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Real Estate Buyers Beware

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 02:47:33 -0800

It is the buyer's right to seek an agent, and it is in theirbest interest to do so. For Sale by Owner When a potential buyer sees a For Sale byOwner property he or she should contact their realtor beforecontacting the For Sale by Owner. And when the buyer makes anoffer on the For Sale by Owner Property he or she needsrepresentation on the sale. The buyer always needsrepresentation for many reasons. Home Inspections Most buyers do not know to ask for homeinspections, what they cost, or who to call to do one. If thereis work to be done on an inspection report, a buyer shouldnegotiate, and a REALTOR has skill and experience at this.New Home Sites New home site buyers need to hire a REALTOR tolook out for their interests, too. Remember, the site agent isthere to protect the builder's interest and therefore everythingwill be geared towards what benefits the builder, not the buyer.When registering at a new home site, be sure to include youragent's phone number, name, and com...

Debunking the Myth of More Net Gain With For Sale by Owner

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:41:19 -0800

Are you thinking of selling your home on your own, without theaid and professional advice of a qualified REALTOR? You may wantto re-examine your decision to do so, because chances are goodthat you will not increase your net gain by selling your ownhome.Do you believe your savings on commission will be your rewardafter you attend a seminar or two on selling your own home? Ahome sale is a complex series of transactions with multipleparties. Not only is it time consuming, consultation andcoordination with professionals at every level is necessary.Attendance at a seminar or two does not make you an expert onhome selling.The average person will buy two to three homes in one lifetime,unless they are a property investor. A top producing REALTORwill average - transactions per month. A REALTOR withknowledge and experience in the profession will be able toenhance your bottom line on a home sale. Here are some commonquestions I am frequently asked by For Sale by Owner sellers....

This Little Pinkie Went To Market

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:43:48 -0800

Investing and You! By Steven Hastings UCD Investment ClubThis Little Pinkie Went To Market!In the world of investments, treading into the unknown can be avery hazardous journey. While the majority of investors opt forcompanies traded on the large stock exchanges such as the NewYork Stock Exchange, NASDAQ and AMEX, there are thousands, ifnot millions of people who choose to roll the dice withcompanies traded on the OTC Bulletin Board, or even more risky,the Pink Sheets.The Pink Sheets does not require companies whose securities arequoted upon its systems to meet any listing requirements. Withthe exception of a few foreign issuers, the companies quoted inthe Pink Sheets tend to be closely held, extremely small andorthinly traded. Most do not meet the minimum listing requirementsfor trading on a national securities exchange. Many of thesecompanies do not file periodic reports or audited financialstatements with the SEC, making it very difficult for investorsto find relia...

Suriviving and planning for retirement

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 02:42:02 -0800

The financial security umbrella that most wage earners wouldlike to shelter under after retirement is now leaking very badlyindeed! Money savvy experts block up news channels andadvertisement spaces with offers of transforming the averagecitizen into a healthy, wealthy and wise investor; advocates of'parting with your money' do house calls alongside those sellingvacuum cleaners and the sole 'wanted' letter fights forattention in the mail box amongst the hundreds of once-in-alifetime offers of richness!News these days is very negative regarding government pensionschemes! They blame it on either too many old people one day,not enough young people the next! The answer we are told is "GoPrivate"!Private pension funds are collapsing left right and center!Directors, Managers and Chairmen of companies tend as a rule todo one or more of three things with employee's pension funds.They decide that the amount is too great to give back and somove to a remote island with no extrad...

I Wanna Hold Your Hand

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:52:29 -0800

The Empowerment of Owning Your Own HomePurchasing a home is one of the most powerful and terrifyingevents of a person's life. It is a challenge, but once thischallenge is met with strategic planning, knowledge andexcitement it becomes an investment. One that will change yourfinancial future and bring more return than you ever imagined.The first step is finding a real estate agent with integrity andexperience. The perfect agent will be one who fosters trust,believes in buyer education and offers emotional support. Overtime seasoned buyers come to view these agents as partners inlocating and analyzing the best investments available.Don't Be Afraid of Cold Feet A first time buyer should expect to feel an initial wave ofbuyer's remorse. There is always a moment of panic or doubtright after the first offer is made. Don't hesitate to ask yourreal estate agent questions and to communicate your fears. Theagent is there to explain each step of the transaction and tointerpret lo...