--- title: Blog - HomeSmart | HomeSmart International Marketing Team (4) description: (4) --- [![HomeSmart](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/homesmart-logo.png "HomeSmart")](https://homesmart.com/) - [Home](https://homesmart.com/) - [About Us](https://homesmart.com/about-us/) - [Buyers](https://homesmart.com/buyers/) - [Sellers](https://homesmart.com/sellers/) - [Blog](https://blog.homesmart.com/) - [Contact Us](https://homesmart.com/join-us/contact-us/) - [JOIN](https://join.homesmart.com/) ### HomeSmart International Marketing Team ### Posts by HomeSmart International Marketing Team : [Real Estate](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate) [real estate agent](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate-agent) [agents](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/agents) [office design](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/office-design) ## [How to Create a Home Office You Love as a Real Estate Agent](https://blog.homesmart.com/how-to-create-a-home-office-you-love-as-a-real-estate-agent) What does the phrase “working from home” bring to mind? Maybe it’s kids running around the house, pets trying to get your attention or Netflix calling your name. Or perhaps it’s an... [By HomeSmart International Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-international-marketing-team) June 03, 2020 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/how-to-create-a-home-office-you-love-as-a-real-estate-agent) [Real Estate](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate) [buyers](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/buyers) [home buying](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/home-buying) ## [Applying for a Mortgage During COVID-19: What You Need to Know](https://blog.homesmart.com/applying-for-a-mortgage-during-covid-19-what-you-need-to-know) If you’re struggling to decide whether or not now is the right time to apply for a mortgage, or if you don’t fully understand what is going on with home loans in this market, then ... [By HomeSmart International Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-international-marketing-team) May 14, 2020 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/applying-for-a-mortgage-during-covid-19-what-you-need-to-know) [Real Estate](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate) [real estate agent](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate-agent) [home selling](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/home-selling) [For Sale By Owner](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/for-sale-by-owner) ## [The Benefits: Agent vs. For Sale By Owner](https://blog.homesmart.com/the-benefits-agent-vs.-for-sale-by-owner) Selling your home yourself can be a huge undertaking that requires a significant amount of hard work and investment of time and energy. Some homeowners choose to go the for sale by... [By HomeSmart International Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-international-marketing-team) May 05, 2020 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/the-benefits-agent-vs.-for-sale-by-owner) [Real Estate](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate) [buyers](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/buyers) [Buyers & Sellers](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/buyers-sellers) [home buying](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/home-buying) [home selling](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/home-selling) ## [How to Have a Smooth (And Safe) Move During COVID-19](https://blog.homesmart.com/how-to-have-a-smooth-move-during-covid-19) With all of this extra time inside, you might feel readier than ever to leave your home and move somewhere new. Maybe the way you do your job has changed and you need an additional... [By HomeSmart International Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-international-marketing-team) April 30, 2020 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/how-to-have-a-smooth-move-during-covid-19) [Real Estate](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate) [real estate agent](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate-agent) [agents](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/agents) [office design](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/office-design) [trends](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/trends) ## [Tips for Giving Your Real Estate Business a Good Spring Cleaning](https://blog.homesmart.com/tips-for-giving-your-real-estate-business-a-good-spring-cleaning) With springtime upon us, now is the time to not just do some spring cleaning in your home, but also in your business. As our businesses are slowing down and we are experiencing une... [By HomeSmart International Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-international-marketing-team) April 24, 2020 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/tips-for-giving-your-real-estate-business-a-good-spring-cleaning) [trends](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/trends) ## [Five Tips for Tackling Your Stay-At-Home Spring Cleaning](https://blog.homesmart.com/five-tips-for-tackling-your-stay-at-home-spring-cleaning) With stay-at-home orders going into effect across the country as we ride out the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us are finding ourselves spending a lot of extra time at home. This unex... [By HomeSmart International Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-international-marketing-team) April 17, 2020 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/five-tips-for-tackling-your-stay-at-home-spring-cleaning) [Real Estate](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate) [buyers](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/buyers) [home buying](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/home-buying) ## [Ready to Make an Offer? Here’s How to Make It a Good One.](https://blog.homesmart.com/ready-to-make-an-offer-heres-how-to-make-it-a-good-one) Congratulations! You’ve been searching for the perfect home, putting so much time and energy into the process, and now you finally found a home where you can see a future for yours... [By HomeSmart International Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-international-marketing-team) February 29, 2020 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/ready-to-make-an-offer-heres-how-to-make-it-a-good-one) [Real Estate](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate) [agents](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/agents) ## [10 Reasons Why You Should Attend The 2020 Growth Summit](https://blog.homesmart.com/10-reasons-why-you-should-attend-the-2020-growth-summit) Heard about the real estate event of the year, but haven’t secured your ticket yet? Continue reading to find out the top 10 reasons for locking in your spot now! While the 2020 Gro... [By HomeSmart International Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-international-marketing-team) January 08, 2020 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/10-reasons-why-you-should-attend-the-2020-growth-summit) [Real Estate](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate) [agents](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/agents) ## [3 Things You Can Do To Spice Up Your Holiday Marketing Mix](https://blog.homesmart.com/3-things-you-can-do-to-spice-up-your-holiday-marketing-mix) While the real estate market might be cooling off during the holidays, this is the perfect time of year to heat up your marketing efforts. Even if potential clients aren’t ready to... [By HomeSmart International Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-international-marketing-team) December 19, 2019 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/3-things-you-can-do-to-spice-up-your-holiday-marketing-mix) [Real Estate](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate) [agents](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/agents) ## [How to Get Out of a Real Estate Slump](https://blog.homesmart.com/how-to-get-out-of-a-real-estate-slump) Take a moment to think about the power you have as a real estate agent. You have one of the most impactful jobs out there––you help people navigate one of the biggest investments t... [By HomeSmart International Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-international-marketing-team) October 24, 2019 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/how-to-get-out-of-a-real-estate-slump) [Real Estate](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate) [buyers](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/buyers) [home buying](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/home-buying) ## [Buying a Home for the First Time Doesn’t Have to be the Worst Time…](https://blog.homesmart.com/buying-a-home-for-the-first-time-doesnt-have-to-be-the-worst-time-) If you’re a first-time homebuyer, there are probably hundreds of thoughts and emotions running through your head. This is such an exciting time filled with possibilities, but it ca... [By HomeSmart International Marketing Team on](https://blog.homesmart.com/author/homesmart-international-marketing-team) September 26, 2019 [![](https://blog.homesmart.com/hubfs/homesmart_blog_2020/comment%20icon.png)  0 Comments](https://blog.homesmart.com/buying-a-home-for-the-first-time-doesnt-have-to-be-the-worst-time-) [Real Estate](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate) [real estate agent](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/real-estate-agent) [home selling](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/home-selling) [Holding an Open House](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/holding-an-open-house) [showing](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/showing) [open house](https://blog.homesmart.com/topic/open-house) ## [\[CHECKLIST\] The Seller’s Guide to Preparing for a Showing/Open House](https://blog.homesmart.com/the-sellers-guide-to-preparing-for-a-showing/open-house) First impressions are lasting impressions. While your real estate agent might initially spark a buyer’s attention with a property listing, it’s how your home shows in person that w... 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