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Making Time For The Things That Impact Your Success
If controlling time and gaining discipline to invest hours in better, higher-value activities were easy, everyone would be making big money in real estate sales. Facts prove otherwise. On average, newer agents make less than $20,000 a year. Almost certain » more
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Beware: Impostor landlords targeting Freddie Mac REOS
In today's rental market, it's necessary for renters to be just as vigilant about vetting the landlord, as the landlord is about pulling background checks on renters. » more
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Current Mortgage Rates Remain Low as Economy Shows Growth
October's economic reports were released this past week and revealed some surprising good news for the economy. From jobs to property values, the results were in the positive zone leading up to the elections. Particularly important was the end of month jo » more
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California Real Estate Recovery Fund Protects Fraud Victims
Many California consumers do not know that their state, like a number of others, has a Real Estate Recovery Fund. The Recovery Fund is, so to speak, a court of last resort, not first or anywhere in between. It is designed to bring some financial relief to » more
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Accepting Over-Priced Listings
I don't advocate taking over-priced listings. Sometimes it is inevitable, but before you take a listing that is overpriced, see that the sellers meet the follow three criteria: » more
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Low Inventory Levels Sells Homes Quick
Low inventory levels are bringing a faster turnaround for today's sellers. From 1987 through 2011, analysis of the NAR Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers series showed the typical time on market was 6.9 weeks, while the existing-home sales series showed a » more
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Is Your Office Ready For a Data Center?
For real estate professionals, the Internet can be both a challenge and a venue for success. Concerning the former, smaller firms may find themselves in a situation where, because of increased recognition and traffic, there is not enough bandwidth to sust » more
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How to Attract High-end Clients Now
When working with high-end properties, you are doing about the same amount of work you would for a low-end property but you may get paid as much as five times more for the same amount of hours worked. » more
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California REALTORS Change The Rules For Short Sale Offers of Compensation
Directors of the California Association of Realtors® (CAR) recently voted to amend the state model MLS rules as they apply to short sales. Those rules had provided that the offer of compensation by the listing broker to potential cooperating brokers (i.e. » more
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Family-Friendly Marketing
The tiniest members of today's families can weigh-in big when it comes to buying a house. Families must consider more than just square footage and designer decor. A family home requires room to grow and so much more. » more
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