In the following interview, Robert Slack, broker/owner of Robert Slack Fine Homes in Ocala, Fla., discusses his journey from broke used car salesman to booming real estate broker, with a boost from online leads.
Region Served: Florida
Number of Offices: 1
Number of Agents: 56
You've been in real estate now for five years at a point in your life when some...
By Emma Sturgis Should you buy or rent? Most people ask themselves this question at one point or another, and there's no clear correct answer. Before you give up in frustration, take some time to ask yourself the following questions. How Stable is Your Lifestyle? Are you the kind of person who likes to stay in one place, or do you like to move around? If your life...
Eight years after the housing bubble, homebuyers are still exercising caution. This is particularly seen in the luxury real estate market, which ended 2016 on a slow note. A combination of oversupply and rising housing costs in cities like San Francisco and New York left buyers feeling choked out. Will the market improve in 2017? Experts have mixed feelings. "We...
A lot of things can go wrong when showing clients around a property. The nerves can get the best of you, especially when your boss has already told you’ll be fired if you lose this listing. That being said, never in a million years would you expect to puke your guts out—literally—in front of your clients. And while I wish I could say this hasn’t happened...
By Kara Masterson You're exploring life as a new employee in a city of which you know little. The last thing you want to do is blindly choose a house out of necessity. Here are four tips that can help you in your quest to find the perfect new home in your new city. Understand Your Personality and Desires Your personal characteristics, for the most part, remain the...
By Jonathan Deesing You’ve torn out the old carpet and replaced the kitchen cabinets, and your renovation is almost complete. Before you put everything back together, consider including some high-tech features on your list of remodeling must-haves. Adding a few new smart devices is a cinch when you’re in the process of remodeling—why not make a little room in...
While the White House may be the most expensive fake home listing, this listing for a newly built Bel Air estate takes the cake for the priciest pad at a shocking $250 million. With it’s own heli-pad and a 12-car garage, this space looks more like a mod office complex than a private dwelling. Some of it’s lux amenities include: a moat (?!), an arcade with a wall...
Here's a lesson about what not to do on social media. There are so many pros to connecting on the web: social media expands your reach, helps you build your sphere of influence, and ultimately, helps you strengthen relationships that are necessary to fuel your business. Unfortunately, the free exchange we value so much on the internet and social media has also encouraged...
The Honuala’i Estate is a majestic oceanfront residence comprised of 1.16 acres with approximately 450 feet of prime ocean frontage on the Kohala Coast. Located near several world class beaches on the Big Island of Hawaii, the home boasts 7,744 of square feet inside, six bedrooms, seven-and-a-half baths, and views that’ll take your breath away. Every fine detail...
By Caroline Davis Reaching thousands of people with a single post, sharing property information, and geo-targeting potential clients with paid ads are all benefits of using social platforms for your real estate business. When using any platform, however, there are specific steps you can take to optimize your efforts, especially when posting photos or updates. Luckily,...
