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An Open Letter From a Home Owner To Real Estate Agents Who Make Cold Calls
Dear Real Estate Agent,
Even if I didn't read the news I'd know exactly when the real
estate market in my area is hot.
Why? The number of phone calls from agents looking for me to
sell my condominium to their clients increases...
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Home Business: Keys to Finding a Successful Home Business
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Tips for Your Home Business
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Is having a Business in Your Home Legal
There are various laws you will need to consider before you
start running a home business. Millions of businesses are
operated illegally out of peoples homes, in violation of their
local laws. This approach isn't recommended. You should always
try to do things legally, and consider moving if home businesses
aren't allowed where you live. You should contact your local
governmental body and ask them about zoning laws in your area.
Check these things out before starting your home business or you
could run the risk of being shut down.
Zoning laws If you live in a residential area zoning laws could
restrict what you do there in terms of business. There are good
reasons for this. What if your neighbor opened his house as a
shop? Zoning laws also keep rich developers from buying up
neighborhood homes and turning them into businesses, increasing
traffic problems and lowering property values. The laws are
there to protect your neighborhood, and to stop business from
interfering with people's home lives. Ask about zoning laws in
your neighborhood and consider a visit to a lawyer. Zoning laws
vary greatly from place to place.
Strict Zoning Policies In many areas a strict 'no business'
policy is enforced, if you try to start a home business without
permission. You may need to make a formal application and there
could be a public hearing to give other residents a chance to
object. There could also deed restrictions set by the developer
or homeowners' association regarding operating a home business.
Even if there are other businesses in your neighborhood, you may
still need to get approval from officials and neighbors. Talk to
other home business owners in your area for any advice they can
give
you.
Percentage Policies Some areas allow you to use only a
percentage of your house for business, and are unlikely to make
exceptions, to avoid residential properties from becoming
completely commercial. Perhaps only 20% of your house could be
used for business. This can be restrictive if you have a small
house or need storage.
Restrictions by Industry It is worth checking if there's an
exception in the zoning laws for the home business you're
starting. Artists are often excluded from the laws, as well as
people who give lessons, such as music teachers. Doctors and
dentists are also common exceptions.
Signs, Traffic and Visitor Rules The laws in your area may have
special restrictions for signs and traffic. You could be
restricted from putting anything on your property considered
advertising, not even a sign with the name of your business on
it. Trucks bringing deliveries to your house can pose a big
problem, especially if someone complains about them, and there
are lots of children in your area. People like their street
quiet, not constantly busy. Some laws allow only a set number of
visitors per day to your business, or restrict the number that
you can have at one time.
Find out if having a business in your home is legal and view Newport Beach real
estate on the web.
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