Northeast Ohio Real Estate Blog

Difficult Clients in Real Estate: How to Handle Lowball Buyers, Unrealistic Sellers, and When to “Fire” a Client

Difficult Clients in Real Estate: How to Handle Lowball Buyers, Unrealistic Sellers, and When to “Fire” a Client Agents — have you ever had a buyer who just won’t listen and keeps writing lowball offers… or a seller who’s convinced their home should sell for the neighbor’s peak-price number? If so,

International Real Estate Isn’t Just “Sexy” — It’s a Strategy (Even From Ohio)

International Real Estate Isn’t Just “Sexy” — It’s a Strategy (Even From Ohio) International real estate sounds sexy and glamorous… but how do you actually take part in it—especially if you’re based right here in Ohio? I’m Mike Ferrante with LPT Realty, leader of the Mike Team, and we serve Greater

Thinking about switching brokerages or joining a team?

Questions Every Agent Should Ask Before Joining a Team or Brokerage (Beyond “Split and Leads”) Thinking about switching brokerages or joining a team? Before you chase the shiny object — a new compensation model, a “100% company,” or a promise of leads — you need to ask better questions. The right qu

Create a Business Plan That Works Using The “Start With WHY” Method!

Do You Have a Business Plan for 2026? If Not, You’re Aiming at a Target That Doesn’t Exist. If you’re a real estate agent (or any business owner) and you don’t have a 2026 business plan written down, you’re basically guessing. You’re working hard, but you’re not always sure what you’re working towar