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MLS Access for Investors: What You Need to Know

November 10, 2023

Real estate investing can be a profitable industry. Buying and holding rental properties, purchasing raw land in areas with predicted growth, and flipping run-down properties in popular neighborhoods are all excellent business avenues. In fact,…

Unlocking Investment Opportunities: Exploring MLS Access for Investors

Unlocking Investment Opportunities: Exploring MLS Access for Investors

November 6, 2023

Real estate markets across the country are normalizing, but the industry is still incredibly profitable for new and experienced property investors. Texas continues to represent one of the strongest markets, home to two of the…

Who Pays Investment Property Closing Costs in Texas

Who Pays Investment Property Closing Costs in Texas?

November 2, 2023

Property sales are incredibly complex. Even for property investors who have years of experience buying, improving, and selling homes, there are a lot of different people involved in the behind-the-scenes work of property transactions, and…

Top 10 Mistakes FSBO Sellers Make (And How to Avoid Them)

Top 10 Mistakes FSBO Sellers Make and How to Avoid Them

October 25, 2023

Uncover common mistakes FSBO sellers make, from pricing errors to marketing, and learn to navigate these challenges for a successful sale

For Sale By Owner A Comprehensive Guide for 2023

For Sale By Owner (FSBO): A Comprehensive Guide for 2023

October 9, 2023

Explore 2023 For Sale By Owner (FSBO) home selling, learn key strategies, pros & cons, and compare with traditional sales to maximize profit.

Top Real Estate Software for Investors to Improve Operations and Sales

Top Real Estate Software for Investors to Improve Operations and Sales

September 29, 2023

The real estate market is constantly in flux. July 2023 saw a 0.9% increase in pending sales over June 2023, with a great deal of that increase happening in the South and West regions. But…

A Guide to Property Investment Software Realtors Need in 2024

A Guide to Property Investment Software Realtors Need in 2024

September 28, 2023

Every industry is undergoing market pressure—and market opportunity—from automation and more comprehensive software solutions. For some, software represents a potential threat or challenge, as it can take away clients who are looking for technical capabilities…

Texas Real Estate Market Report Q3 2023

Texas Real Estate Trends: Q3 2023 Comprehensive Review

September 25, 2023

Learn more about the current state of the Texas real estate market and get predictions on what you can expect in 2023. Stay up-to-date on trends and make informed decisions with this comprehensive report from ListingSpark!

When Investors Should Use a Flat Fee Listing Service

Maximizing Real Estate Investments with Flat Fee Listing Services

September 25, 2023

As a real estate investor, you understand that one of the biggest costs is the transactions themselves. When you’re buying a property in Texas, the closing costs are relatively small at 1.5% of the purchase…

How to Sell Your Own Home Without a Realtor

How to Sell Your Own Home Without a Realtor

September 5, 2023

Ten percent of homes sold in 2021 were sold by their owners without a realtor. As online resources for pricing data, flat-fee listing services, and plenty of marketing options become available, homeowners can more easily…

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