Quick Tips to Protect Your Athens Home This Winter

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Today, we'll offer tips on how to winterize your home.

First off, if you have a vacant property, you need to think about whether or not to keep the water on. This could especially concern a vacation or investment property, for example. If the water is on, make sure the heat is on so that the pipes don't freeze. Pipes in the basement or exterior walls need to be properly insulated.

However, even if you leave the heat on to protect your pipes, keep in mind that the power could go out as well. We recommend you winterize any vacant house. Most home inspectors can do this for around $100. They come out and drain pipes, put antifreeze in traps, and turn the water off.

Now, when it comes to the house you live in, make sure that the heating system is serviced before you need to use it. Insulate outside pipes to avoid water damage. Keep firewood, batteries, flashlights, and candles handy in case the power goes out.

If you have any questions about preparing your home for winter or about real estate in general, give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you!

Who Are The New Agents?

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Now that the market is improving, we're seeing a lot of new Realtors and agents coming into the business. The sad reality is that most of these agents won't be in the business one or two years from now. Why is that?

My opinion is that new agents need training and support, and there's a lot of basics that they don't get with certain brokerages. Make sure you get an expert - don't just hire a friend or family member to support their new business.
 

I want to see agents be successful, but they need training and support. If you know anyone who is just thinking about entering the business, have them contact me. I can certainly help them out and make sure they get what they need in order to stay in this business.

I've learned over the years that if you work hard and put in the hours, you'll be successful; there's enough business to go around. I'd much rather cooperate with a knowledgeable agent than someone who has not been properly trained.

If you have any questions, give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you!