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Archive for October, 2013

Holly Wright Testimonial from Harty

Tuesday, October 29th, 2013

Holly is a nice lady and a pleasure to work with.  Harty

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“Going Green” Before Iowa “Goes White” This Winter

Sunday, October 27th, 2013

Winter is just around the corner here in Iowa.  As the season of white approaches, it is a great time to consider how “going green” can really save you on your energy costs.  Whether building a new home, or updating your existing home, there are many possibilities to making or improving your home’s energy efficiency;…Read More »

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Build Your Business Plan

Sunday, October 20th, 2013

Can you believe we are just a few months from 2014?  As a real estate agent, you are the CEO, COO and the CFO of your business.  So, as the new year quickly approaches us, it is time to start planning for your next year.  With over 102,000 REALTORS in the CENTURY 21® System, the…Read More »

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Home Buyers Tip | 10 Mistakes People Make When Buying a Home

Saturday, October 19th, 2013

When buying a home, make sure you ask for the assistance of a real estate agent.  You do not pay for their services and they are here to help.  We have come up with a list of mistakes that we have seen buyers make when purchasing a home: Wait too long to make an offer….Read More »

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Home Seller Tip | Moving With Kids

Thursday, October 17th, 2013

Moving into a new home is a moment that most kids will never forget.  One thing that we have heard over and over is that kids fear that their “stuff” will not be moving with them.  It’s important to have the kids picture where the items from their old room will fit into their new…Read More »

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Your Moving Checklist

Tuesday, October 15th, 2013

Here are some moving checklist items to help make your big day as successful as possible! 6-8 Weeks Before moving day Set the date Interview moving companies and get estimates Get costs from truck rental companies if you are planning to move yourself Purchase or rent moving supplies:  tape, markers, scissors, pocketknife, newspaper, blankets, moving…Read More »

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Home Seller Tips | Importance of Working with A REALTOR

Monday, October 14th, 2013

A REALTOR® is very helpful in many different aspects of the real estate transaction.  Especially in researching, verifying information, advertising, explaining the process, negotiating, coordinating contractors and the closing process.

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A Perk for Our Agents – FREE Continuing Education

Sunday, October 13th, 2013

One of the perks of being a CENTURY 21 ProLink agent is FREE required continuing education for our agents!  In Iowa, you are required to take 4 hours of Ethics and 8 hours of Law Update before you can renew your license.  These two classes are offered once a year for our agents to take…Read More »

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Offers Accepted, What’s Next When Buying A Home?

Wednesday, October 9th, 2013

Once you and the seller have “signed on the dotted line,” there are a few more steps leading to the closing. Now, here’s what you can expect through the rest of the process. Offer Accepted, What’s Next? Lender Documents:  Your lender will be receiving a copy of the purchase agreement and needing documents to be complete their…Read More »

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The Happy Side of A Career in Real Estate

Monday, October 7th, 2013

There are a lot of great things about being a real estate agent…. It’s #Launchweek in Sioux City which was all about being entrepreneurs.   As a real estate agent, you are the CEO, COO and CFO and running your own business.  A lot of great entrepreneurs have been asked to speak at events this past…Read More »

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