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ADVICE FOR NEW REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS
By Gary Isom, Executive Director, Arkansas Real Estate Commission
A close acquaintance recently asked me what advice I would give to his daughter who had just decided to enter the real estate profession. After offering my thoughts, it occurred to me that others who have decided to make real estate their career of choice may like to know what an old re…
MANAGING YOUR RISK IN BUYING REAL ESTATE, PART ONE
by Andrea S. Alford, AREC Deputy Executive Director
When it comes to investing, risk isn’t just implied – it’s guaranteed. It follows that one of the first things most consumers do when planning for retirement is to conduct a thorough assessment of their own personal tolerance for risk.
Consumers who identify their willingness and ability…
MANAGING YOUR RISK IN BUYING REAL ESTATE, PART TWO
by Gary Isom, AREC Executive Director
Last week, you heard about how important it is for buyers to know their own personal risk tolerance level, or their willingness and ability to accept the risks associated with buying real estate. Let’s take that discussion one step further. Since every real estate purchase involves risk, buyers should no…
REAL ESTATE CONSUMERS MAY ENCOUNTER NEW SAFETY PRACTICES
By Gary Isom, Executive Director of the Arkansas Real Estate Commission
In response to the recent tragedy regarding real estate agent Beverly Carter, much attention is being given to measures that can be taken to better prepare real estate agents to recognize, avoid and respond to threatening situations. It is important to note t…
WATCH YOUR PROPERTY MANAGEMENT REVENUE
By: Gary Isom, Executive Director of the Arkansas Real Estate Commission
When the real estate economy began to decline in the last several years, many real estate brokerage firms turned to property management to make up for the downturn in residential sales. This seemed like a natural transition to many brokers since property management and residential …
