tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81572709524663392682024-03-11T10:42:44.091-05:00FIRST IN Real Estate MarketingReal estate news and views presented by Dave Kohl, Marketing Director of First In Promotions, a real estate marketing agency founded in 1992.Dave Kohlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12746508555619862516noreply@blogger.comBlogger367125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8157270952466339268.post-56870423608813539922024-03-11T10:36:00.004-05:002024-03-11T10:42:10.988-05:00Food For Thought When Opportunity Knocks in Real Estate <p><span style="font-family: arial;">Whether things are busy or not, real estate professionals, developers, and investors should always be on the lookout for future opportunities. A prime example is the announcement by Aldi Food Stores that it plans to add 800 new stores within the next five years.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">I'm sure some people react by wanting to ask me how this is an opportunity for them. To me, it's easy, whether you work residential or commercial. Either way, Aldi has done a lot of helpful market research for you!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Suppose you work residential. Chances are you know the demographics and income levels that Aldi Stores most commonly attract. If you buy and/or sell homes to that group, you should stay on top of this story to find out if there will be a new store within your farm area. Or, new stores in areas where residents of your farm area might want to move to.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Homes near the location will have the amenity of being close to a brand new store! Might be an advantage to help sell. Could be very helpful for a potential buyer also looking at homes which do not have easy proximity to a brand new grocery store.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPjFF0qzwdkWiI-Ca976Tye6g-a7og9aMst2rYjXB_LsE202L_4wc8xeAAoDBMp0Cqlqp3wgnzFiGH8dT9fbt-oMwp9bbbOlT57V9d_rRjgaPzlzud-86MJcWYM6CeOyUT_0WzVVi7DJqx_iTEByPOIGlrrHbyKYZ4o2y88_6sbftxQ6KDup6EktJe/s1262/Oppty%20Ahead.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="965" data-original-width="1262" height="245" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPjFF0qzwdkWiI-Ca976Tye6g-a7og9aMst2rYjXB_LsE202L_4wc8xeAAoDBMp0Cqlqp3wgnzFiGH8dT9fbt-oMwp9bbbOlT57V9d_rRjgaPzlzud-86MJcWYM6CeOyUT_0WzVVi7DJqx_iTEByPOIGlrrHbyKYZ4o2y88_6sbftxQ6KDup6EktJe/s320/Oppty%20Ahead.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /> </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">If you work commercial, you now have research showing the viability of a major retailer preparing to serve specific communities. Those communities have room and want new construction. Aldi Store customers need other products and services. There may be adjacent space for lease or for sale.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">This is where obtaining market research plays such as important role. Those that wait until ground has broken on a new store typically are told "We already have someone who.....". That "someone" did their homework ahead of time.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">No matter how busy you are (or are not), there should always be time for market research. If you are too busy working with your clients, keep in mind that my office specializes in market research and marketing! </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/americas-low-price-leader-aldi-expands-footprint-nationwide-with-800-new-stores-by-the-end-of-2028-302082226.html <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p>Dave Kohlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12746508555619862516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8157270952466339268.post-9734891902473478272024-02-17T10:51:00.004-06:002024-02-17T10:51:59.509-06:00One Experience Can Shape Many<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Working with and for real estate professionals and investors for more than 30 years was not my original plan. My career actually began in radio broadcasting, which included studio work as well as covering events and doing live reports. When a report on the air is supposed to be 45 seconds long, it must be 45 seconds long and include important information for the audience at the time. I also went on to teach radio broadcasting part-time for seven semesters at Columbia College Chicago. </span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Many years ago, some friends of mine got on the schedule to do a vendor presentation, along with two other companies. Because of my public speaking and presentation experience, they hired me to perform their presentation. We were slotted to go 2nd of the three. The guy presenting first had what I thought to be a more amazing product than what I had to talk about, and it worried me. However, I also noticed how he seemed insecure and was choppy during his presentation.</span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">When it came to be my turn next, I got up and smoothly delivered my two minute presentation, making every sales point that was necessary, and then handled a couple of follow up questions with ease. Next, the 3rd presenter did not have as good of a product or presentation.</span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The result? Even though I didn’t think I was representing the best product, my guys got the sale! <b>That moment showed me how much of a difference the presentation could make, regardless of the product or service.</b></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b> </b></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b></b></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-0W4RTf7Biu5KXVfm-DVKRNt_dW8kNX4dQZzw8DJiNi4k7o1AWvO0CjVdODVfzbIIttTfzRnAU362cBcqU8xZm-QK1lHjOpPW9QI9WteLF3Z2JXKEPALsTkIb4Us1pkM6G5UZ8D-QmWUE4W1r5U-BEQP2Zq0EUUgw7uvk8Zl3WklDUR2D3AD9RmVY/s576/SeminarCover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="335" data-original-width="576" height="186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-0W4RTf7Biu5KXVfm-DVKRNt_dW8kNX4dQZzw8DJiNi4k7o1AWvO0CjVdODVfzbIIttTfzRnAU362cBcqU8xZm-QK1lHjOpPW9QI9WteLF3Z2JXKEPALsTkIb4Us1pkM6G5UZ8D-QmWUE4W1r5U-BEQP2Zq0EUUgw7uvk8Zl3WklDUR2D3AD9RmVY/s320/SeminarCover.jpg" width="320" /></a></b></span></div><span style="font-size: small;"><b><br /> </b></span><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Those radio broadcasting skills continue to help me when it comes to presenting properties, creating videos, hosting live educational webinars and seminars, and demonstrating the products and services my team and I now represent.</span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Meanwhile, I continue to see investors, agents, brokers, developers, builders, and others affiliated with real estate, miss out on potential deals and transactions because they don’t have the solid presentation and communication skills that often make the difference between winning and losing.</span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Over the years, I have occasionally helped my marketing clients with their presentation skills and have made an even more positive difference in their lives.</span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Now, as Real Estate Media Coach, I am available to specifically help real estate professionals and investors to increase their presentation skills. My having both the knowledge and experience from marketing campaigns for everything from multi-million dollar commercial developments to starter condos in low income areas combines with my communications coaching abilities.</span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I can work with individuals as well as large groups, including one-on-one time with each student. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://RealEstateMediaCoach.com">http://RealEstateMediaCoach.com</a> </span></span></p>Dave Kohlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12746508555619862516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8157270952466339268.post-63477739265235133902024-02-14T10:55:00.002-06:002024-02-21T14:06:41.782-06:00How Presentation Mistakes Harm Your Credibility<p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: arial; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: small;">If you are presenting a property, whether to industry colleagues, investors, or potential buyers/tenants, it helps to consider both the material you are presenting along with how you are presenting it. Messing up one can mess up both. </span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;"> </span></p><p><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoSiNhY4Zj-RJKamAwP7aj1GjbWrq1v2oC-deB5mlW1voG1pxEdBbbe0hQ8ArD_0pV3DjOJYe5KCTytWLHU6nk0oyATIzRzIEwtZg5Z8JInTpqPe74Ewv37tNiMk7lvA9EMv5dzfShNSVnFRLx0Qi1K0GKKusd6FPFDOsQgy1D8iszlLp6iWXjrErd/s3995/GroupWebinar.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1992" data-original-width="3995" height="204" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoSiNhY4Zj-RJKamAwP7aj1GjbWrq1v2oC-deB5mlW1voG1pxEdBbbe0hQ8ArD_0pV3DjOJYe5KCTytWLHU6nk0oyATIzRzIEwtZg5Z8JInTpqPe74Ewv37tNiMk7lvA9EMv5dzfShNSVnFRLx0Qi1K0GKKusd6FPFDOsQgy1D8iszlLp6iWXjrErd/w407-h204/GroupWebinar.jpg" width="407" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Here is an example I witnessed a couple years ago. I was watching a broker presenting a single family home listing to a group consisting of investors and fellow brokers. Along with a slide presentation, he was giving details of the property, and happened to mention that “This could also be a good rental property”. </span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">One of the audience members raised his hand and asked, “What is the monthly rental rate in that area?”. That was a very reasonable question, considering that the broker doing the presentation failed to mention it. However, the broker’s answer was “I’m not sure”.</span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">My first reaction was to make a note to not do business with that broker. If he was going to mention that it “could be a good rental”, he should have been ready with facts to support his statement. No matter how good his slide presentation was to that point, his answer to an obvious question shot down his credibility. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This broker should have done the research on current rents nearby while preparing his presentation. If the numbers were favorable, they should have been presented early in the presentation. If not favorable, don’t mention the possibility while giving the presentation. He could very well have lost out on a couple of potential buyers by not having information which is important to them.</span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The oral presentation skills of this broker were solid. There is more to it than being a good presenter, even when those skills are on display. Those that have the combination of a solid presentation AND are solid at public speaking and presenting to others have a much better chance to succeed. </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you present properties and/or real estate opportunities to potential buyers, sellers, tenants, investors, lenders, and so on, you can be better at compiling each presentation and utilizing improved public speaking skills and strategies within 30 minutes. Schedule your time today at </span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;"><a href="http://RealEstateMediaCoach.com">http://RealEstateMediaCoach.com</a> . </span></p>Dave Kohlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12746508555619862516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8157270952466339268.post-46781411348636057562023-09-19T11:48:00.000-05:002023-09-19T11:48:22.695-05:00Public Speaking For Real Estate Professionals<p><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: blue; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">As of late 2023 there are more than 1.5 million members of the National Association of Realtors. That number does not include thousands of commercial real estate brokers. Simultaneously, there are more than 2.4 million registered commercial real estate businesses in the U.S. </span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: blue; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Add in the number of home builders and commercial developers, and we have more than 5 million people involved with presenting and public speaking specific to the real estate community.</span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: blue; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Many, if not the majority, have not yet had </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: blue; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">any</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: blue; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> training in public speaking or making group presentations. Those are some of the challenges they face, which can hinder them from securing a listing or sale, costing them valuable revenue.</span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: blue; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: blue; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 13.999999999999998pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwvlh2ks4kjDbknPK0QcjHP8dm7puFsZYv29UUAGtr8Al7FoGXHHRKcI_9bQ1pKQ1OB8s7_7wJVD38PsHEDwqCxXsVpwvM4bZPeZDHh5dn5AVo-pcu00Z7-R3TT7ePOpBJud_-SM4iyUrSBtnAs_gjkzUDXURphqEdQz8MMjcbeR3I_sRZ_VKFFwIY/s711/Coach%20slide%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="580" data-original-width="711" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwvlh2ks4kjDbknPK0QcjHP8dm7puFsZYv29UUAGtr8Al7FoGXHHRKcI_9bQ1pKQ1OB8s7_7wJVD38PsHEDwqCxXsVpwvM4bZPeZDHh5dn5AVo-pcu00Z7-R3TT7ePOpBJud_-SM4iyUrSBtnAs_gjkzUDXURphqEdQz8MMjcbeR3I_sRZ_VKFFwIY/s320/Coach%20slide%201.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: blue; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Real estate professionals and others in the industry are often faced with presenting a property to a potential buyer, tenant, and/or investor. It might be to an individual, or to a family or group. Although part of the presentation can be planned and rehearsed, dealing with reactions and questions is not. However, they are all part of the public speaking process. </span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: blue; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The same goes when making a Listing Presentation or promoting a listing to groups of agents. The Real Estate Media Coach brings such a big advantage to clients.</span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: blue; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Real estate professionals and industry professionals can master their public speaking techniques which help overcome the natural fear. They do so from a real estate expert, which is an important combination.</span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: blue; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">One-on-one 60 minute individual sessions include plenty of actual practice time under the watchful eye (and ear) of the Real Estate Media Coach. Practicing comes after a review of strategies for gaining confidence and pacing as a speaker, whether to groups or individuals. </span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: blue; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Real Estate Media Coach is also available for group and corporate presentations, which include a presentation of valuable tips and strategies to the entire group. The group session is followed by scheduled one-on-one time with each attendee to benefit their individual needs and skills.