MLS

The New Way to Market to Probates

by Sharon Vornholt | November 14, 2011

I have been marketing to probates using direct mail for a long time now. Over the past 6 months or so, I have noticed a change that will directly impact how I market to these folks in the future. In fact, I would say this will be my new way to market to probates. My [...]

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Real Estate Investing

Defining a “True” Real Estate Wholesaler

by Marty Boardman | August 5, 2011

I know a talented quarterback when I see one even though I’ve never played the position. A good actor is easy for me to spot and I’ve never taken a drama class. I also know what a good golf swing looks like, despite my 25 handicap. I haven’t done any real estate wholesaling since 2003. [...]

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Real Estate Investing

(3) Reasons you should be a Realtor and Real Estate Investor

by Marty Boardman | October 27, 2010

They say you shouldn’t eat at least an hour before you go swimming. They also say that two wrongs don’t make a right, that you get what you pay for, you can’t win them all, nobody ever said life was fair, what you don’t know won’t hurt you and there’s no such thing as a [...]

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Real Estate

REO Pet Peeves

by Stephani Davis | June 24, 2010

For the last three years I’ve been pursuing REO properties that are listed on the MLS, and while it’s been a great run so far, there are definitely some frustrations that come with working in this niche. For those of you who have incorporated the MLS into your acquisition strategy, you probably know what I’m talking [...]

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Real Estate

How to Access MLS Listed Properties Without Having a Real Estate License

by Stephani Davis | June 3, 2010

About three years ago I decided that I wanted to start pursuing bank owned properties that were listed on the MLS. My first thought was to find a buyer’s agent to get listings and submit offers for me, but after talking to a handful of agents who had no interest in submitting multiple low offers, I [...]

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Real Estate

MLS Bargain Hunting: Tips and Tricks (Part 3)- The Pending Hijack

by Stephani Davis | April 8, 2010

Over the last two weeks, I’ve been giving you some tips and tricks to use when searching the MLS for deals. (In case you missed Parts 1 and 2 of this series, you can read them here and here). In today’s article, I’m going to be talking about a little-known tactic used to snag deals [...]

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Real Estate

MLS Bargain Hunting: Tips and Tricks (Part 2) – Property History

by Stephani Davis | April 1, 2010

The MLS can be a great resource for finding deals, especially given the glut of REOs and short sales currently on the market. Over the last few years I have picked up some tips and tricks to help me get the most bang for my buck out of my MLS experience. In this series, I’ll be [...]

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Real Estate

MLS Bargain Hunting: Tips and Tricks (Part 1)

by Stephani Davis | March 25, 2010

After three years of chasing REO properties on the MLS, I’ve managed to pick up a couple of tips and tricks that I thought I would share with you over the course of the next few weeks. I realize that not all MLS systems are created equal, so your mileage may vary, but hopefully you [...]

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Realtors

Honestly, I’m Not Making This Up: MLS Rants

by Florence Foote | March 16, 2010

Last week, I criticized the practice of some agents who hide potentially important information from buyers by putting it in the secret “agent’s only” section of the MLS called “private remarks.” I stand by that post: if it is important enough for the buyer’s agent (and would not cause embarrassment or a security risk) I [...]

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Realtors

Sex, Lies and the MLS: Why What You See is Not Always What You Get

by Florence Foote | March 9, 2010

I believe most people, and even most Realtors, are fundamentally honest. Not only are there moral reasons for telling the truth, but these days, given the number of lawsuits that arise from real estate transactions gone wrong, it is simply good business to be honest. Thus, I am continually amazed by what I find under [...]

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Realtors

Traits of a Great Real Estate Agent

by J Scott | March 3, 2010

Last week, my BiggerPockets.com blog article discussed the pros and cons of “Getting Your Real Estate License”… With that post in mind, I wanted to throw out some additional thoughts for those people who want to or plan to get their license to buy/sell their own properties. While the logistical parts of being a real [...]

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Real Estate Investing

Investors: Should You Get Your Real Estate License?

by J Scott | February 24, 2010

Not a week goes by where I don’t read a thread on BiggerPockets or receive an email asking the question, “Should I get my real estate license?” For anyone planning to become a long-term real estate investor, it’s a tremendously important decision that should be given a lot of thought. And while you can read [...]

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Real Estate News

The Ten Best in RE.net This Week: Feb. 6, 2010 Edition

by Dean Ouellette | February 6, 2010

1) On the ethics of “strategic default”… – I understand where Scott is coming from on this post, but some parts of the country are in such a bad position you have to start questioning it. Imagine being in a home you owe $600,000 and today it is only worth $350,000. At some point a common [...]

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Real Estate Marketing

Realtors: Learn How to Market Small Investment Properties To Investors

by Florence Foote | January 26, 2010

Many of you may have been looking to buy a small (one to four unit) investment property recently. Prices have come down in many areas of the country, including some of the most up-and-coming areas. Combined with low fixed rate long term financing, these properties can make excellent investments. How do you find such a [...]

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