orchard (formerly Perch) is a real estate company offering homebuyers who require selling their current homes prior to moving into a new one a unique service called Move First. Through its “Move First” program, orchard helps homebuyers access equity from their current properties in order to cover down payments on new properties; orchard then takes…

Real estate is an attractive asset class, providing investors with steady returns and tax advantages. Navigating this competitive industry, however, requires a range of skills from market analysis to financial literacy – this article lists 10 essential skills required for success in real estate as an industry. 1. Effective Communication Effective communication is a foundational…

Sage Construction and Real Estate offers a suite of solutions that help streamline operations, increase financial transparency and enhance project outcomes. Formerly known as Timberline software, Sage combines accounting, estimating, projects, field service management and property management into one product to assist construction firms increase efficiency while meeting project deadlines on budget and remaining competitive…

This fund strives to achieve both high income and moderate long-term capital appreciation by investing in real estate investment trusts (REITs). This fund fully replicates the MSCI US Investable Market Real Estate 25/50 Index, which contains equity REITs with income producing properties. As such, this portfolio serves as an accurate reflection of U.S. REIT market.…

Real estate is a competitive industry where clients expect you to respond promptly. Missed calls represent missed opportunities to earn business from current and prospective buyers, investors, sellers and landlords – not an ideal scenario when closing deals or marketing properties to current and prospective buyers, investors, sellers and landlords. Real estate answering services provide…

Real estate agents play an essential role in helping their clients navigate an often intricate and emotionally charged process of real estate transactions. Their duties may include providing advice about property prices, terms and conditions negotiation and closing procedures – often all the while helping ensure a smooth closing. With such immense responsibility comes potential…

Real estate errors and omission insurance (REOI) is a type of professional liability coverage designed to safeguard real estate agents, brokers, appraisers and other real estate professionals against client allegations that the advice or services they provided was either subpar or negligent. REOI coverage provides essential protection for any business operating in this sector as…

Real estate developers face environmental concerns as a major hurdle. To comply with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards and the Endangered Species Act (ESA), developers should take great care when developing sites with ecological significance or endangered species that require special consideration when developing. Furthermore, before proceeding with any project that may harm protected species’…

As a real estate professional, you face unique challenges each and every day. From showing clients properties to arranging paperwork for closings back at the office, being prepared for anything can save time and energy later. Business insurance provides invaluable financial protection when things don’t go as planned – when it matters most! There are…

Real estate brokerage can be an intricate and competitive industry with inherent risks, even for professionals adhering to best practices and maintaining high standards. Mistakes will occur; an oversight on a title report or missing details in a listing could cause client disputes and financial losses that require coverage – something some states require from…