phoenix real estate: TOP 10 SELLING MYTHS UNCOVERED READ TODAY
- 06/17/09 11:24 PM
Selling a house can be a bit like having a baby -- everyone gives you advice that you may or may not have asked for, in spite of the fact that the experience is unique to each individual every time. And just like having a baby, there are many myths and "old wives' tales" to be de-bunked. Among the truths are the following ten: 1. Myth: You should always price your home high and gradually correct the sales price downward. Truth: Pricing too high can be as bad as pricing too low. Your strategy in listing high may be that you … (7 comments)
phoenix real estate: TO HOA OR NOT THAT IS THE QUESTION
- 06/17/09 01:19 AM
The real estate market has picked up over the last six months throughout the country. There are some parts of the country that have established HOAs in place. HOA stands for Home Owners Association. It is a legal entity to maintain common areas and enforce the rules to protect property values. This is the main objective for the HOA is to maintain house values by enforcing rules and regulations so everyone adheres to them. Otherwise, your neighbor will have his car up on cement blocks. That would be an ugly scene while selling your house.
A couple here in Phoenix, … (6 comments)
phoenix real estate: CREATING SPECIAL INVESTMENT GROUPS
- 06/17/09 12:11 AM
CREATING SPECIAL INVESTMENT GROUPS The real estate market is hot, again. We are all seeing the national and local real estate seminars in the newspapers. People are charging between $4,000 and up for the real estate workshops. Many people are flocking to these workshops to obtain the education to make millions. However, many people have not developed their dream team or power team in their local area. I have been a licensed real estate agent for seven years. The majority of my clients are investors. I host a weekly radio show, Real Estate and Beyond, here in Phoenix, AZ on … (4 comments)
When considering purchasing your first home, whether you get the mortgage or not, may depend on your credit score. Your score is determined by a network of credit reporting agencies, that either share information with, or are owned by, three major credit bureaus. The bredit bureaus take the information reported by the agencies and turn it into one report. This is your credit report and is what lenders use to determine whether or not to issue mortgages or other loans. It's a good idea to inorder to know where you stand before you get too far in the home buying process, that way … (7 comments)
phoenix real estate: ARE YOUR SALES DOWN? GET A MENTOR
- 06/15/09 11:37 PM
I have been in the real estate industry for the past seven years. I spent the first fourteen years in corporate America. I was thrown into the real estate industry. However, I knew I had to obtain a mentor in order to survive in real estate. I needed someone to teach me the ropes. Real estate is very competitive. Many agents do not like to teach other new agents based on creating more competition in the field. Why? That was my question. There is enough business for everyone in this field. Senior agents brag about their knowledge. However, they are … (9 comments)
phoenix real estate: WHAT IS PRICE OF GAS IN YOUR AREA?
- 06/15/09 02:18 AM
What is the price of gas in your area of the world? I just paid $2.71 on a fine Sunday afternoon. Everyone is concentrated on the price of gas and the economy overall. Are you cutting back on your gas consumption or not? Please share the price of gas in your area this morning so other people may be informed around the country. … (13 comments)
phoenix real estate: CHECK OUT LOCAL NICHES
- 06/15/09 01:26 AM
There are two things that I love in this world: Real Estate Technology I have developed the following web sites to create different niches in the Phoenix, AZ market www.DeliaTeam.com Real Estate Investing and Radio Show www.ASURealEstate.com Real Estate Pays for College www.JustRentToOwn.com Credit Scary, Call Harry for Lease Options www.LukeAFBRealEstate.com Military Relocation Luke Air Force Base I get many hits per month on all four web sites. I dislike paying for leads from other companies. I receive phone calls each month from people trying to sell me leads. I bought leads when I first got into the business because I … (10 comments)
phoenix real estate: DIVORCE CREATES CONFUSION HIRE REALTOR TODAY
- 06/14/09 12:56 PM
Divorce is happening at record levels during these tough economic down times. Divorce is not a pretty picture for anyone involved in it. How does one divide up the money and real estate? I have been contacted several times to list a home involving a divorce. Many times the home represents equity to be split among the couple. There are 3 types of listing agreements available to divorce couples when listing a home: Exclusive Right to Sell - This gives a real estate agent a commission regardless if the broker sells your house or not in the sale. If you … (6 comments)
I have to learn the new way to prospect for new clients in the country. I just wanted to share my newest prospects. I left them my card. I do hope the call me at a later point in time. Here are my TOP 2 TIPS. ENJOY! … (6 comments)
phoenix real estate: SUNDAY DRIVE WHAT IS THAT?
- 06/14/09 11:56 AM
I was called this morning by my out of state buyers. They requested to be let into the house before the leave on their trip back home. They are in the process of purchasing a house here in Arizona. I said no problem and met them at the property. They needed two hours to secure the house for the summer time. They are planning to come back in September. So, I volunteered to obtain some supplies for their project. I drove the country side until I saw the following statue. I said, "What was that?" It represents a company. Guess … (7 comments)
phoenix real estate: WHY DO I NEED A MENTOR FOR REAL ESTATE?
