Avoid Wire Transfer Scams in 8 Steps
Real Estate

Avoid Wire Transfer Scams in 8 Steps

Stop cyber thieves in their tracks.

During real estate transactions, hackers attempt to divert closing proceedings from attorneys, banks, title companies, and REALTORS®. These thieves compromise the email accounts of buyers, sellers, and agents. When a wire transfer is about

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Know the Rules of Engagement
Lawyers

Know the Rules of Engagement

Always leave a paper trail.

Too often, attorneys cite great client relationships as their reason for not using official letters. But even long-time clients may second-guess your work or the outcome of a legal issue. If you rely on handshakes

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4 Steps to Selling an "Unlovable" Property
Real Estate

4 Steps to Selling an “Unlovable” Property

The struggle is real.

Despite an improving housing market, it’s no secret that the majority of real estate agents have had—at one time or another—a long-standing face-off with a stubborn property that just won’t sell.

So, how can you avoid

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Avoid Tax-Related Claims with Continued Education
Accountants

Avoid Tax-Related Claims with Continued Education

A real-life claim situation.

Countless accountants pursue comprehensive continued education to prevent harmful claims. If you stay current with ever-changing tax laws, you create an extra layer of protection for your career and your firm.

In the following story, you

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How to Give Legal Advice at Social Gatherings
Lawyers

How to Give Legal Advice at Social Gatherings

Protect your friendships from legal bias.

Between succulent bites of ham and sips of eggnog, the holidays are typically spent catching up with old friends and extended relatives. Though this time of year is full of many joyous occasions, get-togethers

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How to Ignite Success During Winter Home Showings
Real Estate

How to Ignite Success During Winter Home Showings

Don’t let the season dampen your resolve.

Winter is a dreary time for home sales, but the added challenge doesn’t mean you should abandon hope. If you take these guidelines to heart, you can melt down seasonal difficulties to ignite

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Moving Beyond the Spreadsheet
Accountants

Moving Beyond the Spreadsheet

Big data and the future of business intelligence tools.

Like most professions, accounting has been fundamentally altered by modern computer technology. As an accountant, you keep your work organized, productive, accurate, and efficient by using digital spreadsheets. However, the relationship

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Questions Every CPA Should Be Prepared to Answer
Accountants

Questions Every CPA Should Be Prepared to Answer

Know what your customers are thinking.

Have you ever experienced a job interview where the questioning was more like an interrogation than a conversation?

As an accountant, you’ve probably sat through an “interview” where a customer asks you everything except

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The Dos and Don’ts of Holiday Staging
Real Estate

The Dos and Don’ts of Holiday Staging

It’s that time of year again.

Holiday music is filling the airwaves, and twinkling lights are making every street shimmer. But amidst the holiday cheer, realtors are faced with a challenge—how to survive real estate’s off-season.

While it’s true that

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