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- Modern house plans - four cool features - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Moti WynerThese four cool features can be found in modern house plans. I. In today's world of increasing violence and danger, many modern house plans include sophisticated security and surveillance systems. Some recent innovations in this field enable video monitoring software to detect unusual ...
Views: 2372(2 votes) - 5 Mistakes That Can Cause Your Loan To Be Denied - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2009 from Julian JacksonThe loan modification portion of the stimulus package will provide millions of people with the opportunity to obtain financing which will allow them to keep their homes. However, just applying for a special home loan program doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll be approved. Regardless of which types ...
Views: 2367(10 votes) - Short Sales Education - 21 Types of Property Liens - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2010 from art leeIn any short sale transaction ALWAYS run a title report to view all the liens attached to a property. You must account for all liens on a property to qualify whether or not it is a short sale worth pursuing. Not understanding the different types of liens that can be attached to a property can ...
Views: 2367(3 votes) - Climbing the Investment Ladder - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Michael YardneyOf all the real estate investors out there, only a small percentage ever achieve the financial independence they desire. It’s not because they lack the drive or ambition or knowledge to become rich. The reason most investors fail is because of their mindset – the way they think about money ...
Views: 2358(9 votes) - Real Estate Flyers - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2010 from WEE DILTSIntroduction Is it important to have a flyer in your house when you’re selling? Short answer Yes. A tried and true fact; having attractive flyers with the right information works. There are different types of flyers with different information. You need at least two flyers. Flyers ...
Views: 2346(4 votes) - Broker Commission Agreement–Negotiate Your Realtor Fee Before You Sign - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2009 from Steve HattanA broker commission agreement in real estate is also called a listing agreement. This is the contract between the home seller and the realtor which sets forth the terms of the listing (marketing of the home). Obviously, one of the terms in the broker commission agreement includes the ...
Views: 2339 - Is a SBA 7(a) Loan Still a Wise Choice? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Craig HigdonLast year’s commercial mortgage slowdown was reflected in the statistics for the U. S. Small Business Administration (SBA), which reported a year-over-year decline in approved loans of 29%. This surprisingly high reduction in loan volume was also noticeable in the 13% drop in the program’s ...
Views: 2323 - Eyeing Dubai real estate investments - Pros and Cons - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2011 from Mark CastellinoDubai in the United Arab Emirates which was once known for its oil based economy has now transformed its economy by developing outstanding infrastructure and creating attractive facilities for the business community. This diversification came after establishing a world class real estate and ...
Views: 2319 - Flats in Thane – The best place to live in Mumbai - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2012 from Jenny JonsonThane has witnessed a huge makeover during the past few years. The cost of property in Thane has witnessed a great surge due to the genuine demand pulling it upwards. Thane is extremely well developed and a complete city in itself. It is a place with a lot of character and economic factors like ...
Views: 2310(1 vote) - Selling Your Property and the Emotional Attachment - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2009 from Deon SwiggsIn todays market it is both taking longer to sell your home and harder for buyers finance to be approved. This coupled with what seems prices dropping slightly every month is making for a very interesting and tough market to work and sell in. But there is always ways of making the selling ...
Views: 2308 - Marketing to Generation Y - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2009 from Deon SwiggsThis is the 21st Century. Gone are the labourage days and the days where it takes a week to get any type of response to a request. This was what the Baby Boomers and some of the Generation X people went through. This is the communication age. This is the era where we have social networking ...
Views: 2304(2 votes) - 7 Steps to Setting and Achieving Goals - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Todd Bockman7 Steps to Setting and Achieving Goals Setting goals Perhaps one of the most important things you will do to ensure your success is goal setting. Many people, however, fail to recognize the importance of setting goals and tend to pass it over as unimportant. But nothing could be more vital ...
Views: 2291(13 votes) - Real Estate Marketing Strategies: Mastering the "Inner Game" of Lead Generation - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2010 from Maya BaileyPart 1: The Problem I have found in my 14+ years of coaching Real Estate Professionals, that the ones who are flourishing are the ones who have mastered the “Inner Game” of lead generation. They feel confident about picking up the phone, they market themselves consistently, their pipeline ...
