Moving can be a big pain, and is one of the most stressful events much of us will go through in our lives. There’s the packing, the unloading, and the driving itself. Then, there’s lease signing / mortgage application, and all other kinds of paperwork to go through. On top of all that, you have to switch your utilities over and fill out about a million change-of-address forms. It’s easy to feel like you’re running around like a chicken with its head cut off. But, this infographic by Eric Ravenscraft at Lifehacker will make your life a little bit easier. Here are the most important places you’ll need to change your address:
-Post office
-Employer
-Bank / credit union
-Loan issuers / student loans
-Insurance companies
-Utilities
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Being a real estate agent is all about connections: you have to connect with buyers, with sellers, with other agents, with your online audience, with mortgage lenders- the list goes on and on. If you don’t know how to network, you will probably not be a hugely successful agent. However, there is one group of people that even agents tend to overlook: businesses. Specifically, home improvement businesses. But, when you have a seller that needs to make some repairs, they certainly come in handy. They can also point you to leads for people that may be moving soon. Check out 
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