Articles for tag: Estate Agent, Open House Tips, Personal Protection

Karla News

Terrific Gifts for Real Estate Agents

Real Estate agents often give their clients nice gifts when they get to the closing table, and many people think the agent’s ‘gift’ is their commission, but real estate agents work their tails to the bone, and a little something extra would be nice. On the other hand, you may have a spouse who is ...

Karla News

A Guide to the Allegheny County Real Estate Market

While some in the greater Pittsburgh-region have moved out of the Allegheny County Real Estate Market to neighboring counties, many others have decided to purchase homes in Allegheny County. Although Allegheny County Real Estate taxes are more expensive than those in counties such as Westmoreland, Butler, and Beaver, Allegheny County residents enjoy a closer proximity ...

Karla News

“Unity” Poem for Teachers and Parents

As a teacher, I used this poem almost every year at my school’s Open House. Each time I read it, it still fills me with emotion. It had the same effect on the students’ parents. In the best of all worlds, the premise of this poetry would guide every child’s education. Unity I dreamed I ...

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FSBO and How to Advertise Your Open House

Are you trying to selling your home without using a real estate professional? In the real estate industry, this do-it-yourself marketing is referred to as “For Sale by Owner,” or FSBO for short. Selling a home FSBO means that the responsibility of marketing the home falls squarely on the shoulders of the property owner. There ...

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For Sale by Owner: Open House Tips

If choosing to sell your home without a realtor, an open house is a great way to attract potential buyers and receive multiple offers. Many homeowners use a realtor because it allows them to take a hands-off approach. The realtor locates prospects, markets the home, and host the open houses. Of course, realtors command a ...