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It might seem difficult to save for retirement as a real estate agent when you’re not sure what your income will be from month to month, or when you don’t have an employer-sponsored 401(k). That doesn’t mean it’s impossible, however. Preparing for retirement…
Sustainable insulation materials include things that are rapidly renewable and non-toxic. Have you ever worked with fiberglass insulation? It can get up your nose and cause your hands and any exposed areas to itch. It can get into your lungs and cause complications. Sustainable…
Generating real estate leads online is a daunting task for many real estate agents who may not know where to begin. When it comes to finding leads and bringing in new business, online technology is a fantastic tool. In this article, we bring you…
Are you just starting your real estate appraisal career? Last month we asked our appraisal community, “If you could give ONE piece of advice to a new appraiser, what would it be?” Thank you to the large number of appraisers who shared their top…
Part of knowing your audience as a real estate agent is anticipating what they need and expect from your services. Without accounting for your real estate clients’ common needs and expectations, you might be underperforming and risk losing their business. How do you anticipate…
Change is a part of life, and that is certainly evident in the appraisal industry. Statistics tell us that the average appraiser is between the ages of 55 and 60 years old, and no doubt, they’ve seen technology reshape the industry since their early…
Being a real estate agent can be really hard. It consists of long days, fickle clients, failed closings, and so much more. But it’s also highly rewarding. Finding a client the perfect home or selling a property for a family desperate to move—not to…
Does your subject property really front on the water? You might remember a case that made national news some time back involving a six-foot-high pink stockade fence erected between several houses and a small lake (actually just a large retention pond). Purchasers of the…
It’s no surprise that music makes a significant impact on our moods. Specific songs can excite fans before a big sporting event, relax people in stressful situations, or inspire people to dance, create — or even buy. In fact, in 2015, Australian researchers examined…
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the shift to desktop appraisals. As of mid-March 2022, banks and mortgage lenders can now use desktop appraisals in place of traditional appraisals for qualifying Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac backed mortgages. Thanks to advances in remote appraisal technology,…
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