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How a Government Shutdown Affects the Real Estate Market
Blog
February 9, 2018 |
We’ve all heard about a government shutdown and what they mean to those working in government. But how do these shutdowns affect people who work outside of the government, yet rely on their services? For instance, real estate agents selling and buying homes, and mortgage loan officers could be in for some barriers. Real estate agents and… Read more
Signs It’s Time to Hire New Employees
Blog
February 8, 2018 |
Owning a small business can be very enjoyable. Making this type of business successful will require a lot of hard work and the right team. When your business is still in the startup phase, you will probably be able to handle a lot of the work on your own. However, as your company starts to… Read more
Managing Vacation Rental Homes
Blog
February 2, 2018 |
With the rise of vacation rental home websites, like Airbnb and others, many have sought to expand their practice to include the management of vacation rentals. There is a difference between a vacation property management and traditional property management. One difference is that a vacation rental is for a short-term (usually a week) while a… Read more
How Starting a Podcast Will Benefit Your Business
Blog
February 1, 2018 |
In an earlier post, we discussed the potential a podcast could have as far as audience reach and brand visibility. But let’s really get into the specific benefits your business will reap should you decide to start podcasting. Building awareness There are only so many ways people can learn about your company. If you practice… Read more
Dying with Real Estate
Blog
January 26, 2018 |
Much of estate planning is tailored to those items that can pass outside of probate and those that cannot. An example of something that can transfer outside of probate is real estate. Others include insurance proceeds, investments, and bank accounts. Upon the death of the decedent, these items will transfer to previously named beneficiaries, notwithstanding… Read more
How to Prepare Clients for a Home Inspection
Blog, Home Inspection
January 24, 2018 |
Whether buying or selling, your clients will eventually need a home inspection. They are an industry-standard method for recording the strengths and weaknesses of a property. An inspection protects both parties with a comprehensive review of the home’s condition. The inspection team, usually hired by the buyer, will assess a home in a session of… Read more
Property Management: The Worst Mistakes You Can Make
Blog
January 19, 2018 |
Over the last year, the Ohio Real Estate Commission has seen a pattern of certain types of cases that result in the discipline of a real estate licensee’s license. A review of these property management cases and associated conduct can aid licensees in being sure they are steering clear of those activities that are seeing… Read more
How a Home Inspector Uses Technology to Break Bad News
Blog, Home Inspection
January 18, 2018 |
Typically, home sellers say they want a simple, straightforward home inspector’s report. But, if that simple home inspection report has bad news, they will have more questions and expect solid documentation. The mark of a professional home inspector, as opposed to someone who leaves a trail of unhappy clients behind, is science-based technology. This keeps… Read more
How an Appraiser Can Wow Their Clients
Appraisal, Blog
January 17, 2018 |
There are many types of real estate appraisers today. Some are certified to appraise residential real estate, while others appraise property for federally related transactions. If you’re interested in becoming an appraiser, you may aim to be one that serves high-end, luxury clients and appraises upscale properties. If you’re looking to become a top-shelf appraiser,… Read more
Can a Trespasser Become a Property Owner Through Occupancy?
Blog
January 12, 2018 |
An adverse possession action will result in a legal owner of real property having to forfeit their ownership interest to another, without compensation. An example would be an incorrect fence placement that results in the user of property owned by another ultimately becoming the rightful owner of the property by adverse possession. In order for… Read more
Top 9 Appraisal Marketing Tips
Appraisal, Blog
January 11, 2018 |
Successful appraisers know that consistent appraisal marketing is critical to growing their businesses. When managing your business, there are a variety of appraisal marketing techniques you can use to build and grow your practice. 1. Differentiate Yourself from the Competition Your overall goal for your appraisal marketing efforts should be to make your services stand… Read more
