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By Jessica Donnovan

 Ahh, I can already see the gleam in your eye when you read the simple words, “Becoming a Real Estate Agent”! You’re not alone by any means, that very same phrase brings smiles to the faces of countless people around the globe as they day dream about how their lives would be different if they were a real estate agent.

Its funny really, you talk to the majority of real estate agents and they will tell you that its just another job, no more than another means of putting food on the table for their families and yet many of us still tend to place real estate agents high up on top of that fictitious shining pedestal, which seemingly makes it more difficult to obtain.

The agents have it right though, by allowing yourself to see real estate as a job rather than a dream, you will find that the journey is not nearly as daunting when you reach the end. There is really nothing glamorous about becoming a real estate agent, you start out in the trenches and work your way up just as you would in any other position, what is glamorous is the potential for making a great income.

While most jobs limit you to the amount you can make by paying hourly wages, withholding raises and career advancement you know where this is going, real estate is completely the opposite. Real estate agents are payed by commission, in other words a percentage of the sales they make, sounds great right? It is unless you don’t make any, or very few sales, then you will find that a commission based career lacks in the income department. You see with real estate you can make really great money, really poor money or something right in the middle, but the amount you earn depends on only one thing, you!

Each time you come across a real estate agent that is regularly making huge checks and living the fabulous lifestyle don’t start to think about how great it would be to have that job, but rather how hard that person must work to make that kind of money. If that particular person were not working their tail off day in and day out, they would be just another faceless agent struggling to make ends meet, and believe me, there are a lot of them out there.

You see, this article in by no means meant to discourage you from becoming a real estate agent but instead open your eyes to the reality behind the glamour that many of you have been blinded by. Sure real estate agents are rewarded well for their hard work, but if the hard work isn’t there neither are the rewards, just like everything else in life.

Jessica provides free information to prospective Realtors about becoming a real estate agent and real estate career training on her website. You can also find information for first time home buyers and marketing your real estate website.

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Modern Atlanta Lofts for Business and Pleasure
By Roberto Garabelli

 Atlanta lofts are ideally suited for busy executives who like to spend more of their time working rather than driving to their workplaces. Atlanta is a city that is very appealing to the single executive, so if youre planning to purchase a loft in Georgia, Atlanta would be the right place for you as there are hundreds of loft buildings available for you to choose from.

There is a multitude of options available in Atlanta when it comes to buying a loft. Youll get high rise lofts and condos offering spectacular views of Atlanta city, or quiet and sophisticated two storey town homes. There are more than a hundred Atlanta loft buildings and over 4,000 loft condominiums in Greater Atlanta alone. This gives you a hint of the immense choice that residents have access to when seeking a loft-type home, either as a primary or secondary residence.

If youve got prior knowledge of the various residential areas in Atlanta, it will be an advantage because you will probably know where to start looking. Frankly speaking, the city has so much to offer in terms of residential options, that youll have a tough time deciding which particular one to buy. There are office blocks and high-rise loft buildings juxtaposed to each other in almost all areas of the city.

Buckhead is one such place where buyers have a wide selection of premium lofts from which to choose. The condos in this place are of very high quality and they provide easy access to commercial areas. This benefits executives tremendously, since workplaces are a stones throw away from their places of residence. Add that to the perk of having quality retail centers such as Phipps Plaza and Lenox Square, and youve got a home which is not only conveniently located but that also has great resale value. Buckhead is one of the few places in Atlanta that has this optimum mix of residential and commercial premises.

If you opt for the Peachtree area, youre in for a lot of benefits too. Among the amenities youll be getting in some of the luxurious residences there are dining room, refrigerator, fireplace, large living room for entertaining, hardwood floors in the foyer and the kitchen living room, washer and dryer: in fact everything you would expect in a fully appointed luxury home. Another benefit is a very valuable off-street parking spot. It is strategically located just north of Phipps/Lenox Malls, and it has easy access to I85, GA400, and Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. You can also walk to the Brookhaven Marta Station, the Buckhead financial district, and the Oglethorpe University.

The Condominium Tower at Mansion offers similar luxury lofts as well. Another example is Midtown Atlanta, which is shooting up in popularity. The lofts available there are fully furnished, and this allows you to move in without any delay. Midtown Atlanta is also a rapidly developing commercial area, and it has a wide variety of lofts to suit all budgets.

Another place that offers great Atlanta lofts is Peachtree. Some of the features of this huge studio apartment include a spacious third-floor unit with 18′ ceilings, polished concrete floors, hard-surface countertops, and stainless steel appliances. In addition, there are large windows to allow a grander view and wider entry for natural light. It also has an oversized bathroom with tiled tub-surround and walk-in closet. Youll absolutely adore the wonderful downtown views from the communal rooftop deck. Whats more, its location provides easy access to downtown, midtown, interstates, shops and restaurants.

Every executive wants to reside in a home which offers amenities that will transform their lifestyle. Having access to separate shower; a laundry, fireplace, a cable TV connection, foyer entrances or swimming pool does make life more comfortable and enjoyable. However, probably the main benefits afforded by such homes are connected with their convenient location to the commercial districts, and the fact that a difficult drive to and from work in a big city can be avoided.

For that reason Atlanta lofts are extremely popular, and are tailor-made for businessmen rather than families. This is not to infer that such lofts are unsuitable for families, although they generally prefer the suburbs to the center of the city or its commercial areas.

These localities make it possible for businessmen to walk to their offices. With so many choices available, you can be sure that you will find the perfect loft in Georgias best city for condo living.

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