We are about month away before our taxes are due. We hope that you've already submitted your taxes, but if not we have a few real estate tax deductions to consider. These are expenses that you have, that you might not realize are deductible.

As always, be sure to consult a professional to maximize your tax return.

At this point in time, the corona virus is not a pandemic. The government is taking preventative measures to ensure the country's safety. People are ravaging Costcos to prepare for a possible quarantine, reminiscent of the stockpile supplies they hoarded when they thought the Y2K bug would render all technology useles. With this mass hysteria, how should a real estate agent continue running their business?

Agent Insights - In this edition of Agent Insights, Bill Gassett, a Metrowest, MA REALTOR®, shares 7 habits you should adopt as a highly effective real estate agent.
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With Valentines Day in the past, we now have a few more weeks to drive interest in your real estate business through St. Patrick's Day. Holidays are a great excuse to market to your sphere of influence. You should always be communicating with them year round, who knows when one of those prospects can turn into a lead or a referral.

Agent Insights - In this edition of Agent Insights, Erika Rae Albert, a native Austin, TX REALTOR®, shares with us the 5 Keys to a Successful Open House. There are many great tips in there about optimizing your results for that short time span that you set aside on your free Saturday. (or other day that you choose)