When looking for a home inspector, there are a few key traits to look for. The choice you make can reflect on you. If you end up using an inspector that rubs your clients the wrong way, this puts you in danger of bad online reviews, lack of referrals, and lack of repeat business. While some clients will brush it off, why put them through that? Here are a few qualities to consider when looking for a home inspector.

On this edition of Agent Insights we feature guest blogger Lisa Heindel, a real estate broker from New Orleans, LA. She caught our eye because she makes excellent use of video in her online presence. See for yourself by checking out Crescent City Living LLC's YouTube channel. our team here has a soft spot for animals. She shares with us some insight on how to speak to your real estate buyers and sellers. For more from Lisa be sure to check out her website and Active Rain profile!

There is a misconception that real estate agents should educate themselves on regarding online real estate leads that don't leave a phone number. The assumption is that these are bad leads that are a waste of time. Incorrect! Much like how there is no good news or bad news, just "news"...it is your perspective that is hurting your real estate transactions. Read more to find out why.

On this edition of Agent Insights guest blogger JL Boney, III, a real estate agent based out of Columbia, SC, returns to share how his favorite hobby parallels his real estate career! Be sure to visit his website, or check out his Active Rain profile!

Labor Day is a public holiday held in honor of working people. That is YOU! And with you, many people in America have found their dream homes! YOU are the reason so many happy families exist in this country. Keep it up!