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Luxury Real Estate Marketing
Luxury real estate marketing professionals may want to look into getting certified by the Institute of Luxury Home Marketing. It may be a way to differentiate you from your competitors.
Career before RE agent?
Hi everyone,
I'm curious what careers others may have had before becoming an agent or REI.
Manish
Brokering REOs
I noticed that one local agency in my market gets all the homes that are taken back by the bank(s). How does this one agency get all the listings? How can I work my way into handling the sales (by listing) the... View more
Help on getting REO'S
Hello, I need help on getting REO listings. I have contacted every bank out there and i have not got any where. Can any body help with some contact info that i can use to get REO.I DO alot of short sales right now.... View more
The right Realtor
OK,
How do you find a good Realtor?
1. Trial and error
2. Call
3. ???
I have ran through several Realtors and man is it hard to find one that isn't an idiot. Possibly it is my fault (patience, explaining what... View more
RE Agent for investors
Hey, recently i've been trying to decide whether i should be an agent or an investor. Im taking classes required for the license right now and also for the knowledge of being an investor. If i become an agent, i will... View more
Looking For a Partner
I've moved to LA area 3 years ago. Have been re-establishing myself in the new area. I used to close 20-25 transactions/year practicing RE in San Francisco. Looking for a partner or may be in the beginning to become an... View more
A New Agent in Need of Help!!
I am thinking very seriously about starting a career in real estate to help pay for my way through school (Closing deals during the day, taking classes at night), but I have a few questions. How demanding is this... View more
Need a Commercial Contact in Broward County
I am looking for a Commercial Realtor in Broward County to team up with for a client. They are in need of 2 office spaces with 10 year leases. One is for 10,350 sq. feet and the other is for 8350 sq. feet.
Please... View more
Pros and Cons of Being a RE Agent?
I am very unsure of what to do in RE and I've got some questions and just want to see some real examples: 1.) If you're an agent how hard is it to disclose everything? 2.) If you're an agent how easy is it to get... View more
Dual agency in a short sale
Would the bank ever know or care if I represent both parties, or should I have the buyer go unrepresented?
Agent Submit Own Offer
Hi everyone,
I am trying to become an agent in California and was curious to how this works. After all, this is the reason I'm becoming an agent.
As an agent, can you submit your own offer to REO PROPERTIES?
Or do... View more
Commission splits
I recently had a discussion with my broker about commission splits and when I would move on to the next commission split level (would have been easy to learn had we signed a contract, but we didn't...that's water under... View more
Holiday Gift
Quick question for you agents out there. I am looking for a good book about either sales motivation or successful agent strategies for for my wife. She is a new agent and I want to get here a book for christmas. Any... View more
Agent does not want to list
I am finally in a position to prepare to list my rental, the repair work is about done, then the cleanup.
I called the person I expected to list it with, and she said she's not taking any more listings. She'll work... View more
RE Agents, HELP!
Hi All,
I want to get my Realtor's License but I am here to ask my fellow bp members what is the best way to go about it...? I have noticed there is a lot of online courses from many different sources as well as... View more
Question 4 CA. RE agents
Hi, I have a quick question regarding passing the salesperson exam. I was considering taking the exam in order to be able to access the MLS. My question is whether I then have to be under the supervision of a broker in... View more
Help!!! Me Understand
Any attorneys in here? I'm having a hard time understanding this one.
Why did they Lose this Case?
http://tinyurl.com/554t88
Especially after signing the following disclaimer.
The Buyer is advised to verify all... View more
Question for agents that have dealt with foreclosed sales
*Nevermind* I guess we don't have any realtors on here that deal with foreclosed properties.
I hired an agent!
Finally. I interviewed several agents several weeks to a month ago. None had seen the house because it was not ready to be seen.
I showed the house to one agent 5 days ago, let him know I was interviewing agents.... View more
Thinking of getting RE license and a few questions
I have a few questions on getting a real estate license. It looks like there are two types...Real Estate Sales or Brokers license.
My ultimate goal would be to get a Brokers license, but before I dive in and get a... View more
Being the best BPO agent to earn REOs
I am on a mission to get answers to the below questions....
- How to get more BPOs (beside signing up with more companies)?
- What to say, when contacted by an asset manager inquiring about your experience selling... View more
New to this site
Hi all, just stopping by to "introduce" myself. My name is Kim and although I've been in the real estate business before I am just starting out again. I'm glad I found this site and am looking forward to learning... View more
Craigslist for selling your house??
just curuios on success or no success on trying to sell your house on craigslist. thanks.
Agent markets to "other agents"
One RE agent I interviewed re selling my house said he does not sell to the public, he markets to other agents.
He lists properties, but all his marketing work is to alert other agents that the property is available ... View more