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The Role of a Listing Agent

When a homeowner decides to sell, there are a few important factors to consider. One of the most crucial steps to take involves finding the right listing agent. Of course, individuals who do not have a substantial amount of experience in the real estate market might...

How Realtors Can Create Balance in Their Lives

The life of a busy real estate agent can be unpredictable and stressful. Organizing appointments and meetings, preparing documents, and following up on sales in progress are relentless responsibilities that can make it difficult for any professional to balance the...

Easy Upgrades to Make Before Selling Your House

Despite the current state of the market, which is very much in favor of the seller, it is not all fun and games trying to sell a home. There are still challenges to be had, especially when it comes to getting the most bang for your buck. Making upgrades is a great way...

Why Good Photography Is Essential in Real Estate

Real estate websites have come a long way in a relatively short period of time. Even still, there is one common issue that seems to be completely hit or miss and that is the photographs provided. It seems as though some properties have clear pictures showing...

Making a Virtual Home Tour

COVID-19 changed a lot of things. One of them in particular is the way that homes are being shown when for sale. Walkthroughs are a crucial part of any home sale but with restrictions and concerns over COVID-19, a change was needed. That is where virtual tours come...

Becoming a Real Estate Appraiser

One of the most crucial aspects of real estate is an appraisal. After all, you can’t have a real estate transaction without knowing the valuation of said property. Perhaps you have even been thinking about becoming an appraiser. But what goes into the process? What...

Documents You’ll Need When Selling Your House

It is rarely a small decision when you decide to sell your home. It could be that you are moving to a different home, a different area, or are simply capitalizing on a hot housing market. Whatever the case may be, there are preparations that need to be taken before...

Three Things New Real Estate Agents Should Know

There are quite a few appealing aspects of being a real estate agent. Being your own boss, making your own decisions, seeing new people and new places. There is a lot to like about the world of real estate. That said, there are also some common mistakes and questions...

Finding a Real Estate Mentor

When just beginning, real estate investors tend to all do the same sorts of things. They analyze the market, learn how to understand the different metrics available to find a property that has good potential, and develop their own system to keep their deal pipeline...

Four Real Estate Jobs to Look Into

Most of us have no doubt heard of the benefits of investing in real estate. But if you are looking to change up your career, there are many options within the world of real estate that are worth looking into. But where do you start? Here are four jobs in particular...