Returns today aren't as high in general as they were a few years ago, but that applies across the industry. 

I'm sure there's money to be made there in real estate, but it seems to be heavily reliant on one industry (Army) which is a red flag for me when it comes to evaluating markets. 

After much back and forth seller agreed to pay about 1/2 of a normal commish.. now she would have done it for free if she had to again based on the  relationship and how well she does in the industry but you can see how this will affect agents that really really need those commission to live and or stay in the industry..

Not only will you make good friends, you’ll make connections in the industry.  

Seasoning is just the lending industry jargon for a waiting period.

Hey Ashley,Accounting/Bookkeeping is not my strong suit so maybe we can help each other out.I run a real estate company in Birmingham AL and I've been in the industry for over a decade. 

As a buyers agent, you need to know whatIf we made a list of activities that both agents do along with average industry time spent on each, would that not answer the question? 

The product is the best in the industry and is worth way more than the investment.

Please feel free to reach out and message me directly on BiggerPockets with any questions you may have about the industry or how a loan officer mixes into the equation.

The trend is also fueling mergers and acquisitions within the industry, such as Circle K’s recent bid to acquire 7-Eleven.These global real estate updates reflect a dynamic market adapting to new challenges and opportunities.