</span></span></p><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: blue; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Visit </span><a href="http://www.RealEstateMediaCoach.com"><span style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">www.RealEstateMediaCoach.com</span></span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: blue; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> for details. </span></span></p>Dave Kohlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12746508555619862516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8157270952466339268.post-62664935991770876482023-05-11T10:39:00.006-05:002023-05-11T10:39:48.177-05:00How To Determine Fix & Flip, Buy & Hold, Wholesale.....<p class="x_Paragraph x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><span class="x_TextRun x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted2">Real estate investors have many decisions to make, whether just starting out or seasoned, when it comes to </span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted2">acquiring</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted2"> properties. Some look to wholesale (in states where it is allowed), some to “Fix and Flip</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted2">”,</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted2"> and others to buy and hold for long term gains. Each of those possibilities </span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted2">have</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted2"> </span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted2">their</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted2"> own pros and cons, along with </span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted2">a number of</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted2"> investors who are successful at each of them.</span></span><span class="x_EOP x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted2" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"> </span></p><div class="x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2"><p class="x_Paragraph x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><span class="x_TextRun x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2"></span></span><span class="x_EOP x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted2" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"> </span></p></div><div class="x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2"><p class="x_Paragraph x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><span class="x_TextRun x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted2">Each
category requires a great deal of research leading up to finding
potential investment opportunities. The amount of time needed is also a
factor in </span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted2">determining</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted2">
the choice in working with a property. When wholesaling, the money is
made at the closing with no further responsibility for the subject
property. If doing a Fix and Flip, the likelihood is for weeks or months
of repairs and upgrades to increase the value. For a “buy and hold</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted2">”,</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted2"> the </span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted2">objective</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted2"> is long-term revenue, whether from leasing or tax advantages.</span></span><span class="x_EOP x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted2" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"> </span></p></div><div class="x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2"><p class="x_Paragraph x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><span class="x_TextRun x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2"></span></span><span class="x_EOP x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted2" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"> </span></p><p class="x_Paragraph x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><span class="x_EOP x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted2" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcfGlCMZ6v56K5SnFwim-JCNkShwZtRtCmH_hpfZ7nvawpDrl0LwT2ZfOYFCgMgSJTslghpb_nLGH-HVUMGRAnZx-zHM55X4lsd6c6b9QG6zPENQ-RbO4r32cRtJNPd5pkYN85NQQ2TqWrstwKjCHViWMkSN7yw_TsiRRxas5jN09_bh14P6tsEQ/s849/R%20E%20Investing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="566" data-original-width="849" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcfGlCMZ6v56K5SnFwim-JCNkShwZtRtCmH_hpfZ7nvawpDrl0LwT2ZfOYFCgMgSJTslghpb_nLGH-HVUMGRAnZx-zHM55X4lsd6c6b9QG6zPENQ-RbO4r32cRtJNPd5pkYN85NQQ2TqWrstwKjCHViWMkSN7yw_TsiRRxas5jN09_bh14P6tsEQ/w446-h297/R%20E%20Investing.jpg" width="446" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p class="x_Paragraph x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><span class="x_EOP x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted2" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"> </span><span class="x_TextRun x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted2">Some
real estate investors make the mistake of being focused on only one of
these possibilities while doing their research. Consequently, they might
be </span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted2">missing out on</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted2">
a solid investment. It is understandable for a real estate investor to
think that they do not have the bandwidth to, for example, engage in a
costly and longtime upgrade despite the eventual profit potential. </span></span><span class="x_EOP x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted2" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"> </span></p></div><div class="x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2"><p class="x_Paragraph x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><span class="x_TextRun x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2"></span></span><span class="x_EOP x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted2" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"> </span></p></div><div class="x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2"><p class="x_Paragraph x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><span class="x_TextRun x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted2">The
point is that a real estate investor should be doing his or her
research looking for a solid investment. If he/she cannot work with it
as intended, chances are there is another buyer (or partner) out there
that would love to get in on a solid deal. Some investors are private
lenders and/or cash buyers that look for a good deal. Even the best
researcher </span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted2">isn’t</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted2"> able to find deals throughout the region, let </span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted2">alon</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted2">e the entire country.</span></span><span class="x_EOP x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted2" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"> </span></p></div><div class="x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2"><p class="x_Paragraph x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><span class="x_TextRun x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2"></span></span><span class="x_EOP x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted2" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"> </span></p></div><div class="x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2"><p class="x_Paragraph x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><span class="x_TextRun x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted2">For
this reason, it is helpful to research properties in specific areas
based on criteria used by other investors. Whether you are working with a
real estate agent or not, you can do this research yourself. Comps on
what properties are currently selling for are not enough to </span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted2">determine</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted2"> the strength of a potential investment.</span></span><span class="x_EOP x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted2" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"> </span></p></div><div class="x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2"><p class="x_Paragraph x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><span class="x_TextRun x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2"></span></span><span class="x_EOP x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted2" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"> </span></p></div><div class="x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2"><p class="x_Paragraph x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><span class="x_TextRun x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted2">By
visiting <a href="http://PropertyChoiceDirect.com">PropertyChoiceDirect.com</a>, you can learn how to access data
about investment properties around the country, based on your investing
criteria. You can </span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted2">compare</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted2">
against what other investors and buyers have recently done within the
same community. For example, you can see recent successful </span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted2">fix</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted2"> and flips within a neighborhood so you can more easily compare. </span></span><span class="x_EOP x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted2" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"> </span></p></div><div class="x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2"><p class="x_Paragraph x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><span class="x_TextRun x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2"></span></span><span class="x_EOP x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted2" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"> </span></p></div><div class="x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2"><p class="x_Paragraph x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><span class="x_TextRun x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted2">If the numbers work for you, it is easy to work with any real estate agent you choose. But if the numbers are good but </span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted2">don’t</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted2"> work for you, you have something to offer to another investor or buyer and get paid even more for your efforts.</span></span><span class="x_EOP x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted2" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"> </span></p></div><div class="x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2"><p class="x_Paragraph x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><span class="x_TextRun x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2"></span></span><span class="x_EOP x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted2" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"> </span></p></div><div class="x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2"><p class="x_Paragraph x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><span class="x_TextRun x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted2">You can </span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted2">participate</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted2"> month to month with no contract </span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted2">required</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted2">. Details at <a href="http://PropertyChoiceDirect.com">PropertyChoiceDirect.com</a>.</span></span><span class="x_EOP x_SCXW203656482 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted2" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"> <br /></span></p></div>Dave Kohlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12746508555619862516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8157270952466339268.post-329443805538431392023-05-11T10:35:00.002-05:002023-05-11T10:35:39.674-05:00How To Do Your Own Comps For Potential Flips <p class="x_Paragraph x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><span class="x_TextRun x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted1">Real
estate investors looking to flip or wholesale properties need
“additional” local comps to guide them toward a decision as to whether
to </span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted1">purchase</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted1"> each property they consider. Real estate agents are typically only concerned with pricing properties which are “ready to go</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted1">”,</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted1"> or close to it. However, a flipper or wholesaler is not going to </span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted1">purchase</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted1"> a property for anywhere near the current market value. </span></span><span class="x_EOP x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted1" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"> </span></p><div class="x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2"><p class="x_Paragraph x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><span class="x_TextRun x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2"></span></span><span class="x_EOP x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted1" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"> </span></p></div><div class="x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2"><p class="x_Paragraph x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><span class="x_TextRun x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted1">Here
is an example. Suppose there is a single-family home on a block with
neighboring homes selling in the $200,000 range. This property, however,
needs a lot of renovation and/or repair, which the current owner is not
willing or able to finance. As a real estate investor, you need much
more than the comps showing the value of good condition neighboring
homes. </span></span><span class="x_EOP x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted1" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"> </span></p></div><div class="x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2"><p class="x_Paragraph x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><span class="x_TextRun x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2"></span></span><span class="x_EOP x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted1" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"> </span></p><p class="x_Paragraph x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><span class="x_EOP x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted1" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqeF6LkA41nnQmWp5Iu86o7IPb175CVN5H21CFx-PfjxF6B7m9V9KGfskvcjpevDlvPPJCkqhfZpHBYHvjhxyIDby61ESyK5Y04QrBO4LEog9eVYX0kdv4jqoj8O6cqL8AiBlIDAbnosbdpLcQdvmlfnXWTt4GcnhtsY0icHMjs2P2Iqf94zTiEg/s1280/R%20E%20Investing%204.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqeF6LkA41nnQmWp5Iu86o7IPb175CVN5H21CFx-PfjxF6B7m9V9KGfskvcjpevDlvPPJCkqhfZpHBYHvjhxyIDby61ESyK5Y04QrBO4LEog9eVYX0kdv4jqoj8O6cqL8AiBlIDAbnosbdpLcQdvmlfnXWTt4GcnhtsY0icHMjs2P2Iqf94zTiEg/w427-h240/R%20E%20Investing%204.jpg" width="427" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p class="x_Paragraph x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><span class="x_EOP x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted1" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"> </span></p></div><div class="x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2"><p class="x_Paragraph x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><span class="x_TextRun x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted1">While
