Each month Anthony Askowitz explores a hypothetical real estate situation from both sides of the broker/agent dynamic. This time: An agent wants to know if the short-term rental trend is worth her time, energy and focus. What advice should her broker give her?
Source: Inman News
Agent/broker perspective: Short-term rental services — friend or foe?
Published in Agent, agent broker, airbnb, Anthony Askowitz, Brokerage, Columns, Opinion, rental, Select, service, short-term home rental, short-term rental and vrbo
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