Today we have another guest post from Paul Denikin. Please feel welcome to share it with your first time buyers. Owning your own home is an adventure. Yet, alongside those big dreams are some big responsibilities and the need to prepare for just about anything. You no longer have a landlord to rely on, and […]
Increase your share of the real estate market…
Are you satisfied with your current share of the real estate market? If not, now is a very good time to increase your share of the real estate market by examining what you’re doing to attract business. If you’re spending time and money without the results you want, it could be time to make adjustments. […]
What You Absolutely Need to Know to Ensure Your DIY Bedroom Remodel Is a Breeze
Today we have another guest post from our DIY expert, Paul Denikin of DadKnowsDIY.com. Enjoy! So, you’re about to tackle a bedroom remodel and you want to do it yourself — or at least most of it yourself. That’s great! DIY remodeling can be fun, rewarding, and even save you some money in the long […]
Making the Space Suit You: Planning and Setting up a Home Office
Here’s another guest post from Paul Deniken. Paul Denikin got into DIY home repair projects after his daughter was born with special needs. His initial efforts were all motivated by the desire to make his home more accessible for her. He created DadKnowsDIY.com to share some of the great resources he’s come across and to […]
3 Budget-Friendly Renovation Ideas for Empty-Nesters
Another guest post, which you are welcome to share with your clients… Photo by Pexels Your last child has finally flown the coop, and instead of feeling a sense of freedom, you are overwhelmed by sadness. While you may think this reaction is confusing or unexpected, it’s actually perfectly normal. So normal, in fact, that […]
Real Estate Agents – Stay safely within your field of expertise
How many times has a buyer or seller asked you a question that was legally outside of your field of expertise? More importantly, how many times did you answer one of those questions without thinking about the liability? Always Avoid the Unauthorized Practice of Law As an agent, you’ve been schooled in real estate law, […]
For new real estate agents and future agents: What you won’t learn in class
If you’ve been an agent for more than a week, you know that real estate school left out some important lessons. Perhaps they were afraid no one would follow through and pay to take the test for licensing if they shared everything you need to know. The financial investment One of the first things that […]
End-of-Summer Home Prep Will Save You Headaches and Hundreds
Today’s message is a guest post from Paul Denikin at Dadknowsdiy.com Take his good advice and get your home ready for winter. The summer is typically a time that most associate with relaxation, as they should. But, as a homeowner, the summer – or at least the tail-end of it – should also be associated […]
It’s National Dog Day!
August 26 is National Dog Day – a good time to celebrate the canine who enriches your life. Give him or her an extra hug today. (Yes, I know, “experts” say dogs don’t like hugs. Mine do.) If you’re currently “dogless” or need one more, it’s also a good time to check out Petfinders or […]
When is it time to fire a real estate client?
Have you ever fired a client? Why or why not? Something I learned after 19 years in real estate and another dozen plus years in copywriting is that sometimes the best thing you can do for yourself is to fire a client – or not “hire” them in the first place. Which clients should you […]