Super Smart Real Estate

We recently closed out a Bank Owned property. There were quite a few surprises that we don’t want to catch you off guard. Luckily we have a manager that has done hundreds of these so he guided us through the process. Here’s what we learned: What is bank owned property? What role does investor play? What is mortgage insurance? How are bank properties negotiated? Why should I pay extra for title insurance? Do I pay the escrow fee? Can I…

My cousin called me and asked the question every agent dreds, “How do I sell my home without an Agent.” I continued with a breakdown of how it works… Conducting market research to value your home What upgrades do you need to sell How many days will you be on the market Taking professional pictures on a budget Creating a tour video Drawing your own floor plan Where to host your ad What is a real estate search engine Where…

When I was an engineer, I’d interview with people who didn’t know how to do my job. They had no idea how to qualify me for that which they did not know how to do themselves. Interviewing a Realtor has the same challenges. Learn a few questions to get off in the right direction… Identify buyer myths Be careful of agents who buy homes Spot the wolves in sheep’s cloths Top agent isn’t what you think it is Don’t be dazzled…

When I was little my grandma let me cheat at cards so it’s no wonder I always won. Do you want to let your competition cheat when you’re playing Real Estate? My guess is not, find out how to identify the cheaters… What is Real Estate Agency? Dual Agency versus limited dual agency Preserving confidentiality Negotiating Real Estate is like Playing Cards Your motives and options are your cards How to bring forth best market has to bear Identify cheaters…

Did you know most Realtors want to DO AWAY with home inspections. They are THE source of most issues in home sales. I have a different solution… Let’s use them to our advantage. Here’s how to you can make more or get more using home inspections. What is a home inspection] Increase chances of repairs being accepted by seller Leverage inspections to get a discount on your purchase price As a seller the ONLY important thing is the bottom line…

I got a call from a customer a few days ago. He spotted a home that was priced so well it looked to good to be true. We found out it was being auctioned off. So can you get a good deal on an auction site? Identifying their “junk fees” Handicapted due dillgience Hiring a buyer’s agent and getting auction site to pay for them regardless How their “free” title policy costs you. Baking ALL the closing costs into the…

As you sit here quietly reading this article you will realize improving your credit score is easier than you thought… Improving your credit score may sound like an impossible task especially when you just want to take advantage of the excellent housing market. You may feel discouraged, even give up prematurely especially if a lender has turned you down for a home loan. Even if you do qualify for a home loan, a better credit score may help you qualify…

People have long debated of the difference between house and home. Does home have anything to do with a physical location at all? I challenge you to ponder the true meaning of your home. Identifying the perfect life outside your home search Setting the right priorities How money has little or no meaning. Realise wealth without making or spending a cent. You may have a house but do you have a home? and more. Quick tips from Matthew A home is something…

confused about life insurance? Meet too, I don’t want to die let alone think about it. But there’s so many more amazing things you can do with life insurance and NOT die. Jared Grant shares them with us in this awesome podcast. Check it out, What is life insurance How to take care of family in event of death Why coverage is important even person has no income Term vrs whole life and different kinds of life insurance How to receive…

Everybody should build a new home at least once in their lifetime. It’s GREAT fun. Here are a few tips you should know before speaking with a builder. How to get the best deal on a new home Who is looking out for your best interests and who’s looking out for the builder Locking in any incentives offered Making sure all the small details are documented Creating a budget for the design center Negotiating with the builder what they will and will…