By Liz Dominguez While saying goodbye to summer means less trips and less planning, it also means an opportunity to get more visitors through your door for an open house. The biggest mistakes you can make is having an open house that is not memorable, or having one that is remembered for the wrong reasons. These events are your chance to make a strong positive impression...
By Dixie Somers Homeowner associations were created to provide a governing body for residential developments to make decisions regarding upkeep, appearance and finances. These agencies are usually composed of residents of the community. Periodic meetings are held to ensure that members of the communities are informed of issues related to them. You can make sure you...
As the challenges facing the real estate industry continue to increase in volume as we move toward the future, being backed by a strong National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) is paramount to setting both the industry—and its practitioners—on a clear path to success. "Our biggest challenge is that we're perceived as being in an ivory tower," said NAR CEO Bob...
Mitigating risk isn't the sexiest part of owning a real estate company, but it may indeed be the most critical. One well-supported lawsuit and there goes everything you worked so hard to build. Even less-than-viable litigation will waste time and resources that could be so much better spent elsewhere. National Association of REALTORS® General Counsel Katie Johnson That's...
By Liz Dominguez There should never be a shortage of safety precautions, especially in the real estate industry. September is REALTOR® Safety Month—here are some tips to keep both you and your clients safe. Protect yourself. It's important to remember that while clients must be treated as such, they are also essentially strangers the first time you meet them. Keep...
Most homeowners have heard of reverse mortgages, but there is still a lot of confusion surrounding this type of loan. They allow a homeowner to borrow based on his or her age and the amount of equity that has been built in his or her primary residence. Reverse mortgages are a financial tool appropriate for specific situations. They are not inherently bad, but they...
"How are we going to be able to keep up with the rapidly evolving world around us?" A crucial question, and one posed at RISMedia's recent 2017 Real Estate CEO Exchange Networking Breakfast, where Power Brokers and other industry leaders gathered not only to connect, but also to consider the relationship between innovation and irrelevancy. The two are closely linked,...
Power Brokers and other real estate industry leaders gathered at the Harvard Club of New York City recently for RISMedia's 2017 Real Estate CEO Exchange, an annual, exclusive event that this year touched on everything from challenges and leadership changes to the state of the industry overall. Like RISMedia on Facebook for more photos from this year's event, search...
By Brooke Chaplan The real estate sales process can be stressful and seemingly complicated. Even a relatively smooth process can take ample negotiations and may require weeks to pass before you can close on the transaction. Some deals are increasingly complicated, and major roadblocks may develop that threaten the entire project. These are a few of the more significant...
By Brentnie Daggett, Rentec Direct Do you own a rental property or several rental properties? Routine maintenance will ensure that your properties are protected from the harsh fall and winter elements, and most can be done without detracting too much from your time or pocketbook. This post will help ensure the process goes as smooth as possible, and that expensive...
