Timeless financial lessons for individuals and families often relate to preparing a household budget, investing for retirement and analyzing the effects of interest rates when buying a home. But The Richest Man In Babylon by George S. Clason, on more college business major reading lists than virtually any other book, contains none of that. Yet it is at the top of […]
Predatory Home Buyers – How To Recognize And Avoid Them
Predatory home buyers appear under any market conditions and prey on sellers of any type of property. Their objective is to coerce sellers into accepting unfavorable contract terms or agree to changes in already agreed-to purchase agreements to achieve a better deal for themselves. Predatory home buyers and their tactics are not always easy to spot up front, […]
Real Estate Dual Agency Pro’s, Con’s and Cautions
Few topics spark hotter debate among real estate agents than real estate dual agency. Some are passionately in favor of the practice, some are vehemently opposed. A few states have banned or tightly regulated dual agency and more states are currently considering similar legislation. Since the decision to enter into a dual agency situation is made […]
In Real Estate Sales, What Is A “Side”?
Many real estate brokers and agents describe their real estate sales experience by quoting the number of sides they have closed. The average buyer or seller needing to hire an agent may not know what a side is and how it reflects an agent’s capabilities. Let’s look at the meaning of sides and how it […]
