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What to Look for in Your First Rental Property

đź’ˇ Thinking about buying your first rental property? The right choice depends on how involved you want to be as an investor. If you prefer a more hands-off investment, a condo is often the easiest entry point...

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Why Communication Is Everything When Hiring a REALTOR

🛑 Don’t hire your sister’s cousin’s husband’s neighbour just because they have a real estate license. 📞 Hire a REALTOR who knows how to communicate — with you and with the other side. A deal...

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Don’t Be Fooled by Beautiful Staging: A Buyer’s Checklist

Staging is meant to make you feel something — that instant “this is the one” moment. The lighting, the furniture, the flow… it’s intentional. It’s marketing. As listing agents, we want you to fall in...

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Hiring a Realtor? Here’s Why Experience Matters More Than Ever

📢 Buyers, listen up! Thinking about hiring a Realtor? Make sure they’re active and in the game — not just showing up when it’s easy. In today’s market, it’s not just about price — it’s about...

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Realtors: Dress the Part đź‘” | Realtor Education Friday

REALTORS—DRESS THE PART. I’ve walked into open houses where I couldn’t even tell who the agent was—because they looked like they just finished cutting the lawn. This is a professional industry. Show up...

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Do Realtors Set Home Prices? Let’s Set the Record Straight 🏡

💬 “Realtors are the reason home prices are so high.”👎 False. Let’s set the record straight: Realtors don’t set prices.The market does. Prices are based on what buyers are willing to pay and what...

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The Ultimate Tenant Screening Tool Every Realtor & Landlord Should Know

REEF Tip for Realtors & Landlords 🏡🔍Choosing the right tenant is one of the most important steps in protecting your rental property—and your peace of mind. That’s where SingleKey comes in. With the...

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Realtor Etiquette 101: Respect Everyone’s Time

You wouldn’t want someone wasting your time, so don’t do it to others. ❌ Showing up late with no warning?❌ Cancelling a showing at the last minute with zero notice? That’s not just...

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Why You Shouldn’t Dismiss Lowball Offers in a Buyer’s Market

It’s officially a buyer’s market. That means offers are rare, and yes—some may come in low. But here’s the thing: even a lowball offer is a starting point. ❌ Don’t shut it down.✅ Work with it.🤝...

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Do You Know What’s Actually Included When You Buy or Sell a Property? 🤔

What's Typically Included in a Property Sale? 🔎 In most cases, appliances like the fridge, stove, dishwasher, and washer/dryer are included with the property, unless clearly stated otherwise in the listing. So,...

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