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why you should never give legal advice as a real estate agent
Managing a Real Estate Business

Why You Should Never Give Legal Advice as an Agent

This article has been fact checked by Lisa Rogers, principal attorney and partner at ARK Attorneys. As a real estate professional, unless you are licensed …

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make your real estate website more trustworthy
Managing a Real Estate Business

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

Your website is your first introduction to a potential client, and you are not there to sell why you’re the right person for the job.  …

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what encroachment is and how to settle it
Homeowner Tips

What Encroachment Is and How to Settle It

Encroachment in real estate is when a homeowner builds on or uses a portion of a neighbors property without permission.  This includes fences, walls, and …

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triplex houses
Managing a Real Estate Business

Triplex Houses – A Wise Urban, Suburban & Rural Investment

Triplex houses are when you have one building with three separated living areas, and each are complete with a kitchen, bathroom, and living areas.  It’s …

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an llc is a good idea for real estate professionals
Managing a Real Estate Business

Why an LLC is a Good Idea for Real Estate Professionals

Being a real estate professional gives you the power to be your own boss, and have the freedom to run your business as you see …

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what to do if you're sued for not disclosing defects
Managing a Real Estate Business

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

This article was fact checked by Imran Khan, Principal Attorney and Partner at ARK Attorneys. Being an agent comes with risks, but you can reduce …

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ways to sell a condemned house
House selling tips

Strategies to Sell Condemned Houses Quick and Easy

It’s always exciting to get a new client listing, and finding out the house is condemned does not make it a bad thing. It gives …

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chain of title
Homeowner Tips

The Chain of Title and How it Impacts Real Estate Ownership

The chain of title is a record of all property owners from the original to the current one, and the transactions that have taken place.  …

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habendum clauses
Homeowner Tips

What Habendum Clauses Do And What to Look For

A habendum clause is a section in a real estate deed that specifies the details of a property transfer.  Included in this portion are the …

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