- 06/14/09 10:43 AM
I have been in the real estate industry for the past seven years. I spent the first fourteen years in corporate America. I was thrown into the real estate industry. However, I knew I had to obtain a mentor in order to survive in real estate. I needed someone to teach me the ropes. Real estate is very competitive. Many agents do not like to teach other new agents based on creating more competition in the field. Why? That was my question. There is enough business for everyone in this field. Senior agents brag about their knowledge. However, they are … (3 comments)
phoenix real estate: HOW WILL YOU SPEND YOUR $8,000 TAX CREDIT 2009?
- 06/14/09 10:24 AM
First time home buyers are coming into the real estate market like we have never seen before. One mortgage company that I work with estimates that 65% of his business is FHA loans. So, we must turn with the market. We must focus on first time home buyers when marketing to the public. So, I have developed the TOP 10 WAYS TO SPEND $8,000 HOUSE TAX CREDIT Closing costs Furniture Appliances Landscaping Pay off back taxes Upgrade computer Obtain a real estate license Clothing Pay down debt Save money I like #10 myself. Are there any other tips that you can … (8 comments)
phoenix real estate: REAL ESTATE PAYS FOR COLLEGE FOR ALL AGES
- 06/14/09 09:58 AM
I have been teaching parents for the last five years on how real estate can pay for college. I created a web site www.asurealestate.com so parents can learn more about this concept. The list of college costs can seem countless--ever-increasing tuition, textbooks so pricey they might as well be encrusted with gems and endless incidentals of food, clothing and activity fees. There's not much you can do to make those expenses less painful. But there is one area where you can soften the hit to your wallet--and if you're lucky, even turn a profit. Invest wisely in housing, and instead of … (5 comments)
phoenix real estate: AVOID TOP 5 MISTAKES MADE BY NEW REALTORS
- 06/14/09 03:15 AM
I am seeing many more new Realtors come into the market. Why? Home sales are up and many people think that selling real estate is easy. Right? We all have our stories when it comes to this question. I have been in this busy for the last seven years and counting. I must be doing something right if I am still in the game. That is what people tell me when they hire me as their Realtor. However, I did not get to my level of expertise over night. It has taken mentors, mistakes, time, money and educational courses to … (10 comments)
phoenix real estate: THE PAPERS PLEASE AND MORE PLEASE AND MORE PLEASE FOR LOAN APPROVAL
- 06/13/09 01:28 PM
I received an Email from my mortgage broker when working with my buyers. I just thought I would share the information with the Community. There are no more stated loans. We must prove all income resources. I just wanted to share it with you. Make sure your buyers cooperate with the loan officer when it comes to paperwork. It could kill the deal. For W2 Wage Earners: Copy of most recent 30 days' pay stubs Copy of last 2 years' W2 forms Copy of Drivers License Copy of Social Security Card -OR- Passport Copy of most recent bank statements for … (9 comments)
phoenix real estate: YOU HAVE A FACE FOR RADIO
- 06/13/09 12:30 PM
I would like to encourage other realtors to start their own real estate talk radio show in their local market. I have been on the radio for the last three years and enjoy every minute of it. I am the number real estate talk radio show here in Phoenix. I am on every Saturday for two hours. You would be amazed how fast it goes. Here are the steps that I have taken to position myself in Phoenix: Research the radio station that matches up with your intentions Develop one stop show for real estate investors-Set up a Dream Team … (4 comments)
phoenix real estate: BEACH BOYS SURF IS UP AND FORECLOSURES
- 06/13/09 11:55 AM
Blue bars on the chart represent the recast schedule if all the loans were to recast five years after origination date. Gray bars represent the expected schedule of option ARM resets, which show loans recasting sooner after hitting the principal cap. Credit Suisse This has been taken from a Businessweek article on option ARMS. We have another wave of foreclosures coming up. Are we ready for it? How can the Government prevent this one. Most people who I talk to on the radio have this type of mortgage and only pay the minimum payment. That means they will be heavily … (5 comments)
How many phone calls do you receive on a weekly basis from people trying to sell us something? I honestly recceive about four phone calls per week. Where do they obtain our information? Well, they get our information for social media web sites such as Activerain and Facebook to name a couple out there. Companies use these web sites for farming purposes. They stick a person making $10 per hour to call people like us to see if we want to purchase X. Do you like receiving these calls? What do … (9 comments)
phoenix real estate: PICK A COUNTRY TODAY
- 06/13/09 11:00 AM
Denmark Finland Netherlands Sweden Ireland Canada Switzerland New Zealand Norway Belgium http://www.forbes.com/2009/05/05/world-happiest-places-lifestyle-travel-world-happiest_slide_7.html?thisSpeed=15000 I just wanted to share this article with AR community. Where is the United States of America? We did not even hit the top 10 list for happiest places to live in the world. Here is my question. Why do so many people want to live in America when we are not even in the top 10 list? Personally, I love America. It is number one on my list. What are your thoughts? How would you rank the countries? Love to hear from you. … (8 comments)
Intended to share information, ideas, and tips on buying and selling real estate in Phoenix, Arizona. Written by realtor and radio host, Harry F. D'Elia. This Blog focuses on the creation of wealth through real estate and is involved in teaching others how to conservativley buy and sell real estate to enhance one's current portfolio. Agent's are welcome to follow along and learn from Harry how to successfully meet your clients needs.
Selling a house can be a bit like having a baby -- everyone gives you advice that you may or may not have asked for, in spite of the fact that the experience is unique to each individual every time. And just like having a baby, there are many myths and "old wives' tales" to be de-bunked. Among the truths are the following ten:
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