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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Seven tips in choosing maui income properties
- Aloha! If you are interested in choosing a Maui income property, then there are some details that you should know. You might be a bit intimidated by the whole process of buying a home. This article will offer tips to those that are thinking of investing in Maui income properties.First of all, you should find an agent that you like. If you are not sure about an agent, just keep looking throu...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 3 tips to help you sell your timeshare - for more
- The values of timeshares are constantly changing. There are numerous timeshare-selling companies arriving every day. Timeshares are big business, and when one wants to sell a timeshare, the object is to gain more money than what he or she paid for. Here are several tips that can help anyone seeking to sell his or her timeshare make a profit.1. Choose the right company. There are many timesh...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The perils of the property ladder: has anyone noticed the silence?
- There was a time when every conversation was focussed on property and every other TV programme was about property makeovers. Everybody wanted to get into property and those already on the ladder seemed fixated on becoming wealthy overnight. Remember those media-nominated millionaires who bought property for thousands and sold it for a million? How excited we all were, rich - with hardly any effort...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Property investing
- Wrapping a property is a simple concept that can create passive income for you and will give the purchaser a chance to buy a property which would have otherwise been out of reach at that time. However, there are a few things you must know before you jump in and trip up on some of the technicalities.So what exactly is a wrap?...A wrap is when you then vendor of a property becomes more like a...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Loan officer training: learn how to shape realtors perceptions
- In medicine, a placebo is a pill that you think will make you better, and so it does. In your business, a placebo is a prospect having the experiences they expect to have, and so they have them.For example, you take your vehicle to get serviced. You walk into a clean lobby and are greeted warmly by a service technician. You think that it's a quality service center. And so it...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Mortgage broker training: how to secure loyalty from realtors
- So you've just returned to your office after delivering an Oscar worthy presentation to a real estate agent. They're impressed and ready to do business with you. In fact, they promised to refer their next buyer to you. Good job, now you can kick your feet up on your desk and wait and wait and wait?.Does this sound familiar? Have you had agents promise you deals that never ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Selling houses with curb appeal and design psychology
- Curb appeal is the most important challenge you'll face when selling your home. You must make home shoppers feel like getting out of their car to see what's behind the front door. Imagine prospective buyers driving up and examining your property for the first time. Your goal is to have them exclaim, "What a darling home!" Or, "What a splendid house."Curb appeal has grown up, and using innov...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The letting agents role
- Letting agents play an important role in the buy-to-let industry and a good agent can help make or break your lettings experience. So what should you expect from your letting agent?Professional reputationTo attract good tenants, the agent needs to be well established in the local area and have a good reputation. Try to find agents that are members of national letting organisations, s...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Do you know what design/construct (or design/build ) means? i think you should!
- These real questions on 'How To' build are answered by a US Master Builder and myself from the development viewpoint, after I received them from readers of my e-book, "Residential Development Made Easy."Question 1.'Design / Construct' is a development process where the contractor engages and instructs all the design consultants for the project and submits a price for the desig...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to find and buy a bargain house with little or no-money down
- Real estate investors know how to make money buying distressed houses. Investors recognize that bargain houses offer the best way to make a return quickly.Bargain houses also open up a way for first-time home buyers to buy with little or no savings for a down payment. If you want to reduce the amount of down payment needed to buy a house, get the seller to pay your closing costs. In a hot s...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Sell your home without a realtor and save thousand$$$
- A typical real estate commission on a $234,000 home (national median price for all existing homes as of July 2005) is over $16,000. In many areas the cut a real estate broker gets is much higher. A home owner can easily save that money by selling on their own. All that is needed is a basic understanding of the real estate market and a touch of marketing sense. Here are the "Big Five" of ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Cutting edge real estate: is there anything new? part 1
- The world of real estate has pretty much stayed the same for decades. It's no different today than it was 50 years ago. The basic principles will never change. Is this true? Only part of it? Well, lets look at what is different in the real estate world. Also, lets see what is the same.Because of the unbelievable appreciation of land in recent years the real estate industry has grabbed the a...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Essential buyer?s guide for overseas real estate
- It's been said many a time that overseas real estate buyers leave their brain on the plane when they step out into the sun in their overseas destination of choice. They've already fallen in love with the country, its people, climate and lifestyle and they've come to snap up that dream home.The trouble is the real estate agents in these popular destinations know that they have a captive buye...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Home equity or debt trap?
