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Know the Difference Between a Home Warranty and Homeowner’s Insurance

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Knowing the differences between a home warranty and homeowner's insurance can be a little confusing. But it's important to understand where one begins and the other ends to make sure you have the coverage you need. Following is how to know the difference between a home warranty and homeowner's insurance: … [Read more...] about Know the Difference Between a Home Warranty and Homeowner’s Insurance

How to Make the Most of the New Rules on Your Next Listing Presentation

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The NAR Settlement went into effect on August 17th, but has been making headlines for the last year. Brought about by several class-action lawsuits and with the weight of the DOJ behind it, the Settlement has effectively changed the way that agents get paid and by whom. As the new reality sets in there still remains a lot of confusion. Keep in mind the new rules* are designed to do several things: Relieve sellers from the obligation of paying commission to the buyer's agent; prohibit advertising an offer of compensation on the MLS; and make it harder for agents to steer clients based on commission amounts. The goal is total transparency. As the new rules relate to the business of listings, your best way forward is to face this head on. Here's how to make the most of the new rules on your … [Read more...] about How to Make the Most of the New Rules on Your Next Listing Presentation

The Most Popular Time to Decorate for Halloween

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The summer solstice has barely come and gone, and already the stores are overflowing with Halloween decorations. This may leave you wondering about the timing of decorating for this spooky time of year. But fear not. As it turns out, there is a generally agreed upon time for your home to transform into a haunted house, per the latest statistics. Following is the most popular time to decorate for Halloween: … [Read more...] about The Most Popular Time to Decorate for Halloween