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How to Get Your Listings Noticed

  As the real estate market continues to thrive, and as the number of realtors grows, it becomes increasingly challenging to make certain that a property listing sticks out. Without taking the proper steps to make your listing is highly visible, there is a risk that it will quickly be buried by its competitors. The following will review some simple tips that realtors can follow to make sure that properties are noticed and sell as fast as possible. Take Great Photos If you want to make certa[...]

What Happens After You File for Bankruptcy?

Many people view bankruptcy as a last resort when it comes to taking control of their financial debts. Despite the value that many people place on the bankruptcy process, most individuals do not know very much about what the bankruptcy process involves. The following will take a brief look at the difference between what happens after a person files for Chapter 7, 11, or 13 bankruptcy. Automatic Stays After filing for bankruptcy, you will enjoy the protection of an automatic stay. This means that[...]

Questions Realtors Should Ask Clients

Realtors face a number of challenges in helping both buyers and sellers navigate property sales. One of these obstacles is making sure that the realtor helps a client find the home that most matches what the client has in mind. The following will review some of the questions that real estate agents should be prepared to ask clients to make sure that they help clients find the property they desire. What is Your Motivation for Purchasing the Property? By asking this question of clients, realtors a[...]

The Truth Behind Common Real Estate Myths

One of the many challenges that realtors face is separating widely spread myths about property transactions from the truth. By buying into myths about property transactions, realtors risk losing money or even not making a sale at all. Below are some of the most common myths about property transactions in Florida.  Myth 1: A Home Seller Sets the Price It is true that home sellers make the final decision concerning the amount that a home will sell for, but there are ultimately a number of factors[...]

Four Critical Things to Know About Bankruptcy

  When people struggle with insurmountable debt, bankruptcy can be a useful tool in getting back on track. The bankruptcy process is not something to be undertaken without consideration, however. It is a big deal and requires a significant commitment. To this end, it is critical to understand exactly what bankruptcy can and cannot do.  The following are a few of the most important things that you should remember when filing for bankruptcy.  Bankruptcy Takes Several Forms Most people who f[...]

Common Mistakes Made by Realtors and How to Avoid Them

  Many real estate agents are committed to helping people navigate property transactions as smoothly as possible. Unfortunately, however, there are a number of mistakes commonly made by real estate agents.  This article reviews some of the pitfalls that real estate agents should be mindful to avoid in order to provide their clients with the best possible service in their real estate transactions. Practice Strong Lead Follow Through To land clients, you need strong leads, which with the rig[...]

Approaching (and Solving) Common Realtor Fears

  Many people are afraid of failure, but there are also many people who are uncomfortable with too much success. For realtors, there are a number of common fears and uncertainties that can arise during the sale of a property.  This article examines some of the most common fears faced by realtors as well as ways to avoid having these fears negatively impact the real estate sale process. Fear of Failure Everyone is afraid of failing. Many times, this is the reason why realtors feel hampe[...]

What can You Keep After Declaring Bankruptcy in Florida?

One of the most common questions that potential bankruptcy filers have is whether they will be able to keep their possessions after bankruptcy. The answer is, “Sometimes.” It depends on a number of factors, but some personal property is considered to be “exempt,” meaning that the owner is able to keep that property after a bankruptcy discharge. One important consideration for people who are filing for bankruptcy is that in Chapter 7 bankruptcy, a person must have little to no disposable [...]

When is it a Good Idea to File for Bankruptcy?

  Statistics compiled by the federal government suggest that between 2005 to 2017, 12.8 million people filed for bankruptcy. Despite this large number, there are many other people who are left uncertain about whether it is a good idea to file for bankruptcy. Although many people know that the accumulation of a large amount of debt that cannot be paid off is a good sign that it is time to consider filing for bankruptcy, there are also a number of other situations in which filing for bankrup[...]

Is it Hard to Rent an Apartment After Bankruptcy?

It can be hard to rent an apartment after bankruptcy, but there are ways to increase your chances of doing so. Bankruptcy, a legal way to have many debts forgiven, can be your best option for getting out of debt and getting a fresh start on rebuilding your life; but having a bankruptcy on your record can make it more difficult to rent an apartment. At the Adam Law Group, our Jacksonville bankruptcy attorneys understand what you are going through. We recognize that many hard-working and r[...]