With rapidly changing technologies and virtually unlimited access to information, agents have to adapt and find unique ways to accommodate their clients’ needs. Here are a few thoughts about being an indispensable agent. 1. Your marketing strategy. In order to stay relevant, and in business, agents need effective marketing strategies. Effective advertisements feel authentic and organic
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Before we answer that, we need to, first of all, define assessment. The assessment is practically the basis of the real estate tax bill. In general, this bill is your assessment times the tax rate. Your home’s assessment is a certain percentage (that may change on a yearly basis) of your property’s fair market value
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Filing your tax grievance on your own is certainly possible and in order to do so, you’ll only have to assess the market value of your property, followed by filling out your Grievance petition and finally writing a letter in support explaining your position. However, in doing so we highly recommend that you hire a
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Almost everyone uses social media these days. But are you really taking advantage of all it has to offer? Real estate agents are some of the best marketers and networkers in an offline person-to-person environment. You’re gifted at getting to know your clients, getting involved in your communities, and connecting with your local markets. But,
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Just as every person has his or her own style, the same is true for real estate brokers and agents. So what is it that sets an agent apart? What makes a successful agent? The first thing…passion! Real estate is hard business and it takes a lot of attention to detail and a commitment to
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It’s true that the US tax code is indeed intimidating and because of that, many Americans don’t really want to dig through IRS forms and receipts each spring. The good news is that if you’re the proud owner of a home, then you can take advantage of many deductions that can save you a lot
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Just about every broker or agent has their own style. Some are extroverts, some are more laid back. Some are fun and flamboyant, some are cool, calm, and collected. So what makes a successful agent? The first thing is always a passion. It’s a hard business and it takes a lot of attention to detail
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Yes – Being that an in-ground pool is a permanent concrete fixture to your home, this type of swimming pool can increase the value of your home and subsequently also your property taxes as well. The type of swimming pool that you have, as well as its present condition, does influence the impact it has
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Why are reassessments being performed by my municipality? When it comes to taxes, it’s fair to say that they are practically a 0 sum game. This means that what a property owner doesn’t pay, is going to be picked up by another individual. Therefore, if a neighbor’s property is greatly under-assessed, then this results in
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