e-Signatures

Last week we had a Summit for the Distinguished Real Estate Instructors in St. Louis, Mo. In attendance were the most outstanding real estate educators across the county; from Florida to Canada, Maine to California and all states between. One of the topics discussed was judicial rulings and legal discussions concerning the legalities surrounding the use of e-signature programs. It …

Farming—Step 2; Letter of Introduction

Throughout this series of steps to successful farming, you will notice a close comparison and use of terminology related to row-crop farming; such as raising cotton, corn and etc.. After you have selected the farm area you want to concentrate your efforts in;  it’s now time to prepare the soil for planting. This is a very important step because it …

The Process for Listing your Home for Sale

Selling your home is a very simple process isn’t? You simple contact a real estate agent, tell them what you want for your home and they list it. Correct? No it’s not quite that simple even though you won’t have any trouble finding a Realtor® to list it for you. Buying and selling real estate is one of the largest …

CLIENTS FOR LIFE

It sounds too good to be true doesn’t it? You can actually have clients that will stay with you for the rest of their life. Not only will they stay with you but they’ll also send you referrals. I will share with you six easy steps that will ensure that happens for you. Step One Have a sit-down consultation with …

Establishing Relationships

People buy retail items from total strangers without giving it a second thought. Generally the sales person is only collecting money for goods they have. It requires a minimum amount of trust. With very expensive items such as cars and jewelry, buyers are a little more skeptical and even distrusting. People buying real estate are in many cases, making the …

Things A Buyer Should Know About Agency

According to Statutory Law of the State of Alabama, A real estate broker is a fiduciary and holds a position of trust and confidence. He cannot put himself in a position antagonistic to his principal’s interest, by fraudulent conduct, acting adversely to his client’s interests, or by failing to communicate information he may possess or acquire which is or may …