Month: January 2019

You qualified a property, the numbers make sense for a good investment, and now it is time to get a signature from the seller. Some sellers, especially if they have lived in their home for a long time, may have an emotional attachment to their home. This can make it much harder for them to…

Have you ever heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day? Do you believe it? There are plenty of people that simply don’t believe it and choose to skip breakfast. Instead, they will have a cup or two of coffee and wait until lunchtime to eat. Health experts assert that skipping breakfast…

Chances are you’ve heard that “self- confidence is key” whether you were going to apply for a job, meeting a potential partner, or even just referring to life in general. Some people might just chalk up such talk as cliché, not really believing it. I assure you that self-confidence really is a primary key when…

Sellers generally have an idea of what they “think” the equity is in their home. Sometimes they are right on the money, literally, but sometimes they are way off. Calculating net equity is a way to come up with a more accurate number of how much the property will be worth once you consider factors…

Timing can certainly matter when it comes to closing real estate deals, and it’s ideal to close on homes as quickly as possible. A fast closing decreases the chances that the other party can change their mind or the home fall into foreclosure. Typically, we close on homes within one week for standard deals. If…

Getting an inspection on a property is a necessity and a major part of the due diligence that you need to go through before closing. Doing an inspection can save you many headaches and reduce the chance of expensive surprises popping up after you close. When to do an inspection? You may think an inspection…

As with many industries, the relationships you form and the reputation you build can have a lasting impact on your business, whether it is good or bad. Ensuring that you are providing the best service now can also help you establish a good reputation. People are much more likely to want to do repeat business…

One of the most common questions among humankind is “What is my purpose?” Actually, it is probably one of the most difficult questions to answer for most people. They feel pressured to have some “grand purpose” and tend to think about it in terms of a logical and analytical mind. But what about our emotions?…

If you are planning on having a rental property as an investment, it is integral to understand the Fair Housing Act. In general, I do not recommend rental properties as investments until you have extensive real estate investing experience under your belt, but the Fair Housing Act is still something you should understand as a…

Seller financing comes in all shapes and sizes, with land contracts being one of them. Essentially, a land contract is a unique form of seller financing where there is an agreement or contract between the seller and buyer regarding sales terms of the home. Terms of the contract can include the percentage of down payment,…