For some reason sellers of commercial properties remain patient for the firs six months of a listing, get edgy from 6 months to a year, and start seriously considering alternatives after a year.

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Our local superior court is always encouraging people to use mediation and arbitration as an alternative to clogging their overcrowded schedules.

My goal is to generate an alternative income stream to supplement my salary.

I want to use a service like click2mail.Are there any alternatives for bulk mail printing and mailing?

What would be the alternative?

@Troy Smith - this probably isn't the exact answer you were looking for, but as an alternative you could always get a delinquent tax list from whichever county you're working in.With a delinquent tax list, you'll find that a large portion of the properties don't have a mortgage and are owned free and clear.Why?

Selling subject to is an alternative for someone who's so desperate to get rid of the property they're willing to take the risk.

In this tight economy, however, I’m thinking of additional or alternative ways to influence emotional buying and set properties apart from the competition.Like I said in my intro, I’m just kicking around these ideas and looking for feedback.Thanks again!

It's no secret that many investors, Realtors, builders, appraisers and attorneys have had to seek alternative methods of generating income.