This post has been fact checked by Lisa Rogers, principal attorney at ARK Attorneys. Real estate agents get sued for not protecting client data more often than you’d think. This is because real estate agents have access to their client’s financial and personal data, and your clients are counting on you to safeguard it. Even …
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A notary signing agent (NSA) is a person that handles loan documents on behalf of an individual or company. These agents are an essential part of closing services because they know all of the details of the documents and the nuances of the laws in their state. A notary signing agent ensures the documents being …
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A quitclaim deed is a legal document that either adds another owner to the title of a property, or transfers the title of a property from one owner to another if something happens to one of the people or parties. Quitclaim deeds are often used when a couple gets married so the spouse is protected …
Whether you’re listing in real estate marketplaces like Zillow and Redfin, or you’re using your landing page on your brokerage’s site, by being more creative with your real estate photography you can increase the amount of leads as well as improve lead quality. Below you will find 7 techniques to make your listing photos more …
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As you’ve been on the hunt for great deals on houses, you’ve likely heard of short sales, pre-foreclosures, and foreclosures. But what are they? And how can they benefit you? These types of purchases can be great opportunities for you as a real estate investor or as an agent that is looking to build an …
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Sourcing deals, discovering reliable contractors and staying up on current renovation and rehab trends is tricky enough. Finding tax deductions for real estate investors shouldn’t add to your stress. And that is where we come in to help! Below you’ll find tax deductions for real estate investors with the forms you’ll need and plain english …
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Covid-19 is something we are taking very seriously. That’s why we prepared for virtual and in person closings years ago! It is how we can remain open for business in Virginia, Maryland and DC while taking extra precautions for both you and your clients.  Here’s How: Virtual Closings!  Almost all of our processes can …
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You’ve closed on your new home and gotten the keys. You’re now a property owner! Or are you? Even if you’ve had a clear title search, these sneaky hidden issues could affect the title, creating issues that keep you from selling or even affect your legal ownership altogether. They are rare but they do happen, …
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It’s time to close on your dream home, and you’ve just sent your down payment and closing fees to the escrow company to close. You sit down to finalize the deal and that’s when you’re hit with the news that the funds never arrived. Your money has been stolen by a sophisticated scam that tricks …
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