Eunice Garcia, Author at HousingWire https://www.realtrends.com/blog/author/eunicegarcia/ Empowering Real Estate Decisions with Trusted Insights. Thu, 13 Mar 2025 02:53:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://www.realtrends.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/sites/9/2025/03/cropped-RealTrends_bug.png?w=32 Eunice Garcia, Author at HousingWire https://www.realtrends.com/blog/author/eunicegarcia/ 32 32 242052225 Opinion: If change was easy, everyone would do it https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2023/09/25/opinion-if-change-was-easy-everyone-would-do-it/ https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2023/09/25/opinion-if-change-was-easy-everyone-would-do-it/#respond Mon, 25 Sep 2023 21:42:33 +0000 https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2023/09/25/opinion-if-change-was-easy-everyone-would-do-it/ As we approach the end of the year, some brokerages will need to make hard choices and painful changes. Here's how to minimize the backlash.

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]]> https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2023/09/25/opinion-if-change-was-easy-everyone-would-do-it/feed/ 0 4709 Real estate appraisals: What agents should know https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2023/09/20/real-estate-appraisals/ https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2023/09/20/real-estate-appraisals/#respond Wed, 20 Sep 2023 14:50:42 +0000 https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2023/09/20/real-estate-appraisals/ The real estate appraisal is one of the last hurdles to clear before closing, and it can leave a deal dead in the water. 

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]]> https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2023/09/20/real-estate-appraisals/feed/ 0 4704 How real estate professionals can help first responders buy a home https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2023/09/15/how-real-estate-professionals-can-help-first-responders-buy-a-home/ https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2023/09/15/how-real-estate-professionals-can-help-first-responders-buy-a-home/#respond Fri, 15 Sep 2023 13:42:14 +0000 https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2023/09/15/how-real-estate-professionals-can-help-first-responders-buy-a-home/ Our way of honoring first responders is by educating our podcast listeners, readers and coaching clients in the real estate industry about how to help those who helped all of us and are still being of service every day. We all owe a debt of gratitude to those who have our backs in times of need.  One of […]

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]]> https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2023/09/15/how-real-estate-professionals-can-help-first-responders-buy-a-home/feed/ 0 4696 How to set up your real estate database for referral success https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2023/09/12/how-to-set-up-your-real-estate-database-for-referral-success/ https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2023/09/12/how-to-set-up-your-real-estate-database-for-referral-success/#respond Tue, 12 Sep 2023 14:42:04 +0000 https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2023/09/12/how-to-set-up-your-real-estate-database-for-referral-success/ Everyone wants to know: How do I create a steady flow of repeat and referral business? Here’s the answer — create a 12-month plan so you can get into action and out of getting ready to get started mode! First, we’ll make sure you’re set up correctly and understand how to maximize your database, then we’ll […]

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]]> https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2023/09/12/how-to-set-up-your-real-estate-database-for-referral-success/feed/ 0 4686 Report: Home envy is reshaping the American dream https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2023/09/08/report-home-envy-is-reshaping-the-american-dream/ https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2023/09/08/report-home-envy-is-reshaping-the-american-dream/#respond Fri, 08 Sep 2023 15:13:35 +0000 https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2023/09/08/report-home-envy-is-reshaping-the-american-dream/ As they navigate social media, it is important to recognize the impact that housing envy can have on their pursuit of the American Dream.

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]]> https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2023/09/08/report-home-envy-is-reshaping-the-american-dream/feed/ 0 4683 Agents, level up your real estate game https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2023/09/08/agents-level-up-your-real-estate-game/ https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2023/09/08/agents-level-up-your-real-estate-game/#respond Fri, 08 Sep 2023 15:13:04 +0000 https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2023/09/08/agents-level-up-your-real-estate-game/ Our industry thrives on personal connections. That’s why in-person events are so important. Here are some key takeaways from the BuiltHOW event that I host alongside Ben Kinney, and Chris Suarez. 1. Play chess, not checkers The market is dynamic, and right now it’s shifting into a unique playing field that many of us have […]

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]]> https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2023/09/08/agents-level-up-your-real-estate-game/feed/ 0 4682 Opinion: Real estate brokerage consolidation opportunities abound https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2023/09/07/opinion-real-estate-brokerage-consolidation-opportunities-abound/ https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2023/09/07/opinion-real-estate-brokerage-consolidation-opportunities-abound/#respond Thu, 07 Sep 2023 17:23:30 +0000 https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2023/09/07/opinion-real-estate-brokerage-consolidation-opportunities-abound/ Now, a good contingent of these smaller firms are lean mean machines that are going to do just fine in a downturn, but many will not. 

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]]> https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2023/09/07/opinion-real-estate-brokerage-consolidation-opportunities-abound/feed/ 0 4680 7 Strategies for real estate agents to slash taxes before year-end https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2023/09/07/7-strategies-for-real-estate-agents-to-slash-taxes-before-year-end/ https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2023/09/07/7-strategies-for-real-estate-agents-to-slash-taxes-before-year-end/#respond Thu, 07 Sep 2023 17:09:56 +0000 https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2023/09/07/7-strategies-for-real-estate-agents-to-slash-taxes-before-year-end/ While tax planning is a year-round task, real estate agents can take some specific actions to significantly cut their taxable income.

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]]> https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2023/09/07/7-strategies-for-real-estate-agents-to-slash-taxes-before-year-end/feed/ 0 4679 Opinion: Real estate agents can flourish in an AI-flooded market https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2023/09/06/opinion-real-estate-agents-can-flourish-in-an-ai-flooded-market/ https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2023/09/06/opinion-real-estate-agents-can-flourish-in-an-ai-flooded-market/#respond Wed, 06 Sep 2023 15:40:55 +0000 https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2023/09/06/opinion-real-estate-agents-can-flourish-in-an-ai-flooded-market/ It is plain to see that artificial intelligence is altering the face of real estate, and will continue to do so into the future. 

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]]> https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2023/09/06/opinion-real-estate-agents-can-flourish-in-an-ai-flooded-market/feed/ 0 4673 11 Tips for hosting real estate workshops for buyers and sellers  https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2023/09/05/11-tips-for-hosting-real-estate-workshops-for-buyers-and-sellers/ https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2023/09/05/11-tips-for-hosting-real-estate-workshops-for-buyers-and-sellers/#respond Tue, 05 Sep 2023 17:07:24 +0000 https://www.realtrends.com/blog/2023/09/05/11-tips-for-hosting-real-estate-workshops-for-buyers-and-sellers/ Real estate professionals can help by hosting educational workshops to help make the buying and selling transaction easier.

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