Will real estate agents only show you houses that are listed with their agency?

Posted on January 12th, 2010 in Renting & Real Estate | 8 Comments »

David U asked:

I am thinking of buying my first home, and was wondering if real estate agents only show homes listed with them. Or do they search other agency’s listing for a possible match. Also, do you sign a contract with a particular agent and only use them to find a home.

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What type of degree do you need to work in the Real Estate Industry and start your own real estate business?

Posted on November 25th, 2009 in Small Business | 3 Comments »

CTS2 asked:

I really want to start a real estate business but I don’t know what degrees i need to have to make a successful and affordable lifestyle off of a business in the real estate business! Especially since I want to work with houses that cost over $900,000!
For example would I need a business degree?

San Diego commercial Real Estate brokers

What exactly does a real estate investor do?

Posted on October 25th, 2009 in Financial Services | 8 Comments »

Curious In California asked:

I’ve always thought that a real estate investor just bought houses, fixed ‘em up, and sold them for more money or something of that sort.

Am I completely off the mark?

Boston Real Estate