Real Estate Blog (Page 31)
How to Choose the Right Estate Agent
Choosing the right estate agent can be a difficult task. There are lots of them around, but how do you know which is the right one for you? Here are some tips to help you in making the right choice: Ask people you know for advice and feedback on agents they have recently used. Firsthand accounts are the best method of surmising the quality of an estate agent. By getting unbiased, quality advice from someone who has been there before, you can guarantee,... ❯❯❯
How to Recognize a Great Real Estate Agent-What Characteristics to Look For
Real estate has its own set of difficulties, but those who overcome them get to the top of their game. These are the standout people everyone else seeks out and the agents you want to have on your side. So how do you recognize these agents among the multitude of options in your city or town? Even shopping around on the Internet for real estate assistance can be hard because you won’t get the answers to the following questions on the typical bio. Rather,... ❯❯❯
Do You Really Want to Buy that House? Ask the Seller!
Driving by a house for sale may allow you to see its curb appeal, but there are other factors to consider as well. Clearly, the current property owners are selling for a reason. It could be to avoid foreclosure, it could be to move because of work demands, or any other number of reasons. You should find out what this reason is. It will give you some insight into why the property is priced at the range it is and what the history of the residence is. Once... ❯❯❯
Staged Homes Sell Faster
As a seller in today’s competitive real estate market, you need to make your home stand out from all the rest. Staging or “restyling” is one way to do it. Staging can optimize your selling experience by giving your home an updated look and highlighting any special features of your home. This gives it more mass appeal to buyers. Staging is also proven to increase the sales price realized from two to ten percent compared to comparable un-staged homes. For... ❯❯❯
Tips on Advertising Real Estate Vacancies
You should run print ads in both the local newspaper and a specialized real estate paper in the property's area. Plan on entering an online ad for the local property hub website in the area and on a national property listing website. By using both print and online ads, you'll reach the largest audience possible.
Your ad should open with a strong statement that emphasizes the desirability of the property, such as, "Updated office space near the city's... ❯❯❯
How To Ensure Your Real Estate Is Priced Appropriately
When it comes time to selling or even buying property or a new home, you want to make sure that you are buying at a fair price and selling at a fair price. You don’t want to rip people off and get greedy or get ripped off yourself. Here are some tips to ensure you are getting or giving a fair price on the home you are buying or selling. Do your Research Research the prices of other properties on the market. Once you find the right prices, compare them... ❯❯❯
Getting Started in Real Estate Investing: Think First
It's often been claimed that Real Estate investing is one of the easiest ways to make money. In one way, that's true. With a modest financial investment and a fair amount of sweat equity, a property can be bought and sold for a healthy profit and the future still looks pretty good.
But easier is not the same thing as easy.
The biggest barrier to success in real estate investing for those starting out is the steep learning curve. Real Estate investing,... ❯❯❯
Questions To Ask Before Investing in Real Estate
Real Estate is a complicated business. Every facet is controlled, in most countries, by numerous legal restrictions and requirements and there are many people involved in any deal, some with vested and competing interests. But you can also make a lot of money and, in some ways, a lot easier than in many other businesses. Before you take the plunge, ask yourself ?and try to answer ?some of the following questions. 1.How much capital do you have? Real... ❯❯❯
Your First Time In Buying Real Estate
Buying a property for the first time, whether as a home or purely an investment, is exciting and risky ?and one because of the other. You read or hear about rapidly rising prices and think 'I gotta get me some of that!' Excellent idea ?if you keep in mind, too, that there are risks. Here are some suggestions about how to keep the excitement, profit from the opportunity, and minimize the risks.
Before investing in your first property, do some homework.... ❯❯❯
Finding and Evaluating Real Estate Property
Today, investing in Real Estate is easier and more profitable than ever. But even in a healthy market, with new tools to find and evaluate potentially profitable properties, you can lose a lot of money in a short time. To maximize the odds of winning, consider these tips... The process of finding 'diamonds in the rough' has been revolutionized by the Internet. You can spend hours on-line finding descriptions, prices, photos, and useful legal info about... ❯❯❯
Cheap Repairs, Big Profits
You want the most profit you can get for that property you sweat blood to buy. Is there anyway to improve your chances, without investing a lot more? Fortunately, there is.
Even a person not very skilled in carpentry, plumbing, and other traditional trades can improve the saleability of a property with modest effort and a few common tools.
One of the first things a potential buyer will notice when viewing your property is the condition of those around... ❯❯❯
Tax Considerations For The Real Estate Investor
There is no more Byzantine human invention than the complex tax codes, and among the most complicated are the laws surrounding real estate investing. So, what follows is NOT to be considered legal advice ?consult your attorney or tax accountant before making any decisions. Well, now that the rear is covered, what considerations should the real estate investor keep in mind? Since laws vary between countries, and between states within the U.S., any general... ❯❯❯
Rental Property: Great Investment or Nightmare?
No one profits from their own ignorance. Thinking ahead is your best guarantee when considering whether to rent a property into the future or to sell for a fixed profit today.
If you want to keep a property in the hope of taking advantage of tax breaks and capital appreciation, but hope to offset the expense, consider both those upsides and some potential downsides to renting.
As the owner of a property you are legally liable for all normal costs of... ❯❯❯
Foreclosures: Sugar or Arsenic?
To the novice real estate investor foreclosures often look irresistibly attractive. Who wouldn't want to make a quick profit of 50% or more? But whether a foreclosure deal is really sugar or merely sweet-tasting arsenic depends on a list of complex factors. Foreclosure is a legal procedure in which a mortgage holder reclaims a property due to default on a loan. Some states in the U.S. allow 'strict' foreclosure ?the borrower has a certain period to make... ❯❯❯
