Video 99: So I just got done showing a short sale listing to a buyer in Tempe and we were discussing putting in a backup offer. They were a little concerned about doing so, but I think it’s a smart idea. If you have a house that you really really like, it’s a great idea [...]
Top 10 real estate posts of the day for 3/9/2010
Here is today’s list of top real estate posts of the day.
1) How To Shop For Mortgages And Keep Your Credit Scores High – Just a wealth of information in here I did not realize. A must read for agents and home shoppers.
2) 7 Expectations of Real Estate Investors – Beware of Potential – Thinking [...]
Top 10 real estate posts of the day for 3/8/2010
Here is today’s list of top real estate posts of the day.
1) REDC Auction: Scam or the Real Deal? – There are different types of auctions for houses, there is the type where you go to the courthouse step and bid on the foreclosures and then there are the auctions like Hudson &Marshall or REDC [...]
Phoenix real estate FAQ from March 5, 2010
Kristin LaVanway joins me as we answer your real estate questions straight from the trenches of the Phoenix real estate market….in only 30 seconds. Today we answer:
Should you require a deposit on a short sale?
Can the bank dictate terms in a short sale contract?
Should agents rebate commission?
Can I sell my house for a higher price [...]
Top 10 real estate posts of the day for 3/5/2010
Here is today’s list of top real estate posts of the day.
1) 8 Ways To “Un-Approve” Your Mortgage By Mistake – Like your mom always said, behave. You just need to read to know what misbehaving is.
2) CDPE – Certified Disaster of Proportions that are Epic – Anyone who has read my blog or watched [...]
Top 10 real estate posts of the day for 3/4/2010
Here is today’s list of top real estate posts of the day.
1) Realtor Facebook Fan Page Strategy Gains 4,000+ Local Fans in 12 Days – He is now over 7,000 fans in 15 days. I first mentioned what Dale Chumbley was doing in my Top 10 list on day 2 of his 365 day project. [...]
Short sale agents need to stand up to banks when the overreach
Video 97: I had a email from an agent in Colorado the other day. We had a conversation back and forth on Skype and I couldn’t believe what he was telling me. GMAC was requiring the buyer in a short sale purchase to put down x amount of money as earnest money. Then once [...]
Read the full article →Top 10 real estate posts of the day for 3/3/2010
Here is today’s list of top real estate posts of the day.
1) Just When You Thought It Was Safe… – Once again Elizabeth Newlin thoroughly entertains as she educates. I personally wish she wrote more, her stories are so entertaining when she does. Good education in here for those looking to purchase Short Sales.
2) What [...]
Here is today’s list of top real estate posts of the day.
1) How To Shop For Mortgages And Keep Your Credit Scores High – Just a wealth of information in here I did not realize. A must read for agents and home shoppers.
2) 7 Expectations of Real Estate Investors – Beware of Potential – Thinking of getting involved in real estate investing or working with a new investor who is looking for some tips? Here are some tips that you need to be aware of.
3) Socialist need not read –> Like Big Oil –> Big Expired Program; windfall profits – Looking for a new marketing program, but expired listings are not your thing? Check out these numbers.
4) Homes for Sale in Denver Face Scams from Craigslist…Still. – I had this happen on one of my listings a few months ago. Beware of this scam. Seems to have hit Tallahassee too.
5) Fannie Mae & Freddie Mac Needs a Good Flipping – NAR has their ideas for reforming Fannie and Freddie. What I don’t understand is how an organization I usually agree with in their political endorsements can be wrong on so many issues like supporting HAFA and even further federalizing Fannie and Freddie.
6) Taking a Short Sale Listing: ‘To Be or Not to Be?’ – I couldn’t agree with you more Melissa. Before I even take a short sale listing I make the seller gather all the required documentation, that way I know there will not be a problem and I know they are willing to do what it takes.
7) Squatter Claiming Adverse Possession in Puyallup – Ohhh if only it were that easy, I would have a new house next week.
