There is a common misconception that your TC takes over once you've opened escrow. However, including your TC in your file as soon as that Listing Contract is signed, could help save HOURS of your time. You're already working to prepare and promote your new listing, so the last thing you're worried about is paperwork on a file that's not even in escrow yet. Below are the things you (or your TC) should handle on your listing: IS ALL THE PAPERWORK THERE? I always recommend that

When it's your first time writing up an offer for a client, or you have a client that has you writing up offer #74,802,9103, it's easy to only focus on the purchase agreement and lose sight of other items you could or SHOULD be including in your paperwork that give you and your client that extra edge. Here is a breakdown of the bare minimum when it comes to offer paperwork: 1. Pre-Approval Letter This is not to be confused with a Pre-QUALIFICATION letter. When a lender pre-qu

We get it. Your inbox is a nightmare. You have notifications from your lead generating sites, reminders from your CRM database, offers on your listing, showing requests from Buyers, alerts from real estate market sites and the list is endless. Most agents avoid their inbox entirely because it looks like this: Fear no more! We have a quick and effective solution to help you never miss another important email again! Setting up color coded labels for specific emails will help br

A fine-tuned work flow created between you and your TC can result in more time for lead generating & money making tasks as well as incre

As a Transaction Coordinator, I handle a lot more files a month than the typical Realtor. The average is about 30 closings a month and up to 60 open files at any given time. That kind of volume means that I've seen it ALL. Extreme requests for repair. Up to 5 different transactions all contingent on each other. Hidden HOA companies. Escrows that have gone smoothly and escrows that have almost made me want to quit my job and move to another country. The most common issues aris