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To identify or get a list of REOs before they hit the MLS, it is recommended that you BUILD RELATIONSHIPS with many qualified realtors. As soon as they receive a property, they will give you the info before they list it if you have that kind of relationship. And buy the property through them so that they get the full 6%.

The decision to complete repairs before closing a deal is really a judgment call. In your situation, I would say yes because of the nominal amount it is going to cost you, and the amount it will save you in the long run. You may see if the seller will pay for it as well so you are not putting money into a property you do not actually own yet.

Keep in mind that Craigslist is just as effective as eBay, if not more so. This media has been successful because of the sheer number of sellers and buyers. In addition, the Craigslist website is easy to navigate and most services are free. However, Craigslist is not the only free website. We suggest you consider subscribing to a site with syndicating functions so you could post on multiple websites simultaneously. For instance, www.postlets.com offers both free and paid subscriptions for creating posters and www.tubemogul.com provides a video syndication service. As you begin researching different opportunities, you will be amazed at the number of websites that could be beneficial to your business with paid and unpaid services.

Some people think selling during the holidays is a bad idea. After all, most people are preoccupied with preparations for upcoming celebrations and busy making gift purchases. However, if you were to look at statistics, you would find that this is only partially true. When looking at numbers from a variety of real estate sources, you see that closing deals occurs at a relatively steady pace even during the holidays. The positive angle is that people looking at homes and properties at holiday time are typically serious buyers. While vast numbers of sales are usually not made during the holidays, rate of sales is fairly, consistent.

Business cards are snappy tools that can be handed out to potential clients. In addition to the card providing your name and contact information, it is essential that the card have a professional appearance to leave a lasting impression. Avoid using loud colors, hard-to-read fonts, and flashy designs. Instead, the business card should be simple but professional, and include your name, company name, contact information, and for added effectiveness, a business slogan and/or logo. You want your card to represent you well, showing potential clients that you have a passion for what you do and are an expert. Business cards are not like Hallmark greeting cards although you want them to capture the person’s attention and peak his/her interest.

Establishing voicemail is very important, allowing you to retrieve calls that have potential of turning into solid deals. You will discover multiple soft phones and VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) systems for a low price. For a toll-free number that links to a single number, perhaps that of an assistant, we recommend www.call8.com. This service is designed to handle customer inquiries, as well as technical problems. Both the setup cost and monthly fees for this soft phone service are very cost efficient. On the other hand, if you have a virtual assistant handling inbound and outbound calls, Skype and Yahoo offers an excellent service that includes unlimited calls for a full year. In addition to the low annual cost of $30, you would be provided with an online number with voicemail functionality.

Typically, short sale courses do not differ significantly since the procedure involved is quite structured. For this reason, variations among the different courses are based on techniques and problem solving strategies that come from each experts experience. In fact, when you go through a short sale process, you too would develop your own style. While it takes time, this style would become your trademark, which helps set you apart from others in the real estate industry.

A lot! Your business website can serve different purposes. For instance, it could be used to gather information about sellers or buyers and as a reference point for people wanting to know more about your company. Additionally, advertising your website could generate a greater number of leads. To accomplish this, you need SEO (Search Engine Optimization) content and a way for visitors to leave contact information, which is typically done with an opt-in form. Once you have contact information for visitors, you have the opportunity to provide updates via email or you could call them directly and since they opted in, this contact would not be considered SPAM.

Internet media and newspapers have advantages and disadvantages. For example, advertising via internet media is convenient and with millions of people using the internet daily, it is a powerful tool. However, internet media is highly competitive since so many other people are also advertising properties and/or services. Using print media such as the newspaper is advantageous because your local area could be targeted. The disadvantage to print media is that many people never look at advertising in the classified ads section. In this case, you could have your advertisement placed in other sections of the newspaper and have the ad placed in a box or text bolded to make it more visible.

Advertising property on eBay is expensive since the price is based on the length of the posting, as well as the selling price of the property, not to mention additional fees are charged for uploaded photographs or additional information. However, there is a method for tweaking an eBay posting…The goal is to post the property in eBay’s book section, which would cost no more than $10 a month. Therefore, when a person purchases your real estate eBook, they would also be provided with information regarding the property you have for sale.