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We are living in the age of technology, where buyers can be proactive in the search for new homes. Unlike years ago, when people relied solely on their realtors to supply them with the active listings, buyers can search the web and find properties that interest them before meeting their realtors. Listings require a strong online presence. Aesthetically pleasing online images are a key tool used to motivate potential buyers to pursue properties. Professional real estate photographers know how to showcase a home's best assets. There are many things that contribute to good real estate photos, lighting, angles, and staging along with editing techniques to name a few. Your listings will attract more attention and sell a lot faster. Your listing will also have the potential to sell for more mone...

Are you preparing to save your home? You don't have to tear out your walls (or your hair) to attract buyers and improve the value of your home. There are many simple ways to make a big impact on buyers. You won't recognize your home, and it won't cost you a ton of time or money.

Take Advantage Of Spring (Or Winter, Summer, Or Fall) Cleaning Season

Put yourself in a potential buyer's shoes. Do you like dirt? Do you like foul odors? Do you want to spend thousands of dollars on a house that has them? Hopefully, your answer is "no," and if it isn't, please send me your mother's phone number. Regardless, your buyer's answer will be a resounding NO if they feel the need to shower after they leave. Get into those nooks and crannies that are ignored by your routi...

Has your family outgrown your home? Perhaps your needs—or even just your personal tastes—have changed. "Starter homes" have become a growing trend as fewer people plan to stay in their first homes long-term. If you notice any of the 5 signs, it may be time to talk to your realtor about making a change:

Change In Household Size

Family sizes change all too quickly. One minute, you're welcoming your brand new baby to its first home; the next, you're watching your youngest fly out of the nest. If you feel like you're literally living on top of one another or that your house has turned into a giant, empty cavern, it might be time to consider moving to a space that meets your new needs.

Plenty Of Home Equity

If you decide...

Deciding to make a career out of real estate is a big decision in your life for not only you but your family. When making the step to get licensed, you also need to think about which broker you want to work for and how you fit into their company. With over 50 real estate agencies in the area, it can quickly become a daunting task. Make sure you really do your research before just jumping into a company. Although it's relatively easy to change brokerages, you are risking the imperative first few months of your career which molds you as you start on your new endeavor.

I started looking into Burgan as my future brokerage when I was talking with a friend, and former manager of mine, about my new career choice in real estate. He had been a client of Burgan Real Estate's and quickly ment...

Grades are overrated in school! Let's face it, the person who is last in their graduating class at med school is STILL called a doctor.  After all that studying and cramming to achieve that 4.0, sometimes a C is good enough! When you're dealing with a loan officer to buy your home, being a C student makes you the perfect home buyer to get what you need.

Talk To A Loan Officer

One of the first things you need to do when considering buying a house is to talk to a good loan officer. It's always a topic of conversation a real estate agent will bring up when initially meeting with you. The last thing a seller wants to do is accept an offer from someone who is not qualified to get a loan. Many times, sellers won't even allow an agent to show a house to a buyer who has not be...