real estate: Atlanta Georgia Short Sale Guidelines for Buyers - 07/16/14 12:02 AM

There are plenty of Short Sales in Atlanta Georgia however you may need to be patient with the oftentimes complexity with the lenders bank making an agreement to sell.  If you get past all these processes short sales is a great way to acquire Atlanta properties at a bargain price.  Short sales is basically when the home owner agrees to cut their losses and so does the lender by mutually agreeing to accept a selling price less than the total debt owed to the lender on the property.  So that’s why it can be a bargain for somebody buying it, … (0 comments)

real estate: Oh Please Don't Sell A Smelly House - 12/18/13 12:46 AM

Does your home have this lingering smell that just won't go away?  Oh, please don't try to sell a smelly house!
I've been to hundreds of houses like you do and I think when something smells really bad you just can't forget it.  Some houses just acquired a smell that is very noticeable once you entered the house.  Home Sellers should at least consider deodorizing the house to get rid of the odor.  A smelly house is a big turn off.  We should all have the sense to recognize the fact that it's not very likely that home buyers will … (4 comments)

real estate: Why Do Real Estate Agents Exist - 09/17/13 07:11 AM

"A Real-Estate Agent had difficulty getting a listing from a customer whose theory was that "there is no substitute for experience." After he asked her a third time how many years she had been in the business, she told him: "Sir, there is a little-known historical fact that Moses brought three tablets down from the mountain-two were the Ten Commandments and the other was my real-estate license!" She got the listing." -  Real Estate Humor: Title -Ten Commandments (website source: www.realestatehumor.com )
I was just thinking of how hard Real Estate Agents are working these days to hit their target … (1 comments)

real estate: Your Power Team Represents You - 08/12/13 09:41 AM

As professionals we’ve heard it said that it is absolutely imperative that you have a really good power team.  A power team is composed of several individuals.  Some of the most common in Real Estate are closing attorneys, loan officers, insurance agents and appraisers.  These are all key people to a transaction and anyone of them can make or break a deal so it’s important to have ones that understand what you are doing, are on your side and are very good at what they do with lots of experience. 
We have had the privilege of working with some … (0 comments)

real estate: 5 Most Important Tips For First Time Home Buyers - 07/24/13 11:39 PM
 

This guest post is by Jeson Tailor
So you have unambiguous to go for and "http://vaughanrealestatehelp.com/" find your dream home. Purchasing a dream home can be exciting and nerve affecting at the same time, especially for a first time home buyer. It's difficult to know exactly what to expect.  The learning curve can be sharp, but most of the subjects can be resolute by undertaking a little monetary homework at the onset.
It is no clandestine that entering the real estate housing market to discover your new dream home is an exhilarating period for any purchaser.  While the excitement influence is … (0 comments)

real estate: Modern Real Estate Apply Technology And Utilize KPI’s To Measure Targets - 05/24/13 08:12 AM
 
Technology plays a key part in the modern Investors toolbox, gone are the days of “Real Estate Listing Ledgers” that were updated biweekly and were always out of date.  Now we have Multiple Listing Services like FreedomSoft, Listingbook, etc. to give us up to the minute information about new listings, withdrawn ones and expired listings.  This is all done at the touch of a button; we can walk down the street, look at the condition of properties and do “comps” from our desk while talking to buyers and sellers.
Of course nothing beats the personal touch and all the … (0 comments)

real estate: Sell Your Home Fast Or Renovate - 05/17/13 11:42 AM
  This guest post is by Malhar Bhagat   So you hear the real estate market is coming back.  Great!  Your neighbors, friends and Grandma (well, maybe not Grandma just yet--when Grandma is ready to start flipping houses, you better sell ;) are all talking about it.  All the major media sources are saying real estate is roaring back  and you can sell your home fast.  Awesome! You've been meaning to get involved after your stocks took a nosedive in the last several years and you've barely made it back to what you initially had... 5 years ago.  You're thinking diversity.  … (0 comments)

real estate: Real Estate Mentoring VS Real Estate Courses - 05/02/13 08:25 AM

 
So, if you’re even remotely interested in Real Estate today, undoubtedly you have probably looked online for education and seen a myriad of courses.  Whether you are seeking to be an agent, a better marketer, a better investor or just get mentoring, the number of options available to you today is dizzying at times.  In some ways this is good because it encourages healthy competition.  At the same time it can be a problem.   Why because many people have been labeled “gurus” and the term “guru” has definitely developed a bit of a negative stigma with a lot … (0 comments)

real estate: Virtual Assistants Use Them Wisely In Your Business - 04/19/13 09:34 AM
 
