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5 Things You Never Knew About Real Estate   For those of us who aren’t passionate about the real estate industry and property management , when they think about this business, they probably think about stressful bank statements, grumpy landlords, dishonest real estate agents, or some other negative stereotype. Many people are drastically misinformed about exactly how real estate works, since it’s not a class that is taught in primary or even secondary schools, only some university or college-level classes that students are not required to take. This leaves many people scrambling to learn more about real estate at the very last minute – that is, only when it applies to them or a close family member. With that being said, here are 10 cool things you probably didn’t know about real estate before, whether you’re an aspiring realtor yourself, a renter looking for some tips, or a homeowner trying to sell your house. 1. Most realtors operate on commission. Many real estate agents wor...

  What is Real Estate ?   Of all the things you learn in school – history, math, science, literature – many people make it all the way through college before learning anything tangible about real estate, home ownership, or This is especially true since a majority of young adults make it through college while living at their parents’ home, on campus, maybe renting an apartment or house, but not really delving deep into the ups and downs of the property management industry. In the simplest terms, real estate is phrase that refers to the buying and selling of property rights. This can include ownership, temporary or indefinite, of not just the building itself but the air, land, even underground space. If a property is not owned by an individual, they can purchase permission from the owner of the property to live there for a temporary or extended period of time through the processes of renting or leasing. The different types of property that the real estate market deals in ...

5 Reasons to Study Real Estate   If you ask a child what they want to be when they grow up, chances are you’ll get some ridiculous and endearing responses. There’s the one kid who already has her head on straight and is confident that she will become the next big doctor, powerful female lawyer, or astronaut. There’s the one who dreams of being a rock star, circus clown, gymnast, or athlete. And there’s probably more than one who wants to be a wizard or a dinosaur or something totally outlandish. You’ve probably noticed a pattern with these career aspirations: not one seems to care about real estate! It’s true that most young kinds don’t really have a concept of business, economics, or property management, but the truth is that learning about real estate and establishing a job for yourself in the field of property management can be a hugely educational and rewarding experience. At IMS Realty Real Property Management , we encourage individuals of all backgrounds to work with us....

  5 Reasons to Study Real Estate   If you ask a child what they want to be when they grow up, chances are you’ll get some ridiculous and endearing responses. There’s the one kid who already has her head on straight and is confident that she will become the next big doctor, powerful female lawyer, or astronaut. There’s the one who dreams of being a rock star, circus clown, gymnast, or athlete. And there’s probably more than one who wants to be a wizard or a dinosaur or something totally outlandish. You’ve probably noticed a pattern with these career aspirations: not one seems to care about real estate! It’s true that most young kinds don’t really have a concept of business, economics, or property management , but the truth is that learning about real estate and establishing a job for yourself in the field of property management can be a hugely educational and rewarding experience. At IMS Realty Real Property Management, we encourage individuals of all backgrounds to work...