I’m in Real Estate. Oh! So is my “insert relative/friend/co-worker/stranger” is a Realtor. Yeah, we know. Everyone who has a license can practice. But folks there in lies the rub, PRACTICE. Strategy. Seek. Hire. It’s that’s simple. Strategy is needed. Seeking is work. Hiring is a breeze. HOW? You ask. Strategy Sure, it can be […]
Real Estate as a Career; A day with 1850 Realty
A career in Real Estate can be one of the most rewarding, yet one of the most challenging types of careers you can choose. The industry offers many avenues to explore whether it be residential, commercial, or property management, each speciality brings a variety of nuances and legalities but all being necessities for those who […]
First Impressions
You never get a second chance to make a first impression. We live by this mantra at 1850 Realty. Differentiating in a sea of agents requires skill, strategy and systems. Everyday we strive to expand our negotiation skills, devise a strategic marketing plan and follow through with our promises by the systems we have in place […]
Moving onto the next chapter
We were the second agents these sellers hired to do the job of selling their San Marcos home. The week before Thanksgiving we received a call from the sellers in a frantic. They had been on the market for over three weeks with only a single prospective buyer who kept dragging their feet. The agent […]
"By far the most painless real estate process ever"
Online reviews. It’s becoming the standard. Whether it’s deciding which restaurant to go to for dinner or researching a business online, this is an opportunity to discover what the experience might be like before committing. We love reviews. Giving them & receiving them. We want to learn from our clients experience & what we can do […]
3 Best Questions to Ask a Real Estate Agent
Finding the right Real Estate Agent
You’ve spent countess hours searching online, driving by neighborhoods, walking through open houses & now you’re ready to make the move. You’re heart is all in but don’t let that trip you up from finding the right agent. Did you know most people hire the first real estate agent they meet? You know better […]
Why is technology so important to us at 1850 realty?
There are so many reasons. Technology in the real estate industry has evolved in the last few years. People expect you to be online, have web presence & engage in social media. But the missing piece to the puzzle is using technology “in” business. You’d be surprised how often we get faxes or scanned contracts […]
Service first
Service First. Service with a smile. That should be the motto of anyone in business. I know my business depends on it. Whether it’s my clients or my community. People love to do business with who the like & trust. Over the last year, I’ve been digging deeper & wanting to get more involved […]
My 1st RETSO
I just got back from RETSO this week in Atlanta Georgia. WOW! What a week it was! This is by far the best real estate technology conference I’ve been to yet. There were so many brilliant people speaking transparently about the ever changing industry & world that we live in today. I was fortunate to […]