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Real Estate Investing

Wholesalers: How to Close A Real Estate Deal with an Out of State Seller

by Sharon Vornholt | November 7, 2011
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I have noticed that a lot of times brand new real estate investors find it hard to understand how to close a deal with an out of state seller. The procedure is actually quite simple once you understand it. I have been working with absentee owners for just about 4 years now, and I can [...]

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Real Estate

What Business Are You Really In?

by Sharon Vornholt | October 17, 2011

If you ask anyone what business they’re in, they will most likely tell you they are a plumber, a business owner, a real estate investor or whatever they perceive that business to be. In reality, we are all in the same business; we are all in “sales”. Your ability to sell yourself, your idea, your [...]

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Real Estate Investing

Right-Brain Marketing: Finding and Comprehending Motivated Sellers

by Justin McClelland | October 8, 2009

The human brainIf you’ve read through a couple of Real Estate Investing books, purchased a course or two, and/or frequently read Real Estate websites, then you’re more than familiar with the typical life events that create motivated sellers of Real Estate.

Some of the events that create motivated sellers are:

  • Loss of a loved one
  • Job Transfer
  • Loss of a job
  • Two mortgages
  • Tenant troubles
  • House Vacant
  • Divorce
  • House won’t sell

There is nothing wrong with marketing directly to people who own property and are experiencing one or more of the above events.  However, chances are you will be amongst many other Real Estate Investors doing the same.  To stay ahead of the pack, you have to use some additional methods.  Use the right side of your brain and let your imagination go.

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Real Estate Investing

Real Estate Investors: How To Meet With A Seller

by Jason Hanson | April 1, 2009

I was talking with a new investor who had his first in-person meeting with a seller over the weekend. Do you remember the first time that you met with a seller? I sure do. I was terrified. However, I acted like I’d closed thousands of deals before, I was confident and I ended up closing [...]

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