Blog

Tips for Showing Your Home

November 16th, 2013

Here are some helpful tips for showing your home: Remove clutter and clear off counters. Throw out stacks of newspapers and magazines and stow away most of your small decorative items. Put excess furniture in storage, and remove out-of-season clothing items that are cramping closet space. Don’t forget to clean out the garage, too. Wash…Read More »

Working With Your Real Estate Attorney

November 14th, 2013

Purchasing or selling a home will probably be one of your largest and most important financial transactions.  Before signing a contract to purchase or sell a home, both buyer and seller should consult an attorney to assure that the real estate transaction will be handled legally and professionally. Although an attorney is not a required…Read More »

Kelly leads Sioux City Board of Realtors

November 11th, 2013

Kyle Kelly, broker owner with Century 21 ProLink, was sworn in as the 2013-2014 president of the Greater Sioux City Board of Realtor’s association at its membership meeting on Oct. 17. Joe Krage, sales associate with United Real Estate Solutions, was named president-elect. The members of the GSCBR Board for 2013-14 also include: Kevin Archer, United Real…Read More »

Recruiting America’s Heroes

November 9th, 2013

The CENTURY 21® Franchise System is proud to play a critical role of bringing people together to fulfill the dream of homeownership. We need you and the unique qualifications that you bring to the real estate business.  You’ve dedicated your life to protecting our liberty and believe that you are uniquely qualified to protect the…Read More »

Carol Halstead Testimonial from Rawdon

November 7th, 2013

Carol did a great job from start to finish. She was knowledgeable, easy to work with and helped us with all the details of closing, as we had already moved out of state. Thanks Carol!!  Rawdon

The Secret Life of a Real Estate Agent

November 3rd, 2013

Placester recently did a survey of 137 real estate agents from around the country.  Their goal is to bring more transparency to the real estate world so new agents know what to expect.  Remember, this is just a small sampling of current agents, but some of the statistics below really show the trends of real estate….Read More »

Fall Home Maintenance Checklist

November 2nd, 2013

A key to protecting the investment you’ve made in your home is by following a regular home maintenance schedule. By performing preventative maintenance on an on-going basis, you’ll avoid many of the big ticket repair items that can lower the value of your home.  Home Maintenance Here are helpful checklists for monthly and Fall maintenance….Read More »

Holly Wright Testimonial from Harty

October 29th, 2013

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

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

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 »

Build Your Business Plan

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 »