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Finding The Right Real Estate Agent

When I started looking for a house, I realized that I didn't know what I was doing. Listings looked pretty similar, and I couldn't tell which houses were good investments. I was stumped, and I realized that I needed to work with a professional real estate agent. Unfortunately, choosing an agent was another challenge. I interviewed several different professionals before I found one that I was comfortable working with. This blog is all about finding a great real estate agent, so that you aren't worried about spending your life savings on a brand new house. After all, buying a house is one of the biggest investments you will ever make.

Latest Posts

How To Make Your First Home A Good Investment

Posted on June 29, 2016

Purchasing a home is a big step! This is especially true for those who are looking to buy property for the first time. First-time home buyers make up 32% of all home buyers, and the median age of these buyers is 31 years old. Since first-time home buyers tend to be younger than repeat buyers, they may be concerned that they do not have the knowledge to make a good investment the first time around. [Read More]

3 Tips For Choosing Your Real Estate Agent

Posted on May 27, 2016

Whether you're buying or selling a home, choosing a real estate agent that is right for you is a major part of the process. If you're a first-time buyer, no doubt you'll want to be armed with knowledge going into the purchasing process and avoid getting the short end of the stick. And if you're a seller, you'll want to be certain that you'll get top dollar for your home. So keep reading below to discover three tips that will help you choose the best realtor available. [Read More]

Everything You Need To Know About A Landlord's Duty To Repair

Posted on May 4, 2016

According to most local and state laws, the landlord is responsible for keeping the rental property safe. Housing or local building codes have standards set specifically to include minimum requirements including proper electrical wiring, security, ventilation, and lighting. Some locations require smoke detectors in the rental properties. Acceptable Repairs Even though the tenant is responsible for keeping the property and home's living area clean, it is up to the rental agent or landlord to keep the property in good livable condition. [Read More]

Two Ways QR Codes Can Help Your Real Estate Business

Posted on April 14, 2016

As a real estate professional, finding new and innovative ways to incorporate technology into your everyday practices can really boost your chances of success. QR codes are a great option to consider. QR codes are basically a form of barcode that can be linked to a video, picture, webpage or just about any other data source. To activate the code, a user only needs to scan it with their smartphone. If you aren't using this option for your real estate business, take some time to consider just some of the ways in which this technology can aid you. [Read More]