Author Articles
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Traditional Vs. Discount Real Estate Brokers: The Battle Rages On
There is a war raging between full-on traditional brokerages and discount real estate brokerages. As the housing market…
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FHA Loans: What Real Estate Professionals Need to Know
Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loans have become increasingly popular with buyers who are ready to purchase a new…
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Residential Real Estate Brokers Use Education to Counter Effects of Marginal Players
According to the DANGER report, recently released by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR), buying and selling agents…
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5 Strategies for Winning a Bidding War in a Hot Seller’s Market
In today’s real estate market, it’s not uncommon for your buyer clients to be faced with a multiple…
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From Green to Sold: Simple Tips for Selling an Eco-Friendly Home
With environmental concerns escalating each year, the market for eco-friendly homes has begun to flourish as well. Currently, buildings are…
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4 Niches to Consider as a Real Estate Professional
Looking for a way to brand yourself as more than just a traditional real estate sales agent? Niche…
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Clearing up the Confusion: What Real Estate Professionals Need to Know about Appraisers
The struggle between appraisers and real estate professionals can sometimes be a never ending conflict. According to a forum at…
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10 Things to Know about Marcellus Shale in Real Estate
Welcome to the modern-day gold rush. Five years ago, most sellers did not know (or care) if they…
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5 Things Home Buyers Should Know About Credit Scores
“Your credit score.” This phrase can often spark both anxiety and confusion in your clients, and rightly so. This…
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Making a Lakefront Living: Q&A with Scott Freerksen
Can you imagine having 6,500 buyers waiting for you to find them a home? Welcome to Scott Freerksen’s…