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7 June 2015 | 0 replies
My mentor is not in a position to hire me on a FT basis, but he is fabulous and we are working on deals together.So my question is, WHAT can I offer to a busy, established, successful REI business that will encourage them to take a chance on this newbie?
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9 June 2015 | 4 replies
Have pens and applications available during showings and encourage folks to fill them out.
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8 June 2015 | 2 replies
The large brokerage houses I can just relay my experience interacting with some of them.
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8 June 2015 | 4 replies
In the meantime, encourage folks to take a screenshot and upload it.Thanks!
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9 June 2015 | 13 replies
Post a link to the listing, and people may be able to help you out.Based on a recent thread here, I would encourage you to make sure it is not still showing as Pending on the mls or any of the major re websites.
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16 June 2015 | 13 replies
@Karen Margrave thanks for the advice and words of encouragement, I'm very pumped about the project!
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17 June 2015 | 74 replies
That is encouraging to hear!
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9 June 2015 | 7 replies
Yes, you are dealing with more tenants and the interactions between them, but you won't usually have 100% vacancy either.
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10 June 2015 | 8 replies
They can be great encouragers and advisors when you get frustrated.Above all, don't rush it.
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11 June 2015 | 7 replies
I would highly encourage you to have that one done, worst case scenario is that the tanks have leaked and there will be a major clean-up required.