I'm sure there are probably a few "diamonds in the rough" that we miss, but thats a chancce we take.

I'd also suggest going to the Black Diamond meeting in Waltham (2nd location in Worcester too) and you could also check out the Boston AREIA in Medford.  

Going a little farther there is the Black Diamond meeting in Waltham that is excellent and you could also look into the Boston Area REIA in Medford.  

I'm learning a lot from this forum, the podcasts and just recently from the first Black Diamond Real Estate meeting here in Waltham that I attended.I'm looking for mentors in all fields.

My favorite is the Black Diamond meeting in Waltham (alternates every other month with their Worcester location, next Waltham meeting is May).

Currently on Chapter 7 "Is it really a diamond" But question: What are your Goals far as business?

As a real estate agent I am always checking the MLS for clients and sometimes find the diamond in the rough.

I'd take PMI if I secretly know there are buried diamonds in the backyard, or someone that just won the lottery grew up in this home and I knew they'd pay top dollar to get it... you get the idea.

Hi @Felipe GoncalvesThe Black Diamond Meetings are great!

I explained that we were there mostly to learn a bit about how real estate knowledge is sold.We started the first day with my helper kidding me not to listen too carefully and get trapped in the sales pitch.By the end of the second day, my helper has completely changed his tune, now he was telling me he was willing to mortgage his house for half the Super Shiny Diamonds level or whatever of the Mastery program if I was willing to come up with the other $25K for the total price tag of $50K.I literally watched the seminar leader wash my helper's brain in front of me.Was it worth my $200?