considering, or upon making a conditional offer, you need to be able to
inspect the subject property. This is whether you do so yourself and/or
hire a home inspector. Your goal is to </span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted1">determine</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted1">
the cost of bringing the property up to market value. There are costs
to consider, ranging from fixtures (roof, furnace, electrical work) to
labor (deep cleaning, painting, etc.) to renovation. You also need to
consider the profit margin you expect to justify your purchase and the
time and expense to bring to market value.</span></span><span class="x_EOP x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted1" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"> </span></p></div><div class="x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2"><p class="x_Paragraph x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><span class="x_TextRun x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2"></span></span><span class="x_EOP x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted1" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"> </span></p></div><div class="x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2"><p class="x_Paragraph x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><span class="x_TextRun x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted1">Before doing repairs and/or upgrades to the property for resale, you need to consider </span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted1">roughly $15,000</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted1">
for commissions and closing costs. You also plan to come out with
between $20,000 and $25,000 profit when all is said and done. If you </span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted1">acquire</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted1"> the property for $140,000, it leaves you with a maximum of $20,000 to $25,000 to spend on the rehab.</span></span><span class="x_EOP x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted1" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"> </span></p></div><div class="x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2"><p class="x_Paragraph x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><span class="x_TextRun x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2"></span></span><span class="x_EOP x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted1" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"> </span></p></div><div class="x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2"><p class="x_Paragraph x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><span class="x_TextRun x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted1">The $140,000 amount is based on being </span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted1">roughly 70%</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted1"> of market value. However, an investor needs to know if offering $140,000 or less is </span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted1">viable</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted1">.
Most real estate agents base the buyer comps on the $200,000 market
value even though an investor will not offer anywhere close. </span></span><span class="x_EOP x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted1" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"> </span></p></div><div class="x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2"><p class="x_Paragraph x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><span class="x_TextRun x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2"></span></span><span class="x_EOP x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted1" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"> </span></p></div><div class="x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2"><p class="x_Paragraph x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><span class="x_TextRun x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted1">This is one of the reasons why <a href="http://PropertyChoiceDirect.com">PropertyChoiceDirect.com</a> offers analytic software which </span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted1">provides</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted1"> local comps based on investor criteria. You can search most neighborhoods and see recently sold nearby properties which were </span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted1">purchased</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted1"> by investors. In addition, you can then compare against “market value” comps to get a much clearer picture </span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted1">on</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted1"> your potential investment. </span></span><span class="x_EOP x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted1" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"> </span></p></div><div class="x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2"><p class="x_Paragraph x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><span class="x_TextRun x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2"></span></span><span class="x_EOP x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted1" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"> </span></p></div><div class="x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2"><p class="x_Paragraph x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><span class="x_TextRun x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted1">You
can do all of this whether working with a real estate agent or not, and
there are no restrictions whatsoever as to which agent you can work
with. The software accesses current and updated </span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted1">data and</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted1"> is available month to month with no contract </span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted1">required</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted1">. Newer investors can access the video training along with regularly scheduled live webinars as part of their membership.</span></span><span class="x_EOP x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted1" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"> </span></p></div><div class="x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2"><p class="x_Paragraph x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><span class="x_TextRun x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2"></span></span><span class="x_EOP x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted1" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"> </span></p></div><div class="x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2"><p class="x_Paragraph x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><span class="x_TextRun x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted1">Real estate agents and brokers can also </span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted1">utilize</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted1"> this software for helping their investor clients to </span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted1">acquire</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted1"> more properties. Details at </span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted1"><a href="http://PropertyChoiceDirect.com">PropertyChoiceDirect.com</a> .</span></span><span class="x_EOP x_SCXW47484109 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted1" data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":0,"335559737":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"> <br /></span></p></div>Dave Kohlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12746508555619862516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8157270952466339268.post-88487679416584462822023-05-11T10:30:00.004-05:002023-05-11T10:30:32.594-05:00How To Find Investment Properties While Working With Your Agent of Choice <p class="x_Paragraph x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><span class="x_TextRun x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted0">As
a real estate investor, especially for one to four units (including
single family), it is helpful to understand the role that a real estate
agent plays in helping you. Typically, the role is </span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted0">much</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted0"> different from the home buyers they serve. Although in both situations the buyer wants the lowest possible price, the criteria </span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted0">differs</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted0"> for an investor</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted0">. </span></span><span class="x_EOP x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted0" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"> </span></p><div class="x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2"><p class="x_Paragraph x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><span class="x_TextRun x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2"></span></span><span class="x_EOP x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted0" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"> </span></p></div><div class="x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2"><p class="x_Paragraph x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><span class="x_TextRun x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted0">Someone
buying a home for themselves or their family to live in relies on a
real estate agent to meet their needs. Considerations include price, but
may also include a school district, proximity to work, transportation,
and/or shopping, and specific amenities. On the other hand, a real
estate investor might not be limited to a specific neighborhood or be as
concerned about the current condition of the property. </span></span><span class="x_EOP x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted0" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"> </span></p></div><div class="x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2"><p class="x_Paragraph x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><span class="x_TextRun x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2"></span></span><span class="x_EOP x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted0" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"> </span></p></div><div class="x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2"><p class="x_Paragraph x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><span class="x_TextRun x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted0">Some real estate agents and brokerages </span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted0">attempt</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted0">
to serve investors by offering a list of local investment properties.
In many instances, the agent(s) doing so understand how to compile such
lists because they are investors themselves. This means that he, she, or
they get first crack at potential investment properties within the
area(s) they serve. </span></span><span class="x_EOP x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted0" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"> </span></p></div><div class="x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2"><p class="x_Paragraph x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><span class="x_TextRun x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2"></span></span><span class="x_EOP x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted0" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"> </span></p><p class="x_Paragraph x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><span class="x_EOP x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted0" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw9moaqR9mAvFWoEJEYenDHf7fejl0UXkqHECN9IZ54N885xJ81_hH-oR3AaG6c97ifj8n-WqBnTBXTyeSIUy6-SMOMnj5EyEB6iUzS4VcXvgGi9dRYoE_C-c0m3bGI-aDb5Bnc2Z0zY9SLd7xq0Ua90aJTcMlrCzsdWcG-BYzguH8u1HxncULPA/s1590/R%20E%20Investing%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1590" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw9moaqR9mAvFWoEJEYenDHf7fejl0UXkqHECN9IZ54N885xJ81_hH-oR3AaG6c97ifj8n-WqBnTBXTyeSIUy6-SMOMnj5EyEB6iUzS4VcXvgGi9dRYoE_C-c0m3bGI-aDb5Bnc2Z0zY9SLd7xq0Ua90aJTcMlrCzsdWcG-BYzguH8u1HxncULPA/w391-h211/R%20E%20Investing%202.jpg" width="391" /></a></div><br /> <p></p></div><div class="x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2"><p class="x_Paragraph x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><span class="x_TextRun x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted0">Consequently,
the investors they “serve” receive lists of properties which they
(agent) have, in effect, already rejected for themselves. In addition,
there are some real estate brokers selling software which is designed to
analyze potential investment deals. Worse yet, some brokers </span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted0">require</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted0"> investors, already paying to </span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted0">utilize</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted0"> the software, to then engage their brokerage to complete any of the transactions they have “analyzed</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted0">”.</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted0">
In other words, they expect investors to pay to analyze lists of
already rejected investment properties, and when they find one to </span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted0">purchase</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted0">, then pay that same brokerage a commission on the purchase transaction. </span></span><span class="x_EOP x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted0" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"> </span></p></div><div class="x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2"><p class="x_Paragraph x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><span class="x_TextRun x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2"></span></span><span class="x_EOP x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted0" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"> </span></p></div><div class="x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2"><p class="x_Paragraph x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><span class="x_TextRun x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted0">Software to help real estate investors </span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted0">identify</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted0">
and analyze investment property opportunities in local areas and around
the country is extremely helpful. However, it is even more beneficial
for real estate investing when not affiliated with a specific agent or
brokerage in any way. As a result, users can work with any agent or
broker they choose, even if only to handle the negotiations and </span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted0">subsequent</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted0"> </span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted0">purchase</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted0">.
