Every heard of Real Estate auctions?? If no, don’t be flabbergasted. The traditional way of selling properties has been either through placing an ad in the classifieds of the local daily with a good reach or through real estate brokers, who have access to real buyers. Undeniably both of them have their advantages. With a classified in a local daily, you can reach a wide audience spread over the    .. more …

For those who are looking for an excellent way to generate outside income, the commercial real estate industry is a great way to go. Many people have begun to invest in commercial real estate, and since this type of real estate is continually being purchased and sold, it has become an excellent way to invest money for a guaranteed return. Before one becomes involved in the commercial real estate    .. more …

What’s the primary idea that pops in your head when somebody talks to you about a referral letter marketing idea for Realtors? You probably figure I’m talking about getting testimonials from your past clients to use in your marketing, correct?That can also be an impressive marketing method for Realtors. However, I’m talking about getting a never-ending stream of client referrals from professionals    .. more …

By now we know that 80% or more of all home buyers search the Internet before they ever contact an agent. We don’t see statistics on how many sellers search the Internet looking for an agent, but we can assume that quite a few are here.But where on the Internet are they finding you? Is it your own website that brings them, and if so, how did they get to your website?Your own website is the one    .. more …

Distressed property owners suffer the confusion of solution along with the stresses of their financial hardships. Once a default filing reaches the public 411, every joker and legitimate provider of pre-foreclosure services gets the memo. Mortgage Brokers, Realtors, Mitigation Attorneys, Investors and Short Sale Scam Artists prey on the chance for their piece of the buck.One solution offered to    .. more …

1.The Buyer’s Mantra became “Ready, Fire, Aim”.Restated: Buy any attractive property, and buy it quickly. The only perceived mistake was not getting involved in the feeding frenzy for good looking real estate.Frankly, there was a lot of truth involved in that strategy in a run-away market.The old and wise adage of “look before you leap” turned into “Ready, Fire, Aim”Offer quickly or lose the    .. more …

Now, this is not a scientific study. I did not go out and survey 5,000 real estate investors and determine who were successful and who were not and then look at the characteristics that shape their success (or lack thereof). This is based on years of personal investing experience and what we have learned from other successful real estate investors.If you lack these traits (or characteristics),    .. more …

When you decide to involve a licensed broker in the selling of your home, a legal contract is drawn up between you and the broker. This legal document authorizes the agent or broker to stand for you in the home selling process. This is known as the listing contract.Several different listing contracts are available to choose from, though “exclusive right to sell” is the most preferred. The    .. more …

Have you read a real estate purchase and sale agreement lately? They contain pages and pages of blanks to be filled in with the details of a home purchase.The purchase price is just the first detail.Next are the terms under which you will be paid that price, beginning with how the buyer is going to come up with the money. The most beautiful terms to any seller’s eyes are, of course, “All cash at    .. more …

Today’s real estate market is highly competitive for those who are trying to sell their homes. While just about everyone can agree that it’s a buyer’s market, it is an indisputable fact that there are real estate agents who are still doing well, even in this economy. The question is how to choose the right agent – the one who is going to be able to get you the best sale price in a reasonable time    .. more …