Real estate professionals have to take special courses and then pass a state test to obtain a license. They also have to meet certain professional and ethical standards to join national and local professional associations. Real estate agents dedicate their...
When you represent a buyer purchasing real estate, you try to help them find a property that meets their needs and is in the best condition possible given their budget. You probably want to imagine that they enjoy living in that house for many years. Unfortunately,...
As a licensed real estate agent representing buyers in a residential real estate transaction, numerous responsibilities fall to you. You have to help them evaluate properties to determine if they meet their needs. They count on you to spot signs of issues with the...
When the real estate market is hot, buyers will often make competitive offers and may choose to overlook major issues at properties. Buyers may accept a property with problems like a bad foundation or a leaky roof in their desperation to secure a home. As the market...
Every time you work through a closing with a client, you want to make sure that it goes smoothly. Real estate transactions are very significant, with large investments being made by buyers every day. This can get very complicated, but it is possible to make sure that...
As a real estate professional, your main job is to help people manage a real estate transaction. You help sellers maximize the curb appeal of their property to push buyers into a bidding frenzy, or you help buyers wade through the market and find the right house for...
A major commercial real estate issue that can backfire on clients is not having a good line of communication. If your clients or prospects fail to get back to you within a reasonable timeframe or you do not respond to them, then the entire sale, purchase or lease...
As a real estate professional, you help your clients make informed decisions when buying or selling a property. You know how to help them choose the right property and minimize their risks during and after the closing. Protecting an ownership interest is crucial to...
Are you currently involved in a property dispute where both you and someone else claim rights to the same piece of land or home? Have your attempts to resolve differences of opinions about the property's ownership led to nowhere? If so, then your situation might...
Closing on a piece of commercial real estate can take time, money and a lot of effort. The last thing you want is for the sale to fall through at the last minute due to problems with a title or issues with escrow. That’s why it’s important to have a plan for your...