A seller's disclosure statement may seem like additional paperwork when selling a home; however, it’s something that should not be taken lightly. While it might be tempting to say: Selling Property “As Is,” this won’t fly without some important disclosures. Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC) requires that sellers and real estate professionals disclose to potential [...]
Whether you are a top producing real estate agent in your market or you just do a few transactions per year, properly protecting your business with the right insurance is a MUST! While E&O (Errors & Omissions) Insurance protects you if you’re sued for professional negligence (even if it was accidental), you’ll want to add [...]
Open houses are an excellent way to give a property some up close and personal exposure. Potential buyers like them because they can casually browse through the house and surrounding property without feeling pressured by a real estate agent. Real estate agents host open houses in hope of generating offers on the home while networking [...]
When you think about a dangerous profession, a real estate agent probably doesn’t come to mind. However, there are many factors that put real estate agents at risk: Most agents work alone at all hours. Their clients are often strangers. Properties can be out in the country or in seedier parts of town. Open houses [...]
A policies and procedures manual should be a complete and easy-to-understand guidebook that clearly defines the company’s mission, rules, code of ethics, employee expectations and laws pertaining to real estate. Every real estate agent, office employee and company representative should be given a copy of the manual upon employment. That way, no one can say [...]
