Are you still a renter? Due to rising interest rates, rents have gone up. Although 6% might sound high compared to a year ago, it’s actually low by historical standards. Additionally, when you pay rent, you pay 100% interest. Now is the time to switch from being a renter to becoming a homeowner. To hear more, watch this short video.

One of the best parts of summer is grilling in your backyard. To help you start your summer right, we’re giving away two brand new flat-top grills just in time for Father’s Day. The drawing is scheduled for June 14 and all you have to do is call in and nominate your father figure. We hope you can join us. To hear more information about this event, watch this short video.

A question that we often receive is, “What is the difference between a regular open house event and the mega open house events you do?” The difference is a key point of our selling strategy. This type of open house comes with a lot of benefits. Today I’ll go over what makes our mega open house events special.

With home prices continuing to rise, is it still a good time to buy? A lot of homeowners are excited about listing in this hot seller’s market, but they’re hesitant because of how few homes there are to buy. This isn’t a problem when you work with High Performance Real Estate Advisors. We utilize an exclusive, off-market catalog of homes that gives our buyers more options. To learn how we can help you take advantage of this market, watch this short video.

According to the Federal Reserve, interest rates are set to rise four times this year. People should take advantage of our current market before these changes. If rates increase by about 1% over the next 12 months, how will that affect the average buyer and seller? That’s what we’ll go over today.

Today we want to take a minute to wish you a happy New Year! It’s hard to believe that 2021 has come to a close. Although it has been a wild and chaotic year for many of us, it has also been an amazing year for our team thanks to your continued support. The things we’ve accomplished this year, and in years past, wouldn’t have been possible without you. To hear our full New Year’s message, watch this short video.

Let’s face it: The market is so hot, just about anybody could sell a house right now. Buyers are coming out of the woodwork. However, you still want to make sure you get the highest price, and to help with that, we have our Smart Seller program. This program lets you use our marketing services, but if you bring in the buyer on your own, you don’t pay a dime for it.

House Hacking is how I got into real estate all the way back in 2002. The first home I bought was a three-bedroom, two-bath. I got a 30-year mortgage and I rented out two of the rooms. I had $1,200 per month coming in, which offset my mortgage so I was essentially living for free. This is a great way to build wealth and get into the real estate industry. To learn more about the different types of house hacking, watch this short video.

Do you know how many different types of home inspectors there are? Of course, you have the general inspector who looks over the whole house for defects or damage. However, there are also electrical, HVAC, crawlspace, radon, pool, and soil inspectors, just to name a few. We have a full list of vetted inspectors for any type of inspection you might need.

The question of whether or not a pre-inspection is necessary for home sellers depends on the market they’re in. Back in 2010, you had to win the beauty contest and the price war. Today, we have a four-day supply of homes on the market. At the end of the day, I say skip the pre-inspection in 2021. To learn why, watch this short video.

Today I want to tell you a quick story about a friend of mine who was taken advantage of by a new homebuilder. My buddy was having a bunch of problems with the house he was having built, but he told me he didn’t use a Realtor because he thought he was saving money on commission. To find out how my friend was being taken advantage of and how to avoid this happening to you, watch this short video.

We’re in an extreme seller’s market. So today I’m sharing the five ways we get our buyers’ offers accepted in such a challenging real estate market. First, we ensure our buyer has a strong pre-approval or proof of funds. We also like to have our buyer’s banker call the listing agent and communicate how strong the buyer’s position is. To learn how else we help our buyers win, watch this short video.