State law prohibits a broker from representing a buyer as a client without first entering into a written agreement with the buyer under O.C.G.A. 10-6A-1 Understanding what the statement means An exclusive agreement means that the buyer agrees to hire the broker to act as the buyer’s exclusive real estate agent in order to assist…
If there is one thing I’ve learned in the multi-family industry, it is vital to have a quality resident retention plan in place in order to maintain a high occupancy. If your customers are pleased with you after they move in and stay that way through their lease term, they are more likely to remain…
Change is coming, but the Hospitality Lodging Industry’s immediate future still looks bright. Lodging Outlook for 2008 Stressing that they foresee no recession in the immediate future, analysts at PFK Hospitality Research have taken a swing at what such a trough would look like, should the views of the industry pessimists prove correct. At first…
The holiday season is a festive time of year filled with the hustle and bustle of shopping and memorable moments with co-workers, friends, and family. Gifts piled high as Fickling & Company of Warner Robins prepared for their annual office-wide holiday party. Everyone chatted and laughed while enjoying the delicious food; however, as attendees exchanged…
A recent study showed that consumers spend over 1.2 Million hours each month looking online for apartments. Just as in any other industry, the technology is the way of the future in Apartment Leasing. More and more consumers that are coming through our doors already know exactly what the community has to offer. It is…
A 1031 tax deferred property exchange allows you to defer taxes on the property sale. You will have more money in hand to invest in another property. This benefit translates into investment savings. In effect, you receive an interest free loan from the government in the amount you would be paying in taxes. The Federal Government…
WOW! Have you been downtown lately? Great progress has been achieved in the revitalization of downtown Macon GA. In our initial coverage of the downtown area we will discuss the following: What is considered downtown? What are some of the recent important events that have happened? What are some of the planned important events? Why…
The Macon, Georgia downtown and suburban office real estate markets remained stable in 2007. According to Fickling & Company’s recent survey, including a comparison of almost 1,000,000 square feet of office space in Bibb County, the 2007 suburban office market remained virtually unchanged. The suburban market maintained approximately 80% occupancy which is a slight decrease…
Fickling & Company of Stockbridge, GA specializes in single-family residential property management including homes, town-homes and condominiums. We offer property owners several options including; full service leasing and property management, lease only service, or management only service. See our owners services page. Contact Diane Sink, Property Manager http://www.ficklingpropertymanagement.com 827 Fairways Court Suite 205 Stockbridge, GA….
Buying a home is an exciting adventure, but it can also be a bit overwhelming. It’s easy to make mistakes along the way, but with some foresight, you can avoid the most common ones. Here’s a relaxed guide to help you navigate the process smoothly. Not Getting Pre-Approved for a Mortgage One of the first…
