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Ross French Cold Calling Campaign
15 January 2017 | 6 replies
Give this Realtor Mag  article a read What Unlicensed Assistants Can Do in Your State it breaks down the specifics for every state, California included.Here is what unlicensed assistants can & can not do in my home state of Ohio.DOS AND DON’TS FOR UNLICENSED PERSONAL ASSISTANTSDO: Call people to schedule appointments.Call the owners of properties listed by the brokerage to schedule showings, closings, or inspections.Prepare market value analysis forms.Compile listing packages.Prepare listing presentations.Write and place advertisements.Take and develop photographs of properties.Address and mail open-house invitations and thank you notes to open-house attendees.Deliver documents such as offers and counter-offers.Coordinate direct mail campaigns.Create flyers and brochures.Maintain mailing lists.Monitor closing details.Coordinate closings.Communicate with sellers and buyers regarding delivery or pick-up of keys.Process sales.Enter listings on office “listing board”.Mail copies of ads to sellers.Install and maintain “For Sale”, “Open House”, and “Sold” signs (after satisfaction of contingencies).Coordinate sending of gifts, flowers, etc.Order legal description and plot plan.Prepare open house materials and prepare and mail highlight sheets as needed.Submit earnest money to secretary.Assemble For Sale By Owner and expired leads for follow up by REALTOR.Mail expired and For Sale By Owner letters.Assist with organization of agent tour.If and when property is vacated, periodically inspect and oversee maintenance and care.Install and remove lock boxes.Input listings into Multiple Listing Service and handle Multiple Listing Service changes.Map properties for showing to buyers.Inform seller or buyer of title transfer and deliver or pick up keys.Communicate with escrow officer/branch escrow secretary to keep up to date on all activities during the escrow period.Gather the names, addresses, and phone numbers of all parties to the transaction, including sellers, buyers, REALTORS, loan officer, title company, etc.Keep calendar of all important dates, i.e., loan application, loan approval, inspections, satisfaction of contingencies, title transfer, etc.Attend sales meetings at request of REALTORS.Process incoming and outgoing referrals as deemed correct by the company.Special events promotion, organization, and implementation.Handle bank and trust deliveries.Handle all transaction record-keeping in an organized, complete, and clear manner.Search legal and/or city/county records.Compile information and keep records for income tax preparation.DON’T: Make representations about the services offered by the real estate brokerage.Interpret documents or answer questions concerning documents.Ask, answer, or discuss questions concerning asking price, address, number of bedrooms, or other qualities of a property.Ask owners questions as to their housing needs in order to determine their interest in listing their property.Gather information on an owner’s house or a home an owner may be looking for.Provide information to the owner on properties listed.Request the names of others interested in buying or selling a property.Direct or assist in the procuring of a prospect which is calculated to result in the sale, lease, or exchange of real estate.Here is another example.
Olivier Mader Getting one of my properties ready for sale...
19 October 2016 | 3 replies
I already removed the formica counter-tops and will replace them with granite counter-tops.
Anthony Angotti Interlocking Tile Replacement
11 May 2016 | 3 replies
It's a lot like toothing-in tongue and groove flooring... typically on the last piece or two have to have the tongue or backside of the groove removed to install and a dab of adhesive often does the trick.If you opt to paint, use a primer/sealer first (such as Zinnser or Kilz), but know that the painting will be noticeable.
Doug McLeod Sticky issue - Honey Bee infestation in Houston
13 March 2017 | 19 replies
My tenant observed the removal.
Dustin Beam Help this new owner (me) decide on parking and flooring
20 June 2016 | 2 replies
So, I'd like to remove fans, garbage disposals, etc to reduce calls and items to replace.
Bekah Jean Hi my name is... and I need landscaping advice
22 June 2016 | 4 replies
Lavender can grow really big and smells like heaven.The grass needs to be filled in or removed altogether.
Account Closed Replacing gas furnaces in a duplex - what specs?
12 November 2016 | 3 replies
Our local Habitat for Humanity Restore often has newer furnaces that have been removed from properties being razed.  
Leonard L. Legal Update - California Outlaws Tenant Eviction Tracking
30 August 2017 | 50 replies
She filed a not guilty plea, so the judge gave her a trial for the money, but evicted her on the spot by giving the landlord an immediate possession - Meaning in 72 hours she was removed but still has to go to court to over the money, which was the core of the case. 
Jeremy Karja Is this a good deal??? Clayton Morris Program??
1 May 2018 | 22 replies
Gas, heating, appliances, snow removal, etc etc.They did say the BRRR strategy is being used with this quite a bit too because they get around 25% ARV equity.I must admit this is very enticing because I have such a busy life but seems a little too good to be true... which means it probably is.  
Nick Vehr Duplex - Repost from Landlord forums
9 February 2017 | 1 reply
My questions are what expenses should I account for other than grass and snow removal.