What If I Buy Privately? Do I Even Need an Agent?
Posted on Oct 26, 2018 in Buying
I always encourage my clients to keep their eyes open for opportunities. I can’t be everywhere at once, so if you see a house that is being sold privately, it may be an option.
If you call the number, view the home or visit an open house, no big deal. But, if you are seriously considering the home, then I highly suggest you get a Realtor®. Selling a...
Be a Smart Investor... Do the Math
Posted on Oct 04, 2018 in Investing
Should I use cash or credit? A variable rate loan or fixed rate? Ten percent down or twenty percent? Should I pay down debt or keep a cash reserve? These are all good questions, and here are some of the answers.
Cash vs. Credit: The Concept of Leverage
In order to understand real estate financing, it is important that you understand the time value of...
Your Home's Finest
Posted on Oct 01, 2018 in Selling
The question we probably get asked the most, when looking through our clients’ homes, is; “What improvements can I do, that will increase the value of my property?” Millions of people have made money by buying properties, fixing them up and turning them over for a profit. While you may not be in the property investment business, the concept is no d...
My Step By Step Guide to Buying
Posted on Sep 24, 2018 in Buying
Step 1 - Get Educated
It is so important to get educated on the real estate process and industry. We are talking about one of the biggest investments of most people’s lives; a little time to empower yourself will go a very long way. There are several resources you can turn to for information.
The Internet - The internet is truly the information super...
The #1 Thing You Need to Know About Realtors
Posted on Sep 24, 2018
When a Realtor represents you in transaction, the law requires them to provide you with certain legal duties (fiduciary duties). As with any agent/client relationship in any industry, you are putting your trust in this professional’s skills and expertise to act in your best interest, but it is not always that clear. It is critical that you understa...
10 Biggest Negotiating Mistakes
Posted on Sep 20, 2018 in General
There are many, many books written on negotiation. There are as many good books, as there are bad. In the past, manipulation used to be the standard method of choice for negotiating. Learning how to control and use subtle techniques to get what you want, and then leave the other side without a leg to stand on. This ultimately led to prolonged negot...
