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One of the most enticing aspects of choosing real estate as a career is the flexibility that it offers you. You can work as much or as little as you decide is right for you, and you can maintain those hours as long as they work for you.
Rent-to-own agreements have a bad reputation in the real estate industry, but is it deserved? Well, it depends. There are many different kinds of rent-to-own agreements, and each one can be modified and customized for the tenant and the landlord. Many rent-to-own agreements…
Selling a house isnât exactly like selling any other piece of property; thereâs no reference book on how much a home should cost because home value depends on so many different factors that vary widely from residence to residence. For this reason, when many…
When seeking new and different lead-generation strategies, youâve probably come across the recommendation to host a real estate seminar for potential clients. Itâs a common way for real estate agents to get their names and brands out into the community, meet…
There are two schools of thought when it comes to real estate agents publicly supporting charities. One school holds that this is a solid business strategy â it can help differentiate agents in crowded markets especially, and many clients like to feel good about…
You may know that more productive, successful real estate agents have assistants to help them manage the minutiae of the business â but how do you know if youâre there, yet? The question of when to hire an assistant can be a daunting one for many agents, and quite…
Lots of people are attracted to a career in real estate -- but is it the right future path for you? The thing about selling real estate is that not anybody can do it, but everybody thinks they can. There are some specific skill sets that the best agents in the business tend…
Every industry contains a danger of job burnout. Although it's not an actual medical disease, the Mayo Clinic defines burnout as "a special type of work-related stress -- a state of physical or emotional exhaustion that also involves a sense of reduced accomplishment and…
If you've been thinking about investing in real estate, getting your finances in order before you start searching for properties and scheduling appointments will save you from money headaches in the long run.
If you've never crafted your own real estate business plan before, doing it for the first time can feel especially overwhelming. The good news, however, is that if you include certain things in your plan, and construct your plan in a certain order, you'll have no problem…
Anyone who's bought or sold a house before is already aware that the right agent can make a big difference in your experience. But what about the brokerage where the agent is affiliated -- does the brokerage involved in your home transaction really affect you as a consumer?
Since the real estate bubble burst, people all over the country have started doing more with fewer houses. Here are a few simple tips for getting the most out of your humble abode.