All Forum Posts by: Rae Copitka

Here it is, down and dirty. 

First and foremost, list it on as many sites as possible and be consistent with all your photos and descriptions across each site.

1) your lead pic and all of your outside pics are a real turn off. The house has little to no curb appeal, the lawn's not mowed and mostly weeds, the bottom 3 feet or so of the brick is quite dirty (could be an indication of bad gutter/water run off problems). Take a look at it from a buyers eyes.

2) good job on your inside shots - 2 considerations, all though small, could have a big impact! A) fire place, this should be a focal point but it blends with the paint and flooring. B) Mirror in "vanity area" in MB, update this to a more modern mirror. Both can be inexpensive fixes with big impact.

3) your copy writing needs work; You have some great selling points regarding location, upgrades, and owner financing. You just to punch up your copyrighting. Check out listings by TOP realtors in the area and see what they are writing. Use words that evoke emotion and excitement.

4) why is it "owner financing only", you wouldn't take cash? this is confusing and raises a red flag for me. I would never use it as a title for the ad. never state your terms in your ad, only state "possible owner terms". I don't recommend using the word "financing" it could lead to issues. This will entice them to call, so you can have a conversation.

I hope this helps! 

This is sort of a follow up question... I want to learn from experience so I don't have to make my own mistakes. I'm looking for ways to be proactive!

I'd like to know what were some of the biggest challenges you had to over come, starting out in your REI career? How did you overcome them? What words of wisdom can you offer "newbies" who are just getting started, maybe something you wish you would have done differently and why?

Thanks in advance for your participation!

I'm wondering, how did each of you get started in REI? How did you get "educated"? What was it that drew you to REI and why, what problem did it solve for you? Help me source out reasons and resources regarding REI. THANKS in advance for your help and insight!

So I can better serve you, the community, help me by answering a few questions.

1) What keeps you up at night, stresses you out? It does not have to be real estate related!

2) What are your 3 biggest frustrations in your business?

3) What do you desire most, what is your ultimate goal, personally &/or professionally?

4) What would help you the most to make your business more productive, profitable and less stressful?

Thanks so much for your participation and HONEST response to these questions! I'll be waiting and responding as best I can. 

Rae

I have successfully owned and sold 3 businesses and know the value of having a turn key operation and all the current and necessary information and training in one place to study and refer to. It is invaluable! I also know there are some who will disagree, however I can't say enough about the benefit my education and consistent mentorship has done for me. 

I went to dozens of guru weekends and spent a few thousand and got nothing in return, except enough knowledge to get in trouble, then I found Renatus, did my due diligence and invested the 20K and have no regrets. I always have a practicing mentor to reach out to in ANY area of REI, in any part of the country, for sound, current advice! I also have partners within the community to do deals with and to invest in projects. The REI education, business development/tax & legal info, forms and docs and networking infrastructure has been worth 3x's the investment! It has saved me so much time and money and allowed me to leverage time, energy, knowledge and money and reduce risk.