8) Real Entrepreneurship – GREAT read. Real estate agents are true entrepreneurs.
9) Twitter 101 – Some basic Twitter tips for those who may not be getting what they hoped out of the social networking platform.
10) Keep those Garlic Fries to yourself – Those of us who do not play the Mafia Wars and Cafe World usually don’t want to see those continuous updates from others playing the games. Here is a good tip on getting rid of those updates.
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Video 99: So I just got done showing a short sale listing to a buyer in Tempe and we were discussing putting in a backup offer. They were a little concerned about doing so, but I think it’s a smart idea. If you have a house that you really really like, it’s a great idea to put a backup offer in so that if the buyer on that walks, you’ll be in first position to jump in and snatch up the property often at a really good price and at the same time you can continue shopping. So if you find another short sale or a foreclosure or traditional sale that you like better you can purchase that and not worry about having any earnest money locked into the short sale.
So if you see a property out there that you really like and it does have an offer on it, find out if there’s a backup offer cause oftentimes it is a great position to be in – a backup offer on a short sale. If you have any other questions you can always leave a comment below or you can email me Dean@DeanSellsAZ.com and have a great day! Would love to hear your thoughts, you can leave a comment or e-mail me Dean Ouellette.
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Here is today’s list of top real estate posts of the day.
1) REDC Auction: Scam or the Real Deal? – There are different types of auctions for houses, there is the type where you go to the courthouse step and bid on the foreclosures and then there are the auctions like Hudson &Marshall or REDC where you can bid on a property that has been on the market a while. The advantage to the second is you can visit the house before hand and you can use financing, but don’t think you can steal it with a low ball offer.
2) Rants and Raves ! WHERE DO THESE MIAMI PRICES COME FROM? – One of my favorite subjects, why do we still price houses like it is 1992 and people are still looking at pictures in a MLS book. How we shop for houses has changes, so should the way we price them.
3) Is a Short Sale Free? Will it Cost Me Anything? – This is a common question I get too, what will a short sale cost me as a seller? The answer should be not much if anything at all. Although I would add into this equation the cost of getting legal advice.
4) Why Never Taking ‘No’ For an Answer Will Make You Wealthy – This is a great post that is relevant to investors, agents or anyone in life. If you refuse to take no for an answer it will get you thinking out of the box.
5) The Challenge of Being an FHA Home Buyer in a Seller’s Market – Condos, single-family homes, both have different challenges, but both do have challenges with FHA loans in today’s market.
6) Real Estate Agency, and Why I Can’t Help You – If you are working with another real estate agent, sometimes we just need to do the ethical thing and say sorry, we cannot help you.
7) Is Homebuyers’ Negotiation Power on the Rise? – The average price a house sold for 97.3% of the last list price in January.
8) The Difference Between a Blog and a Website – Do you know what the difference between a real estate blog and a real estate website is? Not much.
9) Consumers Are Not Getting Enough Credit in Today’s Market – Access to credit, HVCC, all things that are helping keep the market down.
10) Two Things: Agents and Listings – Great story for Brokers looking to expand, there are only two things to concentrate on. And for agents, take this information to your business. What are the two things that are money making activates, concentrate on them.
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Kristin LaVanway joins me as we answer your real estate questions straight from the trenches of the Phoenix real estate market….in only 30 seconds. Today we answer:
- Should you require a deposit on a short sale?
- Can the bank dictate terms in a short sale contract?
- Should agents rebate commission?
- Can I sell my house for a higher price if it is not a bank owned or short sale?
Great job behind the camera, Sasha Lopez!
This week we answer the questions:.
- Should you require a deposit on a short sale?
- Can the bank dictate terms in a short sale contract?
- Should agents rebate commission?
- Can I sell my house for a higher price if it is not a bank owned or short sale?
Next week we want to answer your questions, leave a comment below with questions you want addressed
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