Simple Steps to Protect Yourself

Real estate agents and investors need to be vigilant about their own safety

We  meet buyers, sellers, contractors, and more at properties every day. No matter the area, you need to be aware of the dangers of meeting strangers at properties--and this goes for men as well as women, agents as well as investors. MREI Member Rich Dusak has prepared simple precautionary steps to minimize your exposure.

Ever buy or sell items on Craigslist? Rich suggests something as simple as meeting in a bank lobby to make exchanges. If the would be robber dismisses that idea, you might want to find another buyer.

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Hardwood versus Bamboo -- Which is Hardest? You may be surprised!

From Lumber Liquidators

Want to know how hard that hardwood or bamboo is relative to one another? Here is a charted comparison using janka ratings, measuring hardness in many popular species of wood. Red oak is the baseline. Click here for the chart.

How The Words You Use Can Cost You Business

These 5 words can cost you business--insted of "these" words, use "those" words when negotiating.

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Business Networking Tips from an Expert

Make the most of your monthly meetings and MREI Member only events by following these helpful tips.

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