At the same time, they get a wider range of properties and more
thorough investment data to consider. The cost is often less per month
than some local providers and brokerages charge while including </span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted0">their</span><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted0"> financial and geographic restrictions.</span></span><span class="x_EOP x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted0" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"> </span></p></div><div class="x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2"><p class="x_Paragraph x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><span class="x_TextRun x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2"></span></span><span class="x_EOP x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted0" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"> </span></p></div><div class="x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2"><p class="x_Paragraph x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><span class="x_TextRun x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted0">In addition, users have access to scheduled updated training along with hours of training videos.</span></span><span class="x_EOP x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted0" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"> </span></p></div><div class="x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2"><p class="x_Paragraph x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><span class="x_TextRun x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2"></span></span><span class="x_EOP x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted0" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"> </span></p></div><div class="x_OutlineElement x_Ltr x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2"><p class="x_Paragraph x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2" style="font-weight: normal; text-align: left;"><span class="x_TextRun x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted0">Details are available at </span></span><a class="x_Hyperlink x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted0" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="0" href="http://PropertyChoiceDirect.com" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span class="x_TextRun x_Underlined x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2" data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US" style="color: #0563c1; font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px; text-decoration: underline;"><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2" data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">http://PropertyChoiceDirect.com</span></span></a><span class="x_TextRun x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2" data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"><span class="x_NormalTextRun x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted0"> </span></span><span class="x_EOP x_SCXW164021539 x_BCX2 x_ContentPasted0" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":160,"335559740":259}" style="font-family: Calibri,"Calibri_EmbeddedFont","Calibri_MSFontService",sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 24.8208px;"> </span></p></div><div class="x_elementToProof" style="color: black; font-family: Calibri,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><br aria-hidden="true" /><br /></div>Dave Kohlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12746508555619862516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8157270952466339268.post-19557793705585128642022-06-02T11:03:00.004-05:002022-06-02T11:03:34.885-05:00Why Real Estate Professionals Need Market Research <p><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">“How did
he/she know that?” If you have ever missed out on a property or real estate
opportunity because you simply didn’t know about it soon enough, you know the
significance of Market Research. </span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The right
information transforms in to the right opportunity. You could be a real estate
agent that doesn’t know you just outsold your farm area’s top producer last
month. You could be an investor who didn’t know that a property you turned down
had additional zoning options. You could have lost out on a bid because you
didn’t include enough information. </span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">If you work
for a company which provides “market research”, it means that others in the same office <i>also</i> gain
access to the same information. However, what helps your company may not always
help YOU.</span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">You need
facts and data to help toward your next sale, transaction, or goal. One
important fact is that there are only so many hours in the day. Not enough to
be able to gather and promote the important elements which could be the key
toward your next success.</span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">There is a
big difference between “shared research” and your very own “market research”.
That difference impacts your bottom line. </span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx2LK-tJo1TUhLemp-DLtTJIOXs_sV_vXY46rlRDkY0f3Z79vqZJrbuo6yzxSGvPQ4UrGmpjwCuc3KC4U4k91WbTFohktcGL90up_X4aeS9MwERVqEoynoeXRaEtd5K2cuTMqGQG5Zb60SJf15omo-Uy0IgxP_DT9e3WrsDTz0otxfTG3763XtFg/s580/Monitor%20Slide.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="410" data-original-width="580" height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx2LK-tJo1TUhLemp-DLtTJIOXs_sV_vXY46rlRDkY0f3Z79vqZJrbuo6yzxSGvPQ4UrGmpjwCuc3KC4U4k91WbTFohktcGL90up_X4aeS9MwERVqEoynoeXRaEtd5K2cuTMqGQG5Zb60SJf15omo-Uy0IgxP_DT9e3WrsDTz0otxfTG3763XtFg/s320/Monitor%20Slide.png" width="320" /></a></div> <p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">For example,
research is crucial for a law firm of any size. There is a lot more than the
facts relating to the case an attorney needs to win. They need to find and pull
specific information from other cases which went in the direction he/she hopes
to accomplish. They need to find and pull facts and theories which support the
argument they need to present. Additional research may include digging up facts
about the other party and elements of the legal action which could be used to
cast a negative light on the opposition. </span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Chances are
the opposing side anticipates the “common” data and will be ready to defend and
argue. </span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Think about
this for real estate. If your offer, your comps, or your proposal contains the
same data as your competitors, your presentation is much less likely to stand
out.</span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">In every
instance, if you can bring unique and helpful market research to the table, you
stand to gain because of it. Just like with law firms, you don’t have to do it
all yourself.</span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><a href="http://monitor.firstin.com" target="_blank">FIRST IN performs market research</a>, whether on long term retainer or for a short-term
project, to make you or your business be the shining star!</span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">One agent in
a small community, which earlier had us sort their database, needed more single
family homes for buyers. Market research uncovered a multi-family listing which
sat untouched for six months but was also zoned for single-family. </span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">An email to
only to his local investors produced a buyer. That buyer quickly tore down and
built an upscale single family home, from which the sale brought the investor
roughly $100,000 profit eight months later. That agent gained two commissions
within one year from the same parcel from this opportunity which would not have
happened without our services.</span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Another
agent was able to point out how a competitor failing to update their website
cost a seller thousands of dollars and what she does to prevent those mistakes
for her client. </span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Chances are
you don’t have time to explore ways you can beat your competitors, but knowing
those “ways” would increase your income by thousands of dollars. <a href="http://monitor.firstin.com" target="_blank">Hiring FIRSTIN to monitor your competition</a> while creating advantages for you or your
company allows you to do just that. </span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> <br /></span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">How do your
competitors acquire their leads? Why does their process differ from yours? What
distinct advantages can you bring to the table? </span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Whether you
hire us for ongoing “behind the scenes” research and monitoring, or for a live
virtual session to provide and receive immediate and direct input and
strategies, it’s easy to add a new member to your success team!</span></span></p>
Dave Kohlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12746508555619862516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8157270952466339268.post-55248537351303006912022-04-11T14:34:00.005-05:002022-04-11T14:34:58.477-05:00How Landlords Can Pre-Lease Apartments - and Keep Them Leased In Advance<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">You have the
floor plans and/or blueprints for a 20 or more unit multi-family property. It
is weeks (maybe months) before construction or renovation begins. Your goal is
to have every available unit leased before your “ready” or delivery date. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Perhaps you
own and operate large apartment buildings and want to keep every unit under
lease. Even if fully rented now, leases expire and some valued tenants will
relocate, creating future vacancies.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Either way, currently
you are not able to do advance showings of available units in order to get them
all leased. However, having a leasing office or model apartment costs you for
the space, the staff, and maintenance every month it is needed. Paying
commissions to a broker may get the job done, but results in thousands of
dollars out of your pocket. As tenants come and go, those thousands in tenant
acquisition costs continue to add up.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">FIRST IN
Real Estate Marketing has a complete solution for apartment building owners
(and leasing managers). This solution reduces or eliminates the need for the
aforementioned ongoing costs.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">It starts
with our “Custom Interactive Virtual Staging”. The tech team starts with your
floor plans and/or blueprints. There is no need for the property to exist, or
to visit the property site. Created to scale, the tech team showcases the
specifics of each room or area of the property. You could have selected rooms
be done, such as bedrooms, bathrooms, and kitchen. You could do a “before and
after” to showcase a renovation. You can show “Behind the Walls” to feature
integration of HVAC, Solar Panels, or retrofitting. If your units offer a
spectacular view, it can also be shown as part of the created “tour”.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The strength
is that a potential tenant can literally do a lot more using this feature than
if they were standing inside the actual property!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Custom
Interactive Virtual Staging can be used to impress:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">+ Investors,
Potential Partners</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">+
Contractors, Installers</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">+ Potential
Tenants</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Perhaps the
most popular of the amenities is our ability to add Selection Panels for the
viewing experience. One example is a Paint Panel which allows potential tenants
to experience specific rooms while able to choose among a panel of wall colors.
