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HouseLogic Nominated for Innovator Award

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By G. M. Filisko, contributing writer, HouseLogic HouseLogic, the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS’® new consumer website covering all facets of homeownership, is a finalist in the 2010 Inman News Innovator Awards’ “media site” category. HouseLogic’s nomination places it in the running for Inman News’ People’s Choice Innovator Award. The Inman Innovator Awards, launched in 1997, recognize companies that use technology …

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Hit Pay Dirt: Tips on Landscaping for Curb Appeal

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By G. M. Filisko, contributing writer, HouseLogic Sellers have a lot of plates in the air during their home sale, and sometimes making their yard stand out is the plate that drops. Make sellers’ lawn-job easier with tips on landscaping for curb appeal from the June “Exterior Upgrades” package of articles now available at the REALTOR® Content Resource. Here are …

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Pre-Counseling Lessons From The Trenches

Blog Contributor Business Challenges, Helpful Tools, Homeownership Education & Counseling, Mortgage Loan Limits, Working with Clients 2 Comments

By Brian Copeland Anyone who knows my business knows I pride myself on strong counseling of all my clients prior to any signed documents.  It’s the secret sauce of my business. This week, I messed up…bad! During the hustle and bustle of NAR Midyear, I had a remote buyer counseling session.  I was so busy that I condensed the normal …

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Tips to Help Build Buyers’ Trust and Their Credit

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By G. M. Filisko, contributing writer, HouseLogic In today’s economy, there’s no shortage of potential buyers, but few have emerged from the recession without a few dings on their credit. Help potential buyers boost their credit with tips from the June “Get Ready to Own” bundle now available at the REALTOR® Content Resource: 1. Know your credit score. Credit scores …

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Smart Prospecting: Show Sellers How to be ‘Weekend Warriors’

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By G. M. Filisko, contributing writer, HouseLogic Have you met your prospecting goals for the month? Drop in on potential clients and customers and encourage them to tackle minor but money-saving or big-impact home upgrades over Memorial Day weekend. Show them how with the May “Weekend Warrior” bundle now available at the REALTOR® Content Resource, the new tool brought to …