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Selling a Home During Divorce Although not a pleasant undertaking, selling a home during a divorce situation can be done as long as both parties share the same goal. Let's review some tips for selling your Alexandria, Louisiana area home under such an environment. Advice for selling your home whe...

Real Estate Sales-Avoiding Poor Eating/Drinking HabitsWith the not so predictable hours and high stress, real estate practice can fuel some destructive eating and drinking habits. When I started in the business lunch was whatever fast food line  was shortest. Then a coffee (or 4) as the sun dance...

Pineville La Real Estate Market Report-Late Summer 2024Getting ready to sell your home around Pineville Louisiana? Or perhaps 2024 is the year you become a home owner! Either way, real estate market knowledge is key. Let's see how the market is doing near the end of summer. Homes Active For Sale ...

6 Bedroom Home For Sale In Pineville LouisianaSearching for a large home in Pineville Louisiana? Need space, but don't want to invest a fortune to get it? If so, 651 Ates Road should be on your must tour list.Why 651 Ates Road Six full size bedrooms-- Not a typo! This many bedrooms under one roof...

Alexandria La Real Estate Market Report Late Summer 2024With the first taste of cold weather in the forecast (okay upper 80's but that beats the swamp heat of late), let's check the temperature of the Alexandria Louisiana housing market. Considering purchasing or selling anytime soon? Knowing the...

How  Do You Deal With Rejection?Work in this business long enough (read more than three seconds) and you will come face to face with rejection. Even in the face of your best "pitch" a consumer (don't call them clients without a signature) will opt in a different direction. Let's look at some prac...

Real Estate Practice- One Deal Away from BrokeIs 2024 the year you invest in yourself and get that real estate license? Worried about living the commission only lifestyle? In most cases agents are only paid at closing. Literally all the work on a file is complete before the agent gets a penny. So...

Real Estate Talk-Why Should The Seller Pay The Buyer's Closing Cost?Getting ready to list your home in Alexandria La? A common seller objection centers around the buyer's closing cost. As a seller, why should I consider paying part of the buyer's tab? Let's take a look! Reasons Sellers Should Con...

Is Now A Good Time To Buy A Home Around Alexandria La?Has making that September rent payment giving you the blues? Perhaps 2024 is the year you take the next step and purchase your piece of the bayou state. With all the economic and political stuff on the media let's see if home ownership is a go...

What Does Your Daily Schedule Look Like?When I started in real estate, I ran my business like an emergency room. Simply respond to whatever comes in the door (or voicemail). It seemed like there was always too much work and never enough money. One of the greatest lessons from coaching (in my case...