Terry Kent

11 tips for managing your time and money as an independent contractor

Leaving a relatively decent full-time office job to work independently was probably the hardest professional decision I’ve ever made. Although I have no regrets, I admittedly did not know what I was getting myself into. Our most recent Special Report dug into the reasons why the failure rate for new real estate agents is so …

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3 ways technology is changing the closing process

In what seems like a short time, consumers have come to rely on their phones, tablets and other devices as the go-to place for information. Few industries have been impacted by this fact as significantly as real estate, where searching for a home online has become commonplace. … Powered by WPeMatico

Top comments of the week April 25-29

This week brought with it some fiery tech twists and revelations on new agent training. At the pivotal crossroads where Realtors and robots, screens and skills collide — how will the chips fall? Top comments from our readers, compiled here, shed light on what the future holds. … Powered by WPeMatico

Nightmare on Main Street

A silent and invisible enemy attacked Porter Ranch, California, as Halloween approached last year. Residents in this high-end master-planned development about 35 miles northwest of the city of Los Angeles complained of nausea, nosebleeds, and a nasty smell — particularly in the part of the community north of Highway 118 nestled among the foothills of …

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DC community profile: The Henry

The Henry is a two-building, six-floor condo development with 172 units ranging from one-bedroom to two-bedroom and a den. Built in 2007, the buildings are located on Fayette St. and Oronoco St. in Alexandria. … Powered by WPeMatico