Resources
Bed Bugs – Prevention, Discovery, and Eradication
Blog
May 4, 2018 |
There are a lot of myths about bed bugs, and understanding how to prevent them, find them and get rid of them can be critical in avoiding a comprehensive investigation with significant costs to resolve. First to some of the myths courtesy of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Bed bug Myths: Bed bugs are only… Read more
Qualities to Look for in an Agent for Your Real Estate Team
Blog
May 3, 2018 |
Real estate teams are a common occurrence in the industry. For experienced brokers, building a team of qualified local real estate agents is an efficient way to be in more places at once, combine skill sets, build notoriety, and make more sales. For new agents, it’s an incredibly helpful way to gain experience and credibility… Read more
Use Your Competition’s Social Media Success to Attract New Followers
Blog
May 2, 2018 |
Social media is an ideal platform if you want to build relationships with current and future customers. But there’s more to managing a successful online life than numbers. If your competitor’s social media presence, their number of followers, and their level of engagement makes you wince with jealousy, there are a few things you should… Read more
Federal Fair Housing Act Turns 50
Blog
April 27, 2018 |
President Lyndon Johnson signed the federal Fair Housing Act in to law on April 11, 1968. The Act prohibits discrimination based on specified protected classes in the sale, rental, financing of residential housing. This significance of this historic legislation is captured in President Johnson’s remarks following his signature of the Act into law: I do… Read more
Mortgage Loan Officer Basics: What You Need to Know
Blog
April 26, 2018 |
A mortgage loan officer is a person who looks at loan applications and makes a recommendation to approve or deny them. You are the person sitting between the borrower and the company offering a mortgage loan. Another job title that represents the same role is mortgage loan originator. This career allows you to encounter new… Read more
How to Inspect a Smart Home
Blog, Home Inspection
April 25, 2018 |
According to a recent study, over 55 percent of the residences in America will be smart homes by 2021. For professionals in the home inspection industry, working with smart homes has been a bit challenging. These homes are far more advanced than traditional residences, which usually means you will spend a lot longer inspecting them…. Read more
How to Establish Your Business Entity
Blog
April 20, 2018 |
A little-known provision in license law permits licensees to receive their commissions in the name of their business entity rather than personally. Many licensees see tax and other benefits from establishing an entity for their real estate practice. For those licensees that provide other services (inspection, home staging, construction, consulting, etc.), setting up a business… Read more
Appraisers Need a Website Too
Appraisal, Blog
April 18, 2018 |
If you have your own appraisal business or plan to start one once you’re licensed, you need to reach prospective clients. You need to meet them where they’re searching for your service. In today’s digital age, that place is the internet. As part of an all-around internet marketing campaign that includes social media and advertising,… Read more
5 Tips for Complying with Ohio’s Unclaimed Funds Law
Blog
April 13, 2018 |
Many real estate brokerages do not realize they are subject to Ohio’s Unclaimed Funds Law. The law sets for the process of identifying and reporting funds a real estate brokerage is holding that belong to others. One obvious fund that brokerages hold is the escrow deposit on a purchase contract, but there are others. Commissions,… Read more
Your Real Estate Website: Template vs. Custom Design
Blog
April 12, 2018 |
Real estate classes prepare you to manage real estate contracts and transactions, but they don’t spend a lot of time on real estate marketing. Once you’ve passed the exam and activated your real estate license, numerous real estate companies will want you to sign on with them. Some will offer you marketing services and a… Read more
Finding the Discipline to Be Your Own Boss
Blog
April 11, 2018 |
Being your own boss isn’t for everyone. It takes drive, determination, tenacity, and sometimes sheer will to make it work. There are many obstacles to making a successful real estate career, and some of them are beyond your control. Although discipline and knowing when to put your nose to the grindstone are not among them…. Read more
