selling, you may be wondering: What should I update before I put the house on the market? For many sellers, the first thought is the kitchen or bathrooms. But those aren't always the best places to spend your money. In today's Austin-area market, bu

When a Seller Credit Makes Sense (and When You Should Just Cut the Price)

Should you offer a seller credit or reduce your price? Here’s the simple answer: If buyers are coming to see your home but not making offers, a seller credit may help. If buyers aren’t coming to see your home at all, you probably need a price adjustment. Those two strategies may cost you the same am

The Brokerage Switch Checklist: What to Handle Before You Leave

What should you do before switching real estate brokerages? Before you give notice, take care of the business you already have. That means reviewing your independent contractor agreement, figuring out what happens to your listings and buyer agreements, confirming how pending deals will be paid, expo