Views: 2290(19 votes) - How To Sell A House With Subliminal Suggestions – Tips Every Real Estate Agent Should Know - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. The real estate market is one of the most competitive and trickiest markets these days. Prices are going haywire, house values are fluctuating, and the industry is pretty much in chaos. It is much harder to sell a house today than in the past. ...
Views: 2288 - Home Performance Audits are Good Feng Shui - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2012 from Pat HeydlauffSavvy homeowners realize that we are working in a new economy. Instead of moving, they are looking at home repairs, maintenance and home improvements as the best option for investing in their homes. Not only are savvy homeowners investing in repairs and remodeling but there is a major ...
Views: 2286(3 votes) - A Roadmap for Commercial Real Estate Syndication, Part 1 - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Craig HigdonOne of the most important requirements for purchasing commercial property is having enough down payment money, called “equity,” to complete the transaction. A very popular method of raising these funds when you don’t have it yourself is by forming a group of people who pool enough capital to ...
Views: 2279(3 votes) - Making Money in Hard Times Through Syndicate Deals - by Submitted on May 07, 2009 from David LindahlIt’s a fairly well acknowledged fact that when the going is good just about anyone can make money. This is as true of real estate as any other market and when the going is good there everyone tends to think the same way: they think of the rewards more than the risks and want to get in there and ...
Views: 2277(15 votes) - Buying Foreclosures & REO Properties - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from John HanlinBuying foreclosures and REO properties offers us one of the greatest wealth building opportunities of our generation. This article is intended to help you learn how to find these properties should you consider investing in and buying foreclosures on your own. However, from personal ...
Views: 2268(8 votes) - How to promote your vacation rental property as an owner of vacation rental? - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2012 from Allan BroomfieldVacation rentals by owner provide some superb benefits compare to others. Now a day more and more people who own their house are trying to convert them in vacation rentals and want to earn good business and money from it. Owners of such vacation rentals need some kind of promotions and proper ...
Views: 2258 - Always Get the Preliminary Title Report - Short Sale Education - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2010 from art leeThe Preliminary Title Report provides us with a wealth of information as we prepare to list and market a short sale listing. This information helps us develop a strategy, find tools, and streamline our efforts with the short sale process. Upon the initial interview with a potential client, there ...
Views: 2250(5 votes) - Packers and movers Bangalore and don't move with cheat packers and movers Chennai - by Submitted on May 22, 2012 from Suraj relwaniIn whole removals process the most chaotic task is to find a packers and movers Bangalore! You have to appoint a reliable moving company for house shifting procedure. Most of packers and movers chennai are specialised in house shifting. Every moving company is specialised in a process like house ...
Views: 2247(2 votes) - 9 Ways Virtual Assistants Can Help Real Estate Agents Who Negotiate Short Sales - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2010 from Owen McGab EnaohwoThe "short" in short sale simply means that the amount paid at the sale of a property on behalf of the borrower for an outstanding mortgage is less than the amount owed. But there is nothing "short" about the process. In fact it should be called "long sale" because real estate professionals who ...
Views: 2244 - How to Create Wealth in a "Bad Economy" - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2009 from john jamiesonWith all the gloom and doom you hear on the television and newspapers is it any wonder we can get out of bed, let alone prosper and create new opportunities in this current economic climate? Why do many of the wealthiest people say they made the bulk of their fortune in a recession or ...
Views: 2235 - Gaining Home Improvement Skills While being a Student - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Jakob BarryFor freshman and sophomores who have not yet delved into their majors or students in general who have some time on their hands there’s an interesting proposition they should contemplate: setting up an apprenticeship or getting a part time job in a home improvement related field. Home ...
Views: 2234(2 votes) - DEMONSTRATING YOUR PROFESSIONAL VALUE - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Dirk ZellerA Champion Agent can convey the six key rules that equate to professional value to any prospect or client. They are able to drive home the key points to raise their value to the prospect. 1. We don’t sell properties We are salespeople, but we are really selling something other than a ...
