I have made some offers that could be perceived as "offensive" by sellers and their agents using this formula.

I'd really be curious as to how other investors would perceive a house with that level flood risk.

Question for you though - do you think days on market affects the perceived value of the home?

The problem is that a fee could be perceived as a commission which means that an real estate agents license would be needed.

Also, the fact that your initial hour is quoted at more than double the subsequent cost is a flag that many clients are not renewing your services due to lack of perceived value.

if they don't take it, move on to a more motivated seller... nothing is more frustrating or time-consuming, as a newbie in this business, than dealing with an idiot who has an inflated perceived value of their property.

If that's how my post was perceived (tooting my own horn), then I obviously missed the mark with it.

I just say I'm a real estate investor, looking to purchase a few houses this month.The term wholesaling is the buying and selling of a product or service at less than a perceived market price.

I love, love, LOVE article marketing.On the site I just sold, I had one article going to it that was responsible for 18,000 click-throughs alone (on a very competitive keyword), not to mention tons of other supplemental keywords.Articles are an INCREDIBLE way to get traffic, be perceived as an expert, build up backlinks, get more exposure, and a zillion other phenomenal things.Great post :)

If you can buy bulk REO at a discount, it is only because you perceive a discount.