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Things Buyers Do That Real Estate Agents Hate

What are the things buyers do that real estate agents hate? See the 13 things people do that make Realtors cringe.

What it Really Costs to Buy a Home

It would be nice if houses for sale came with giant price tags so a buyer could easily compare “all-in” costs. Imagine trying to buy a gallon of milk and having to separately compute what it costs to feed the cow, distribute the inventory and stock the shelves. Let’s bottom-line your homeownership costs, from one-time...Read More

Tips for Increasing Your Home's Value

Whether or not you're thinking of selling your home in the near future, you should be thinking of increasing your home's value.

Questions You Should Be Asking Your Real Estate Agent, But Aren't

If you're in the market for a new home, you know there's a lot of information to process and gather

Why a Property Title Search is Essential for an FSBO Listing

This post highlights why a property title search is essential if you are a settlement agent that's working with a buyer purchasing a FSBO listing.

How to Settle a Small Estate with Real Property Valued Under $150,000

Learn how to settle a small estate with real property valued under $150,000; and discover the advantages and disadvantages of using small estate procedures.

X-Rated Typos Pop Up In Real Estate Property Listings

Real estate agents are being dragged for their X-rated typos in these listings.

These 7 myths about buying a home are overdue for correction

Myths and misconceptions can prevent potential homeowners from exploring their options.

Make Some Super Random Choices And Give You Your Dream Home

The Ultimate Guide to Quickly Estimating a Property's ARV (After Repair Value)

What’s the #1 skill you need to have to make money off of real estate? I would argue it’s learning how to accurately value a property. This guide will explain, step by step, how to do a quick and dirty estimate of value for single family or other small residential property.

5 Ways to Find the Owner of a Seemingly Vacant Property

When you've been in real estate long enough, you can spot an abandoned house from a mile away. But how do you find the owner or seller?

21 Photos That Prove Real Estate Is Like a Box of Chocolates

These real estate agents had seen it all, but they didn't expect this...

How to be above average in real estate

A quick and practical guide to being a successful agent

Choosing a real estate agent who is right for you

Whether you are buying or selling a home, it is always a good idea to get a real estate agent to help you through the process. This professional will

List of 10 of the Best Real Estate Investing Podcasts

Here are 10 of our favorites that focus on a variety of topics and experience levels for real estate investing.

How to Find Your Niche in Real Estate

When you’re a real estate professional, it’s incredibly competitive. You have to find a way to differentiate yourself, but that’s often easier said than done. A good way to set yourself apart is to find a niche that you specialize in. Some agents are afraid of identifying a niche because they feel l...

Four Negotiation Tactics To Recognize As A Luxury Real Estate Agent

Tactics - Not all of them are totally ethical and above board. I want to share what they are so that you can recognize when they’re being used against you.