They would see how certain colors would match their furniture.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Other examples
are Selection Panels for flooring choices, fixtures, and/or furniture styles. These
are custom designed to help potential tenants envision themselves and their
possessions being in your property. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Meanwhile,
contractors and installers can use this to determine how and where to handle
the job they are assigned. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Once
prepared to meet your specifications, the next step is to implement your
method(s) to showcase your property. Your choices of methods include:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">+ Online
tours</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">+ In-person
presentations</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">+ Virtual
Reality goggles</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-themecolor: text1;">Online Tours allow potential tenants to do a 360 tour at
any time, and (if you choose) be able to apply while still visiting your
website. This amazing technology allows for family members in different
locations to login and “tour” simultaneously!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-themecolor: text1;">In-person presentations allow you to showcase the
property on any size monitor or screen at sales offices, conference rooms,
conventions, or anywhere you have potential tenants.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-themecolor: text1;">Virtual Reality goggles can be utilized to let potential
tenants to walk or ride through your unit(s) as if they are actually there by
doing a 360 tour. They have the ability to change colors, flooring, and/or
whatever you use Selection Panels for. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-themecolor: text1;">Once fully leased, this ongoing feature can be used to
showcase for upcoming vacancies. (If a tenant is moving out at the end of
March, you could let them experience the unit long before its April 15<sup>th</sup>
availability.) </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-themecolor: text1;">If and when you operate other apartment buildings, chances
are we can modify your Custom Interactive Virtual Staging for future use for a
lower cost. Therefore, your cost to fill “new” vacancies will be even less.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-themecolor: text1;">All you need are floor plans and/or blueprints to request
your free estimate. Our team will take it from there. You could be ready to
pre-lease or lease using this custom program within 30 to 60 days!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-themecolor: text1;"><a href="http://MyHomeBuild.org" target="_blank">Custom Interactive Virtual Staging</a> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-themecolor: text1;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_WjwoPRe6LH4AtqO4pyzrnSoFZnZ56oBk5uC9NJf3VMGOCxACS3aH7H0oDPCbtg0sS93zfl7rbhRHoRzxB8aAJf9M6Ikk5GDNIdJx7amKhGuSk8cargmuBEzz4yC85OSp8RJbrDCYpO8Dfsd4kJz2jxo1LyE9BqDSZifR5WCzqctdkZF6pddqsg/s961/Advance%20Site%20Banner.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="541" data-original-width="961" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_WjwoPRe6LH4AtqO4pyzrnSoFZnZ56oBk5uC9NJf3VMGOCxACS3aH7H0oDPCbtg0sS93zfl7rbhRHoRzxB8aAJf9M6Ikk5GDNIdJx7amKhGuSk8cargmuBEzz4yC85OSp8RJbrDCYpO8Dfsd4kJz2jxo1LyE9BqDSZifR5WCzqctdkZF6pddqsg/s320/Advance%20Site%20Banner.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-themecolor: text1;"> </span><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"></span></p>
Dave Kohlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12746508555619862516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8157270952466339268.post-37051032363134656132021-10-01T10:32:00.005-05:002021-10-01T10:32:44.369-05:00This Great Idea Ames At All Communities <p><span style="font-family: arial;">Let's see if we can get the students at Ames, Iowa to lead the way by example with this great idea for community engagement.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">They have come up with themed gatherings for the entire community. Since I work with real estate brokers and brokerages around the country on marketing, I can't help but think this is an idea which should be "sponsored" by local brokerages in communities all over.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">THIS is how you develop rapport with local homeowners of all ages and ethnic groups. I'm happy to help new marketing clients on this.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Here is the article with this fantastic idea:</span></p><p><br /></p><p>https://bostonrealestatetimes.com/grand-88-acre-estate-minutes-from-spofford-lake-in-nh-heads-to-auction-on-oct-15/ <br /></p><p><br /></p>Dave Kohlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12746508555619862516noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8157270952466339268.post-38186087619585451072021-04-13T09:29:00.001-05:002021-04-13T09:29:13.133-05:00Selling Houses On A $10 Budget <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">There are
times when the marketing budget is limited while looking to sell a property.
Sometimes it is more practical to spend on marketing instead of spending
hundreds or thousands producing a professional video. After all, there are
plenty of poorly shot videos which still get tons of views. This is where a
Smart Phone Property Tour makes a big difference.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Sometimes a
listed property will only have certain rooms or areas that will appeal to
potential buyers. That could be another reason why it isn’t worth having a
professional video shoot. Many agents spend hundreds or thousands of dollars on
a video tour, and then lack the funds to generate views.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Many smart
phones include video cameras with good to excellent quality. An agent can
create his or her own video at a listed property. He or she can script and
narrate it while walking through various rooms. Or, they can concentrate on the
kitchen or rooms which are the best selling points. This can be done with or
without editing or post production, such as music or tight edits.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">If not
satisfied with how it looks, a video can be done again until it looks “right”. Once
it is completed, it can easily be available for viewing through both android
and iPhones. By choosing a Smart Phone Property Tour, the video, regardless of
length, can easily be seen by potential buyers. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">There are no
technical requirements beyond submitting your video with the order. A custom web
link will be assigned. The direct link to the video can be based on the street
address of the property, the name of the development, or the name of the
listing agent. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Within a
matter of hours, the property video can be promoted to potential buyers at
little to no additional expense. The agent simply adds the link to existing web
pages and social media feeds, as well as printed materials. In some
circumstances, it can be placed on the For Sale sign at the property. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Obviously,
whenever a potential buyer likes what they see on their phone, they can quickly
and easily contact the agent. After all, he or she already has their phone in
their hands! This one-step process enables hundreds of potential buyers to easily
view the video and contact the agent.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Cost is only
$10 per month per property, with no limit to the number of listings which can
be submitted. Smart Phone Property Tours are available now.</span></p>
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Dave Kohlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12746508555619862516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8157270952466339268.post-52364963003500493882021-04-12T09:39:00.003-05:002021-04-12T09:39:27.351-05:00Getting Your Video Tours On Potential Buyer Phones <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">S<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">ome agents
spend a significant portion of their marketing budget for a listing to have a
Matterport tour produced and ready to go as soon as possible. No matter how
excellent the finished product is, the challenge becomes getting as many
potential buyers as possible to see it. The new Smart Phone Property Tour
feature comes to the rescue.</span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">The agent’s
web page may not have enough visitors to generate significant enough viewing.
When placed on the company’s website, their tour often becomes one of many
currently available. Social media promotion results tend to vary. In those
situations, a potential buyer may easily be distracted by seeing other similar
listings.</span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Meanwhile,
chances are most home buyers have no idea what Matterport is or does. Some
agents will not share a tour with their buying clients because they do not
spend on them for their own sellers. Advertising of the listing needs to
contain the important facts and amenities of the listing.</span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">With a Smart
Phone Property Tour to support a professional video tour, potential buyers can
easily experience your listing. It becomes one easy step for them to have it on
their phone for easy viewing. This is technology they can easily use, whether
they have an android or iPhone. </span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">There is
absolutely nothing to change or add to your professional video tour. The result
is that it becomes available to potential buyers everywhere they can use their
phone. </span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Each “tour”
is assigned a custom easy to remember link, which can be selected by the
listing agent. The custom link could contain the property address or street
number, such as 7654 for 7654 Main Street. It could be the name of the
development, such as "West Hills", or the name of the listing agent.</span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Creating an
easy link for potential buyers makes it simple to pick up their phone and check
out the tour. It will be just as easy for them when linked from social media or
anywhere else. The agent is able to choose their custom link, subject to
availability.</span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></span></p><span style="font-family: arial;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">A Smart
Phone Property Tour is available for only $10 per month per property. </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></p>
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Dave Kohlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12746508555619862516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8157270952466339268.post-82229903441536997712021-03-29T10:09:00.002-05:002021-03-29T10:09:53.277-05:00Easy Creation of Interactive Virtual Staging <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">FIRST IN
Interactive Virtual Staging process begins with our tech team creating the
property (or selected portions) to scale. This is referred to as a “Virtual
Environment”, which is designed to look and function exactly like the property
it portrays. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">This is
created from floor plans, blueprints, or sketches, and is based on the square
footage of the property and the various rooms or areas. Because each
“Environment” is created from floor plans or drawings, there is no need to
visit the property or property site. A subject property can have a Virtual
Environment completed at any phase, ranging from before groundbreaking to
existing for many years.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">The creative
process can include the entire property or only selected rooms or areas. For
example, it is possible to feature the master bedroom and a 2<sup>nd</sup> and
3<sup>rd</sup> bedroom instead of an entire unit, or show one bathroom with a
shower and another with a bathtub.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">Residential
properties offering a specific view, such as a waterfront or elevated city
view, can submit specific photos of the view for the tech team to incorporate.
This includes upper floors, with drone photos a possibility.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"><a href="http://AdvanceHomeBuying.com" target="_blank">A FIRST INVirtual Environment</a> can feature an entire interior (or selected rooms as
indicated above). Exterior space and amenities can be included if desired. Most
common exterior requests include showcasing landscaping, a pool, deck, and/or
patio, and parking options. If a developer or builders wishes to show exterior
design styles and allow for paint color choices, it can be included.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">Specific square
footage and layouts are important to the final presentation. Potential buyers
or tenants experiencing the property Environment should be able to negotiate
hallways, corners, and shelf heights as realistically as possible.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">The process
of creating a precise Virtual Environment from scratch takes our tech team
several business days to complete, and is key part of the preparation process.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">Residential
developers, builders, or brokers, anywhere in the world can request a free no
obligation estimate by providing the necessary information on qualifying
properties. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">Once created, there are numerous ways that everyone from designers, installers, and contractors to potential buyers, tenants, lenders, and investors can "view" the exact property or selected rooms. These ways range from being at the property site or sales office to online from anywhere. </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">Consequently, important decisions can easily be made prior to visiting the property site and/or prior to the property being built or completed. <br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;">http://AdvanceHomeBuying.com <br /></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></p>
Dave Kohlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12746508555619862516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8157270952466339268.post-91640629126525141872021-03-26T10:01:00.002-05:002021-03-26T10:01:47.064-05:00The Importance of Advance Interactive Virtual Staging During New Construction<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Ultimately,
the goal is to market each property to the end user, whether it is a potential buyer
or tenant. It is this phase which is the most significant use of a finished <a href="http://AdvanceHomeBuying.com" target="_blank">InteractiveVirtual Staging </a>Environment.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhReeoPEvEWcVIUAk02oYJGY6fAeSWdH-2Fo-9zzDAOC9gnSgtD2JgfCw3m3l3mMfMhVdMyqd7472_uoxKGsINI3tG46WRQlwqmVH4w42ZSUYx45sF5El3iHhYp1_X_N22nNq_NlU8vow/s960/Ahead+of+time.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="960" height="201" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhReeoPEvEWcVIUAk02oYJGY6fAeSWdH-2Fo-9zzDAOC9gnSgtD2JgfCw3m3l3mMfMhVdMyqd7472_uoxKGsINI3tG46WRQlwqmVH4w42ZSUYx45sF5El3iHhYp1_X_N22nNq_NlU8vow/w361-h201/Ahead+of+time.png" width="361" /></a></div><p></p><span style="font-family: georgia;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></span></p><span style="font-family: georgia;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">This is
because the subject property does not need to be built or completed, since all
that is needed are the plans. Its location can be anywhere in the world
including multiple locations.</span></span></p><span style="font-family: georgia;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></span></p><span style="font-family: georgia;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Perhaps the
most significant feature of <a href="http://AdvanceHomeBuying.com" target="_blank">FIRST IN Interactive Virtual Staging</a> is that a
potential buyer or tenant can actually do more with it than if they were
standing inside of the completed property. While at the property, they might
not like how a wall color, flooring, fixtures, or the furniture style looks.