Views: 2233(3 votes) - Quick Profit in Wholesaling Homes Investment - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2010 from Jared T.Real estate investing has existed over the years and established its worth since there are still a lot of people joining this line of business and are still making tons of money and huge profit from it. However, it is not only about making money when it comes to real estate investing, this ...
Views: 2216(6 votes) - If You Bring Them to an Island….You’ll Close More Deals, in Five Easy Steps - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2013 from David LindahlThe better negotiator you are, the more deals you close. Negotiations do not start when you make an offer, negotiations start with the first contact you have with a potential seller. I am going to lay out a technique that I learned many years ago and I’ve used since, to close over 7,000 units ...
Views: 2210(6 votes) - Apartment Renting Checklist - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Wayne McDonald, HolisticNetworkExchange.comBefore you begin your search for an apartment, you need to make an apartment renting checklist. This list will be your guide to inspecting the premises, finding out your responsibilities and will help you decide if the apartment is right for you. Your checklist should include, premise condition, ...
Views: 2194 - First Time Home Buyers Guide – Where to Start, What to Expect & How to Properly Budget - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from Aaron GarciaBuying your first home is an exciting event, and as someone who has recently bought a home, I can tell you that it is more than worth all the time and effort that goes into it. But if you are anything like me, you might not know where to start. Do you start by finding a real estate agent? Do ...
Views: 2157(4 votes) - How to Select a Feng Shui Consultant - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Katy AllgeyerFeng shui is such an esoteric practice. It’s often misunderstood and categorized as hooey, hocus-pocus, or even voodoo. It’s none of those things. Still, there is a tendency in our society to put a shingle out and call ourselves experts after having read a book or two or maybe taken a seminar. ...
Views: 2156(3 votes) - Picture Perfect Strategies for Attracting Home Buyers - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2013 from Pat HeydlauffAre you looking for easy yet inexpensive ideas to sell your home when your income or financial future depends on it? The key is attracting buyers, and there are dos and don’ts that can make a significant difference. According to the National Association of Realtors, 98 percent of home buyers ...
Views: 2149(4 votes) - Real Estate Investment Tutorial - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from H. Richard SteinhoffThis is an excerpt from my book: Turning Myths into Money; An Insider's Guide to winning the Real Estate Game. Buying an investment property can not only provide monthly income, but also serve as a retirement vehicle. But you do need a certain level of knowledge to become an effective ...
Views: 2149(6 votes) - Want to Start Investing in Real Estate but Can’t Afford It? - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2009 from Chris WechnerHow many times have you thought to yourself, “Wow! I sure wish I could invest in real estate, but that’s for rich folk, and I sure don’t have THAT kind of money!” Do you have any other excuses? I hope so, because I met someone who will quickly remove that excuse. I met someone who came ...
Views: 2147(2 votes) - Review of Wave City Ghaziabad - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2012 from vikas guptaWave City, Ghaziabad, is a township with features such as a pollution-free transport system, high security, proposed scientific disposal of solid waste and Wi-Fi internet connectivity throughout the city. The construction and development of the township Wave City is underway and its Phase-I ...
Views: 2146 - Can architecture build happiness? - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2012 from Barbara EdieLast fall I was in England exploring some ultra modern holiday homes as part of a press trip for a project called Living Architecture. While happily snapping photographs of these contemporary buildings, one woman said to me: “Make sure there are people in the photos; architecture is about ...
Views: 2134 - Help Me Sell My House! - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2011 from Lilly GordonSelling a home is always filled with trials and tribulations. Sometimes the stress is at the outset; divorce, death and separation can be a stressful time and often the decision to sell is mad for you. Sometimes people sell to due to expanding families, or cash flow. Whatever the reason, selling ...
Views: 2130 - Is It Time to Buy Real Estate? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Robert AffolterMany people ask me if I think the real estate market has bottomed out. I don't know. However, for a lot of people, now is the time to buy. Look at the numbers. Every situation is different. My mother is a great example. She was renting a 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo for about $1300 per month. In ...
Views: 2127(7 votes) - Why learn market cycles in Real Estate? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2009 from David LindahlIn order to be successful in the real estate business, it is vital not only to research, but to learn and to become familiar with the current market trends. Knowing the market cycles, you as a potential buyer, can make a smart investment decision by developing a strong market strategy. This ...
