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The Definitive Final Walk-Through Checklist to Prep Clients
Providing your clients with a final walk-through checklist will help keep them focused during the homestretch of the buying process. The final walkthrough is your client’s last chance to review the home and property from front to back and ens...
What to Know Before You Buy That Fixer-Upper
The idea of buying an older property, finding a home remodel company, and renovating it into your dream home or a moneymaker is appealing to many people. But with that excitement also comes a lot of potential problems. It's important that yo...
7 Home Maintenance Tasks Sellers Must Do Before Listing
Proactive is the buzzword when addressing both cosmetic and mechanical components of a listing It’s that time of year again, the 2018 selling season is upon us. If you have clients getting ready to put their home on the market, the task li...
Buyers will Bear the Brunt of Rising Homebuilding Costs in 2018
A new report from home remodeling and design company Houzz finds that homebuilders are struggling with lower labor availability and rising costs of products and materials Houzz today released its 2018 State of the Industry report, which revi...
8 Things to Know Before Buying a House (That Will Save You Money)
There are a lot of things to know before buying a house. Your friends and family surely have plenty of tips, but if you have been approved for a mortgage for your next home, here are a few things to know that they might not have told you. And w...
7 Mistakes Buyers Make Before They Even House Hunt
Close more sales by helping your clients avoid these pitfalls When you’re working with homebuyers, especially first-time homebuyers, you should be aware of very common mistakes buyers make. You’ll serve your clients optimally if you give...
6 Tips for Keeping Your Clients Safe From Phishing Scams
DON'T LET YOUR HOMEBUYERS LOSE THEIR DOWN PAYMENT Your client saved up tens of thousands of dollars to buy a home. They found the right one after weeks of hunting. Their offer was accepted. They made it through the inspection process. Now, i...
5 Sweet Tax Deductions When Selling a Home: Did You Take Them All?
Are there tax deductions when selling a home? You bet—and they can amount to sizable savings when you file with the IRS. So whether you're selling your home soon or sold it last year, you'll want to know all the tax deductions (not to mention...
