Posts in category 'Real Estate Life'

It's probably just making small talk, but there are certain questions people seem to always ask real estate agents at holiday gatherings, cocktail parties, weddings, and even funerals.

So, with Thanksgiving just days away, here are a few of the questions that seem to be commonly asked… and why you shouldn't ask them.

#1 "You still doin' real estate?"

I know it doesn't sound like a horrible question. It probably isn't a question people think twice about asking… just making conversation.

But it's essentially saying you never expected the person to make it in the business. Like you'd be somewhat surprised if they say yes.

It also inadvertently suggests that you don't view it as a true career.

It's a hard business. It takes a lot to make a go of it. People do come and go quite quickly and often. So it helps when agents feel the love and support of people close to them. And even though this question seems so innocent, it's also one th...

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June 10, 2020 – Jay Mattlin of Gorsuch Realty has successfully completed NAR's e-PROÒ Certification Program and has been awarded the e-PRO® certification, the official technology certification program offered by the National Association of REALTORS®.

Jay joins nearly 40,000 real estate professionals who have earned NAR's e-PRO® certification and dedicated their time and effort towards learning how to use the latest social media technologies to create an online presence and reach today's hyper-connected consumers.

NAR redesigned the e-PRO® curriculum to better meet the challenges of today's real estate market. The new e-PRO® program has been expanded to include data security and strategies for safeguarding clients' private information.

Social media is evolving every day, so it is vital that REALTORS® embrace the new technology and online resources that have become an integral part of the home buying and selling process. Agents who...

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A real estate transaction can be an exciting thing to experience, but it can also be nerve-wracking and stressful. Your experience will largely depend on the circumstances surrounding your transaction and, perhaps more importantly, the agent you're working with.

A great agent will not only get you over the finish line to the best of their ability, but they can also change your life for the better. Here are eight ways:

1. They'll show you they care

In today's fast-paced world, it seems like everyone's attention is in short supply. A great real estate agent will show you that's not always the case, by listening and caring about you and your needs. Not only will being a good listener help an agent do their job, but it'll also show you that even in business, there are still people out there who care.

2. They can save you a lot of money

There's an old expression, "If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job...

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NEWS RELEASE

JAY MATTLIN ACHIEVES CERTIFICATION IN NATIONAL REAL ESTATE NETWORK

(Lancaster, Ohio) December 6, 2018- Jay Mattlin of Gorsuch Realty has been awarded the At Home with Diversity® certification from the National Association of REALTORS®.

Mattlin joins 20,000 other real estate professionals in North America who have earned the certification after completing an 8 hour course addressing topics of diversity, fair housing and business planning development. The program is designed to meet the nation's fair housing commitment by educating and equipping NAR's members with the tools they need to expand homeownership opportunities for the growing number of culturally diverse buyers and sellers in the housing market who identify with groups entailing race, ethnicity, religion, gender, handicaps, familial status, or national origin.

Today, more than one third of Americans are minorities. By 2050, minorities will be t...

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If you're old enough to remember the 1980s, you remember when everyone had that friend, family member, or acquaintance who tried their hand at becoming a real estate agent. Somewhere along the line, real estate became perceived as a glamorous, easy job that anyone could do. But if you're seriously considering getting into real estate, you should know that it isn't glamorous or easy. It definitely attracts a certain personality type — strong, independent, and willing to take responsibility for their own success. That's why not everybody makes their real estate career last! Read on to discover 5 real confessions of successful real estate agents and decide if you have what it takes.

1. You can't snap your fingers and get your real estate license.

Yes, it's true that in most states, it only takes a few months to become a licensed agent. That's why so many people are drawn to the ide...

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