Collette McDonald: Atlanta Real Estate Expert

In the Malibu hills, a storied celebrity rehab center asks $19.95 million

latimes latimes | 9 months ago

In the hills of Malibu, a celebrity rehab center visited by stars such as Britney Spears and Charlie Sheen is hitting the market for $19.95 million.

Wendy Papasan’s Agent Referral Secrets Revealed - KW Outfront Magazine

kw kw | 2 months ago

When Wendy Papasan went to her first Keller Williams Family Reunion event, she had a huge aha: real estate agents are the most connected people in the world. Despite sending 150 handwritten note cards to the agents that she had met at the event, she received only one note back. This sent Wendy on a journey to build a system that would help her stay in touch with agents and produce agent referrals. Her approach involved sending simple, engaging emails that sparked responses, fostering two-way c...

NAR Finally Faces Competition: Is the Agent “Monopoly” Over? w/Jason Haber and Mauricio Umansky

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Disclaimer: Opinions expressed in this episode and written below are solely opinions of the hosts, guests, and writers and do not reflect the views of BiggerPockets. The recent NAR lawsuits […]

36% of homebuyers and sellers don’t know they can negotiate real estate agent fees. Here’s how t...

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In this article When you buy or sell a home, your real estate agent's commissions can trim thousands of dollars off the sale price — but many consumers don't realize you can negotiate those terms. Nearly a third, 31%, of homebuyers and sellers negotiated commissions with their agents, according to a new report by LendingTree. A majority of those, 64%, successfully reduced the fees. LendingTree polled 2,034 U.S. adults in mid-January. About 36% of homebuyers and sellers say they didn't know the...

'Real Housewives' broker lawsuit settled with donation to pro-Israel charity

latimes latimes | 4 months ago

Celebrity real estate broker and 'Real Housewives' regular Mauricio Umansky has settled the lawsuit over his $70-million flip of a Malibu mansion.

Katy Perry fought for a Montecito mansion in court. The verdict is in, and she likes it

latimes latimes | 5 months ago

A verdict has been reached in the lawsuit against Katy Perry over a Montecito mansion she bought for herself and fiance Orlando Bloom. A judge has ruled in favor of the celebrity buyers.

The Top 5 Features That Make Your Home Sell Over Asking

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If your home has features that are in relatively short supply and high demand in your market, your home can sell over the asking price! The post The Top 5 Features That Make Your Home Sell Over Asking appeared first on FastExpert.

Jeff Glover’s 5 Step Listing Presentation - KW Outfront Magazine

kw kw | 1 month ago

Jeff Glover and his team have taken over 10,190 listings in his career, with him personally having taken over 2,500. He is locally known as a household name. Over the years Jeff has perfected a 5-point model to get every listing! 1. Content Creation Create content that communicates your unique value. Jeff calls this his “Listing Plan of Action.” Each component has a primary objective that helps drive home his team’s value. Promotional Marketing – How you effectively market homes to maxim...

Shift and Succeed: Navigating Changes in Real Estate with James Shaw - KW Outfront Magazine

kw kw | 2 months ago

James Shaw, real estate coach, former team leader, and curator of the Pivot: Shift Ahead Facebook community, has created a haven for real estate agents seeking guidance and support. With over 115,000 members, this group offers daily calls and meetings dedicated to helping agents live more fulfilling lives. We’ve curated James’ top insights and models that have transformed the businesses of countless real estate professionals. Lesson 1: Embrace Consistency James emphasizes the importance of c...

How Montaz McCray Went From Losing His Corporate Job to Building His Own Success - KW Outfront Magaz...

kw kw | 2 months ago

Navigating the world of real estate can be a challenging endeavor, yet for some, success comes at an early age. Jason dives into the inspiring journey of Montaz McCray, who made a career change to real estate from corporate accounting after realizing he wanted a future that fueled his passion for helping people. Despite being met with challenges at the start, he has a built a thriving business on four key foundations: 1. Craft a Five-Star Value Proposition: To stand out in a competitive real est...