- Are you using the equity from your home to purchase everyday things? This is a dangerous trend growing more popular every month as millions of Americans tap into the value of their home to fund a lifestyle.How many times have you heard the saying "Your home is the best investment you'll ever make"? How many times have you also heard that your home will be the most valuable asset y...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Salt lake city real estate
- From the mountains to the valley, there are many types of Salt Lake City real estate to choose from.Cabins:Cabins nestled into the mountains on the east side of the Salt Lake Valley are a great place to escape for those who have a home in the valley (or nearby). Besides providing a getaway spot, cabins can be an investment.Many come to ski at one of Utah's many resorts. Some w...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Jacksonville real estate listings
- With over 30,000 residents, Jacksonville in central Arkansas is a thriving city that offers many opportunities for both longtime residents and newcomers alike. About 20 miles from the state capital of Little Rock, the city is expanding in many ways. The population is growing, and with it is the number of real estate opportunities. The increasing number of Jacksonville real estate listings includes...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - For sale in ridgefield
- Ridgefield Connecticut, located near the New York border, is a small, quiet town, and a great place to live. There are many types of homes that are for sale in Ridgefield, including luxury homes. Because Ridgefield is on the New York border, and has a train station with a train that goes into New York, Ridgefield is home to many commuters.Luxury homes in Ridgefield:There are many lux...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - New homes in ridgefield
- Location:Frequent travelers will absolutely delight in this town! As part of the southwest section of Connecticut, Ridgefield is a convenient town to live in since it is only miles away from both the New Jersey Tri-state area and New York City. It is also close to its neighbor, Danbury, and has a steady population that continues to grow.History:You may be intrigued at the hist...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Florida real estate exploding for 15+ more years?
- YEEHAW!!!!!! The south will rise again!! Can't you just imagine the Dukes of Hazard boys sitting on the hood of their car (the General Lee) grinning in front of a For Sale sign in their yard? Well, they should be smiling with the prices in the south, and especially in Florida. But will this Florida real estate trend continue? That is the $100,000 question.We just recently taught a class at ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - If you move yourself
- You'll want to take some items in your own car when you move, and that's true whether you're hiring a mover or doing the job on your own. You'll hand-carry jewelry, medications, house plants, pets and a suitcase for each family member. Keep handy a box containing hammer, screwdriver, cleaning supplies and rags, extension cords, paper plates and cups, plastic utensils, saucepan, coffee maker and su...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Notify them when youre moving
- One of your first steps, when you're getting ready to move, is to pick up a stack of change-of-address cards from the post office. Yes, old-fashioned go-by-snail post cards! You'll want to notify everyone in your address book and also.accountant.attorney.charge card companies.church or synagogue.dentist.doctor.insurance companies.magazines....
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Preparing for a showing
- As soon as you decide to put your home on the market, all sorts of sprucing-up are in order. But let's assume you've already scrubbed to a fare-thee-well, touched up a bit of paint, cleared most of the stuff off your kitchen counters and straightened out your closets.What remains to be done last-minute, when an agent is bring in prospective buyers? Plenty.Go through the house and ope...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Let the broker show the house
- Of course you're curious, and you'd like to see what goes on when potential buyers come into your home.But real estate brokers are just about unanimous in asking that you be absent when they bring people in. Why?. Because although you know your home, the broker knows these buyers. They've already looked at several houses today, they are remarkably suspicious about plumbing problems, and the...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Is it wise to take my home off the market for the holidays?
- Let's say you've had your home on the market for many months without a sale. The holidays are drawing near. Should you call it quits and take your home off the market until next year? Or is it better to continue marketing your home through the holiday season?Generally the home sale market is most active during the spring and fall. The summer months are usually slow because buyers turn their...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What should i do if my home isnt selling?
- Suppose you've been trying to sell your home for months. You haven't had even a nibble from a prospective buyer. What should you do?Call your agent to request a strategy meeting. Tell him or her to bring you information about current sales activity in your neighborhood, as well as any feedback from agents who have shown the property to prospective buyers.What are the current market c...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Why should sellers be absent during showings?
- If only there were a way to sell your home without letting all those people come through. Unfortunately, the reality is that homes must be shown in order to be sold. Also, few buyers commit to purchasing a home without first spending some time there. Some buyers need to spend a lot of time in a home before they decide to buy it.Most experienced agents recommend that sellers vacate their hom...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - What are the pitfalls of marketing a property before its ready?
- Selling quickly is a high priority for some home sellers. A job transfer can prompt the need to relocate on short notice. When trade-up buyers find their dream home, they often need to sell their current home quickly in order to complete the purchase of the new one.Regardless of the motivating factor, when sellers decide to sell they often want to get the process started as soon as possible...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Does staging work?
- Staging can involve minimal effort on the part of a seller. Merely rearranging furniture can show a house off to advantage. For some sellers, however, staging a home for sale is a major production. It might include hiring a fix-up-for-sale decorator and renting a house full of furniture, complete with house plants and decorative art work.Homes that are staged for sale tend to sell faster, a...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Do open houses work?
- What are the odds that you'll find your dream at a Sunday open house? What is the likelihood that your home will sell at an open house? Open houses are an integral part of the home sale business. But, do they work?There are two types of open houses. One is for real estate agents. The purpose of the broker's open house is to introduce a new listing to local agents. The chance that a home wil...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Home sellers warning for young families
- If you're thinking about selling your home and moving up, do your homework before offering your home for sale. Read the following story to see what can happen to home sellers who don't do their math.A young family sold their home in California, before they determined how to buy their next house. All they thought about was moving into a larger home for their growing family.Two years b...