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For two decades, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is pushing energy-efficiency in homes. From this, the Energy Star in new homes was conceptualized. It aims to prevent pollution of the air while at the same time giving homes the much-needed adjustments towards energy efficiency.

For home buyers who are on the hunt for their dream homes, it is very important to look for Energy Star compliant homes. While the prices may be higher than homes established right before its implementation, buyers are guaranteed to save along the way from the prices slashed on energy costs.

And because going green is an in thing, those who invest in Energy Star homes are also assured of profits when they choose to sell them.

New construction homes are also required to follow new building codes. These requirements are also in line with the energy-efficiency methods prescribed by EPA.

How about appliances that you’ll be putting in your new homes?

You don’t have to worry too. Appliances manufacturers are also following Energy Star prescriptions. Thus, when shopping for TV, refrigerator, aircon, or any other home appliance you want to add in your new home, just look for the Energy Star sign. With this, you are assured that they are more energy-efficient than same appliances without such compliance tags.

Any other benefits, aside from less operating costs on monthly basis?

New construction homes that comply with Energy Star have added benefits. Given that the design is geared to cut energy costs, you can be assured that during warm months, the windows can give entry to natural and cool air. During cold months, the added insulation can provide heat and in fact trap the warm air circulating inside the house.

Another benefit that comes with Energy Star homes is the improved air quality inside the house. The ducts are made sure to be tightly sealed. They prevent air pollutants and even pests from finding their ways into the house. An improved indoor air quality is beneficial to the health – especially to those who have respiratory conditions.

If you are indeed a first time home buyer and you need the help of mortgage lenders, choosing Energy Star homes is quite a good choice. Many lenders are favoring these homes and within your locality, you might just be able to score one with lower origination fees.

If you are considering of buying an energy-efficient home, tapping the aid of your local real estate agent can help you a lot.

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What’s a call-to-action? In marketing, a call-to-action or CTA is an instruction to the audience to provoke an immediate response, typically using an imperative such as „call now,“ „find out more“ or „schedule an appointment.“

Calls-to-action take on many different looks and purposes when you’re marketing your real estate business. You’re in business to sell homes so you need to generate new leads and referrals and to do so, you need to direct prospects to engage with you. This is where calls-to-action can help. A button, a banner and links are all calls-to-action and they always perform better when there is a sense of urgency.

Common Calls-to-Action

Download. Whether it’s a First Time Buyer’s Guide or Tips to Get a Mortgage, offering prospects something of value in exchange for their email address is a great call-to-action. Remember not to ask for too much in exchange or it will suddenly become a burden and the prospect will not follow through. Simply ask for a name, email and maybe one other piece of information like a phone number. The more you ask, the more you risk a higher abandonment rate.

Share. It can be a button or a word hyperlinked. Use this CTA when you want someone to share your social message or blog post. There are plug-ins available that will appear in your choice of spots on the blog post, but typically, a share CTA at the top of the post performs best. Facebook offers businesses a call-to-action on their pages. Leverage these to direct visitors to your website to connect.

Subscribe. If you have a blog, add a „subscribe“ button. Place it in a few spots on your blog, particularly the first page in a column to the right or left of your content. You can add a „subscribe“ pop-up when viewers are almost finished reading your article.

Scheduling. Offering a link to an online scheduler is a great CTA as your prospect can book an appointment with you without calling or leaving messages or any hassle. A link to a scheduler in an email or on a web page is easy for the visitor to use outside of office hours. A scheduler offers a calendar sharing only your available time. The client schedules time and you receive a notification. You can confirm the appointment or send out an alternative time. Online appointment booking is easy and client friendly, and the best part is that appointments can be made seamless through your email system 24/7.

Note that the online scheduler is probably used the least and offers the most value within emails. Leverage the online scheduler within your „new listing“ emails to help clients schedule tours or setup appointments to sign papers. Add a link to your email signature and remind clients that they can book appointments according to THEIR schedule by using the scheduler.Impress upon the urgency to book time to view new listings in a very tight real estate market directly through your email signature.

Get More Information. This CTA is typically at the end of an article or web page. The CTA is to answer additional questions by contacting you or entering information in a contact form.

These are just a few of the CTAs commonly used in marketing to convert a prospect into a client. Add CTAs to every web page, blog post and email newsletters to generate interest while providing another touchpoint, a reason to connect with you.

Try an online scheduler within your email signature. You have a call-to-action in every email you send. Clients can schedule appointments online and book time on your calendar-without calling, emailing or any hassle at all. See how calls-to-action like online scheduling can increase your business.

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So, you have decided to sell your home by yourself! You can save many thousands of dollars if you are successful. I have written this guide to assist you. I have seen many FSBOs have unrealistic expectations, and make mistakes along the way that ultimately prevent them from being successful. Did you know that 80% of FSBOs ultimately list their home with a Realtor? I hope these ideas will help put you in the other 20%.