You can show them photos of sample tiles, but a hand held sample does not do
your property justice. </span></span></p><span style="font-family: georgia;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></span></p><span style="font-family: georgia;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">When using
our Interactive Virtual Staging, they can <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">experience</i>
the property under a variety of choices. Once they see how furniture similar to
theirs would look, or with a preferred choice of color, their level of interest
is certain to increase. </span></span></p><span style="font-family: georgia;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></span></p><span style="font-family: georgia;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Potential
buyers and tenants can experience this feature at the property. Better yet,
they can also experience it from the comfort of their current home. They could
be in your sales office or anywhere there is Wi-Fi. If using Virtual Reality
goggles (or with a Play Station 5), they could “walk through” the property room
by room and make choices.</span></span></p><span style="font-family: georgia;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></span></p><span style="font-family: georgia;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">A huge
element to this feature is that our Interactive Virtual Staging can be
available months before construction or renovation is completed. The original
idea of this concept is to be able to have it sold (or rented) on the ready
date.</span></span></p><span style="font-family: georgia;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></span></p><span style="font-family: georgia;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">There are
many financial advantages for a builder/developer to have the property sold or
rented before the ready date. The immediate financial savings include:</span></span></p><span style="font-family: georgia;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></span></p><span style="font-family: georgia;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">+
Maintenance costs</span></span></p><span style="font-family: georgia;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">+ Security
costs</span></span></p><span style="font-family: georgia;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">+ Personnel
(property manager, sales staff)</span></span></p><span style="font-family: georgia;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">+ Utilities
costs</span></span></p><span style="font-family: georgia;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">+ Possible
staging costs </span></span></p><span style="font-family: georgia;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">+ Possible
mortgage or construction loan interest costs</span></span></p><span style="font-family: georgia;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></span></p><span style="font-family: georgia;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Before <a href="http://AdvanceHomeBuying.com" target="_blank">Interactive Virtual Staging</a> was so readily available, it would take months and
months to sell out a development. The monthly costs for several units, even for
three months, often far exceed the cost of our Interactive Virtual Staging.
Real estate agents and brokers had to wait those months before earning their
commissions. </span></span></p><span style="font-family: georgia;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></span></p><span style="font-family: georgia;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">Meanwhile,
having a new project sold or leased as soon as possible allows the
builder/developer to more quickly move on to their next project. That could add
millions of dollars more to their pockets more quickly!</span></span></p><span style="font-family: georgia;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></span></p><span style="font-family: georgia;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;">This is why
<a href="http://AdvanceHomeBuying.com" target="_blank">Interactive Virtual Staging</a> is so effective. The savings and financial benefit
outweighs the cost. Potential buyers and tenants gain more and better choices
with more reasons to consider the property, even if they can see it.</span></span></p><span style="font-family: georgia;">
</span><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"> </span></span></p>
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</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">Retirement is the long-awaited reward after a
lengthy career. Dreams don’t end at retirement though, as this is merely the
beginning of a rich, rewarding chapter of life. <u><span style="color: #1155cc;"><a href="https://money.usnews.com/money/retirement/slideshows/10-retirement-lifestyles-worth-trying" target="_blank"><span style="color: #1155cc;">Retirement dreams</span></a></span></u> often come with
ideas in mind such as more time with family, traveling and diving into hobbies
like homesteading. An important factor to consider along the way is whether
your current home has adequate space for your family to visit as well as areas
for your hobbies and daily living needs. If the logistics of buying a new home
to meet your retirement needs feels daunting, there are some strategies you can
employ to ensure success. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN"> </span></p>
<h2><a name="_4arn403ukotj"></a><span lang="EN">What to Consider for the Home</span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">It can be challenging to find a home that
matches your dreams and fits the budget. Finding an affordable home doesn’t
mean you need to compromise your ideals, it may just require you to use your
ingenuity to make it work. If you find a home with good bones and the basic
idea of what you are seeking, don’t be shy about <u><span style="color: #1155cc;"><a href="https://www.housingfinance.com/developments/5-secrets-of-occupied-affordable-housing-renovation"><span style="color: #1155cc;">renovating</span></a></span></u>. Often the difference
between decent and ideal is simply a matter of knocking down a wall, adding an
addition or building on a sunroom. Let your imagination guide you.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">Home shopping is an <u><span style="color: #1155cc;"><a href="https://www.realtor.com/advice/buy/buying-a-home-emotions/"><span style="color: #1155cc;">emotional experience</span></a></span></u>, and as a
result, it is easy to fall in love with a place that isn’t suited for your
practical needs in daily life. Before you begin shopping for homes, consider
your <u><span style="color: #1155cc;"><a href="https://www.retirementliving.com/how-much-house-do-i-need"><span style="color: #1155cc;">square footage needs</span></a></span></u>, the number of
bedrooms, bathrooms and space for starting seedlings and hatching chicks if you
plan to homestead. Designated space for a workshop can be ideal to avoid having
to drag out equipment and put it away after each use. And the grandchildren might
also enjoy having their own playroom for the same reason. </span></p>
<h2><a name="_dxdl9qlf07sp"></a><span lang="EN">What to Consider About Lending</span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">If you’ll need to take out a mortgage, there’s
a lot to think about. As you consider loan options, shop around for the best
lender. Your specific <u><span style="color: #1155cc;"><a href="https://loans.usnews.com/articles/mortgages-for-seniors-everything-you-need-to-know"><span style="color: #1155cc;">mortgage needs</span></a></span></u> may differ from
others, and a reputable lender will walk you through all the options to ensure
that you get the best mortgage possible. You may be able to access lower
closing costs through certain lenders or obtain a loan that is geared toward
seniors. Beware of predatory lending and other <u><span style="color: #1155cc;"><a href="https://www.ag.state.mn.us/Consumer/Handbooks/SLR/CH1.asp"><span style="color: #1155cc;">scams on seniors</span></a></span></u>, however, and if a
plan seems too good to be true, it probably is. Consumer protections exist, and
if you wish to check on the reputation of a lender, consider doing a <u><span style="color: #1155cc;"><a href="https://www.bbb.org/"><span style="color: #1155cc;">background
check</span></a></span></u> on the organization before giving them any
information. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">Real estate can move quickly. It may feel as
though you are being rushed through the process, but often realtors watch their
clients lose a dream home because they were hesitant to take action. </span></p>
<h2><a name="_o0qgvkm4tj6t"></a><span lang="EN">The Silver Lining for Acting Fast</span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">Acting fast on a real estate transaction can
feel like a major gamble, particularly if your current home has <u><span style="color: #1155cc;"><a href="https://www.redfin.com/guides/faq/how-to-buy-and-sell-at-the-same-time"><span style="color: #1155cc;">not yet sold</span></a></span></u>. The risk can offer
rewards if you can withstand the pressure of buying before selling. Some of the
rewards for buying first include the option to rent your existing home to pay
for your new home’s mortgage and the ability to focus on one transaction at a
time. Talk to your real estate agent as soon as possible if you realize you’ll
need an extended closing.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN"> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN">Your retirement dream home may be more
accessible than you think. Make a plan in advance, considering your housing and
hobby needs, as well as space for your loved ones to visit. Make sure you
invest time in learning about loan options prior to starting the process, and
as you begin house shopping, keep your eye on renovation potential as a means
of finding an affordable home. Honor your retirement dreams and enjoy your
golden years in a home that makes you smile. </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN"> </span></i></p><p class="MsoNormal"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN">Again - our thanks to Bob Shannon at </span></i><span style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN">http://SeniorsMeet.org </span></span><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span lang="EN"> <br /></span></i></p>
Dave Kohlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12746508555619862516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8157270952466339268.post-11477991329517914742021-01-07T16:09:00.002-06:002021-01-07T16:09:33.844-06:00We Never Would Have Known<p><span style="font-family: arial;">Obviously, the National Association of Realtors is trying to help with and encourage home (and all property sales) around the country. Hundreds of thousands of members around the country are paying dues (in more ways than one!) and expecting complete support.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">We understand that statistics are kept all around the country about local home sales and prices, and that comparisons are made. These comparisons are made against previous months and years.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">As we begin 2021, the nation continues to be in a pandemic. The real estate market comparisons are, frankly, not justified against one year ago and prior.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Our problem this week is that the NAR has put out its report showing home sales are down for November 2020. No kidding? It was a controversial and highly anticipated election month. Of course people were not looking to sell or buy nearly as much.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Yet, this report shows the decline. And, yes, there was an understandable decline in property sales during November.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">But WHY is this being reported? We would like to think that NAR members would not want to give anyone even the slightest negative. Don't tell the public that not as many homes are selling. It does nothing but put some degree of doubt in the minds of people that may have been "thinking about" selling.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">We would not expect any consumers to notice that there were no home sales statistics reported for a month, and there would not have been any doubt cast.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Even as the residential real estate market is overall encouraging, the real estate community should think twice about what gets reported. It needs to be positive, or not at all, while we deal with current circumstances.</span></p><p> </p><p> https://www.nar.realtor/infographics/pending-home-sales-snapshot</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0e0ylT9DVCj2jvBGHIffD5NhM1E0yaGWA9XXZrJBoBpi85Dd9g0k2BN2AKPTQG08V4mC0ijckScBosazghXyuddJQJjqr326kxm3hD-kVhrR78ODNDvTZJAkXFx4xet4L5WkNhSx_4g/s885/NAR+blog+pic.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="885" data-original-width="729" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0e0ylT9DVCj2jvBGHIffD5NhM1E0yaGWA9XXZrJBoBpi85Dd9g0k2BN2AKPTQG08V4mC0ijckScBosazghXyuddJQJjqr326kxm3hD-kVhrR78ODNDvTZJAkXFx4xet4L5WkNhSx_4g/s320/NAR+blog+pic.png" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Dave Kohlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12746508555619862516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8157270952466339268.post-54009414062933528862020-11-06T11:53:00.001-06:002020-11-06T11:53:26.169-06:00Making A Visually Impaired Person Feel At Home<p> </p><p> <span style="font-family: arial;">One of the many overlooked aspects of marketing in real estate is helping those who are disabled or have physical challenges with finding or modifying a residence in order to accommodate. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Typically, we do not do guest posts, but Harry Cline at <a href="http://NewCareGiver.org" target="_blank">NewCareGiver.org </a>provides a great case to do so with the below article.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Thanks again to Harry Cline for this valuable info:<br /></span></p><p> <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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</p><p class="MsoNormal">If you are in the process of making modifications to a house
to help a person with a visual impairment feel at home, you have a great deal
to consider. Your top priority should be to make the home as organized and
functional as possible. People are much more comfortable in spaces that are
free of clutter and organized in a logical way. You also should consider the
person’s needs and routines. When you <u><span style="color: #1155cc;"><a href="https://www.comfortkeepers.com/info-center/category/aging-in-place/article/home-adaptations-for-the-visually-impaired"><span style="color: #1155cc;">make modifications</span></a></span></u> with the person
in mind, you’re sure to create a comfortable space that helps him feel right at
home.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">1. Get Organized by
Eliminating Clutter</b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_gjdgxs"></a>While you may have an organization
system that makes sense to you, your organization system should be logical
enough that it makes sense to others. For instance, if you throw everything
from chewing gum and masking tape to knife sharpeners and scissors into a <u><span style="color: #1155cc;"><a href="https://www.containerstore.com/organization-projects/kitchen/project/organize-junk-drawer"><span style="color: #1155cc;">junk drawer</span></a></span></u>, you probably will be
the only person in the home who can locate a specific item in that drawer in
under 30 minutes. Organized chaos may work for you, but it will not work for a
person with a visual impairment.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">That’s why one of the first things you should do to help a
person with a visual impairment feel at home is to get organized by <u><span style="color: #1155cc;"><a href="http://www.rd.com/home/cleaning-organizing/clear-clutter-feel-happier/"><span style="color: #1155cc;">eliminating clutter</span></a></span></u>. Clutter makes
it difficult to navigate the home, and it makes it virtually impossible for
someone with a visual impairment to find anything. Go room by room and make
sure that there is a place for everything. If there isn’t, decide which items
you want to keep, which you want to donate, and which you want to discard.
