Avoid deal-breakers! What you should know about inspections
Even though many buyers are opting to forgo inspections, agents still need to be familiar with them to protect their buyers as much as possible. Here are a few inspections that'll help pinpoint problems within a property — and avoid a major deal-breaker
by Thomas Huisking Apr 5
Buyers looking for a fixer-upper? Here are 10 things to consider
It might sound like a great deal for your weekend warrior clients, but some properties just aren’t worth the price. Here’s what to watch out for
by Christy Murdock Feb 3
9 tips to stop home inspections from derailing a deal
The inspection process evaluates the current performance of the home’s systems and their features, not the cosmetic defects or design issues
by John Giffen Oct 6
See you in court! 10 ways agents typically get slapped with lawsuits
Even a slight mistake could end up costing a lot of money; a lot of stress; and, worst of all, tarnish your reputation.
by Ryan Ellis Sep 25
What agents (and their clients) need to know about mold
You need to understand the true nature of mold and its impacts to protect both buyers and sellers
by Romana King May 12
10 real estate deal-killers (and how to handle them)
Opinion
No matter how proactive you are, real estate deals always hold the potential for unpleasant surprises. Here's how to keep the deal together
by Cara Ameer Apr 3
The days of bedroom, bath and price are dead
Lifestyle data can be leveraged to find the perfect house for your buyer
by Bernice Ross Jan 4
New or pre-owned: how to choose the best holiday home
The pros and cons of both purchase plans
7 local factors that influence investing and ROI
Knowing your surroundings can make all the difference when it comes to your bottom line
by Nicholas Brown Sep 24
Trade-offs in new construction: Consider livability, utility costs, maintenance when choosing builder
Repairing homes they've inspected would be a conflict of interest
by Barry Stone Feb 19
What to do if bank fails to follow through on mold removal
by Barry Stone Dec 11
In areas without rent control, good business sense comes first
by Robert Griswold Sep 20
If efforts to rectify encroachment are ignored, take legal action
by Barry Stone Jul 10
Steps to take when adjoining neighbor won't sign off on job
by Barry Stone Jun 19