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Posted on May 1, 2008
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Build Relationships and Leads Will Follow

Posted on April 25, 2008
Filed Under Real Estate


Starting out in the real estate business (or any business for that matter) can be a little anxiety inspiring. The initial stage of getting off the ground is always a challenge. There are plenty of ideas out there on how to get new business, but one of the best ways to build your business is by building on the relationships with your current clients. If you offer outstanding service and do the job right, you will get the referrals. Word of mouth is still one of the best marketing tools a business can ask for.

If Realty Sites Get Personal, Take Advantage Of It

Posted on April 14, 2008
Filed Under Real Estate


These days, probably the majority of people look to the internet first when they are considering buying a new home. It’s fun to search around on real estate web sites looking at what’s available. The more savvy buyers will know how to access the multiple listing service, but a lot will just type “wherever real estate” into a search engine and check out the top few sites. That’s why there’s so much competition amongst realty companies to get top ranking on search engines.

Making Your Home Attractive, Even In a Slump

Posted on April 11, 2008
Filed Under Real Estate


Let’s face it, the Texas real estate market isn’t the hottest one around right now. In fact, the whole country seems to be flooded with homes on the market, so Austin isn’t alone. There are a few exceptions, neighborhoods that are in demand, but in general, competition exists among sellers to attract buyer’s attention. That means if your home is for sale, it had better look its best.

While The Cat’s Away, Install A Scratching Post

Posted on April 11, 2008
Filed Under Real Estate


Sometimes it seems like we don’t notice all our home’s flaws until it comes time to sell. Because we live in our home every day, we become accustomed to dealing with minor annoyances, and tend to overlook the gradual accumulation of natural wear and tear. For those of us with pets, this wear and tear can be greatly accelerated.

Odious Odors: The Olfactory Factor

Posted on April 11, 2008
Filed Under Real Estate


I was recently showing a home, and the couple viewing it found the home’s smell quite unpleasant, so much so that I think it greatly influenced their decision not to consider the home for purchase even though it met all their criteria. The home itself was nice, although a bit older. However there was an overall aroma of dog, and each room seemed to have its own unique, and unpleasant, smell. The kitchen area smelled of stale grease. The “sunroom” smelled like it had been used for smoking cigarettes. The teenagers room had a particularly sour smell that could have been partly caused by old socks, but the psychedelic posters on the wall confirmed our suspicions that it wasn’t cigarettes being smoked in that room.

Get Focused For Successful Flipping

Posted on April 11, 2008
Filed Under Real Estate


There are essentially two types of real estate investors, those who buy homes with the intention of re-selling them for a profit within a relatively short time-frame, and those who want to rent out the home, ideally collecting a monthly profit and then eventually selling for a profit much further down the road.

How Much Are Your Valuables Worth?

Posted on April 11, 2008
Filed Under Finance


When it comes to thinking about the dreaded inheritance tax, most people think they will be safe from it and don’t need to worry about how to distribute their assets upon their death. They believe the current threshold of £312,000 per person is more than enough to cover everything they own. But that’s not necessarily the case, and some people end up with a nasty surprise when a relative dies and the sum total of what they own is added up.

Creating the silent space: strategies for privacy on your property.

Posted on April 10, 2008
Filed Under Real Estate


Many homeowners find that, while they like the convenience that society affords them and their families, that they do not like the lack of privacy that comes with living closely with other families. It can be difficult to effect changes in a place that is already built or where local zoning laws have to be circumnavigated before one can put up a fence. Plants are an effective solution to many privacy woes and here’s some ideas that you can use to put them to work for you.

When Good Dogs Have Bad Fenced Yards

Posted on April 10, 2008
Filed Under Real Estate


Home buyers looking for houses with fenced yards for their dog would do well to examine that fence carefully. Fences can have hidden problems that can cause unexpected expenditures and endanger the family canine.



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