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Holding an open house this weekend or some time soon? Start planning now. With the proper preparation, you just might find the right buyer or some potential hot leads to keep your momentum going. Here's your open house checklist: Advertise. Get the word out online and offline. Send an email to yo...
05/08/2009
It's no secret that green building materials are gaining in popularity these days and savvy California licensed contractors are making sure their crews understand the new market. A recent article in the San Diego Business Journal highlights the increasing demand for projects that require green bu...
05/08/2009
In response to the current state of the real estate market, appraisal practices have come under scrutiny -- during the boom, appraisers routinely signed off on a doubling and tripling of home values. To prevent any further misconduct, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac announced revisions to their Home V...
04/28/2009
First-time homebuyers have an exclusive opportunity this year to receive money back when they buy their first home - creating even more reasons to purchase Washington real estate. If you've had your eye on a Seattle-area condo or island home, this is an excellent time to make your move. The new $...
04/24/2009
The Distressed Property Law, enacted in March 2008, was designed to protect the distressed homebuyer, but in the process the Washington real estate professional was affected. If you work in the real estate industry or are pursing a career as a salesperson or broker, you need to understand this im...
04/22/2009
Most buyers will judge a book by its cover. Even if a home is loaded with amenities and upgrades throughout the interior, a shoddy exterior can cost your clients a quick sale. They don't have to fret -- there are multiple things that can be done to boost their home's curb appeal. As their real es...
04/20/2009
Allied Real Estate School offers affordable renewal packages to make keeping your Texas real estate license up-to-date quick and easy – and the best news is that you pay when you pass! Whether you need to complete your first-year renewal or subsequent yearly renewals, you can stay current with co...
04/17/2009
Build a Website: The first thing you need to do is build a website that you can use to showcase your featured homes and keep folks informed about everything you have to offer. These days, you can find a web designer for fairly cheap and a simple website should not cost you an arm and a leg. It i...
04/16/2009
For home buyers and investors, the global economic recession and the housing slump present an array of opportunities for those who can identify good bargains. At the heart of the housing decline has been a number of bad home loans, which has resulted in more and more foreclosed properties coming ...
04/14/2009
Are you self confident and goal oriented? Do you like the idea of leading others? A career as a real estate broker might be an ideal fit for a new career. You can take the first step with comprehensive broker courses. Once you become a licensed real estate salesperson, you can easily move forward...
04/14/2009