Don’t forget to remove clutter from drawers, closets, cabinets, cupboards, and
pantries, too.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">2. Address Repairs and
Clean Up</b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Safety is a top priority, so you’ll want to tackle any
repairs that if left alone could be hazardous. For example, <u><span style="color: #1155cc;"><a href="https://weeklysafety.com/blog/stairways"><span style="color: #1155cc;">loose handrails</span></a></span></u>, broken windows,
hard-to-navigate corners and broken steps could prove risky for a
visually-impaired person. Tackle what you can yourself, and outsource any other
repairs to professionals. </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Now is also a good time for a top-to-bottom clean. Get into
the nooks and crannies, dust, clean counters as well as appliances, and make
sure the bathroom has been given a thorough once-over. This is also a good time
to address any <u><span style="color: #1155cc;"><a href="https://www.homeadvisor.com/near-me/carpet-cleaning/#faq"><span style="color: #1155cc;">deeper cleaning needs</span></a></span></u> such as
carpeting, curtains, upholstery and even air ducts. </p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">3. Make It Easier to
Cook</b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">People with a visual impairment prefer to be independent, so
it’s a good idea to make a few modifications to your kitchen to make cooking a
little easier. There are several kitchen <u><span style="color: #1155cc;"><a href="http://www.theblindcook.com/2014/11/11/kitchen-aids-for-the-blind-cook/"><span style="color: #1155cc;">gadgets and tools</span></a></span></u> available to
assist cooks with low vision. One helpful gadget is a thermometer that <u><span style="color: #1155cc;"><a href="https://www.maxiaids.com/talking-digital-cooking-thermometer"><span style="color: #1155cc;">reads temperatures aloud</span></a></span></u>. It’s also
a good idea to purchase some extended oven mitts to protect the forearms from
accidental burns, a liquid indicator to avoid spills, and measuring cups and
spoons with large print. Consider adding a task light to kitchen work areas,
especially where people cut food, to make sure there is as much light as
possible.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Another helpful tool is the <u><span style="color: #1155cc;"><a href="https://vision-forward.org/product/penfriend/"><span style="color: #1155cc;">PenFriend
3</span></a></span></u>. When you start organizing your kitchen, you may be
surprised when you find just how many food items are of similar size and shape.
It becomes difficult for a person with a visual impairment to distinguish these
similar items, but the PenFriend 3 solves the problem with its audio labels.
Label everything from pasta to canned beans in the pantry. </p>
<p class="MsoNormal"> </p>
<p class="MsoNormal">With a few simple home modifications, you can help a person
with a visual impairment feel right at home. Begin by eliminating clutter and
getting organized, hiring a housekeeper, and making it easier to cook. </p>
Dave Kohlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12746508555619862516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8157270952466339268.post-15266387042713338362020-10-19T17:52:00.002-05:002020-10-19T17:53:49.791-05:00What's Up, Doc? Unfortunately, It's His Time <p><span style="font-family: arial;">The national play-by-play announcers come under criticism from fans of the participating teams seemingly all of the time, with one exception. And now, sports fans have lost that exception, albeit due to a partial retirement. <br /><br />Mike "Doc" Emrick announced that he is stepping down from play-by-play of NHL games after exactly 50 years of having done so. It doesn't seem as if any hockey fans criticized his descriptions at any time. His incredible enthusiasm for the NHL came through as solidly this month in the Stanley Cup Finals as it did 40 years ago. <br /><br />Emrick, who took the "Doc" nickname after graduating from college with a PhD, was the lead voice for NBC over the past 15 years. Some will recall his years as lead voice for USA Network when they carried the NHL in the 80's and early 90's, working with Bill Clement as his analyst.<br /><br />He called the Stanley Cup Finals 22 times, along with an incredible 45 calls of Game 7 of a Stanley Cup series. Although Doc will continue with NBC Sports on a part-time basis, this is a blow for hockey fans. From here, he has been, by far, the best of all of the lead national announcers of all of the pro sports. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Speaking of lead national announcers, like him or not, you have to give Joe Buck a ton of credit for dealing with the broadcast schedule Fox (and 2020) brought his way over these couple of weeks. Last week, he called 6 consecutive games of the NLCS between Atlanta and L.A. on Fox and FS1. (That came off of doing NFL games the previous Thursday and Sunday.) Buck was unable to call Game 7 of the NLCS because he was scheduled to go from Dallas to Tampa to call the Packers-Buccaneers doubleheader game on Sunday (10/18).<br /><br />Due to the postponement of the Chiefs-Bills game to Monday (10/19), Joe called the late afternoon game, making it a highly unusual call of two NFL games in two days. His "every day" schedule continues this week with the first two games of the World Series on Tuesday and Wednesday. Thursday he calls the NFL game between the Giants and Eagles, and then it's back to Dallas to call the World Series games on Fox until conclusion. This schedule is unprecedented work for a national announcer.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />Sportscaster Mike Yam was able to bounce back after being dropped from the Pac-12 Network as part of layoffs made before the Conference decided to play this year. Yam has been added by NFL Network as an anchor, as well as continuing on SiriusXM's college football channel as a host. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />This coming weekend marks the return of the Big 10, much to the delight of ESPN/ABC and Fox Sports. Here is the schedule, with Eastern Times, for this coming weekend:<br /><br /> Friday, October 23rd: Illinois @ Wisconsin, 8 PM, BTN<br /> Saturday, October 24th: Nebraska @ Ohio State, 12 PM, Fox<br /> Saturday, October 24th: Rutgers @ Michigan State, 12 PM, BTN<br /> Saturday, October 24th: Penn State @ Indiana, 3:30 PM, FS1<br /> Saturday, October 24th: Iowa @ Purdue, 3:30 PM, BTN<br /> Saturday, October 24th: Michigan @ Minnesota, 7:30 PM, ABC<br /> Saturday, October 24th: Maryland @ Northwestern, 7:30 PM, BTN<br /><br />The MAC also returns and will take over with a series of weeknight telecasts. These might attract more viewers than past seasons because they will not be opposed by NBA or NHL telecasts this fall. Here is the MAC schedule for the first two weeks of their season:<br /><br /> Wednesday, November 4th: Ball State @ Miami, Ohio, 7 PM, CBS Sports Network<br /> Wednesday, November 4th: Western Michigan @ Akron, 6 PM, ESPN3<br /> Wednesday, November 4th: Ohio @ Central Michigan, 7 PM, ESPN<br /> Wednesday, November 4th: Buffalo @ Northern Illinois, 7 PM, ESPN2<br /> Wednesday, November 4th: Bowling Green @ Toledo, 8 PM, ESPNU<br /> Tuesday, November 10th: Kent State @ Bowling Green, 7 PM, ESPN</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt;"> Tuesday, November 10th: Akron @ Ohio, 7 PM, CBS Sports Network</span> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"> Tuesday, November 10th: Miami, Ohio @ Buffalo, 8 PM, ESPN<br /> Wednesday, November 11th: Toledo @ Western Michigan, 8 PM, ESPN2</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt;"> Wednesday, November 11th: Eastern Michigan @ Ball State,7 PM, CBS Sports Network</span> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"> Wednesday, November 11th: Central Michigan @ Northern Illinois, 8 PM, ESPNU<br /><br />Overall it will be interesting to monitor the ratings for the NFL and college football starting next week, since there will be no major competition from other sports during November and December.</span></p>Dave Kohlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12746508555619862516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8157270952466339268.post-21432695774928927332020-10-13T14:59:00.002-05:002020-10-13T14:59:12.204-05:00Comparing Apples to Poison Ivy<p><span style="font-family: arial;"> The story (linked below) is designed to restore faith in radio advertising, which is understandable. However, in doing so radio is taking a similar approach to real estate. In this instance, the two are similar. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Radio offers audience targeting, as some stations appeal more to males, females, and/or age groups in order to attract appropriate advertisers. To do so, past and present listener statistics are important to the decision makers. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Meanwhile, many real estate offices look at it the same way. Realty offices and associations keep putting out comparison statistics on home sales and market trends, always based on previous months and years. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">How anyone can put any credence into any trends from before March 2020 at this time is beyond my radar at this time. Radio has been hit hard by the pandemic, just as real estate and most other industries. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">People were buying, selling, and renting homes one year ago under drastically different circumstances than we have today. They may have felt different about their jobs and financial security. In addition, their home may have been in a location with respect to their commute, which now may be a thing of the past.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Just as our radio listening habits may have changed over the past year, it has little or nothing to do with the station(s) that people choose to listen to. Same theory for real estate. Comparing against one year ago is no longer a reasonable comparison. At least it won't be until April 2021.</span></p><p><br /></p><p>http://www.insideradio.com/free/the-connected-car-is-helping-show-the-effectiveness-of-radio-advertising/article_fc1c74a4-0d24-11eb-b4fc-cbe25e79323f.html <br /></p>Dave Kohlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12746508555619862516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8157270952466339268.post-79785412281055161622020-10-07T15:00:00.001-05:002020-10-07T15:00:04.378-05:00May I Have The Envelope Please? <p><span style="font-family: arial;">The story linked below is, technically, a real estate "story", but the reality is this is a marketing inspiration. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Briefly, the Newsweek story is about a real estate investor that purchased a single family house to rehab and eventually sell for a profit. During his interior "tear down", he discovered envelopes of cash amounting to roughly $10,000. He gave the money to the seller and then did not accept the reward offered by the seller and family for doing this good deed.