Have you ever taken a client to see a home, only to have them say they don’t even want to go inside?  Small, inexpensive upgrades can make a huge difference when it’s time to list. When it comes to curb appeal, Michigan Institute of Real Estate knows how to make your clients’ home stand out. […] The post The Importance of Curb Appeal appeared first on Michigan Institute of Real Estate ..read more

This summer, the Equifax data breach scandal reached its much-anticipated conclusion, with the company now required to pay upwards of 600 million dollars to those affected by the crisis. In 2017, the world was stunned when the customer data for major credit reporting company Equifax was leaked, exposing the personal information of over 140 million […] The post How Real Estate Agents Can Keep Their Client’s Information Secure During the Home Buying Process appeared first on Michigan Institute of Real Estate ..read more

By now you’ve probably heard about the newest technology in the real estate world: Sentri Key by Sentri Lock. Complete with an app available on iPhone and Android, the new Sentri Key lockboxes have added much needed security to the traditional lockbox. If you’re still unclear on what Sentri Key is, Michigan Institute of Real […] The post Welcome to the Digital Age: Sentri Lockboxes appeared first on Michigan Institute of Real Estate ..read more

Whether you’re just starting out in the real estate world or you’re looking to branch out into other avenues of the business, it’s important to take a good, hard look at the differences between the commercial and residential sectors. This way, you can determine which type of property you’d prefer to specialize in, and which […] The post The Major Differences Between Commercial and Residential Real Estate appeared first on Michigan Institute of Real Estate ..read more

Real Estate typically isn’t the first career field you think of when you think of the world’s most dangerous jobs. In fact, it’s a pretty safe (and fun, if we may add) industry to be in! However, you should always be cautious and keep safety in mind while showing homes, meeting clients, or even spending […] The post Safety for Real Estate Agents appeared first on Michigan Institute of Real Estate ..read more

Becoming an investor’s first choice is a much different ball game than selling homes to consumers. Find out how in our guide to attracting real estate investors to your business. Know the Market First and foremost, do your homework. You should understand the ins and outs of the real estate market just as well, if […] The post From Everyday Agent to the Investor’s First Choice appeared first on Michigan Institute of Real Estate ..read more

For many, packing up and moving to a new home can be incredibly chaotic and stressful—which is why it’s helpful to have some moving tips and tricks of the trade up your sleeve, so that you can provide the best service possible to your clients. Whether you’re an aspiring agent preparing to get your license […] The post Creating a Positive Moving Experience for Your Real Estate Clients appeared first on Michigan Institute of Real Estate ..read more

Real Estate agents live and die by their ability to make sales. This means a lot of people will do whatever it takes to close a sale. This is the art of selling. From memorizing and running through a list of techniques on every interested buyer you can to cold calling as many numbers as […] The post Increase Your Sales by Getting Rid of Selling  appeared first on Michigan Institute of Real Estate ..read more

Tax season isn’t fun for anyone. Typically, it’s filled with more procrastination than actual taxes, and when you run your own business, the urge to spend more time actually building your business instead of taking care of complicated admin can be even stronger. However, as a real estate agent, taking the time to do your […] The post Top Tax Deductions for Real Estate Agents appeared first on Michigan Institute of Real Estate ..read more

We may still have snow on the ground in Metro-Detroit, but warm weather is (hopefully) right around the corner! With the change in weather comes the best time of year for real estate agents: The Spring Market. Springtime has long been the most active season for real estate across the country, and this year shows […] The post Are You Ready For the Spring Market? appeared first on Michigan Institute of Real Estate ..read more