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One of the biggest complaints that I hear about Real Estate agents is that they listed my home and I never heard from them again.  Because of these complaints of other Realtors part of my listing presentation is focused on explaining my communication and why I stay in contact with them.  I even let them know that it is not always easy to give feedback and be in communication but it is better that they know what is going on than not have any idea.

As an agent it seems easier to stay in contact with clients on a regular basis than calling them once in a while.  Have you ever went a month without contacting a seller?  I have and it was much more difficult than telling them weekly that we haven't had any activity on their home.  

Sellers love agents who stay…

Being a Real Estate agent in West Michigan allows me to have the opportunity to sell Lake Michigan Real Estate.  The real estate available on Lake Michigan is very popular, and as you expected very expensive.  West Michigan Lakefront Real Estate offers breathtaking views, and sandy beaches.  If you are considering purchasing Lake Michigan Real Estate please visit my website at http://www.lukebouman.com.   

Having a career in real estate makes it hard to determine a successful day of work. The only way you get paid is if the home or property closes. Unfortunately, for most real estate agents a closing doesn’t take place every day. There will be times were you will go days, weeks, and even months before you get paid. I will explain to you what a good day of work is for me, and hopefully this will challenge you to find your own successful day.   Real estate has a lot of ups and downs so you need to be doing things that will produce results in the long run. Not everyday are you going to be able to sell a home, pick up a buyer or get a listing, so you can not define a successful day by doing this or not doing this. For me what constitutes a good day is doing… Read Full Post

Real estate can be a great career, but it is not as easy as it looks to become successful. In my last article I talked about the reasons why you should become a real estate agent. Before I get into the reasons of why you shouldn’t become a realtor I want to go over the reasons why you should. First and foremost, the harder you work the more money you are going to make. Not only can you make a lot of money but there is no limit to how much money you can make. Another reason why you should become a real estate agent is that you can create your own schedule. With a flexible schedule you are able to sleep in when you need to, and go home to watch a basketball game during March Madness. I will get to the reasons why a flexible schedule is not always good a… Read Full Post

Real estate can be a very lucrative career, but it takes hard work, perseverance, and a little luck along the way. Many people join the real estate field because of the potential for great wealth and because of the relative ease of getting a license. Before I explain why you should become I real Estate agent, I first want to touch on a few negatives of being a Realtor. The main drawbacks to becoming a realtor is that it is very expensive, frustrating, and can be very stressful. When getting into this exciting career of real estate, I was warned that 70% of agents are out of the business within a year. I do not know how realistic that statistic is, but it is obvious that there is a high turnover rate in this business. Too much money goes out and not enough…

Real estate can be a very lucrative career, but it takes hard work, perseverance, and a little luck along the way. Many people join the real estate field because of the potential for great wealth and because of the relative ease of getting a license. Little do people know how expensive, frustrating, and stressful this job can be. When getting into this exciting career of real estate, I was warned that 70% of agents are out of the business within a year. I do not know how realistic that statistic is, but it is obvious that there is a high turnover rate in this business. Too much money goes out and not enough money comes in.   I am now well on my way to have a successful career in Real Estate, but it has not been easy. I recently graduated from College… Read Full Post