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Your Moving Checklist

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 »

Home Seller Tips | Importance of Working with A REALTOR

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.

A Perk for Our Agents – FREE Continuing Education

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 »

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

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 »

The Happy Side of A Career in Real Estate

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 »

We Recognize and Award Great Performance

September 29th, 2013

Good work deserves great rewards.  The CENTURY 21® System Awards and Recognition program gives companies, offices, teams, and individual producers the same outstanding opportunities to be recognized and honored for their achievements.  We value our agents and want them to know it! Each month the “Rock Star” is awarded to an agent that goes up…Read More »

Barb Maxon Testimonial from Margellos

September 27th, 2013

Barb is truly the best!!!  Margellos

New Resource for Property Owners – SeeIowaHomes.com

September 25th, 2013

www.seeiowahomes.com The Iowa Association of Realtors® (IAR) recently unveiled its new and improved consumer-facing Web site, SeeIowaHomes.com. The site is a one-stop shop for Iowa property owners packed with information and resources, and sporting a fresh new look. Consumers can search for properties; link to state legislators and partner organizations; and find information on housing…Read More »

Home Selling Tip | Increase Your Homes Value By Planting Trees

September 23rd, 2013

Studies show that trees can increase a home’s total value by as much as 15 percent. Plus, they can save you money on utilities: an adult tree on the west side of a home can reduce your AC needs by 30 percent and reduce the energy required for heating by 20-50 percent (trees both shade…Read More »

Barb Maxon Testimonial from Kahler

September 22nd, 2013

Barb (Maxon) did an excellent job and handled all aspects of the sale expertly.  Kahler