(Not affiliated in any just a former highly satisfied customer).And as for evaluating repair values, once you've done it a time or two, it gets easier.

Kenneth LaVoie, I agree with Jon and Josh, except for one thing: you want to advertise where your customers are looking.I personally advertise only with a sign in the yard, and on postlets, which gets sent out to hotpads, etc, and I post the postlets ad on craigslist, which gets me most of my responses. so all of this is free.However, if your customer base doesn't have computers, and doesn't have web access, you are spinning your wheels.

Mike Hasemann, If you have 17 properties, you should probably be working with an independent broker who can tailor a custom risk management program to fit your needs.

David, while it may be a local custom or requirement at the Recorder's Office if a deed is to be filed by a non-closing agent, any deed should be able to be filed by a courrier or even by registered mail return receipt requested with a letter requesting it be filed for record.

The CD has both Word and PDF files for the various forms, so you can use as-is with the PDF, or edit with Word to customize.

First, I'd discuss with your broker...But, that said, what's generally customary is that you disclose that you're licensed, and you treat the buyer as an unrepresented customer (not a client).

She also designed a custom iPad application featuring the home, which cost $20,000.

If you're a property manager, you're going to want to pass these costs on to the property owners so you'll likely need a large customer base to do so.You'll also need to convince each owner to pay for the lockset and retrofitting their doors.

One even listed that I had to pay a huge fee, like $50 a window, to have my custom vertical blinds cleaned every year by their own cleaning company.

Integrity, great customer service, and a rare willingness to go the extra mile.