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All Forum Posts by: Cass R. Smith

Cass R. Smith has started 32 posts and replied 132 times.

Post: Question about my buyer coming with a realtor and Commision fees?

Cass R. SmithPosted
  • Investor
  • Richmond, VA
  • Posts 137
  • Votes 42

This is new to me because I normally have investors who look at my wholesale deals but I've gotten to calls from buyers who want two actually live in the property and fix it.  How does it work with commision fees?  I've had one realtor ask me if I was ok paying a commision and I was taken back?  Sorry if this is dumb question.  Just looking for a little insight on if I should steer away from non investors or what.

Thanks

Post: Has anyone shifted their focus from traditional marketing to Internet Marketing?

Cass R. SmithPosted
  • Investor
  • Richmond, VA
  • Posts 137
  • Votes 42

Wow!  Thanks for your comment....the information you provided was awesome!  I wish you wealth!  Keep me posted if you of outcome if don't mind.  @Nicholas Miller 

Look at what Nicholas Miller posted about his Facebook results and methods..@Senay Baraki 

Post: What do/did you fear most about taking those first steps in wholesaling??

Cass R. SmithPosted
  • Investor
  • Richmond, VA
  • Posts 137
  • Votes 42

My introversion causes to me to procrastinate severely....I seriously have wasted weeks, months etc with some of the most simple tasks.   I started realizing I could be a introvert who lives paycheck to paycheck or I could be an introvert who learns to switch to extrovert when needed to make my dreams come true.  Introverts think differently from extroverts so I use that to my advantage.  Even one call a day to sellers is a step in the right direction.  I like your Dr. Phil quote.  I personally like the quote that "Fortune favors the Bold"  Best wishes and I wish you wealth.   Keep me posted of your progress @Lynn Lewis 

Post: No comps around? Need help for ARV..Please help...

Cass R. SmithPosted
  • Investor
  • Richmond, VA
  • Posts 137
  • Votes 42

Thanks I'll give this method a try @William Robison 

After Repair Value = What the house should sell/be worth after renovated @Account Closed 

Post: What do/did you fear most about taking those first steps in wholesaling??

Cass R. SmithPosted
  • Investor
  • Richmond, VA
  • Posts 137
  • Votes 42

I'm an introvert as well.  So I really can relate.....Is it easier for you to talk to sellers via phone vs face to face ?? @Lynn Lewis 

Post: What do/did you fear most about taking those first steps in wholesaling??

Cass R. SmithPosted
  • Investor
  • Richmond, VA
  • Posts 137
  • Votes 42

Talking to sellers REALLY paralyzed me for the longest...Isn't it wonderful when you can say its something you actually enjoy now?  Sorry if I'm speaking for myself about enjoying it.  lol @Daniel Francis 

I wouldn't fear getting them under contract...if you find motivated sellers they'll have no problem accepting your help. You're there to help them get out of a situation they need help with. I fear getting them sold/assigned but worst case if you cant sell it you have a back out clause IF you cant find your buyer but I truly put my mad man hat on when I have a property and literally map out and try every single road to find my buyer. I put up bandit signs "HANDYMAN SPECIAL" I use postlets, I contact local REI groups to talk to talk to investors, I attend auctions looking to talk to buyers, I post ads on Craiglist, I even call other wholesalers for JV deals if its cutting close to my contract end day. @Troy Cole 

Post: Has anyone shifted their focus from traditional marketing to Internet Marketing?

Cass R. SmithPosted
  • Investor
  • Richmond, VA
  • Posts 137
  • Votes 42

That makes sense about being competitive.  Thanks for your advice and reply @Dave Savage 

Wow!! @Joe Villeneuve Thanks for your reply. Really opened my eyes to some things.  

Post: No comps around? Need help for ARV..Please help...

Cass R. SmithPosted
  • Investor
  • Richmond, VA
  • Posts 137
  • Votes 42

Hi

I know this question has been asked and answered before but in using the search tool I didnt really find anything answered recently.  I'm unaware of things have changed as far as comps. 

The property I have is on 5 acres and there is no comps even close...its all new construction homes and my deal was built in 1971.   The houses in the area are 200-500k but they are on 1-2 acres.

Any ideas to help me get a ballpark arv?

thanks 

Post: Has anyone shifted their focus from traditional marketing to Internet Marketing?

Cass R. SmithPosted
  • Investor
  • Richmond, VA
  • Posts 137
  • Votes 42

If so could you share some pointers or give me a little insight of your before and after results? 

Thanks!