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2018 

There are Real Estate News Sources that you should subscribe to and stay up-to-date with what is happening with the industry, the market, Buyers and Sellers and all the new Technology tools that you can use to better serve your clients. Let's start with the list I have and PLEASE let me know via...
08/19/2018
. Whether it is ego involved or..."...it's the way I always did it...the way I was taught" kind of excuse...it may well not be the highest and best answer as to the "right way to practice real estate."     We find this to be more pervasive of late ...Yesterday we wrote about a lender who decided...
08/19/2018
  I was reading an article today and thought I would share this with everyone as I found it to be very interesting .This News brief was seems to be a big win . Please read and let me know what your opinions are .. Be sure to read the IRS summery at the end .   Big win for Realtors®: IRS’s guidan...
08/19/2018
We forget that there are swords that cut both ways and a good reminder is to get slashed by one. What if we put something up for sale and it doesn't sell? First answer is a no-brain-er. We lower the price. What if that doesn't work? We make some curb repairs? What then if that doesn't produce? G...
08/19/2018
Criminals have a reliance on tricking victims to get access to account information, like passwords. This is known as social engineering, and is also called a “confidence crime.” These come in many forms: Do Not Take the Bait of These Phishermen A phishing email that targets a specific person is ...
08/19/2018
In this corner is Agent X with over a decade of real estate experience, with literally hundreds of real estate transactions completed.  Expert in negotiating and keeping calm when others would rather lose their tempers. Skilled in all the required legal aspects.  Federal, state and local require...
08/19/2018
How to Avoid the Top 8 Home Inspection Mistakes It’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of buying a home. Once you’ve had an offer accepted on your dream house, you’ll probably be anxious to move in. However, before you make a significant financial commitment, it’s best to know exactly what ...
08/19/2018
There are many reasons why you might want to conduct a background check, ranging from employment procedures to the needs of academic, medical and other organizations to ascertain the history of people with whom they are interacting. Background checks can be very delicate things though, and it’s ...
08/19/2018
I often come across things during home inspections that are costing the homeowners money without them realizing it. Most of them are very small things that can easily be changed. My wife and I made many of these changes years ago and our electric bill went down significantly.     1. Turn Down Yo...
08/19/2018
  Watch Out For This Scam! I just had a client call me yesterday and asked me about a letter she received in the mail.  I want to share this information to everyone so you all know this scam is going on. I sold my client a home 2 years ago.  A few months ago, she received a letter in the mail fr...
08/19/2018
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