Michelle KelleyJan 28, 20214 minGet Your IOWA Real Estate License GET AN IOWA REAL ESTATE SALESPERSON LICENSE Congratulations on your decision to pursue a career in Real Estate! Outlined below is a list...
Michelle KelleyJul 21, 20201 minAm I required to fill out a Seller Property Disclosure if my home is in a trust?You may have heard some differing opinions on this topic over the years. Many knowledgeable attorneys have given highly differing...
-Nov 1, 20192 min"What would it take to get you into this car tonight?"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...
-Aug 21, 20192 minHey, Chicken Little! Is the sky really falling?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...
-Aug 16, 20193 minPre-inspectionsWe are starting to hear more and more agents recommending pre-inspections to their sellers. But, why would a seller even consider...
-Aug 6, 20192 minDo I have to fill out a seller property disclosure, if I've never lived there?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...
-Jul 29, 20193 minDo you need an assistant?If you're finding yourself with absolutely no personal time, or you're starting to forget to return calls or missing appointments, you're...
-Jul 23, 20191 minStop "winging" it. (You're not a chicken!)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...
-Jul 15, 20192 minDon't be a creepThe use of in-home monitoring systems is on the rise. Technology has made it simple and cost-effective to install cameras that can allow...
-Jul 9, 20192 minDo you have to disclose accepted offers?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...
-Jul 3, 20193 min10 Proven Strategies to Lower S corp TaxesThe Bradford Tax Institute has some great tips for small business owners (you!). Check out a few tips (https://bradfordtaxinstitute.com/W...
Michelle KelleyJun 20, 20191 minStranger Danger!Safety is a huge priority in our real estate industry. DMAAR (Des Moines Area Association of REALTORS®) and several other associations in...
-Apr 10, 20191 minTop 10 Tips for Passing the Real Estate ExamHere are just a few tips gathered from student feedback (and personal experience) in taking the Iowa Real Estate Exam: Many students find...