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How Can a Realtor Develop Leadership Skills?

If you want to succeed as a real estate agent, you want to be prepared to work in the field. That means learning how to be a leader, especially if you are heading up a team of other agents. Can a Realtor develop leadership skills or is it simply an innate skill that you are born with? 

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Sunshine Coast Accommodation Caloundra Is a Top Vacation Experience 

Vacations boost our well-being by uplifting our spirits and reducing the stress we need. The studies have shown the value of both hard work and rest. So when the time comes to plan a trip, it’s smart to spend time researching where we might find a top vacation experience.

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The Sunshine Coast has a lot to offer vacationers looking for a memorable experience.
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6 Keys: Buying Properties that Cater to Tourists

Real estate remains one of the strongest investments out there. If you want to purchase real estate for your portfolio, you’ll want one that’s attractive to renters. These properties tend to have a higher return on investment. Plus, there is less competition than traditional rental properties. When you’re targeting properties that cater to tourists, what do you look for? This article will help!

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How to Find the Best Holiday House Rentals for Your Vacation

Is there anything better than the anticipation of a vacation? I mean, unless you’ve already made your current home look like a vacation home, we all look forward to spending time in a vacation property. The weeks leading up to it are filled with daydreams of sandy beaches and cocktails by the pool. But sometimes, all that planning and dreaming can be stressful. How do you identify the best holiday house rentals?

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5 Signs You Need a New Real Estate Agent

Do you have an agent but wonder if this is how it’s supposed to work? Maybe the thought has popped into your mind that you might need a new real estate agent. But how do you know? There are a few key signs that may indicate it’s time for a change. 

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She seems happy enough but is her real estate agent doing things correctly?
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5 Strategies to Build a House for a Profit

Building a home from scratch is likely one of the most expensive expenditures a person will make in their lifetime. Due to the overall cost, self-builders want to ensure that the job is completed to the highest standard possible. This is especially true if they intend to build a house for a profit and then sell it.  

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4 Local Real Estate Marketing Ideas to Try This Year 

Today, almost every entrepreneur is interested in investing in real estate. It allows them to enjoy good returns and stable cash flow. You can also put your money into real estate to diversify your investment and build great wealth. But what are currently the best real estate marketing ideas to help you do this?

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Louisville Has Too Many Realtors

It’s been a blessing to be asked to appear on our local news stations over the years. Today was another such day. We covered several topics including the historically low number of listings and how there are too many Realtors for that low amount.

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Here’s a screenshot of me appearing on the NBC local affiliate Wave3 news to talk about local real estate.

Today’s topic was the disturbingly low level of housing inventory in our market. It’s so low that it’s clear many real estate agents will be out of a job before year’s end.

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Best Home PEMF Devices in 2022

Taking medication might not be the best alternative when you’re suffering from acute symptoms of a recent injury. If you’re not aware, there’s a new, non-drug alternative treatment that uses PEMF devices. It has the potential to be very helpful in relieving your injury troubles.

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For those that are foreign to PEMF therapy, it is a great alternative. PEMF stands for pulsed electromagnetic field therapy. By using a highly specialized magnetic device, you direct small amounts of energy forward toward a specific area of your body.

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5 Tips to Maximize Customer Satisfaction with your Roof Service

In today’s digital era of information, customer satisfaction is vital for the success of any business. However, this depends on how you engage your customers, the quality of service offered, and the materials used. It would help if you remembered that satisfied customers tend to return. Plus, they’ll have a higher chance of recommending your service to people they know. So how do you maximize customer satisfaction?

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Move-In Ready Vs. Fixer-Upper: What to Buy?

Buying a home is a considerable expense. There are several things you can buy on a whim, but a home is not one of them. Buy the wrong kind of home, and it will knock a massive hole in your finances that will take you years to recover. Buyers make those kinds of mistakes when they don’t get enough information before purchasing. So in this piece, we’ll compare a move-In ready vs. fixer-upper to see which might be a better fit for you.

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What It’s Really Like Living Through a Fixer-upper

Nowadays, many people decide to buy a fixer-upper home instead of an already fixed one. There are three big reasons. First, they are less expensive. Second, you’ll have less competition in buying one. And last, they provide you with the freedom to renovate that home so that it suits all your needs and preferences. But what about living through a fixer-upper?

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10 Ways to Prepare for Children after Military Service

Leaving the military can be the ideal time to start a family. You should prepare adequately to ensure you and your partner are ready for the responsibility of a child. There is a myriad of things to consider after military service so we’re hoping our list will get you moving in the right direction from the start!

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Buy a property before you start trying for a baby. Ensure that the home is set up and has enough room for a growing family. Here are some of the best ways to prepare for having a baby after leaving military service.  

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Top 5 Causes of Property Damage and How to Protect Your Home

When you own a home, one of the most important things is being able to maintain it., This means keeping it in great condition. The condition of your home has a large bearing on its value. There are many things that can drive down that value. The goal of this piece is to identify how to protect your home. If you do your part, you’ll be able to uphold and even increase its value. That means watching your investment grow.

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Obviously, this amount of water is not a good thing. But you should also be on the lookout for smaller signs of moisture too.
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