What Real Estate Agents Should Know About Short Term Rental Regulations The sharing economy has been a topic of widespread interest as it has grown and become a part of everyday life for many Americans. In real estate, organizations like Airbnb and VRBO allow homeowners to rent out their homes on a short to […]
There’s a point in everyone’s life where their story begins, and I am not referring to when one is born. A moment when something happens and you become who you are as a result, whether you realize it or not. Just over 15 years ago, on January 13th, 2003, my story truly began. My story […]
Regardless of what firm you’re with, please heed our words: BE CAREFUL! As Realtors, we often have to put ourselves in situations that are less than ideal when it comes to safety. While there are many aspects of our job that require us to proceed with added caution, whenever you are entering a private […]
Well folks we are now in March of 2014, and as promised at the beginning of last month, we would like to welcome you to our second installment of what we have decided to call the “Los Angeles Real Estate Inventory Report”. For those of you who may have missed our first inventory report, here […]
When investing, regardless of the investment vehicle, objectivity is key. While this may seem like a “no brainer” when looking at stocks, bonds, CD’s, etc., it is one of the most difficult things to do when referring to what is often the largest investment in an individual’s portfolio: their primary residence. All sorts of emotions […]
It’s best to have a prelim on hand right when you execute a listing agreement instead of waiting until you open escrow. This will help prevent any surprises when it comes time to close escrow! Possible surprises will be avoided by following this tip are: – Tax Liens – Mechanics Liens – Additonal Trusts on […]
There’s nothing worse than starting a new year with the feeling that your wheels just aren’t fully on the ground for the kind of traction you need in today’s real estate market. Real estate agents have proven that it all begins with taking control of your time. And more specifically, it starts with an ideal work week. Plan […]
Patience is probably the most pivotal catalyst towards managing clients and coworkers. We patiently wait on callbacks, patiently wait on feedback and patiently wait on documents. Patience in being persistent is a key factor in any successful sales role, especially as a real estate agent/Realtor. Stay focused on your goal and create a plan of […]
Before we begin I am going to ask that all of you do as I did when sitting down to write this article: clear your mind of political affiliation/bias, and look at the facts as objectively as possible. Whether you are a fan of President Barrack Obama, or absolutely loathe him, is neither here nor […]
We have all learned the hard way that there a few very important items to be checked before closing escrow on your dream home. Making sure your home inspector is certified is the first part, and then comes your checklist. Sure, you’ve made sure you are clear of termites or any flood damage but there are details […]
