A patent’s cost varies depending on its type, complexity, and if you hire an attorney. In general, you can expect the following costs to file a patent: USPTO fee (government): $50 to $700 Maintenance fee (renewal): $400 to $7,400 per year Patent lawyer (search and application): $1,000 to $10,000 Total patent cost: $1,500 to $15,000…
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Kiah Treece
Kiah Treece is a staff writer at Fit Small Business specializing in real estate. Before joining the team here, she worked as an environmental scientist and attorney specializing in real estate development. She also researched climate change for The Climate Group. Kiah earned her MS from the University of Florida and a law degree from the University of Toledo. During law school, she served as an editor of the Law Review and edited manuscripts for faculty and students.
When not writing for Fit Small Business, Kiah enjoys antiquing, crafting, and working on the farm she shares with her husband and pet pig, Brandy.
Real Estate Landing Pages 2020: The Ultimate Guide With Examples
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Top 12 Ways to Generate Real Estate Seller Leads in 2020
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How to Do Market Research for Your Small Business [+ Tips]
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40 Best Real Estate Software & Tools for Top Agents in 2019
Real estate software provides agents everything from lead generation tools to video editing, expense tracking, and open house management software. The right real estate tools can help you streamline listings and closings by optimizing marketing campaigns and simplifying transaction management. To help you choose, we identified the 40 best real estate software on the market….
41 Real Estate Open House Ideas People Love
Unique real estate open house ideas can be the key to a successful property showing and subsequent sales. To help make your showing a success, we asked real estate professionals for their best open house tips. Their responses cover everything from staging to more innovative ideas like hiring a drone banner to advertise your event….
Real Estate Practice Exam Questions (+ Top Test Prep Providers)
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Real Estate Chatbots: The Ultimate Guide
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Realtor.com is the second-largest online real estate marketplace, with over 18 million unique monthly visitors. The platform offers free and paid marketing and lead generation tools to help agents grow their business. Pricing information isn’t readily available online, but services for Realtor.com leads reportedly cost from $200 to over $1,000 per month. How Much Realtor.com…
How to Make a Commercial for Must-see TV in 9 Steps
Making a TV commercial requires an understanding of which businesses can benefit most from commercials and how much commercials cost. Once you decide that TV commercials are right for your business, identify your advertising needs, create a compelling and relatable storyline, and film and edit commercial footage. Then, choose a network and air your ad….
How to Market Your Business With Vehicle Wrap Designs
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