A repeat we don't mind, Benchmark Realty LLC has been named again the Nashville Business Journal's 2016 Best Places to Work based on nominations from the public and surveys completed by employees. The Benchmark broker team accepted the award at a luncheon last week. From culture and freedom to proprietary systems, here are the reasons they
[...]Millennials – those we've come to know as Generation Y – are those who were born between the early 1980s and the early 2000s.
And they're buying homes.
According to NAR, they're buying more homes than baby boomers are. So what does that mean to us?
KEEPING UP WITH MILLENNIALS
“Gen Y comprises the largest share of home buyers at 32
Having a real estate website isn't right for everyone – but for the vast majority of Realtors®, it's an invaluable asset.
Being the proud owner of a sleek, shiny website isn't only about garnering leads. It's also about having a presence that lends credibility to your business and that can be used as a selling point when you're showcasing
[...]If you're like many Realtors®, you're constantly on the go. There's always something to do, and sometimes, you spend so much time doing the “little things” that you don't have time for the big
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An open house can be a great sales tool, but it also exposes you to numerous unfamiliar people for the first time. As part of our series for Realtor® Safety Month we've put together an infographic including tips on staying safe during an Open House. Stay safe by practicing the following guidelines.
Always try to have at least one other person working with
Some Realtors® have amazing luck at open houses.
But is it really luck, or do they know something you dont?
Many sellers expect you to hold an open house, and for good reason. Up to 45 percent of people use open houses to gain information during their home searches, according to NAR.
Of course, more people are using the Internet to begin their home searches but the fact remains that open houses are still a good tool for agents. Its
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Unfortunately, Realtors® often find themselves in risky situations. Meeting new clients to show properties, holding open houses and driving clients to available properties all these scenarios add up to what security experts call a high-risk profession.
The prestigious Inc. 5000 list, published annually by Inc. Magazine, naming the fastest-growing private U.S. Companies, includes a select few Nashville-area businesses, spanning multiple industries. Franklin based Benchmark Realty LLC has been included in the just released list for 2015.
At the July standing-room-only, monthly Benchmark Mastermind meeting, company CEO Phillip Cantrell gave highlights from the book D.A.N.G.E.R, a definitive analysis of the negative game changers emerging in real estate. Recently released by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) and available for free download to members, the report outlines dangers facing the industry which Cantrell reviews in this video.
