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Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

Real Estate Agents Leaving Property Management Industry?

The mortgage crisis hit many people hard. For many real estate agents, having a real estate license led to property management since it provided a paycheck.

What is a Real Estate Agent?

Real estate agents are licensed professionals who get compensated for representing buyers and sellers in property transactions.

Should Real Estate Agents Drive Luxury Cars?

You're looking to sell your property and have scheduled agent interviews. Will the type of car the agent drives affect your decision to hire him? Should real estate agents drive luxury cars? This article discusses the ongoing debate!

Are Real Estate Agents Useless?

Are Real Estate Agents Useless? Real Estate agents can be helpful but sometimes they can be useless. You’re a smart person, and in this post you will dis

Unlocking the Benefits of Property Management

Are you finding it difficult to manage and maintain your multiple rental properties? If you work with a property management company, property managers

What to Look for in a Property Management Company

Managing a rental property is a full time job, and for those property owners who desire a little more free time, hiring a residential property management

a Building Block for Property Management

If you don't think you have the time or money to create a policy manual, reconsider this outlook. There are at least three reasons you should make the effort and find the resources to implement this important document into your real estate/property management business. It can even be appropriate to eliminate a policy and procedures manual! At the end of this article, find a link to a Property Manager's point of view.

Stop! Too many real estate agents give away the house

Why do real estate agents find the need to diagnose on the phone, or give out all pricing and property information, when the consumer won't offer one legitimate piece of information about what he is looking at, or why or when?

Property Management Interview Questions

If you’re ready to grow your property management staff, you might be wondering what kinds of questions to ask. View the best on the Buildium blog.

Will Real Estate Agents Be Gone in the Future?

Some real estate agents are worried that they will soon be obsolete.

Property Management + CMMS = Easy Livin’

Tips for Finding a Quality Real Estate Agent

The real estate agent you choose to buy or sell a home can make a huge difference in the experience. Working with a good real estate agent can make the

FSBO or Professional Real Estate Agent?

The possibility of “saving” on Realtor commission might sound appealing to those interested in selling their home, but a real estate agent has the background and experience to make the sale of your home more successful. A huge amount of time, marketing and effort goes into selling a home. Plus, it’s

Video Ideas for Real Estate Agents

As a real estate agent, you’ve heard that video is the way of the future of lead generation. Becoming an expert, a local celebrity, is an effective way to draw in new clients. People who know you from seeing your face will know that they want to work with you before they’ve even met you.  Not s...

Will Real Estate Agents Become Obsolete?

Similar to stock brokers feeling queasy over job security with the advent of online trading, real estate agents' roles are expected to change amid consumer savvy real estate sites.

Finding the Balance in Property Management Security

Security executives in property management secure commercial buildings in a variety of ways, depending on location, risk, whether the building is public, private or semi-public, what sort of asset is being protected, hours of operation, and the like. Protecting buildings from risks such as theft, loitering, vandalism, rioting and workplace violence comes with a variety of unique challenges and can take a lot of forethought, planning and creativity.

How Much is a Real Estate Agents Commission?

Do you know how much a real estate agent's commission is when selling a home? See what to know about a Realtor's commission at Active Rain.

Important Questions to Ask When Buying Real Estate Properties

When you’re ready to become a homeowner and are looking at properties for sale, you want the best real estate agent to help you navigate the housing market. For residents

How Do Real Estate Agents Get Paid?

Most homesellers use the services of a real estate agent to find a buyer. Typically, this service will be paid