Safety Tips for Open Houses, Around the Office, and on the Go Every September allows us the opportunity to focus on a subject that isn’t often talked about in the real estate industry – your safety. The National Association of REALTORS® REALTOR® Safety Month each September, because your safety should be an important factor in every meeting […]
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How to Market a Unique Home Some Unique Homes With Quirky Listings Find Viral Internet Fame If you’ve spent any time on the internet over the past few years, you’ve probably seen a few real estate listings go viral, drawing attention for their unique features or creatively written listings. Maybe it was the house in Colorado
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Listing Agent vs. Selling Agent: Understanding the Differences Buying or selling a home can be a very complex and stressful experience for clients. That’s where a real estate agent’s education, experience, and specialties in the real estate field come into play. According to the National Association of Realtors, 89% of home buyers use a real
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How to Become a Mortgage Loan Officer Without Experience If you’re interested in becoming a mortgage loan officer (aka MLO) but do not have any experience, you may not know where to start. While many loan officers begin their careers by working their way up from entry-level financial services positions, you may be surprised to
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Expectations for the 2023 Commercial Real Estate Market Summary: The commercial real estate market saw many changes in 2022. Here’s what’s forecasted for 2023: 1. E-Commerce Will Drive Industrial Space Development 2. Multifamily Properties Will Be the Biggest Winners 3. Retail Buildings May Be Repurposed 4. Green Development Will Come to the Forefront 5. The
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How Do You Get a Land Loan? While prospective homebuyers often seek homes that are already built, there are some who have specific ideas about how they want their dream home to look. Those buyers are likely to consider having their home built from the ground up. While having a home built allows the future
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House Hacking House hacking is a fantastic way to take advantage of the current real estate laws when it comes to your finances, such as generating rental income on an appreciating property or legally avoiding capital gain tax. Dan Harris, COO of The CE Shop, breaks down the more popular and effective methods for house
Tax Deductions Did You Know? Meticulous record-keeping and knowing your eligible write-offs are key to receiving all of your tax deductions. As an independent real estate professional, you’re required to pay “self-employment tax.” This means filing for taxes will be more complicated, and your income will take a bigger hit. But with careful and regular
The real estate landscape is an ever-shifting realm. Using market data from 2022, we’ve compiled a list of what we consider to be the top ten states for agents to work in the new year. If you’re looking for a change, or simply want to see how your state might stack up, read on. Our
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If you’re interested in pursuing a career in home appraisal, one of the first things you’ll want to know is how to get there. There are different licenses you can earn in appraisal, and each one has their own requirements including, sometimes, a college education. Here are the licenses and the amount of college they
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