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…
It goes without saying that making your home more energy efficient is a great idea. But the lower energy bills and improved year round comfort do come with upfront overhead costs that turn off many homeowners. Thankfully, there’s a way…
City life is busy life: the concrete jungle is an environment full of people, buildings, and businesses that are constantly moving and evolving. For some, this feeling of non-stop action is the ideal living environment. Yet, no matter how much…
A homeowner’s insurance policy is necessary for homeowners in order to cover the cost of repairing and/or replacing their home in cases of natural disasters, fires and/or other mishaps. And, of course, if a buyer is relying on a mortgage…
If you’re a fan of science fiction films, you likely hear the phrase artificial intelligence and immediately conjure up mental images of advanced robots, maybe with inexplicable Austrian accents, deciding they’ve had enough of the human race’s antics and attempting…
Being a real estate agent not easy—especially if you’re new to the industry. There are over 2 million licensed REALTORS® in the country, and it’s estimated that this number will continue to grow at a steady rate over the next…