A lot of work can go into persuading a client to work with an agent, however the work doesn't end there. Not only does the agent have to make sure the process of buying or selling the client's home goes smoothly, carefully orchestrating every part...
When dealing with as many people as a real estate agent does throughout the normal, daily routine, keeping track of names, faces, numbers and affiliations can be a challenge. A good real estate agent works with many personalities throughout the day, and in order to...
The national housing market has never been hotter, and in locations such as Southern California, low inventory levels accompanied by rising home prices mean that temperatures in the housing market climate are reaching a fever pitch. In order to secure the perfect home, buyers are...
In an age where green living is a highly valued aspect in many homes, an interesting trend has begun to take place that has had home buyers balking at considering the purchase of homes with solar panel-powered energy systems. In order to avoid paying for these...
With more than 2 million active REALTORS® in various real estate markets around the United States, maintaining an order of governance and ensuring that agents stick to the Code of Ethics outlined by the association can be a tricky task. Lately both the National Association of REALTORS®...
With children off to college, financial matters for parents can get pretty tricky. In addition to books and tuition, parents and their students have to figure out a living arrangement that is cost effective and easy on the student who needs to focus on school...
It seems the old "refer a friend to a friend" policy adopted by many businesses in affiliation with each other has been landing a few in hot water with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ("CFPB"). According to a report from the National Association of REALTORS®,...
When it comes to selling million dollar homes, the same rules that apply to traditional home sales are not always the tactics that REALTORS® use to appeal to luxury home buyers. While traditional home buyers and sellers may rely on common home-selling tactics such as...
Despite the great expense and hard work that goes into owning a home, many home owners find great pride in being able to kick back and relax in their favorite areas of the home. One of the most popular areas of the home that many...
Being the trusted source that helps home owners secure the house of their dreams can often take a lot of work. Maintaining contact with those clients once you've entered that circle of trust can be challenging as well, but it is this very factor that...
