All Forum Posts by: Erin C.

I just recently finished my class and passed my test. YAY! I have talked with Berkshire Hathaway and Kathy Helbig. I am looking for advice on what to look for in a brokerage. I have heard that training is what I need to look for as a first time agent. It sounds like Kathy Helbig does more "on the job training" meaning I can go with them to show houses and learn that way. From what I understand, they don't offer a lot of classes. They work in a "team" setting and I think they have new agents showing houses and another part of the team writes the contracts. I think I learn more from doing things myself and repetitiveness, so I think this would benefit me. Like I said though, I don't have any experience and am looking for any advice for a first time agent. What setting do you think is best for a brand new agent? Thanks!

Thank you everyone for your help. I appreciate it!

I have a new tenant that I have done a credit and background check on, verified income, and am ready to write the lease agreement. What are some important things to include in the lease? -no pets -no smoking Looking for tips. Also, do you require renters to have renters insurance? It is a condo that is covered on the outside, I have renters insurance myself to cover the inside for the appliances and stuff..

Thank you very much! I appreciate the help!

Does anyone have a suggestion of where to get a background Check done on a possible new tenant? I am planning on getting income verification, having her fill out an application, and doing a background check. I also need to get a copy of a good lease. If anyone has suggestions of how to go about all of this (where to find paper work for application and a lease) any help would be appreciated. Thanks! Also, if the background check costs money, do you have the tenant pay for this?