16 December 2015 | 16 replies
Don't miss that initial bounce when it comes on the market, list it right.When reading a listing, don't miss the following, DOM (days on the market) this will give you a hint of potential motivation of the seller, look at how many times the price has changed (more motivation) always read the remarks, they will give you an indication of seller's motivation, look for key words; seller anxious, needs some work, owner financing, sold in as is condition, will consider buy like rent, option, agent bonus, low down payment....etc.Real estate is a wonderful business, investing working with clients, marketing and making deals......... in my opinion being in real estate is a lot better than working for a living.Charles Parrish
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12 February 2016 | 69 replies
I charge a small app fee as a gauge to see if they'll whine about $25/$35 or if they'll just stroke a check (bonus if they actually have a checking acct!).
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15 July 2013 | 3 replies
Hello,I'm flipping a small 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom house and I can easily wall off some of that space to make it into a room.Would this add much value to the property and can I advertise it as a 1/1 with a bonus room?
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14 June 2014 | 8 replies
Instead offer a benefit for renewals, or "good tenant" bonuses or something of that nature.
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31 August 2013 | 17 replies
(Bonus Points for Photos or YouTube Clips...)
5 November 2013 | 14 replies
I'm starting as an agent myself for the MLS access/commission bonus(still waiting for license).
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17 January 2014 | 3 replies
The basement is finished already. 1 room and a big bonus room in basement.
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22 April 2014 | 39 replies
I do reward my contractor with a bonus when the job is finished as scheduled4) you need to carry vacant property insurance during rehab, I found it quite costly.
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17 April 2014 | 17 replies
I actually pay my PMs a bonus if the rent is paid on time for 6 or 12 months.
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15 December 2016 | 30 replies
I had a couple friends in my neighborhood and the lady told me during the meeting had just got her yearly bonus.