Author Archives: Annie Bjerkestrand
Take the Guesswork Out of Your Business
Focus on What You Do Best—We’ll Support the Rest. What things should you consider when looking for a brokerage to partner with? I know there are a lot of good brokerages out there, but only a handful can truly make real estate easy for you. Usually, partnering with a brokerage is like running a lemonade... Read More
What Are the Best Ways To Get Real Estate Clients in 2025?
Start your year by reconnecting with clients and finding new listings. Will this year be the best year yet for your real estate business? It really depends on the choices you make. To drive my point across, let me share a story called “The Tale of Two Markets.” In this story, the first market works... Read More
4 Tips To Enhance Your Home’s Lighting During Showings
Proper lighting enhances safety and creates a welcoming vibe for buyers. How important is lighting when selling your home? It might sound simple, but your home’s lighting can have a huge impact on a potential buyer’s decision when visiting your property. We all know that first impressions matter. From the moment a buyer steps out... Read More
Should I Sell My Home During the Holidays?
I explain why it still makes sense to sell your home during the holidays, from motivated buyers to lower housing inventory. Read More
Why Are Buyers Backing Out of Real Estate Deals?
Here’s why so many buyers are backing out of deals and how you can use things like a pre-listing inspection to protect your sale. It’s official: Cancelation rates are on the rise. In a lot of markets, around 30% of real estate transactions that go to escrow end up canceling. Since listings with canceled deals... Read More
Is Staging Your Home Worth the Time and Cost?
Going over three key reasons why staging is worth the money and effort, from giving you leverage at negotiations to depersonalizing your home. Read More
Are We Heading Towards a Buyer’s Market?
Even though our market is slowing down, I’m explaining why we probably aren’t heading for a true buyers market. Read More
Enhance Your Home’s Marketability by Removing These
Discover the top 3 items to remove for a successful home sale. Read More