My husband and I have been thinking about buying a car. OK- so we've driven a couple cars and thought we had it narrowed down. That's the fun part. Now comes...

Have you ever been in a transaction with an agent where it seems like every little thing is a big, hairy deal? I tend to refer to those agents as "Chicken Li...

We are starting to hear more and more agents recommending pre-inspections to their sellers. But, why would a seller even consider investing good money to pot...

Is a seller who has never lived in a property (e.g. a rental or flip property) required to fill out a seller property disclosure? And the answer is… YES! Rec...

If you're finding yourself with absolutely no personal time, or you're starting to forget to return calls or missing appointments, you're probably past the p...

Why? Why do you do it? Are you a perfectionist? You overthink the task at hand until you have to perform. That way, when it’s not perfect, you have an excuse...

The use of in-home monitoring systems is on the rise. Technology has made it simple and cost-effective to install cameras that can allow you to interact with...

I've heard a lot of disagreements as to whether or not an agent has to disclose accepted offers. Here's a quick read through an actual ethics hearing that ma...

The Bradford Tax Institute has some great tips for small business owners (you!). Check out a few tips (https://bradfordtaxinstitute.com/Welcome.aspx). There ...

Safety is a huge priority in our real estate industry. DMAAR (Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®) and several other associations in Iowa have encourage...

Here are just a few tips gathered from student feedback (and personal experience) in taking the Iowa Real Estate Exam: Many students find the study guides an...

GET AN IOWA REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON LICENSE Congratulations on your decision to pursue a career in Real Estate! Outlined below is a list of things you will n...