What is the advantage of the Bus Tour over the class room training? With the bus tour you’re getting hands on experience in the field. You will go through the entire inspection process of a few REO Properties. You will see examples of what to do, and just as importantly, what not to do. Additionally, you’ll have direct access to Ted Weinstein. Every successful person has had a mentor to show them the “ropes.” With Ted, you’re getting an REO Broker with over 30 years of experience. Reo Brokers are dedicated solely to the listing and selling of bank owned properties. If you’re serious about getting started in REO properties there isn’t a better way to get into investing then starting off with a mentor in the field. Who leads the tour? Ted Weinstein. For the past thirty years, Ted Weinstein has been involved in the foreclosure process and the… continue reading
Tips and trends for real estate marketing in 2012
Specialists in real estate marketing believe that in 2012 the slump that affected the housing marketing in the United States will disappear. Yet, in case the marketing approach that you’re making use of is out of date, the revival will not occur too soon. In this article you’ll find out which are the most successful property marketing techniques this year. Utilize all these methods if you want to benefit from the housing upswing. Techniques for applying the 2012 technique in real estate marketing 1. The property content must be qualitative. The property marketing based on content states that clients will usually purchase from a respected and trustworthy brand. You can have new buyers if you start writing helpful articles and blogs. The secret is to create work that’s useful. For instance, some property websites might choose to present short descriptions of all the neighborhoods. Harris Interactive states that thanks to… continue reading
6 Ways To Find New Clients
1. Social Networking: Get on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and any other service that can help you connect with prospective clients. And it’s not enough to just be there, you have to be active. Actively network with prospects, colleagues and industry heavyweights, and be sure to post frequent, interesting updates and maintain sleek, professional profiles. 2. Business Cards: Business cards are still a great way to drum up business. Hand them out to every potential client, but update your cards for the times — include your social media handles along with your standard contact info, and encourage prospects to reach out to you that way or via text. People are often more comfortable reaching out over the Web than with an old-fashioned phone call. If you’re looking to get cutting-edge, include a QR code on your card. 3. For Sale By Owner: Some property owners think they can make a sale… continue reading
SEO for Real Estate Agents
Your real estate website can be one of your best forms of marketing and lead generation. It can also go ignored. To ensure the latter doesn’t happen you’ll need to rank high on search engines, the best way to do this is through Search Engine Optimization or SEO. You may be thinking, “Great! Something else I have to try and learn with my hectic schedule!!” Take a deep breath, I have good news, there is another option, you can hire a SEO Consultant. An SEO consultant understands how search engine optimization works and knows which keywords and phrases would work best in articles that relate to real estate. A good SEO consultant will also develop attention-grabbing titles, analyze content for problems and suggest ideas for improvement. When choosing a SEO company, ask the consultant how long they have been in business and what techniques they use to ensure high rankings… continue reading
Freddie Mac Bets Against Borrowers
Freddie Mac, the taxpayer-owned mortgage giant, is reportedly betting that homeowners will be unable to refinance their mortgages at lower rates, even as it tightens the rules that allow mortgage holders to do just that. The mortgage company has — legally — invested billions of dollars in complex mortgage-backed securities that are profitable only if homeowners are unable to refinance at lower rates, according to an investigation by NPR and independent investigative newsroom ProPublica. Freddie’s potential conflict rests on the fact that it makes many of the rules that determine whether homeowners can refinance, and that it is, ostensibly, supposed to be making it easier for underwater homeowners to refinance. Freddie CEO Charles Haldeman assured Congress in December that the company was helping reduce costs for cash-strapped borrowers, but publicly available documents show Freddie’s investment portfolio actually benefits when borrowers are unable to switch to lower-rate loans, according to NPR.… continue reading
Real Estate Agent Bios
If you’re a real estate agent and you’re wondering why you’re not getting responses, it could be because you have a boring bio. Your bio should be appealing to potential buyers and before you post the bio, write a list of five to ten things that differentiate you from the competition. Then write a paragraph about these qualities and use it as your bio. If you need assistance, read articles on www.realtor.org about writing a successful bio. Talk in detail your about what motivates you as a real estate agent. If you grew up in homeless shelters as a child and in group homes, discuss how those experiences inspired you to choose a career where you can assist low-income families find affordable and high quality homes to live in. Share success stories in your bio. For example, if you were responsible for influencing a few local nonprofit organizations in their… continue reading
Using Direct Mail Marketing as a Real Estate Agent
The first thing to remember when using direct mail marketing is to be persistent. You rarely get a crop of new clients on the first and second try and if your current direct marketing campaign isn’t working, use different methods. For example, if you’ve been using postcards but with no success, start an e-mail newsletter and mail it out to people on the mailing list. Also target your direct marketing campaign to certain groups of people. If you’re primarily selling real estate to military families, send mass mailings to local Veterans’ Affairs workforce offices, nonprofit organizations that help military families or counseling offices which target military veterans. According to Experian.com, there is an untapped market for direct mail that targets renters. Real estate agents can increase commission by helping renters find apartments, and you can start by bringing brochures and pictured-filled postcards to college campuses as many college students are… continue reading
Photography Tips for Real Estate Agents
As a real estate agent you should build an effective website for homebuyers and one way to do this is by taking beautiful and glossy pictures of the homes. One thing you should do is use the homes’ natural lighting because it does a better job of capturing all aspects of the home you’re selling. It’s also not a good idea to use the camera’s flash feature because it takes away from the quality of the picture. If you’re not skilled in real estate photography, hire a professional real estate photographer. Ask to see samples of his work and get references of former clients. Have the photographer view your home and mention which rooms are your best-looking ones, and ask if he stages the home before taking the pictures. Read some reviews of local real estate photographers and visit the photographers’ websites. Make sure you choose a real estate photographer… continue reading
Social Networking and Real Estate
One neglected aspect of real estate marketing is social networking and it’s time to find new clients with this tool. When using social networks as a real estate agent, determine your target client in terms of age, income level and neighborhood. For example, if your target clients are college graduates who are looking for their first apartment, social networking is a great tool because many college graduates use social networking to inquire about jobs, write blogs and met new friends. You should also write blogs on real estate topics such as buying short sale items, negotiating with sellers, getting funds for a new home, mortgage payments and having good credit in order to buy a home. If you get e-mails from potential buyers, arrange to meet or call them to discuss certain homes they’re interested in. During the meeting, encourage questions from the potential buyers and answer these questions in… continue reading
Tips for a Quick Sale
In an ideal situation you want to take as much time as you need to sell your home so you can get the best price from potential sellers so you can find a new home or use the profits from your sale to pay down debts and downsize to renting for awhile. But there are also times when you’ll need to sell your home fast and reasons can include a military deployment, a recent job loss or transfer, a divorce, a spouse’s death or a desire to move to another city. You can get a realtor to help you sell the house quickly or you can do it yourself with a little creativity and determination. One good way to sell your house quickly is to ask your friends or relatives if they need to buy a home or if they know someone who needs a home. Give them your e-mail… continue reading
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