In this week’s Agent Collective Mastermind, Ed hosted an energetic session packed with wins, challenges, and new ideas. SteveSellsAustin celebrated two fresh listings—including one from a loyal client who’s brought him over $100K in business—while Reema and Alyson shared new buyer agreements and BPO tasks on high-end properties. 🔥 Key Topics Covered:

• Pricing & Repair Costs – Strategies for assessing homes in poor condition and factoring in flipper margins and holding costs.
• Fire Insurance Challenges – Rising costs, high-risk zones, and solutions like California’s Fair Plan for last-resort coverage.
• New Real Estate Law – California now requires flippers to provide receipts for all contractor work, a major shift for the industry.
• Extended Listings – Creative tactics like agent-to-agent referrals, proactive pricing conversations, and fresh marketing ideas.
• Marketing & Negotiation – Leveraging Facebook groups, pre-listing inspections, and collaborative open houses.
• AI in Real Estate – How ChatGPT is saving time with MLS captions, boosting listing marketing, and even identifying plants on-site.
• Interest Rates & Opportunities – Why now may be the best moment for buyers, and how to use tools like 2-1 buy-downs to close deals.

This mastermind highlighted the power of creativity, collaboration, and tech in helping agents thrive—even in today’s challenging market.