Handling Short-Term Rentals as a Real Estate Agent in Georgia
Can you hold a security deposit on your short-term rental property? SHOULD you? What is your Broker’s policy? Do you have to tell your Broker you even have a property on Airbnb or VRBO? … The answer to that one is YES – per GA License Law! As a Licensed Real Estate Agent in Georgia, […]
The benefits of using social media as a real estate agent
As a real estate agent, social media can be a powerful tool to help grow your business and connect with potential clients. With billions of active users on platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, social media offers a vast pool of potential customers you can reach with just a few clicks. Today we’re exploring […]
Real Estate Market Update: Understanding the Impacts of Recession Signals and Jobless Claims
Real Estate Backstory is your weekly update for real estate news, changes, and trends relevant to the Atlanta area and surrounding markets. Topics covered this week include: Recession does not mean falling prices. U.S. pending home sales index. Atlanta area rail expansion planned. Homeownership difficulties and regrets. Mortgage rates continue to trend down. 2023 FHA […]
The ‘Magic Words’ You Should Use To Make A Clause Survive Closing
The Georgia Association of REALTORS (GAR) will release their NEW contract package on 1/1/2023! Do you want the FIRST LOOK at what the changes include? Watch this series of videos “2023 GAR Changes” and register for our FREE 3 hr CE classes (for Georgia Real Estate Licensees) and be among the first to know of […]
Understanding Your Credit Score: What You Need to Know to Get the Best Rates
Real Estate Backstory is your weekly update for real estate news, changes, and trends relevant to the Atlanta area and surrounding markets. Topics covered this week include: Old school manners still matter! We discuss Zillow’s predictions for the hottest markets of 2023. Mortgage rates continue to decrease while applications increase. How to get your credit […]
Understanding The Beretta Act And Its Impact On Real Estate Transactions In Georgia
The Georgia Association of REALTORS (GAR) will release their NEW contract package on 1/1/2023! Do you want the FIRST LOOK at what the changes include? Watch this series of videos “2023 GAR Changes” and register for our FREE 3 hr CE classes (for Georgia Real Estate Licensees) and be among the first to know of […]
Easy Seller Hacks for Kick-Out Clauses Everyone Needs to See
Everyone wants to make their life easier, and “life hacks” are popular all over the internet today. What about seller hacks? We’ve got some great suggestions! There are a lot of buyers out there that MUST sell their current home before they can close on the sale of a new home. However, this could put […]
Top 7 Best Reasons to Be a Real Estate Agent
Top 7 Best Reasons to Be a Real Estate Agent There’s never been a better time than now to become a real estate agent. While it’s hard work and not always as shiny as a reality tv show, long-time real estate agents are passionate and knowledgeable about their field. Why should you become a real […]
