We’re now well into the coronavirus pandemic, although some would say that this is just the beginning. Either way, at the time of writing this, we’ve been quarantined for nearly a month and a half. Something none of us expected to happen this year. Many of you had plans of buying a home this year too. Some of my own clients have put off their home search in lieu of the virus, and I respect and appreciate their decisions to do so. But I want to make it known that it is, in fact, possible to buy a home during the coronavirus pandemic. Albeit, more difficult and confusing, it’s still possible. Yo ..read more

We’re now well into the COVID-19 pandemic, although some would say that this is just the beginning. Either way, at the time of writing this, we’ve been quarantined for nearly a month and a half. Something none of us expected to happen this year. Many of you had plans of buying a home this year too. Some of my own clients have put off their home search in lieu of the virus, and I respect and appreciate their decisions to do so. But I want to make it known that it is, in fact, possible to buy a home during the coronavirus pandemic. Albeit, more difficult and confusing, it’s still possible. You m ..read more

When I was in middle school, we were forced to read and conceptualize the book, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens by Sean Covey, the son of Stephen Covey, who happened to have a similar award-winning title about people instead of teens. Back then, not myself, or any of my peers, cared about what the book spoke about. All we wanted was for the school day to end so that we could hang out with each other and play sports and video games. Needless to say, I didn’t gain much from the book. However, as I’ve gotten older, wiser, and more focused on what it means to be a productive person, I’v ..read more

I’m a writer at heart. When I got into real estate, I needed something to drive the business. Something I was passionate about, because in all honesty, as much as I like cool houses and luxurious villas. It’s not my passion. Writing is my ultimate passion. But how can you insert writing, especially creative writing, into a business full of legal contracts, client meetings, and statistics? The answer for me was blogging, which also happens to be my primary lead generator, as I don’t like cold calling and believe it’s an absolute waste of mine and someone else’s time. And I’ve done well with blo ..read more

Home staging is an important component of the real estate transaction. With the coronavirus pandemic in full swing, most real estate agents and buyers across the United States are stuck inside their homes. It’s an especially challenging time for home sellers. However, there are many digital tools and methods we can use to make things a little easier for sellers. One of those tools is called virtual staging. In this article we’re going to go over the following points: What is virtual staging? What can be done with virtual staging? Why is virtual staging important? Let’s talk about it. What is ..read more

It’s not an good time to be a real estate agent. Across the nation, state and local governments have put in place “stay-at-home” orders, effectively limiting everyone to conducting “essential” services and activities only. These activities include but are not limited to outdoor exercise, grocery shopping, and filling medical prescriptions. But what are “essential services” and are real estate agents included? That depends on where you live. Here’s a map of the all of the states that have declared a “stay-at-home” order as of April 2, 2020. If you’re in one of these states, then you may or ma ..read more

With the coronavirus in full swing. Asheville’s Buncombe County has officially declared a “stay-at-home” ordinance. Everything feels chaotic and the economic picture seems to worsen each day. With that being said, what’s going to happen to Asheville’s massive tourism industry and how will it affect the larger economic outlook in the region? In this article, we’re going to talk about: Asheville’s tourism industry. How COVID-19 could harm Asheville’s economy. How Asheville could avoid major economic problems. Let’s dive in. Asheville’s Tourism Industry Asheville boasts a massive tourism secto ..read more

With the coronavirus outbreak upending our lives, for the time being, we’ve witnessed a historic decline in the stock market. Over the month of March 2020, the three major U.S. stock indices (NASDAQ, Dow Jones, and S&P 500) have lost over 35% of their value. It seems like every day there’s a 2,000-point fall and then a 1,000 point buy back the day after. There’s no stability in the stock market now, and analysts are skeptical of whether it will return to normalcy any time soon. So the question on your mind is “how does the stock market affect my home’s value?” Let’s talk about it. There i ..read more

With all the news we’ve been bombarded with over the last month concerning the coronavirus, the stock market, and the government’s response. You may have missed a crucial piece of news that can have huge impacts on the real estate market and local economies throughout the United States. I’m talking about the plummeting price of oil. Sure, the stock market is a great indicator of the economic health of the United States and the global economy, but there’s actually a loose correlation between stocks and real estate. However, oil prices can have a direct impact on local communities, major cities ..read more

There’s a lot of distrust in real estate agents. Especially when you need one to list your home for sale. Thus, there are two options: Go for sale by owner. Hire an amazing listing agent. You’ll find a lot of difficulties with the for sale by owner route. That’s why in this article, we’re going to cover how you can find and select a great listing agent. There are four main steps: Finding a listing agent. Evaluating their pricing strategy. Checking their marketing plan. Reading their personality. Let’s dive in. 1. How to Find an Amazing Listing Agent Listing agents are known to be the best ..read more