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When agents are looking to expand their territory, they usually mean they are looking to earn more money. While serving a wider geographic area can definitely accomplish that, there are many more options available for real estate professionals looking to take the next step in their career. Our founder, Dawn Pfaff, talked to Agent Advice about her top tips for agents looking to expand their

 

Thinking about becoming an appraiser or upgrading your appraiser license? There have been a lot of changes recently to the process of becoming an appraiser. If you do not already hold a license, your first step is to become an assistant. To become a licensed assistant, you do not need any college education or experience, but you will need to take 79 hours of approved education. This can be done

 

 

 

After living in your home for a while, it's quite normal to feel like it could benefit from some changes and updates. Once some time passes, homes tend to seem a bit tired, dull, and in dire need of some refreshing. It might be ideal to simply move to a newer, bigger, and better home, but

 

Homeowners preparing to put to a house on the market can make upgrades and improvements to increase the value of the home and get the best possible deal in a sale, but all home improvement projects are not equal. Some may add great value to the home at minimal expense, while others done at great expense add little value when the house is put up for sale.Extensive remodels or renovations that

 

Taking high quality photos may seem like a task, but it is not impossible. Good quality photos are essential to sell a house, rent an apartment, or any kind of real estate. Real estate agents are always looking for photographers to advertise

 

Spring, summer, and fall are perfect for outdoor living in New York. Winter has its challenges, but with some modifications, you can enjoy your patio season all year long. Before you put the barbecue and outdoor furniture away, check out these tips for extending your patio season year-round. 1. Heat Outdoor patio heaters come in all shapes and sizes propane,

 

Your bedroom is like your oasis of peace. You spend some of the most vulnerable moments in your bedroom and thatâ€s why it deserves special treatment for the next owner. Even though all rooms in your home are equally important, the bedroom just feels so intimate and can be in need of a glow up.How can you improve your bedroom before listing your home on the market? The secret lies