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Agents learn new tools at RE/MAX convention in Las Vegas

Agents learn new tools at RE/MAX convention in Las Vegas

Over 7,000 Top RE/MAX Agents from 45 different countries met in Las Vegas, Nevada, in February 2022. Many from the Caribbean and Central America attended this world-class training event.

RE/MAX Agents promoted listings at recent world-wide forum

RE/MAX Agents promoted listings at recent world-wide forum

The Global Referral Exchange took place in February 2022, as part of the RE/MAX convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. This world forum is precisely what its name implies: a global event in which RE/MAX Agents exchange referrals and business opportunities.

A very special person receives a brand-new house!

A very special person receives a brand-new house!

In late 2021, we asked the underprivileged community of Barra Salada in El Salvador, who was the person who needed the most help and the response from neighbors was unanimous: Don Julio!

Why buy with a RE/MAX Agent?

Why buy with a RE/MAX Agent?

Anyone could say that the Agent does not matter, that the important thing is the property. But the truth is, the right Agent is more likely to get you the right property.

Work only with one Real Estate Agent

Work only with one Real Estate Agent

In many countries it is customary to work with several Real Estate Agents at the same time and end up buying from the Agent who brings the best home. This is counterproductive, as no Agent who values their time will be willing to dedicate the effort necessary for you to find your ideal property. They probably won’t commit to you because they know that they could end up working for nothing.

6 tips for home buyers

6 tips for home buyers

Buying a house is usually a big decision that brings great advantages, both financial, emotional and also for your family. But there are things you should focus on.

Make me an offer

Make me an offer

As a homeowner, it is natural that you want to wait for an offer before lowering the price.   However, this presents a serious risk: You will likely never receive any offers, as buyers only see houses a little above what they can afford. This is explained in the graphic above.   In other words, at a high price, your property will be i

Let's try a higher price

Let's try a higher price

Trying to sell at a higher price is a common idea for almost all homeowners.   However, experience shows that most prospects are presented in the initial stage of marketing a property, as shown in the graphic above. After the initial marketing period has passed, the number of buyers that show up each month drops significantly.   Thus,

We can lower the price later

We can lower the price later

It is common to want to go to hit the market with an inflated price, thinking that you can always lower the price later.   But listing at a price above the market value is a mistake. This is because by the time you finally accept the market price, customers will have lost their interest. Some will bid too low, and you will probably end up un

When we show your home

When we show your home

Everything is going to be just fine. Remember that you have prepared your house to sell and that you have entrusted it to the best real estate Agent. Although there are not many buyers today, it is important to appear calm and collected. Here’s some things to keep in mind…   Relax - There is nothing else to do, so read a magazin

Before each showing

Before each showing

It is very important that your house looks its best when it is shown. We are aware that it cannot be completely perfect: after all, you and your family are living in the house too. But you should develop a routine for picking up and be prepared to show the house in a short amount of time.   This means that there are a few things you must do

What is an exclusive agreement and why does it benefit the owner?

What is an exclusive agreement and why does it benefit the owner?

First, let's see what an exclusive agreement is not: An exclusive agreement is not an agreement whereby only one Agent can bring buyers to a property.   An exclusive agreement simply designates a particular Agent to oversee the marketing of a property. But any Agent can bring the buyer! This is a modern way of working, and this is how it ope

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