About Us
Licensed as a real estate broker in Pennsylvania and Delaware, Edward specializes in representing both buyers and sellers in the sale or purchase of single family residential, single unit or multi-unit investment properties and commercial properties.
How We Got Started
To offer better alternatives to consumers who want to buy, sell, lease or rent property and for real estate agents who want to take their business to the next level.
The products and services we offer
Products & Services
Residential, Commercial, Investment, Vacation, Land and Luxury homes sales and leasing. Serving the greater Philadelphia area and New Castle County...
We handle Residential, Commercial, Investment, Vacation, Multi-Family property sales and rentals in Pennsylvania and Delaware.
Help us help you find maximum value before putting your house on the market. Edward Cole at Springer Realty Group offers completely free home valua...
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Have a good CRM that allows you to schedule newsletters, blog posts, neighborhood activities/statistics, birthdays and/or purchase anniversaries. You have to touch the client/prospect at least 15 times per year in order for them to keep you in the front of their minds when it comes to real...
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Have a good CRM that allows you to schedule newsletters, blog posts, neighborhood activities/statistics, birthdays and/or purchase anniversaries. You have to touch the client/prospect at least 15 times per year in order for them to keep you in the front of their minds when it comes to real estate. Take the holidays to send out something to all of your clients/prospects.
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The best way for a mortgage rep to gain business is to provide a buyer for the agent. The agent gets a buyer and you get a mortgage loan. If you do it well the agent will most likely refer some additional business to you.
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The best way for a mortgage rep to gain business is to provide a buyer for the agent. The agent gets a buyer and you get a mortgage loan. If you do it well the agent will most likely refer some additional business to you.
This is a classic example where the heart takes over for the head. Being nice and helpful to the tenant is okay. However, the lease that is signed by both parties is the governing document for the relationship. Very simply, if you don't follow the terms of the lease then you open yourself up for...
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This is a classic example where the heart takes over for the head. Being nice and helpful to the tenant is okay. However, the lease that is signed by both parties is the governing document for the relationship. Very simply, if you don't follow the terms of the lease then you open yourself up for problems when there is an issue with the tenant or if you have to go to court to evict the tenant. Different states have different laws but all courts require you as the landlord to live up to the terms of your lease. If the rent is due on the 1st of the month and is considered late after the fifth of the month then you need to let the tenant know in writing that the late fee stated in the lease (hopefully you have this in your lease) will be due with the rent when paid. If the end of the month comes and the rent has not been paid you should send a letter with receipt required showing the tenant received the letter stating that if not paid within 5 days (or whatever the laws of your state require) you will initiate the eviction process. If not paid in that time go to your courthouse and file for eviction of the tenant. If nothing else the tenant now knows that even though you may be friends, this is still a landlord/tenant relationship governed by a legal contract. If you don't adhere to the terms of your lease you can't expect the courts to enforce it for you.
At this point in your relationships with this tenant you need to either get an attorney to handle the eviction process for you or go to your local courthouse and file for eviction yourself. You can have a heart as a landlord but you must use your head when it comes to the business relationship.
Every year my clients get either a refrigerator magnet calendar with my business card attached or a magnet "To Do" list with my business card attached. It's a functional gift that keeps my info in front of them all year. I ask for referrals so anytime during theyear when they want to get in touch...
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Every year my clients get either a refrigerator magnet calendar with my business card attached or a magnet "To Do" list with my business card attached. It's a functional gift that keeps my info in front of them all year. I ask for referrals so anytime during theyear when they want to get in touch with me my info is right there.
Lenders are like any other partner in real estate. Realtors use a lender because they are reliable, do their jobs well and get the buyer to the settlement table. If Realtors have to continually call the lender, push them to meet dates or have to questions their pre-approvals then the lender is...
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Lenders are like any other partner in real estate. Realtors use a lender because they are reliable, do their jobs well and get the buyer to the settlement table. If Realtors have to continually call the lender, push them to meet dates or have to questions their pre-approvals then the lender is not the right one. All of the pieces of the puzzle have to work together and each one as to do handle their piece in order for the process to be seamless and successful and pleasant experience for the client. If the Realtor has to do the job of the lender, title company, insurance company or conveyancer then they don't need that person. Relationships in real estate are built on trust and performance. If either one is missing then the chain breaks.
With the exception of certain investors, I always recommend the buyer get a home inspection even if they are buying new construction. It is part of the buyer's due diligence process and is a protection for the buyer. If a buyer is looking to waive the home inspection contingency because they...
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With the exception of certain investors, I always recommend the buyer get a home inspection even if they are buying new construction. It is part of the buyer's due diligence process and is a protection for the buyer. If a buyer is looking to waive the home inspection contingency because they don't want to spend the money, I explain to them the significant cost they expose themselves to by NOT have the inspection. Licensed, qualified home inspectors are an asset to the buyer - not a liability.
Here are some of the questions I've used when interviewing potential sales personnel. I'm looking for answers that show the person has the ability to think on his/her feet, exhibits a level of tenacity and can adapt to various situations.
What motivates you as a sales person.
Tell me about a...
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Here are some of the questions I've used when interviewing potential sales personnel. I'm looking for answers that show the person has the ability to think on his/her feet, exhibits a level of tenacity and can adapt to various situations.
What motivates you as a sales person.
Tell me about a time when you had to handle a tough problem that challenged fairness or ethical problems. What did you do and how did you handle it?
You've got a new product to sell. Walk me through your sales process.
Describe a time when you received criticism or feedback from your sales manager or client. How did you handle it?
Tell me about a time when you were asked to do something that you had never done before. How did you approach the situation and what did you learn.
This situation creates an opportunity for you to prove to the client they made the right choice using you for their property purchase. My mortgage rep will lay out a plan for the client that includes the things that need to be done to improve their credit score and things they should stop doing...
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This situation creates an opportunity for you to prove to the client they made the right choice using you for their property purchase. My mortgage rep will lay out a plan for the client that includes the things that need to be done to improve their credit score and things they should stop doing because of their impact on their credit score. I get copied on the plan which gives me an opportunity to continually keep in touch with the client and encourage them to stay on track. Once their credit score hits the level where they can now make a purchase they use me since I stayed with them throughout the process. They will also provide referrals since I went what is considered above and beyond for them even though that would be normal for the service I provide my clients. I want them to be "my clients for life".
The easy answer is the property is overpriced. However, if the seller insists on being at every showing or the showing instructions are so ridiculous such as having to go to the brokerage office to pick up a key and then deliver it back after a showing then these things can also have an impact on...
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The easy answer is the property is overpriced. However, if the seller insists on being at every showing or the showing instructions are so ridiculous such as having to go to the brokerage office to pick up a key and then deliver it back after a showing then these things can also have an impact on the ability to sell the property. Condition will also have an impact on the ability to sell the property. Agents and sellers need to make the property a easy as possible for a potential buyer to see it. Restricted showing times, no lock box, unshoveled walks and steps covered in snow during the winter all hurt the ability to get the property sold.
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It's no different than starting any new business. You need to leverage your sphere of influence and use that shere to help you find new business so you can establish a track record of success. Friends, relatives, previous business associates, social clubs, fraternities, etc. Have your sphere...
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It's no different than starting any new business. You need to leverage your sphere of influence and use that shere to help you find new business so you can establish a track record of success. Friends, relatives, previous business associates, social clubs, fraternities, etc. Have your sphere post recommendations on Google or your website so that anyone searching for information about you will see good things. Once you get some sales under your belt then you can show a track record of success and use that to help get new business. Start a blog and begin providing information about your specific trading area. Begin to show that you are the expert and clients will begin to come to you.
