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Networking: Why it’s king in the real estate business
For a business that’s heavily dependent on relationships and referrals such as ours real estate, you either network, or you network. Now while understanding the quintessence of networking is one thing, being adept and really effective at it is another. It doesn’t matter the size of event, function, or gathering that you’re at, an all-state…
Read MoreNew House number? Here’s how to shake off the alien feels in a new neighbourhood
neighbourhood Home alone, on a lazy Saturday afternoon, you stand, looking out your window, wondering if you belong here, if you fit in here, and when you will. It feels all foreign and new and strange to you, and feeling like a fish out of water probably best describes it. We all know that foreigner…
Read MoreWhy hire a property manager for your real estate rental properties
You’ve been in the business of buying lands, building them into rental properties, and right now you’ve got several of these properties under your belt. Are you bucking under the pressure of running and managing all of your property investments at the same time, without leaving nothing to chance? Then you should be thinking of…
Read MoreWe love a hot real estate market. Hot home? Not so much
The real estate market should be hot, your baby can’t sleep, and it’s 1am in the morning. Too much exposure to air conditioning can give her breathing issues, clogged nostrils and a pneumonia, but her room is incredibly humid. Our Naija sun as we know it, can fry an egg, even at 10am in the…
Read MoreLet’s find a home to hack
Ever heard of a house hack? Okay so let me do the honours of walking you through it if you haven’t. You buy (or rent, depending on your agreements with the houseowner) a multi-family home (multiple separate housing units in one building, or flats) or even a home with ensuite rooms. You then live in…
Read MoreApps That Keep Realtors H’Appy
As a realtor, most likely, you’re definitely always on the move. The job demands it. Ensuring that you stay efficient and get things done while you’re constantly on the go can prove to be a challenge as you don’t do a sit-down 9-5. Thankfully, with a whole new world of apps brewing and hitting our…
Read MoreReal estate scams and hacks: The move from land-grabbers to cyber space
You’d be shocked what businesses hackers are targeting lately. Not just individuals, or retailers. With strategies that can re-direct wire transfers and hold computer systems in the gut, hackers can easily target any industry, especially for those lagging behind in cybersecurity. Same goes for real estate. Consequently, we find that real estate businesses run on…
Read MoreDesign – What’s in, 2019? Let’s let you in on it!
Designing your home? Even though you don’t want your home thoroughly steeped in current trends only for it to become dated after these trends blow over, it’s still useful knowledge to be aware of what’s in right now, to know where design is headed in 2019. That way you can sparingly include some of these in…
Read MoreHow couples come uncoupled with no future investment
Wanna know what a major conflict between almost a third of adults in relationships is? Money. So why can’t couples seem to get it right when it comes to finances, making poor financial choices and decisions that rob them of the opportunity of making beneficial, rewarding investments? Take a look at certain financial mistakes couples,…
Read MoreThe best Lord of the Land: How-to
There’s more to “Landlording” than bragging rights. Being a landlord is a long-term commitment with demanding requirements of your time. Before you take the steps toward the job of a landlord, examine your capabilities and desires, and make sure that you’re up to it. If you are, it can be a wonderful and profitable…
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