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Why You Should Never Give Legal Advice as an Agent

Key TakeawaysReal estate agents are not attorneys and are prohibited from providing legal advice — advising on contract interpretation, liability,…

3 years ago

7 Trust Builders for Your Real Estate Website to Get More Leads

Key TakeawaysTrust on a real estate website is built through specificity — generic claims ('experienced and dedicated') are ignored; specific…

3 years ago

What Encroachment Is and How to Settle It

Key TakeawaysEncroachment occurs when a structure or improvement (fence, driveway, building) extends beyond a property line onto a neighboring parcel.Encroachments…

3 years ago

Triplex Houses – A Wise Urban, Suburban & Rural Investment

Key TakeawaysA triplex is a single building with three separate living units — each with its own kitchen, bathroom, and…

3 years ago

Why an LLC is a Good Idea for Real Estate Professionals

Key TakeawaysAn LLC protects a real estate professional's personal assets from claims arising in their business — a client lawsuit,…

3 years ago

What to do If You’re Sued for Not Disclosing Defects

Key TakeawaysReal estate disclosure laws require agents to inform buyers of known material defects — failure to disclose is one…

3 years ago

Strategies to Sell Condemned Houses Quick and Easy

Key TakeawaysA condemned property is one that a local government has declared uninhabitable or unsafe — but this does not…

3 years ago

The Chain of Title and How it Impacts Real Estate Ownership

Key TakeawaysThe chain of title is the recorded history of every owner and document that has affected a property —…

3 years ago

What Habendum Clauses Do And What to Look For

Key TakeawaysThe habendum clause is the “to have and to hold” section of a deed that defines exactly what the…

3 years ago

5 Out-of-the-Box Ideas to Become a Better Real Estate Agent

Key TakeawaysThe agents who consistently stand out do one thing the majority don't: they become the definitive expert on a…

3 years ago