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Is eXp Realty a Pyramid Scheme?

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  What is a Pyramid Scheme? To answer the question of whether or not eXp Realty is a pyramid scheme or not, I think it’s necessary to define what a pyramid scheme is.  Do you think eXp Realty to be a pyramid scheme or some kind of multi-level marketing?  Why is it that people say this? Is eXp Realty a pyramid scheme? In this article, I’ll tell you how eXp Realty got this reputation, what it means, and whether or not  eXp Realty is a different business model - one that is internet based and does not make use of brick and mortar offices. Any real estate agent across the country can join eXp Realty and earn high commissions. It's True....  There is no shortage of success stories and blooming   eXp Realty careers   So let’s cut to the chase. eXp Realty Pyramid Scheme – fact or fiction? In order for an organization to be a pyramid scheme it should fit the description of one: “A form of investment (illegal in the US and elsewhere) in which each paying participant recruits two further par

I have lost my Title Deed - Now what??

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  What to do when your Title Deed is lost or destroyed Here’s what all property owners should know Forgetting where you put your car keys is one thing. Forgetting where you filed the Title Deed to your house is something completely different. Panic mode sets in. But, don’t fear All is not lost. A process exists within the Deeds Registries Act, Act 47 of 1937, where a copy for registration purposes can be obtained in order to serve as a replacement. This is a Regulation 68(1) Affidavit and Application, more commonly known as VA. How to Obtain a Copy of Your Title Deed For this process, you will need to sign an affidavit in front of a Notary Public, a specialist Attorney with knowledge of specific acts and processes, and legally empowered to witness signatures officially. Most attorney firms, such as AED Attorneys, employ the services of a Notary Public. This affidavit must state the following: Details of the lost Deed; How it came to be lost, damaged or misplaced; That a thorough search

Tips to Help Sell a Home in Autumn

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Thinking of selling your home this autumn?  It’s a great time of year to do so, with lots of potential buyers longing to be in their new home by Christmas and eager to get the deal done.   Go for an autumnal interior Autumn is a time for snuggling up and keeping warm, so reflecting this in your home could pass some seriously strong subliminal messages to potential buyers when they cross the threshold to view your property. There’s no need to go crazy here, but a few seasonal hints can make a big difference to the feel of a home. Take nature’s lead and bring in some autumnal colours such as deep reds, greens, and browns. Just a few new cushions in these tones can transform a room and won’t cost the earth, either. We watch leaves explode in vibrant colors as  For Sale signs  pop up in yards in parts of the country with four seasons. Even though 44% of recent buyers first looked online when shopping for a new home, "for sale" signs are still a popular form of advertising. 1 In s