Louisville, KY Real Estate Video Blog with JP Pirtle

Dream J.P. Pirtle Realtors Are Hiring Immediately! - Must have a real estate license.

There are many great Louisville area homes for sale. Click here to perform a full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home, click here for a FREE Home Value Report so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call me at (502) 458-2722 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions.

The Dream J.P. Pirtle Team is looking for a motivated, hard-working agents to join our team. Here are some reasons our team may be a good fit for you.

Guaranteed 3 Month Income: We realize that the first 3 months can be very hard for most agents. So, for the right people we offer a 3 month guaranteed income program.
Marketing: We spend tens of thousands of dollars a year promoting our company and our listings. We recognize how important it is to get our agents name recognition, so we spend a lot of money trying to do just that.
Guaranteed leads: Last month alone we generated over 800 leads between buyers and sellers. This year we're projected to sell over 320 homes - because of our success, we need some help in providing top-notch service to our clients.
Training: We have a fantastic national trainer who is very hands on. He's still in the business, as he owns his own company and continues to work with buyers and sellers.
Full-time administrative help: Our team includes a lead, a closing, and a listing manager to help guide you through whatever process you may need help with. We don't charge royal fees, desk fees, or monthly fees, so you can enjoy the help without having to pay for it.
We pay for your personal marketing: Your personal marketing is part of the package when you join our team.
You can work with buyers and sellers alike: Most teams only allow you to work with buyers when starting out. We allow our agents to work with sellers because we recognize you need experience with both to be successful.
Great commissions: We feel our commission splits are among the highest in the industry.
You still have a life: The purpose of life is to enjoy it - not work all the time. We don't have set hours or a set schedule. We allow you to work from home as well as here in the office. Our lead management system is one of the best out there, which means you can work leads from anywhere an internet connection is available.

If you or anyone you know is trying to enter the world of real estate, give us a call. We are looking to hire two hard-working, motivated, and personable agents to help us continue our success. We look forward to hearing from you soon!

Your Support Is What Keeps Us Going!

We wanted to take the time today to give a heartfelt thanks to all the wonderful people who have worked with us in the past or are working with us now. In the real estate industry there's no such thing as wages or salaries - we have to sell to survive. Without your business and loyalty, we would not be able to make it; you support us and our families by trusting us with your real estate needs. For that, we are truly thankful.

We thought we'd use this time to tell you how much it all means to us. Referrals are the lifeblood of our business, so if you know anyone looking to buy or sell, please keep us in mind.

Thanks for the continued support, and we look forward to seeing you soon!

Should You Rent or Sell Your Home?

When deciding you want to move out of your current home, the question often comes to mind: "Should I sell it or rent it out?" In our opinion, it's often better to sell the property. Here's 2 reasons why:

Look at the numbers: You need to make sure your principal payment is no more that 60%. If you think you can rent your home for $1000 a month, your principle payment should be around $500, $600 maximum. You need to account for expenses such as taxes, insurance, maintenance, repairs, vacancy, marketing, and managing.
Money in the bank: Prepare to get your home back in much worse condition than when you started renting it out. We've seen homes that need as much as $15,000 worth of repairs. Even if the repairs aren't that expensive, you're unlikely to get as much as you would have if you sold it years ago.

All in all, it's better to sell your home than to rent it. Tenants are unpredictable and can often cause more problems than it's worth. However, if you have the right financial situation and a temperament for renting houses, there is no reason you shouldn't. Renting isn't for everyone, but if you are up to the challenge you should do it. If you want any further advice on the issue, we'd be happy to talk. Give us a call or shoot us an email for some tips on your particular situation.