Am I trying to put myself out of business? No. Do I think everyone has the right to sell their home however they see fit? Yes. If your circumstances change, and you decide you want a professional to sell your home for you, please call Gold Valley Realty. We are a full service brokerage firm with a flexible commission structure that is hard to beat.

Tip 1 * Plan Your Strategy

First of all, by when must your home be sold? Is nine months from now OK? Or will you not be able to close on your new home if your current home isn’t sold in nine weeks? What are the consequences and financial impacts if your deadline is not met? Time is a FSBO’s friend.

As of October 2008, the average marketing time for an average priced home listed by a Realtor in the Tucson MLS (Multiple Listing Service) was 78 days. This time varies considerably by location and price range. Ask Gold Valley Realty what the average is for your neighborhood. As a general rule, it normally takes a FSBO about twice as long to sell their home as it does a Realtor with MLS access. In either case, add to that the normal 30 day period from contract negotiation and acceptance until the final closing of the deal.

The name of the game in selling a home is getting as many qualified buyers through the door as possible. Who is a qualified buyer? One who can afford your home! One who verifiably has either the cash or financing available to buy your home. Realtors quickly learn to qualify their buyers before spending a lot of time working for them. You should too.

Speaking of Realtors, are you going to „cooperate“ with them? That is, if they bring the buyer that ultimately buys your home, are you willing to pay them? If so, how much? The vast majority of homes listed in the MLS offer compensation of three percent of the sales price to the buyer’s agent. In my experience, around 90% of FSBOs offer compensation to buyer’s agents.

How do you plan on getting qualified buyers through YOUR front door? Various methods are discussed in detail below.

What is your marketing budget? When and on what are you going to spend it?

Who is going to negotiate and prepare the contract for the sale of your home? Who is going to monitor escrow to quickly identify and resolve any potential deal breakers?

Tip 2 * Price your home correctly.

This obvious step will have the single biggest impact on the success or failure of your temporary career as a FSBO (For Sale By Owner). Yet for most FSBOs this can also be one of the most challenging actions.

The market value of your home is what a ready, willing, and able buyer is willing to pay you for it.

How much a buyer is willing to pay for your home is dependent upon his personal circumstances and motivation; available competing properties in your area; and the prices of recently sold comparable homes in your neighborhood. Information on competing properties and recently sold „comps“ is available through several sources. We highly recommend getting a professional appraisal of your home. That will cost you around $300. Having an objective appraisal in hand has several advantages, not the least of which is being able to provide your buyer with a solidly defensible price established by an independent expert.

There are situations in which it may be more important for you to sell your home quickly rather than getting every last dollar out of your home. In this case, you may wish to price your home a few percent below the appraised value. However, your best bet if time is a serious consideration for you is to list your home with a Realtor. One of the extra benefits of listing with Gold Valley Realty is that we reimburse you for the appraisal at closing! Even if you had the appraisal done while FSBO.

Tip 3 * Marketing Materials

The single most effective marketing tool, by far, is the yard sign! Make yours professional looking. Look for a sign company in your city. Buy one of the information tubes that hang below your yard sign, and stuff it with flyers.

Your flyer should include at least one color photograph, and highlight the facts about your home, especially the asking price, number of bedrooms, square footage, special features, and schools.

Ask if you can post your flyers at nearby grocery stores, churches, schools, apartments, health clubs, country clubs, golf courses, travel agencies, insurance agencies, beauty salons, title companies, mortgage companies! Give some to your friends and neighbors too.

Publish your home information on the world wide web. An increasing number of homebuyers use the internet as a valuable information source.

Newspaper ads can be somewhat useful, more so if used in conjunction with open houses.

Tip 4 * Staging Your Home for Showing

As the old saying goes, you only have one chance to make a first impression! Make sure it is a good one. Make sure your front yard is looking good. Is the handle on your front door showing its age? Replace it. Make sure your home is clean and tidy. Open all drapes, blinds, and shutters. Turn on every light in the house, day or night. A sparsely furnished room shows better than a cluttered room. If you have accumulated a lot of extra stuff over the years, put it in storage! You are moving soon anyway. Does your home pass the sniff test? If you have pets, or are a smoker, it might not. In that case, either replace or professionally deodorize your carpets. If you are having an open house, bake some bread or cookies to make your home smell great.

Tip 5 * Security & Showing Your Home

You can show your home either by appointment or by holding an open house. Setting appointments can be difficult if you are not usually available to answer the phone number on your ads and flyers. You might consider using a voice mail or a live answering service (starting at about $35 per month) to field your ad calls rather than using your home telephone. This offers some security benefits as well.

It is unlikely, though unfortunately not impossible, that criminals will use this opportunity to steal your possessions or hurt your family. A little preparation can go a long way to minimize that possibility.

Consider renting a safety deposit box to store your valuable jewelry, coins, guns, stamps, and memorabilia. Make a list and videotape the contents of your home, and store them in your safe deposit box, or at work. You should also hide cash and prescription drugs in a non-obvious place prior to showing your home.

