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Not every improvement made to a house will ultimately raise its value. Homeowners who are looking for projects that will pay back at resale would be smart to consult a local real estate professional to determine whether the project they have planned would help boost their home’s value. Here are a few projects that may not … Read more
Real estate professionals see a lot of dumb reasons why home buyers ultimately end up losing out on a deal. Practitioners recently shared some of the more common mistakes with realtor.com®, including ways to correct the situation: 1. Shopping outside their price range. “It sounds obvious, but some home buyers just have trouble sticking to … Read more
Each year, GMAR nominates one of our own members to receive the prestigious Realtor® of the Year (ROTY) Award. The ROTY award is given to a GMAR member who has contributed to their profession, their community, their customers and clients, and has been active in the local and state Realtor® organizations. NOMINATIONS ARE DUE BY … Read more
Vermont’s Aboveground Storage Tank (AST) rules regulate the design and installation of heating oil tanks. They also provide spill prevention and inspection requirements for both tank owners and fuel suppliers. A Vermont law passed in 2016 requires tanks to be removed during natural gas conversions. The Department of Environmental Conservation is also required to develop training and certification standards … Read more
April 2017 Market Reports The employment landscape and wages have both improved over the last few years, allowing for more people to participate in the home-buying process. When the economy is in good working order, as it is now, it creates opportunities in residential real estate, and right now is a potentially lucrative time to … Read more
PLUS: How to tell if you’re at risk from the WannaCry ransomware and what to do if you have been attacked. (Source: CNBC.com) Read Will your E&O policy cover you if your brokerage’s intranet site is locked by ransomware? Imagine this scenario: An agent arrives at her office to find the company’s intranet site locked … Read more
If becoming a real estate broker is in your career plans, now is your chance to get started! Vermont Realtors® is offering the Broker Pre-Licensing course starting in July. This required 40-hour course will prepare you to assume the responsibilities of a real estate brokerage. You’ll get insights into management and communication skills, how to … Read more
Vermont Realtors® has partnered with Diamondback and Raleigh Bikes to offer a new Corporate Wellness Program! Corporate Program Perks VR members and their family can take advantage of these Diamondback and Raleigh benefits: Deep discounts – Up to 40% off retail Exclusive pricing on the entire line of Diamondback and Raleigh products, from complete bikes … Read more
As a member of Vermont Realtors®, you have access to an Inman Special Report, How to turn Facebook into a lead generation machine Key Findings: Video engages Facebook audiences the most, followed by property listings and images and infographics. If a Facebook ad does well, keep investing in it and ride the wave. Read the … Read more
Fair Housing is the right to equal opportunity in the rental, sale, and financing of housing under federal, state and local laws. The Federal Fair Housing Act was part of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, making it illegal to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, and sex. In 1988, Congress … Read more