Where Does My Real Estate Agent Spend All that Commission?
The Bureau of Labor and Statistics shows that the median salary for a real estate agent in the USA is
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The 7 Craziest Mistakes Realtors Make in Fort Hood, TX
I've run into some head scratchers in my time as a Killeen Realtor. But these are the big mistakes that
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The Texas Real Estate Dictionary
Takeaways Ask your agent if you see a term you don’t understand! The General Information and Notice to a Buyer
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When Should a Realtor Fire Their Client?
4 reasons an agent should consider firing their buyer or seller, including tips on how to avoid finding yourself in
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Realtors are Wrong about Flood Insurance: Thoughts on 2017 TAR Conference
My takeaways from the Texas Association of Realtors Conference in Dallas, 2017, including the national flood insurance program and future
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The Ultimate Realtor’s Car Kit
Being prepared sends a message to your clients about the kind of Realtor you are. It also makes your life
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The Top Listing Agents in Fort Hood, 2017
Top agents in the Fort Hood area ranked by category - number sold, days on market, median price points and
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How I Built My Real Estate Website
The tools I use to build my own real estate Wordpress website, and why I do that instead of signing
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Top Fort Hood Real Estate Agents for Buyers, 2017
Takeaways These are some fun rankings of the top producing Fort Hood Area buyer’s agents Always interview multiple agents when selecting a Realtor for your
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Realtors’® Obligations to their Clients: OLD CAR
Updated 8/12/17; Originally published 8/19/15 Takeaways Realtors have many professional restrictions on what they can and cannot do The client’s
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The 24 Apps and Software Programs I Use Daily as a Real Estate Agent
A list of the apps and desktop programs that I use almost every day as a real estate agent in
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How do Real Estate “Dual Agents” Work in Texas?
Not "dual agency" but "intermediary", know who your real estate broker/agent represents. You might be surprised - it's the seller.
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The Central Texas MLS: Fort Hood Votes Today
MLS consolidation is the future - and a better future for agents and their clients. The Fort Hood Area Association
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Fort Hood’s Top Real Estate Brokerages in 2016
For resale homes (e.g. not multi-family, resale, land, commercial, or builder sales), 2016 saw a lot of growth in the
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Learn to Love Zestimates: The Death of CMAs
Zestimates and AVMs are lousy right now compared to the due diligence of a real estate agent. But that is
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The Central Texas MLS is Here: What I Learned at the 2016 Texas Realtor Conference
The Texas Realtor Convention is an annual four day get together for the Realtor crowd and people who work with
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How Driverless Cars Will Drastically Change Fort Hood, TX Real Estate
Technology has had a massive impact on American real estate trends in the past. The invention of air conditioning is
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The Top Buyer Realtors in the Fort Hood, TX Area
Takeaways These are some fun rankings of the top producing Fort Hood Area buyer’s agents Always interview multiple agents when selecting a Realtor
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The Top Listing Realtors in the Fort Hood Area
Takeaways These are some fun rankings of the top producing Fort Hood Area listing agents Always interview multiple agents when selecting someone
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The Listing Agreement: Para. 6 and 7 – MLS and Lockbox
Note: The Texas Association of Realtors and TREC update promulgated forms regularly. For the most recent updates, check with TAR,
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6 Reasons to Fire Your Realtor
Takeaways Interview several agents and do your due diligence before hiring an agent Take the listing or representation agreement seriously
Read more.The Listing Agreement: Para. 3, 4 and 5 – Listing Price, Term and Commissions
Note: The Texas Association of Realtors and TREC update promulgated forms regularly. For the most recent updates, check with TAR,
Read more.The Listing Agreement: Para. 1 and 2 – Parties and Property
Note: The Texas Association of Realtors and TREC update promulgated forms regularly. For the most recent updates, check with TAR,
Read more.The Purchase Contract (Resale): Para. 24 – Attorney and Signatures
Note: The Texas Association of Realtors and TREC update promulgated forms regularly. For the most recent updates, check with TAR,
Read more.The Purchase Contract (Resale): Para. 23 – The Option Period
Note: The Texas Association of Realtors and TREC update promulgated forms regularly. For the most recent updates, check with TAR,
Read more.The Purchase Contract (Resale): Para. 22 – Addenda
Note: The Texas Association of Realtors and TREC update promulgated forms regularly. For the most recent updates, check with TAR,
Read more.The Purchase Contract (Resale): Para. 14 through 21 – Lawsuits, Property Damage, and Escrow
Note: The Texas Association of Realtors and TREC update promulgated forms regularly. For the most recent updates, check with TAR,
Read more.The Purchase Contract (Resale): Para. 12 and 13 – Closing Costs
Note: The Texas Association of Realtors and TREC update promulgated forms regularly. For the most recent updates, check with TAR,
Read more.The Purchase Contract (Resale): Para. 11 – Special Provisions
Note: The Texas Association of Realtors and TREC update promulgated forms regularly. For the most recent updates, check with TAR,
Read more.The Purchase Contract (Resale): Para. 10 – Possession
Note: The Texas Association of Realtors and TREC update promulgated forms regularly. For the most recent updates, check with TAR,
Read more.The Purchase Contract (Resale): Para. 3 and 4 – Sales Price and Disclosure
Note: The Texas Association of Realtors and TREC update promulgated forms regularly. For the most recent updates, check with TAR,
Read more.2016 Contract Changes for Texas Realtors
Note: The Texas Association of Realtors and TREC update promulgated forms regularly. For the most recent updates, check with TAR,
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Why Silicon Valley has Failed to Replace your Real Estate Agent (So Far)
The Internet, web portals like Zillow, virtual tour technology, iBuyers like Opendoor, AI, blockchain, all seem to be conspiring together
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The War Between Zillow and Realtors
Zillow and the National Association of Realtors are in full scale war, and the consequences could be terrifying for real
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Best Real Estate Agents in Fort Hood, TX
The best is subjective, but here is a list of the Fort Hood area's top producing real estate agents according
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The REALTOR® Code of Ethics: Article 6 and 7 – Referral Fees
My series on the Realtor Code of Ethics, Articles 6 and 7 about disclosing referral fees, compensation, commissions and other
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Brian E Adams, REALTOR®
I am a real estate agent in the Fort Hood area, with StarPointe Realty. Contact me for help buying and selling in Central Texas!
