by Erich Schwenk | Nov 29, 2023 | Real Estate
Are you planning to sell your home and wondering how much money you’ll actually pocket from the sale? We understand that calculating closing costs can be a daunting task, which is why we’ve designed a user-friendly Sellers Closing Cost Calculator to make...
by Erich Schwenk | May 26, 2022 | Becoming a Broker, Real Estate
TL;DR: This gives a VERY brief of the full article below and you can click each point to learn more on each topic. Be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or GED Complete 75 hours of pre-licensing training. $300-$650 Take a pre-licensing exam...
by Erich Schwenk | May 26, 2022 | Becoming a Broker, Real Estate
How do I find a sponsoring broker in Illinois? In 2020 there were more than 86,000 individuals licensed for Real Estate brokerage in the State of Illinois Sponsoring Brokers in Illinois are individuals or businesses who hold your real estate license and allow you to...
by Erich Schwenk | May 25, 2022 | Becoming a Broker, Real Estate
How did it start? At the beginning of 2020 my wife and I set out to launch a property management company. We saw a huge opportunity in the industry for a company that focuses on people and communication. With our backgrounds in service industries this seemed like a...
by Erich Schwenk | Sep 15, 2020 | Pineapple Property Management, Real Estate, The Dark Side of Property Management
Before we get started I do want to mention that this post has an example discussing fees. The fees are only an example and if you’re looking for property management services you should negotiate these amounts. It would be a violation of anti-trust laws to suggest...
by Erich Schwenk | Sep 14, 2020 | Pineapple Property Management, Real Estate, The Dark Side of Property Management
Before we get started I do want to mention that this post has an example discussing fees. The fees are only an example and if you’re looking for property management services you should negotiate these amounts. It would be a violation of anti-trust laws to suggest...
