⁣Ok, today we are going to talk about an important thing you should do before you buy in an area… test drive the neighbourhood! You wouldn’t think of buying a car without driving it first. And buying new shoes usually involves wearing them around the store a couple of times. So how do you know you’ll actually like the neighbourhood you’re considering, unless you try it out? Here are 4 ways to test drive a neighbourhood… ⁣If you are looking
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⁣Ok, today we are going to talk about how much home renovations can cost… Renovations can help make your home more comfortable and easier to sell. But depending on what you’re planning, they can also be expensive. To help you budget for your next project, the HomeAdvisor website has published a list of typical costs for renovation projects. Here’s a list of the most common renos and how much they cost… ⁣If you are looking
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⁣Ok, today we are going to talk about 4 ways to improve technology throughout your home… With growing numbers of us working and learning from home, it’s more essential now than ever before that our homes can accommodate modern technologies. Whether you’re looking to update your home, or on the market for a new home, there are a few things to do and look for to update your home. Here are 4 ways to give your home a tech tune up… ⁣If you are looking
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⁣⁣How many times have you said to yourself, "I wish I had more time so I could get more done"? Sound familiar? Welcome to the club. Now here's a blinding flash of the obvious: You'll never get it all done! There will always be more on our To-Do list than we have time to implement. The key to increasing your productivity is not in putting in more hours, but rather, putting more into your hours. It's all about working SMART, not hard. Here's how Superstar Realtors make it happen...In next week's 19th secret, you will learn about a powerful lead generation secret that NO ONE knows about --that can literally launch your profits into orbit. Stay tuned.. ⁣For more information please call us at,941.313.2350 or visit https://crosscountrymortgage.c....om/Christopher-Albri

⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Welcome to the final 21st secret in our video series titled, 21 Secrets of Superstar Realtors. Today's secret is by far the most important and critical secret of all 21 secrets. I've saved this secret for last message because it's the last impression that I want to em blaze on the screen of your mind. ALL SUPERSTAR MORTGAGE REALTORS DO THIS! And if you want to become a Superstar Realtor yourself, you MUST do this too. If you haven't watch edany of the last 20 video tips, today's is the one you need to tune into. Here's the final secret of Superstar Realtors. ⁣For more information please call us at,941.313.2350 or visit https://crosscountrymortgage.c....om/Christopher-Albri

⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣In last week's video, we covered the 7 “Trust Builders” that every Realtor needs to know to boost sales and become a trusted advisor. Now at this point you may be wondering... out of all those Trust Builders, what’s the absolute fastest way to build trust as a Realtor. Here's the FASTEST way to boost your sales. ⁣⁣For more information please call us at,941.313.2350 or visit https://crosscountrymortgage.c....om/Christopher-Albri

⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣Welcome to video #4 in our brand new 5-part video series titled," TRUST: How to Earn it, Grow It and Use It to Skyrocket Your Sales." Last week, I revealed the #1 secret for boosting your sales. Today I’m going to show you how to create your own testimonial capture page, so you can automate the entire process of collecting testimonials. ⁣For more information please call us at,941.313.2350 or visit https://crosscountrymortgage.c....om/Christopher-Albri

⁣⁣⁣Welcome to Realtor Referral Mistake #2. In today's video tip, you're going to learn why most Realtors are unwittingly sabotaging their "reliability" and therefore, leaving thousands of dollars on the table. It also explains why most Realtors get WAY less referrals than they'd like or even feel like they deserve. HINT: It's not because of bad B.O. or halitosis. :) Here's why "great service" doesn't get you referrals.⁣ ⁣ ⁣For more information please call us at,941.313.2350 or visit https://crosscountrymortgage.c....om/Christopher-Albri

⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣What’s the single, most important question every smart home seller wants you to answer at their listing presentation? HINT: it's probably not what you think. Here's the shocking truth.. ⁣For more information please call us at,941.313.2350 or visit https://crosscountrymortgage.c....om/Christopher-Albri

⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣I once heard a statistic that 90% of all failure comes from quitting. Thomas Edison affirmed this when he said, “Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.” If it weren't for Mr. Edison's dogged determination to keep going, after thousands of failed attempts, at creating the incandescent light bulb, who knows we might still be lighting our homes with candles! In other words, persistence beats resistance. Quitters never win and winners never quit. If you want to increase your chances of success you must have a dream worth fighting for and then resolve to never, never, never give up! Here's How to Activate the Power of Persistence. ⁣For more information please call us at,941.313.2350 or visit https://crosscountrymortgage.c....om/Christopher-Albri

⁣Ok, today we are going to talk about how to rebuild your finances if you’ve suffered from financial abuse… Being in an unhealthy relationship could be emotionally, physically, or even financially damaging. And according to recent statistics, 99% of domestic violence also includes financial abuse. Here’s what to do if you’re in a financially abusive situation, or if you’re recovering from one… ⁣If you are looking
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⁣Ok, today we are going to talk about 6 things you need to examine closely in a home inspection… Buying a home is a huge investment, and unfortunately, we’re not all qualified to judge whether a home is worth the money. That’s why it’s essential to hire a professional home inspector. Here are 6 things to pay extra attention to in any home inspection… ⁣If you are looking
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941-313-2350

⁣Ok, today we are going to review everything you need to know about second mortgages… What is a second mortgage? A second mortgage is an additional loan taken out on a property that’s already mortgaged. Second mortgages are riskier for lenders than first mortgages because they’re in second position on your property's title. As a result, the interest rate on second mortgages is higher. Here’s what you need to know about second mortgages… ⁣If you are looking
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941-313-2350

⁣Ok, today we are going to talk about what a stratified market is and what it means to you… If you’re planning to buy or sell a house, you’re probably already familiar with the terms “buyer’s market” and “seller’s market.” In a buyer’s market, there are more homes than buyers, so prices drop and buyers get better deals. In a seller’s market there are more buyers than homes, so prices rise and sellers make more money. But there’s a third type of market, and it’s called a stratified market. Here’s what you need to know… ⁣If you are looking
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941-313-2350

⁣Ok, today we are going to talk about 6 things to do before you list your house… If you’re thinking of selling soon, you’ve probably already started working on enhancements like painting, replacing appliances, installing new flooring or re-grouting bathrooms. But there are lots of little maintenance items you need to take care of too. Here are 6 things to do before you list your house… ⁣ If you are looking for
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⁣Ok, today we are going to talk about 10 factors that determine your home’s value… Coming up with the right price for your home is a science. It’s not based on how much you love your home or how much money you need to get out of it. It’s based on what a potential buyer is willing to pay for a home like yours in the current market. Here are 10 factors that determine your home’s worth… ⁣If you are looking
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⁣Ok, today we are going to talk about why it’s important to price your house right. When you list your house, you want it to sell fast and at a high price. In order for that to happen, it needs to be priced right. But this is where it gets tricky. Price it too low, and it may sell quickly but you’ll leave money on the table. Price it too high, and it may take months and several price reductions to sell. Here are 5 reasons why it’s important to price your house right… ⁣If you're looking
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⁣Ok, today we are going to talk about when the best days and months of the year are to list your home… If you’re thinking of selling your home, there’s never a bad time of year, but there certainly are perks to selling in the spring. Spring is usually the best time of year, and a recent survey gets even more specific, providing the best time to list, right down to time of day. Check it out to learn more… ⁣If you're looking
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⁣Ok, today we are going to talk about how to finance a new home build… If you’re looking for a home that offers the latest energy efficiencies, low maintenance costs, and every amenity and convenience your family desires, maybe you should consider building new. Just keep in mind that financing new construction is a little more complicated. Here’s what you need to know… ⁣If you're looking
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⁣Ok, today we are going to talk about what cash reserves are and why you need them to buy a home… When buying a house, most people only think about saving enough to cover a down payment and closing costs. But lenders like to see more than that. Borrowers who have additional “cash reserves” are considered lower risk and are more likely to be approved for financing at the lowest possible rate. So, what are “cash reserves” and how can they benefit you? Take a look… ⁣If you're looking
for a top notch loan officer in Centennial, call us at (703) 887-2630.