The rainy spring season has arrived, and hurricane season begins soon, too. While the country is in the midst of shelter-in-place during the pandemic, worrying about potential weather-related damage might seem low on the priority list. Unfortunately, hurricanes and heavy…
House fires can be deadly and leave serious damage in their path. Unfortunately, house fires are more common than we might realize. From 2013-2017, more than 350,000 house fires were reported, resulting in more than 2,000 deaths. Every homeowner should…
If you are a REALTOR®, you may be curious how CORONAVIRUS is affecting the real estate industry. The National Association of REALTORS® conducted what is considered a “Flash Survey” about the effects of Covid on the industry. More than 3,000…
The Green REsource Council understands your day-to-day business challenges, which is one reason we’re on the lookout for services and products that lighten your load, make you more efficient, and help you free up time to focus on working with…
Every area of the world has some sort of risk for a natural disaster. Whether it’s a hurricane, a tornado, an earthquake or even a tsunami, no one is really safe from nature’s wrath. Most REALTORS® know, though, that living…
There are safety hazards in every line of work, including real estate. Realtors® are expected to put themselves in potentially dangerous situations by meeting with strangers in homes that are typically vacant. For this reason, the Department of Labor even…
While summer is prime season for home sales and listing new inventory, listing a home during the fall and winter has its perks, too. November and December begin the busy holiday shopping season, and, for realtors®, this is the perfect…
Closing is complete, all the contracts have been signed and the keys to that new home are now safely in your client’s hands. Think a REALTOR ® ’s job is finished? Think again! Many new homeowners have no idea what…
Most people that want to sell their home quickly and at the highest price possible will decide to stage their home. However, as soon as that thought occurs, the question of “What is the average cost of staging a home?”…
By learning about effective rental property tax deductions, REALTORS® can increase customer confidence, make buyers happier, and even help to secure return buyers. It makes sense to know your properties and the market, but it is also a good idea…