Q: When reviewing an agent's credentials, look for someone who's been working in sales, negotiations, and contracts for at least five years, preferably in real estate or property management. Five years experience and a regular stream of transactions means an agent likely has a good feel for the process and can help find you the best deals. Agents with less experience can still be a good choice if they know you and the area well, especially if they demonstrate a great work ethic and strong customer service skills. The agent you work with should know the area in which you're looking to buy or sell. Agents who live and work in your area will be aware of the best neighborhoods and trends regarding prices. A local agent will also know small details, like where the best schools are, commute times, and so on. Obviously, you want an agent who's properly licensed. Every state should have a list of licensed agents online. While making a list of agents to contact, check to ensure every agent you interview has a legal license to buy and sell real estate in your state. You can also see the continuing education classes they are taking which will help you to know what their focus is. Check a real estate's website and resume for awards, honors, and other signs of recognition. Things like a "Realtor of the Year" award can be a sign of a quality agent who's likely to exceed your personal needs. However, realize that it may also indicate a very busy Realtor who may not be the right choice if you'd like more individual attention and you may need to base your decision on other indicators. If you know someone who recently bought or sold a home, reach out to them. Friends and family members are likely to give you honest assessments of their experience with a particular agent. However, be cautious about choosing an agent ONLY because a friend or family member recommended them. Your real estate needs and what you desire in a Realtor may be different so make sure you understand what exactly your friends or family's objectives were and what specifically they liked about their Realtor. Ask about any hesitations the person has recommending the agent as well. This way, you'll get a sense if the agent has any major flaws that would be a deal breaker for you.
A: Look for someone who does at least 1 or 2 transactions every month. Find someone who works in your area. Check the agent's license. Look for awards and honors to help narrow your choices. Ask friends and family members for referrals.

Article: Nightmares are a type of undesirable sleep experience that occur while you are falling asleep, sleeping, or waking up. There are several characteristic features of experiencing a nightmare:  The storyline of the nightmare is often related to threats to your safety or survival. People experiencing nightmares will awake from their vivid dream with feelings of fear, stress, or anxiety.  When the dreamers of nightmares wake up, they will often remember the dream and be able to repeat the details. They will be able to think clearly upon awakening. Nightmares often keep the dreamer from falling back to sleep easily. Nightmares are most common in children ages 3-6, with up to 50% of children experiencing nightmares during these ages. However, nightmares are often experienced by adults as well, especially if the individual is experiencing a particularly high amount of anxiety or stress. Nightmares occur most often later in the sleep cycle during Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep. This is the period of time when dreaming is most prevalent, and it is when both good dreams and nightmares most commonly occur. While nightmares can occur for no reason at all, seeing or hearing something that frightens or alarms a person can result in a nightmare. The sights or sounds that cause a nightmare can be things that have really happened or things that are make-believe. Common causes of nightmares include illness, anxiety, the loss of a loved one, or a negative reaction to a medication. Nightmares usually leave the dreamer with intense feelings of fear, terror, and/or anxiety. It may be very difficult to return to sleep after a nightmare.  Expect to console your child after a nightmare. He or she may need to be calmed down and assured that there is nothing to be frightened of. Adults, teens, or older children experiencing nightmares may benefit from speaking with a counselor who can help identify what might be a source of stress, fear, or anxiety that is manifesting as nightmares.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Learn the traits of a nightmare. Expect nightmares to occur in people of all ages. Recognize when nightmares occur. Consider possible root causes of nightmares. Prepare for the aftermath of nightmares.

Problem: Article: Gripping a water balloon too tightly can cause it to pop in your hand but a loose grip could hurt your throwing accuracy. Keep in mind that the water will shift around in the balloon. If you're having difficulty handling the balloon, it may help to hold your hand underneath the balloon and throw it overhand in a catapult motion. If they aren't looking at you, they won't be able to react and will be an easy target. Look for people throwing balloons at others so they aren't paying attention to you. Fake throws will throw off your opponents and cause them to duck or dodge the throw too early. You can then hit them more easily immediately after they've moved. Too many fake throws could cause the opponents to get annoyed and target you. Use your fakes judiciously. Aim for your target's body just above the stomach. This spot will give you the widest margin of error if your throw isn't perfect.
Summary: Perfect your grip. Aim for unexpected targets. Fake a few throws. Aim for the center of your target.

Q: Ginger should feel solid and should not have any soft spots. Feel around the root with your hands and look for noticeable spots of rot. Peeled ginger will darken around the edges when it starts to go bad. Cut off the ends of the root with a sharp chef’s knife. Cutting a little off of each side will make it easier to hold the ginger rather than working with an irregular shape. Try to only cut off a small portion from the edges so you do not waste any of the usable ginger. Stand the ginger on one of its ends, and use a sharp knife or vegetable peeler to remove the rest of the skin. Slice in a downward motion towards the cutting board. Remember to try and remove as little of the skin as possible. Alternatively, you can use the edge of a spoon to scrape the peel off of fresh ginger. This works especially well on the rounded knobs that may be difficult to reach with a knife. Peeled ginger should be stored in a freezer-safe resealable bag and keeps for 1 week. Frozen ginger is easier to grate since it hardens up.  Unpeeled ginger keeps in the freezer for up to 3 months. Allow it time to thaw before peeling it.  Peeled ginger can be grated as soon as it’s pulled out from the freezer.
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Check the ginger for softness or moistness. Square up the edges using a chef’s knife. Peel the ginger with a paring knife or vegetable peeler. Freeze the ginger so it’s easier to grate.