 
Many of us have heard of the concept of hiring virtual assistants.  In this fast paced business we call real estate, to be effective you’ve can easily have many things going on and many times they are on multiple fronts.  Whether it’s marketing, research, putting contracts together, talking to leads to name a few, it’s a near endless supply of things to do.  However we have a solution and that is virtual assistants.  They can do amazing things to help you out and help streamline your business.   However, before you go running off to Odesk or Craigslist or somebody’s … (0 comments)

real estate: The Freedom And Joy Of Working At Home In Real Estate - 03/02/13 02:24 AM
 

 
Some of us enjoy the freedom of working from our home offices and are not too sad to wave bye-bye to corporate life. Your decision to cut the security of the umbilical cord and a regular paycheck is offset by the limitless opportunities that being a lone ranger brings. At home, you can make your own coffee, cook your own food, save gasoline, and avoid unnecessaryroutine purchases on your way home from work.  You can actually save a lot of money and flexibility of your time is assured.
The world is open to opportunities and it’s yours … (1 comments)

real estate: Prepare Your House Before You Put It Back On the Market - 02/15/13 09:30 AM



More than 30% of houses listed for sale get withdrawn or expired so make sure that yours is one that sells for the most money.  There are two factors that sway buyers; price and condition. Price depends in part on available inventory and you cannot control that but you can take charge of the presentation and condition of your house.  A well presented house in good condition and priced correctly is far more likely to sell than a house with overgrown trees blocking the view and paint peeling of the woodwork. Unless you are selling as a renovation … (1 comments)

real estate: Growing a Real Estate Business Today Part 2 - 02/06/13 07:35 AM





Growing a Real Estate Business Today Part 2
In Part 1, I touched on marketing and I wanted to continue this point further.
There are so many ways to market today and no shortage of leads to work with.  One dedicated campaign with all your efforts executed properly can bring you more leads than you have capacity to handle quickly.  This is a good problem to solve for sure.  Some examples revolve around old fashioned direct mail.  It still works today and very well.  People really do call mailers for a variety of reasons.  Situations change … (0 comments)

real estate: Growing a Real Estate Business Today? Part 1 - 02/05/13 07:37 AM


Growing a Real Estate Business Today?  It’s the dream of so many people that get involved with this business.  With all the volatility in the markets recently, there are a few things to keep in mind as you grow your business so that you have a successful operation that can sustain.  Here are a few things to be aware of.
The Background And Housing Market Conditions 
Market conditions determine how much total business is available for real estate professionals, whether investors, agents, contractors, etc.  In boom times like those early in 2000–2007, there was so much business that many operations did … (1 comments)

real estate: Turning Disaster Into An Advantage - 11/03/12 09:13 AM


 
Like many of you, we’ve been watching the news.  We are likely all aware of the damage caused by Hurricane Sandy to the Northeast.  Property damage has been quite extensive as we have seen the pictures.
For once the politicians were on the ball issuing people warnings and for once this time they have it right.  We should extend our sympathy and if possible assistance to people who are personally affected either with damage to property or love ones lost or injured.
Some items to consider are check your home insurance policy if you are covered for wind … (0 comments)

real estate: Crazy Numbers In A Real Estate World - 10/10/12 02:18 AM

Crazy Numbers In A Real Estate World!  When looking at numbers across the industry, it is daunting to see the difference in positive and negative using just simple numbers.  In thinking about this, I found the Good, the Bad and the Ugly.  It is an interesting industry to be a part of for sure.

The Good. 
A million dollars can buy you a fantastic dream house or you could buy between a dozen and 20 homes if you are an investor with a million dollars to invest.  What else could you do with a million dollars if you … (0 comments)

real estate: The Backstage Heroes Of Real Estate That Are Often Forgotten - 10/07/12 02:10 PM
 
The Backstage Heroes Of Real Estate That Are Often Forgotten.
We buy houses and then sell them. We buy houses and then rent them.  We buy houses and then do the rehab and then sell them or rent them. Who are the people behind all the works before a turnkey house is even ready for occupancy? Here are just some of these people in our industry that makes life easier for us.
 


I know I haven't listed all of them however they need a special mention in my blog because without them a house will never … (0 comments)