An ongoing feature in Tuesday Tactics is our “Great Read Roundup” in which we highlight some of the best pieces we’ve read recently and why they might expand your mind or help with your real estate career.
10 Things Your Realtor Can’t Tell You
Why it matters: You might know all ten of these “can’t answer” questions, but what if you don’t? Check them out and enjoy a little lighthearted humor from Mimi Foster in Colorado Springs.
4 Home-Buying Mistakes That Trip Up Unmarried Couples
(6 minute read)
Why it matters: Unmarried couples are buying homes. In fact, “1 in 4 homeowners said they purchased a home with their significant other before marriage, according to a 2016 survey by TD Bank.” So how do you advise these buyers how to proceed? Get a crash course by Daniel Bortz on Realtor.com.
Setting Up a Successful Home Repair Budget
(10 minute read)
Why it matters: How should buyers budget for home repairs? How can you predict the cost to maintain a property? Many buyers may not think this is possible, but understanding this is an important part of buying a home they can afford. Learn about two methods in this article by Melanie Harding and download a free “Home Repair Budget Tool.”
