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Looking for a Real Estate Agent? Ask the Right Questions

When looking for a real estate agent there are several things you can take into consideration. What is their style? When hiring a real estate agent you are essentially hiring someone to represent you throughout the process. Therefore, you probably want someone that represents you in a positive light. What is their approach? Are you [...]

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Would the general public rather pay Realtors by the hour?

By: Marc Rasmussen, a Realtor selling Sarasota real estate I have not made a blog post here in a while and I was brainstorming to come up with a topic. So, I decided to write something along the lines of “Tips to Choosing a Realtor” and Googled that exact phrase to help me come up [...]

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Building Client Confidence

In Order to build a client’s confidence in you, you must first have confidence in yourself. Confidence is built by thoroughly learning your business, keeping up to date on industry changes and market trends, and developing your communication and negotiating skills. Honesty, integrity, eagerness, and enthusiasm in helping your clients to achieve their real estate [...]

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Seller’s Right to Remain Silent

Vendor’s Inalienable Right to Remain Silent By Brian Madigan LL.B. (Ontario Real Estate Source) For centuries, the rule of “caveat emptor” has had a prominent place in real estate transactions. It is a latin expression meaning “let the buyer beware”. That’s a warning! The buyer is on his own. The seller can keep quiet. There’s [...]

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Risk of Agent’s Liability with Doctrine of “Ultra Vires”

Doctrine of “Ultra Vires” and Real Estate Agent Risks By Brian Madigan LL.B. The latin expression “ultra vires” as translated means “beyond the powers”. As a legal doctrine it often applies in the case of corporations that exceed their authority. Did the corporation have the authority to enter into a particular transaction? If not, a [...]

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An Overview on Real Estate Career

Are you considering a career in the real estate field? Real estate is a vast industry with opportunities in many different arenas. However, what are the benefits of becoming a real estate broker or a real estate agent? Or an appraiser or property manager? What are the differences between the mentioned job descriptions?  Real estate [...]

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Free Tools to Help Real Estate Agents Get Organized

Sometimes, it seems almost as if real estate is the very definition of a disorganized business.  Just ask any real estate agent what their job requirements are.  Often the answers to the question would include tasks such as selling homes, working with clients, managing paperwork, showing houses, cleaning up homes to be shown, working with [...]

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