An ongoing feature in Tuesday Tactics is our “Great Read Roundup” in which we highlight some of the best pieces we’ve read recently and why they might expand your mind or help with your real estate career.
Don’t Leave Fire Safety to Chance: Steps to Protect Your Property
(7 minute read)
Why it matters: As fires rage in the western U.S., now is a good time to think about fire safety and how you can help protect your home. This piece goes beyond the basics of smoke detectors and escape routes. Learn a bit more about creating a “defensible space” around a home.
How to Build Your Own Vertical Garden With Shipping Pallets
(10 minute read)
Why it matters: Here’s a super green DIY project you can use to flex your gardening muscle while using reclaimable materials. It’s called a “vertical garden” and it’s the perfect, rustic accent for a patio or deck. This piece includes step-by-step instructions as well as a video.
Don’t Let Neighbors Downgrade Your Listing
(8 minute read)
Why it matters: So you’ve done all you can to spice up your listing’s curb appeal, but there’s one problem: the neighbor’s house is a disaster. What do you do? How do you best address the issue? This thoughtful piece will give you some strategies for approaching the issue. A must-read, because one say this will happen to you.