All Forum Posts by: Blake McWilliams

Great post. Do you know, in point 1, what specific circumstances the state can pierce the corporate veil; or is this yet to be determined and will be shaped by future cases?

 Thanks Peter,  Currently we use follow up boss.  What CRM are you using?

This post was also to see if anyone is using some cutting edge tech that I'm currently unaware of. 

 Rather than asking it to come from the agent you should be asking for that 2% to come from the seller as a concession.  I also highly recommend being represented as a buyer.  An experienced agent would be able to guide you in the negotiation process much more insight-fully than the forums.  

 You may also consider the power of a site like prop stream where you can see who owns a property and which other properties they are linked to.  From there you can even skiptrace for a phone number and email.  

 Hey TC, for clarification, is the buyer requesting seller concession of 2% at full ask for closing?  I was following your thread up until the moment you mentioned commission split with buyers and sellers agent. I'm having trouble seeing why that would be relevant to their request.  

The request for 2% to cover closing costs seems fairly normal especially if they are more than ok with paying asking price.  For a buyer this should reduce their cash out of pocket to close which could help with barrier to entry.  For your seller its an effective sales price of ask - 2% using your assumed $500,000 thats $490,000, a real good offer depending on your market.  

What's your specific pain point with the offer?

 Hi Mason! Congratulations on becoming an agent.  When searching for clients I usually suggest starting with ones inner circle and good old grass roots marketing.  Make your intentions clear and make sure you have something to offer.  

When it comes to investors specifically, I recommend attending any and all real estate meat ups.  Remember, it's not about meeting all the right people; it's about meeting ALL the people.  

Best of luck!

 Welcome to BP! This is an incredible community to call home!

 Perfect,  I really think that will come down to overall preference.  As an agent I often times refer to emotional appeal as a large factor on what drives purchase price.  Check with an agent in your area, but i'm willing to bet the comps wouldn't change drastically between the two.  

Instead ask yourself a couple of questions.  Will this functionally make a difference one way or another?  Functionally awkward homes are hard to sell.  Can I make an appealing master bathroom to capture emotional appeal of a buyer within the limited space? Or is the money better spent elevating the master experience overall?  Also, if you plan to live there for a period of time, which makes your families life easiest? 

Hopefully this helps!

Cheers!

I believe it's well proven that automation and systems not only help us keep our sanity but help us increase production exponentially.  

I'm curious as to what software programs and automation fellow agents are using to make their business more efficient.  

Please provide what automation you couldn't live with out and why!

Cheers!