All Forum Posts by: Susan K.

I need the same advice.  I can get a 3 month vacant dwelling policy for 715.00 but that seems a little high.  Going for 6 months with the same type of policy is not any cheaper either.  I'm looking for suggestions, same thing paid cash and going to rehab and flip.  

Just my 2 cents.  If you call the listing agents and they don't call back after several attempts I would call the RE office and ask for the broker and let him/her know that you can't reach the listing agent after several attempts.  I find that even as an agent I sometimes have to call and call to get what I want.  It is amazing how some people can be so lazy in this business and do no service to their sellers and buyers.  Answering the phone is becoming a rare event, unfortunately.

I had some great cards made on-line at Vistaprint.  Seriously better than a local shop which charged me 5 times more and took longer.  13.00 on Vistaprint and I love my "Sell your house fast for cash" cards.

If you work with several agents in the same area (and on the same board) they are going to have access to the same properties from MLS unless they have a "pocket listing." I would keep interviewing and pick one.

If for some reason that one does not work out then move to a different agent. Also, perhaps work on getting your own license sooner then you can let yourself into properties and do your own analysis from comps on MLS. Just my opinion.

There is nothing wrong with using a flat fee service. Agents will bring buyers as long as MLS shows a commission for them. I have used this service myself for an out of state property I needed to sell. If you can save money on a commission go for it. MLS brings great exposure so any way to get it on there is good. Make sure you align yourself with a reputable title company for closings.

Thanks everyone for the responses.  I think I am going to run.  Not worth the effort or the risk.  I can wait for something better to come along.  

I use quickbooks and like it.  I never heard of freshbooks so I can't comment on that.  I haven't had any issues with quickbooks and find it easy to use.  

The floor may be too warm a tone for gray cabinets so keep that in mind.  I would maybe consider another color cabinet if that is the case.

Thanks for the responses and if anyone else wants to chime in, please do.  I'm still sitting on the fence with this one.