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Of course, this is not to say that Mr. Dow would not have done such a wonderful thing under any circumstances. I personally know more than one person that found large sums of cash while "going through" a home which had not been theirs. Let's just say that money was not returned.The point here is that by doing so, Mr. Dow gained it back with far more than $10,000 worth of publicity. At the same time, he made another family very happy, while benefiting in his own way.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">By returning the money, Mr. Dow gained favorable publicity for himself and the company he represents (which has independent offices around the country). He could not have bought that kind of publicity, especially in a publication such as Newsweek, for "only" $10,000. And that does not include any other publications and sources which pick up the story.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">From a marketing standpoint, this was a brilliant move. Quite frankly, some homeowners have a poor image of "rehabbers" because of the discounted prices they get prices for after negotiation. This story goes against that reputation, while placing Mr. Dow ahead of the pack in his category. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Again, Mr. Dow may have returned the money regardless of the reward. In this case, everyone benefits in some way. This story will (most likely) lead to at least one "additional" rehab project for him and his team. Chances are the profit from just one deal will amount to more than $10,000. Whatever that total, he would not have generated that without this article.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">That becomes his "reward" for returning the money. It is also great real estate marketing. It was also his "reward" for the seller!</span><br /></p><p> </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>https://www.newsweek.com/man-finds-10k-hidden-home-purchased-returns-all-1536708 <br /></p>Dave Kohlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12746508555619862516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8157270952466339268.post-53804418139891045342020-08-13T09:34:00.002-05:002020-08-13T09:34:14.161-05:00Will Healthcare Loans Take Away From Mortgage Loans?<p><span style="font-family: arial;"> It was only a matter of time before a money company would figure out how to finance healthcare costs, especially with everything we are all facing at this time in our lives.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">In theory, this company (described in the article linked at the conclusion) has an excellent idea in terms of enabling people to be able to pay off exorbitant health care costs over a period of time.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">From the standpoint of impact, the guess is that real estate will be the industry to feel the negative impact from this idea. If and when this healthcare financing takes off, it is likely that thousands of people will receive these loans. Chances are the healthcare costs could be well into five figures and perhaps into six figures in come cases. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Those are loans which will be the equivalent of a mortgage for these thousands of people. Logic tells us that if thousands of people now have healthcare loans which are equal to what a mortgage would be, the likelihood of also carrying a mortgage drops significantly.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><b><span style="font-family: arial;">Obviously, the need for personal (or family) healthcare financing is not a choice or an option like a mortgage is. Regardless, the odds are that people will concentrate on spreading out healthcare payments takes priority over buying vs. renting or combined living with other family members. </span></b></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">As a result, this approach could be good for landlords and not good for sellers.</span><br /></p><p> </p><p> https://www.americanbanker.com/news/new-subprime-lending-startup-will-focus-on-financing-healthcare</p>Dave Kohlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12746508555619862516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8157270952466339268.post-542231566875973852020-08-11T10:56:00.002-05:002020-08-11T10:56:13.328-05:00The New Second Home Is A Temporary One<p> <span style="font-family: arial;">It is an interesting finding that "high end" second home sales are considered to be on the rise. Instead of incorporating this into a market trend, it would be better to consider the impact on the future.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">My take is that people are not doing this as a real estate investment or to have a "second home" for the long term. The longer these 'buyers' can work from home (or without having to constantly commute to an office location), the lower the chances of returning to that status.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">As soon as they learn they don't have to "return" to their current city home (the 'first' home in this scenario), the next step will be to place the 'first' home on the market. The "second home" will become the primary residence. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><b><span style="font-family: arial;">If, for some reason, they need to return to commuting, the "second home" goes back on the market or becomes a rental property.</span></b></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">You heard it here first. </span><br /></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> https://www.builderonline.com/money/economics/as-covid-19-continues-high-end-second-home-sales-are-on-the-rise_o</p>Dave Kohlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12746508555619862516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8157270952466339268.post-7462263602942630352020-08-06T15:50:00.002-05:002020-08-06T15:50:44.062-05:00Think Before Marketing Property Amenities<div><span style="font-family: arial;">With all due respect to this listing agent, I'm going to use this example to point out the need to make every single property description as unique as possible while maintaining focus on the overall presentation.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">This home (linked below) is promoted as a "custom built dream home", which could very well be the case. However, the property also contains a hangar and an airstrip.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">It is true that would be something that is a part of a custom built home and property. However, those features are, if I may venture to guess, not likely to be "dream home" amenities for the majority of buyers. <br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">In addition, one of the first facts provided in the description is that the location is "45 minutes from O'Hare Airport". <br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">First of all, being 45 minutes from anything is not something worth highlighting. But that point is overruled by another question. If this property contains a hangar and airstrip, why does it matter where the nearest full sized airport is?</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">My point is that further in, you see that this home and property do have many desirable amenities. In order to appeal to a larger pool of potential buyers, those need to be pointed out well ahead of the airplane and airport facts.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">It is not always what makes a property unique. It is identifying the most likely selling points before publishing the description.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Unless this was changed since it's 8/6/20 posting, here is the description in question:<br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>http://mredllc.com/smyl/myListing/?id=MDk4OTkzNTg6NzY3OQ<br /></div>Dave Kohlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12746508555619862516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8157270952466339268.post-79195136497277481402020-08-03T11:26:00.004-05:002020-08-03T11:26:52.105-05:00A Well Written Case Study - Almost<div><span style="font-family: arial;">From having performed several high end case studies myself over the years, I have come to appreciate a well written version from others.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">This one, coming from a 1031 Exchange company, does a solid job of telling one side of the story along with showing how and why the exchange came to be.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">However, as I see it, there were possibilities from both sides of the exchange to be shared which were not. From a marketing standpoint, a Case Study (or marketing piece, which, in reality this is) becomes even more effective when it shows how both sides "won" instead of just one side.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">When you open the (below) link, you will see the story about exchanging out of a Los Angeles apartment complex suffering from below market rents. This is not to say the owner of this property was not suffering headaches because of it. It is not an easy situation.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>The point here is that there may have been other options to use in terms of finding a buyer (or to present as a 1031 possibility). Although this may have been done, it was not shown within the Case Study, which is important to its overall effectiveness.</b><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">A long term investor faced with current year capital gains (or other tax consequences) might see value in being able to extend current leases now to assure having a certain number or percentage of occupied units three years from now. At the same time, losses could be shown for the process of renovating the available units, which (hopefully) leads to being able to request market value or higher rents going forward.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Showing a tax loss "now" while having a cash flow plan within five years makes the apartment building situation, as described, into an investment (or exchange) with more potential than is shown in this Case Study.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Consequently, the Case Study could show how both sides "win" on the exchange, instead of making a potential client want to make sure they are on the "winning" team.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>https://www.jamescapitaladvisors.com/news/jca-client-trades-californias-multifamily-headaches-for-nnn-leased-7-eleven-in-utah</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Dave Kohlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12746508555619862516noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8157270952466339268.post-67277850805494487812020-07-28T16:49:00.001-05:002020-07-28T16:49:29.174-05:00Private Placement For Investment Real Estate – Where to Begin
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for a Private Placement (also known as Private Offering) from federal
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to as the “exempt market” when it comes to securities laws and the public
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