Real Estate Brokers

Sell A House, Get A Benz

The Huffington Post | Harry Bradford | Posted 04.19.2012

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Sell a mansion. Get a Benz. That's at least the deal that one homeowner is offering. Ken Jenkins of Powhatan County, Virginia is offering a brand ...

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Be Picky! 5 Questions You Should Ask Before Hiring a Realtor

Stephen Shapiro | Posted 04.17.2012

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Stephen Shapiro

With so many qualified agents available in the current market, what should you consider when shopping for a broker?

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Toni's Take on Real Estate: The Three 'P's You Need

Toni Haber | Posted 03.31.2012

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Toni Haber

As a real estate broker for almost for 30 years, I have seen many people come and go, in and out of this industry. Why do some succeed, while others tuck tail and run?

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Toni's Take on Real Estate: Buying as a Broker

Toni Haber | Posted 02.12.2012

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Toni Haber

We have a saying in my industry that "buyers are liars." Buyers aren't actually lying to their brokers, it's just that sometimes we come to find out that our "must haves" are wants rather than needs.

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Great Expectations: Lawyers, Legal Fees and the Due Diligence Dilemma

Ron Gitter | Posted 12.10.2011

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Ron Gitter

At a time when the complexity of a basic residential real estate transaction has increased geometrically, could the presence of an attorney in the process actually be optional?

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Are All Short Sales Bargains?

Lita Smith-Mines | Posted 11.06.2011

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Lita Smith-Mines

When it comes to buyers, short sales offer no clear-cut advantages. Delays abound and opportunities arise to reduce the whole transaction to a giant waste of time.

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How to Seize Your Critical Mass Moment for Exponential Success

Nick Segal | Posted 08.20.2011

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Nick Segal

With any endeavor, we all start at the same place: with an idea and the dream to make it a reality. So if that is true, then why do some businesses really take off while others flounder and fail?

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How Do Real Estate Brokerages Stay Relevant in the Digital Era?

Nick Segal | Posted 05.25.2011

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Nick Segal

What percentage of buyers today are going online to start or support their search for homes? 85% to 90% of them.

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The 11 Reasons People Can't Sell Their Homes

24/7 Wall St. | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Foreclosure Crisis, National Association of Realtors, Realtytrac, Real Estate Market, Home Prices, Home Sales, Foreclosures, Real Estate Brokers, Zillow, Business News

he clamor over flawed foreclosure paperwork and robo-signers could further chill the housing market. People who might buy have bought a home in forecl...

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