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Posted on Oct 11 2021 - 4:14pm by Housecall
Comments Off on 4 Essentials to Sell Your Home

By Kara Masterson Selling your home doesn't have to be an ordeal. By concentrating on just a few key things it's possible to minimize the time your property spends sitting on the market. From improving curb appeal to removing excess clutter, here are several things that can help you to improve property values, attract potential buyers and ensure a successful sale: Enhanced...

Posted on Oct 8 2021 - 3:13pm by Housecall
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By Jordan Grice What’s the point of having a social media game plan if your content isn’t getting in front of the right people? Promoting your brand and listings online is a fundamental marketing practice that agents embrace every day, but breaking through all the noise that’s crowding people’s news feeds can be challenging. Whether you’re paying to promote...

Posted on Oct 7 2021 - 3:41pm by Bill Gassett
Comments Off on Tips for Moving Out of a Storage Unit

By Bill Gassett Renting a self-storage unit? Whether you've been using a storage unit during a move or for any other reason, there will be a time when you no longer need it. Finding a local storage unit for a fair price is usually more challenging than moving out of one, so when it's time to move out of your unit, the process should be fairly simple. Related: Renting...

Posted on Oct 6 2021 - 4:52pm by Housecall
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By Kara Masterson Buying or selling a home can be an exciting time. Whether you are upgrading to more space or relocating for work, the homebuying and selling process open a world of opportunities. However, this can also be a stressful and emotional time for many people. Related: 4 Things You Need to Do Before Contacting a Seller’s Agent
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Posted on Oct 5 2021 - 12:02pm by Housecall
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By Lizzie Weakley Adding real estate to a portfolio can help diversify during a time when the world seems upside-down. Getting involved with investing in the real estate market has never been easier than it is today. When an investor is buying stocks, bonds or even cryptocurrency, the investment needs to be put upfront in full. However, real estate allows an investor...

Posted on Oct 1 2021 - 3:21pm by Housecall
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By Meghan Belnap Condo living can be an amazing experience, especially if you’re new to the real estate market. Condos provide an opportunity for private ownership without a lot of the maintenance associated with single family homes. If you want to own your home, but have a busy schedule, it could be a great option for you. Related: Looking to Rent a Condo? 4 Factors...

Posted on Sep 30 2021 - 4:22pm by Housecall
Comments Off on Talent Search: Tips for Hiring a Social Media Manager

By Jordan Grice While there are plenty of tools to help agents manage their social media marketing plan, at times it’s still too much to handle alone. If this sounds familiar, then hiring a part- or full-time social media manager may be a move worth considering. Finding and onboarding someone to manage your social media presence and strategy can be daunting. However,...

Posted on Sep 28 2021 - 4:25pm by Housecall
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By Anica Oaks If you're thinking about putting your home on the market, then you're probably excited to contact a real estate agent to discuss details. While that professional is going to be an important component of this process, here are some other things that you may need to take care of before you speak with a seller's agent: Contact a Financial Advisor Well...

Posted on Sep 27 2021 - 5:01pm by Housecall
Comments Off on 4 Helpful Ways to Upgrade Your Fence

By Kara Masterson Your fence has many uses as a part of your home, ranging from privacy and security to decoration and a boundary marker. As a vital component of your home, and one that's constantly on display for the outside world, you should want your fence to look it’s best. Related: 7 Exterior Home Improvements That Increase Resale Value Maybe it’s been a...

Posted on Sep 22 2021 - 3:14pm by Jameson Doris
Comments Off on 6 Top Tier Tools to Create Facebook Content for REALTORS®

Some 17 years after its inception, Facebook is still the most popular social networking site in the world. For agents and brokers, it’s the most important site to be active on, ahead of Twitter and even photo-centric Instagram. However, with the majority of real estate agents in the U.S. using the site, the question becomes: how do I stand out from the crowd? The...