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8 Tips to Land Competitive Listings

Real estate can be a competitive field, and locking in listings is often challenging. If you’re currently trying to get established in a particularly crowded market, some challenges may arise in the form of competition from existing brokers, a personal lack of experience within…

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Home Renovation Tips In a Hot Market

When the seller’s market is this hot, is it still necessary to renovate a seller’s home before it hits the market? It’s no secret that most of today’s buyers want a turnkey property they can move right into, but with buyer demand skyrocketing without…

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Tips for Home Staging on a Budget

Home staging is a tried and true strategy for getting homes off the market faster and at a higher price. However, home staging can be a costly expense, especially if you have multiple homes on the market at once. However, there are some very simple…

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7 Steps to a Strong Real Estate Business Plan

Before construction begins on a home, a solid architectural plan is laid out to guide the construction team. Similarly, your real estate business should start the same way. A real estate business plan may seem daunting to create, but it is critical to developing…

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Do You Need to Own a Home to Be a Real Estate Broker?

Those interested in getting involved in real estate may wonder if their personal real estate investments will impact their ability to succeed as a North Carolina real estate broker. Specifically, does being a homeowner impact your success as a broker? The short answer: No.…

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Best Books for New Real Estate Brokers

As a new real estate broker, there is a lot to learn. While it may feel overwhelming initially, time, patience and education will all help. Education, in particular, will bolster your comfort level and your ability to help both buyers and sellers. One of…