Views: 2117(43 votes) - Rules when renting a property in Malaysia - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2012 from Jeevan NanthanFinding a property for rent is relatively easier in real estate Malaysia. Also, the rent is quiet affordable with the only exception at the country’s capital, Kuala Lumpur. Homes and offices of every kind including large terraced homes, semi-detached houses, condos and apartments are widely ...
Views: 2116(1 vote) - Thinking Outside the Box in Real Estate. - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from Marie BakerI worked for a Real Estate office here in Reno for about 3 years before I switched to another office. However some of the things I learned while working there are very different then what most agents are taught in what we like to call the cookie cutter offices. There are many alternatives to ...
Views: 2112 - What type of Property Investor are you - Lion or Lamb? - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Michael YardneyIt is no secret that property markets, in fact all economic markets, are driven by fear and greed. During the last property boom greed was the dominant driver, but things have changed and now it's all about fear. Fear of a recession, fear of taking on more debt, fear of investing because the ...
Views: 2105(10 votes) - What is the MLS and How Does It Work? - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Jason KayWhen it come to selling your home, whether on your own or through a broker, the MLS or Multiple Listings Service is essential to success. Recent studies have reported that of everyone trying to sell their home without a broker, only 16% are successful without using the MLS. Even with its ...
Views: 2094(2 votes) - Most costly home selling mistakes one should avoid - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2017 from Helen SheplyakovaSelling a house already sounds quite challenging and complicated. However, most first-time home sellers underestimate how stressful and hard that process is. Just putting your home up for sale and letting the strangers in to walk through it multiple times, look at each corner with a critical ...
Views: 2075 - How to Buy and Sell Real Estate in the Bahamas Review - Best Guide to Buy and Sell - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2011 from Florencia CintrónWould you like to know about How to Buy and Sell Real Estate in the Bahamas Review? Would you expect to find out more concerning the reputation of Matthew Simon? Or is How to Buy and Sell Real Estate in the Bahamas Scam or genuine product? There are shocking answers within this honest ...
Views: 2056 - Rental Property Deductions - Tremendous Tax Savings! - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2009 from Timothy DereyThese tips on rental property deductions that we're going to share with you will provide you with an immense tax shelter. You'll see that there are several tax deductions that you can take by owning even one rental property. I know this because I've owned rental properties for several years and ...
Views: 2055(2 votes) - Top 10 Negotiation Strategies - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from art leeNegotiating with the foreclosing lender is the best option to stop a foreclosure. Lenders are in the business of loaning money, not owning homes. Many Real Estate Agents shy away from working on Short Sale transactions because they get frustrated with their mediocre results. Instead of ...
Views: 2040(6 votes) - ***Power and Persuasion: the Elements of Negotiation - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2009 from John AOVNegotiation is something I refer to often because it is an important aspect of business and life. It's a form of accommodation, adjustment, and diplomacy. It can be a complex procedure, but it doesn't have to be daunting if you take the time to think and apply a little finesse to your ...
Views: 2039(111 votes) - Different Features Of Virtual Business Office - by Submitted on May 18, 2012 from Nisha JainwalA virtual office is generally a grouping of management services, space utilization, and a receptionist or live communications that let you work from home, while maintaining the professionalism of business. Along with a business address will also have access to meeting space, telephone services, ...
Views: 2033(1 vote) - Leasing Retail Space - Negotiating the Right Deal - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2011 from Patrick OconnorLetter of Intent (LOI) Retail space negotiations are complicated and time-consuming. Once you have located the retail space which is ideal for your business, the next step is to negotiate an agreement which protects you and is acceptable to the landlord. Industry practice for retail space is to ...
Views: 2032 - Marketing Isn’t Everything…It’s the Only Thing - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2009 from Cheryl PinkardWhat’s a Dr. without patients? An attorney without clients? A teacher without students? They are the same as a real estate investor without leads—broke and out of business. The only way to make money in real estate is to have a constant stream of leads coming in. Here are just a few ways to ...
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