Have your spouse, friend, or neighbor with you when you show your home. If the „buyer“ is making you nervous or acting suspiciously, ask them to leave.

Tip 6 * Cooperating with Buyer’s Agents

Virtually all homes offered for sale in the Tucson Multiple Listing Service (MLS) have a standing offer of cooperation for a three percent (3.0%) or more commission for the agent that ultimately procures the buyer. You might want to make the same offer to any Realtors that contact you. Why?

Most homebuyers are either already working with a real estate agent, or will be soon after their home search starts. Why? They can get professional representation at NO COST, as the buyer’s agents commission is paid for by the home seller. This means that a buyer can have an agent screen homes for him, set up appointments, accompany him on appointments, advise him as to a home’s market value, write up the offer, negotiate with the seller (or the seller’s agent), set up escrow, be there for inspections, handle any problems that arise, coordinate with the other businesses involved (mortgage company, home inspectors, escrow, title insurance), review final documents for contract compliance, and be there at the closing, all for FREE. Why then would a buyer buy a home without a Realtor working for him?

Tip 7 * Pre-qualify Potential Buyers

Failure of the buyer to qualify for a loan is the single most common cause of a FSBO’s deal falling apart.

Realtors get their buyers pre-qualified with a lender before spending much time and effort on their behalf. I personally will meet with a buyer for an initial consultation whether or not they are pre-qualified, but won’t go beyond that until I know they can either obtain financing or pay cash. I certainly recommend that you don’t enter into a contract with a buyer until you have independent confirmation of their ability to get financing or pay cash. Ask for the name and phone number of their loan officer. Call the loan officer and explain the situation; ask him or her if the buyers can qualify for a mortgage sufficient to buy your home.

Tip 8 * Use Professional Contracts

The contract in use by Realtors nationwide have evolved over time to cover almost all contingencies and disputes that have arisen in the past. I highly recommend that you use this contract, rather than a generic, do-it-yourself real estate contract. Arizona has unique laws and customs about selling real estate. A contract that is useful in another state will not be optimized for use in Arizona. If you have found a buyer, and want to write up a contract, contact a local real estate brokerage and see if you can get a copy of a blank contract.

Tip 9 * Monitor Escrow Closely

You are almost there! You found a buyer, negotiated and signed a contract, and opened escrow with a reputable title company. Actually, there is still much to be done before you sign over the deed at the title company and collect your money.

The buyer will normally have the right to perform whatever inspections he desires in the first 10 days or so after contract acceptance. If he finds problems with the house, roof, appliances, heating, cooling, plumbing, etc., he can either cancel the contract, or ask you to repair or replace the deficiencies. This can be a vexing situation. You as the seller may feel that the buyer is asking for too much. This is something that can be negotiated, but needs to be done diplomatically. Try to keep your pride and emotions from interfering with you ultimate objective of getting the house sold.

Get a written Conditional Loan Approval (CLA) from the mortgage company within the first 10 days after contract acceptance. This is much stronger than a verbal „pre-qualification“, and means your deal has a high probability of closing. Contact the mortgage company about 5 business days before you are scheduled to close; make sure that their documents will be available to the escrow company at least one day before you are due to sign the closing papers.

Tip 10 * Closing Escrow

One last note about closing. Closing on a home sale in Arizona is defined as the documents being recorded at the County Recorder’s Office. After the buyer and seller have signed, the loan package must go back to the mortgage company for final inspection. The mortgage company will then actually transfer funds to the escrow company. Only then can the escrow company send a runner down to the County Recorder’s Office and record the sale. The bottom line is, sign the paperwork the day before the actual closing.

Congratulations!

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Expired listing lead services such as the RedX and LeadSenders provide real estate professionals with a continual slow of leads from which to grow their business. The primary advantage of both services to REALTORS is that they enjoy a first-mover advantage over their competition. Agents that use these lead sending services get notified as soon as the prospective customer comes available. These services then provide users with the information that they will need to quickly make contact with the prospect, begin creating the relationship and finally convert the prospect into a listing or a sale.

Although similar, LeadSenders and the RedX (Real Estate Data Exchange) have some very significant differences. The most significant of which is the timeliness of the service. Where the RedX system provides expired mls listing leads in real time, the LeadSenders system provides information on a daily basis. In contrast, where the RedX software provides a prospect by prospect history, there is no way to easily create visibility on all of the listings that expired six months ago and have not re-listed.

In general, the services provided by the Real Estate Data Exchange are a little more comprehensive than those of LeadSenders. In addition to expired mls listings, the RedX also provides real time FSBO listings from multiple databases. The RedX also scours multiple databases to provide a comprehensive picture of both the expired and fsbo listings which allows the real estate agent to be much more informed when they first make contact.

In addition to those services, the RedX does provide an expanded menu of marketing resources that are not currently available through Lead Senders. These resources include tools to help REALTORS update their websites with the latest lead capture technology. For real estate agents that do not currently have a dedicated website, the RedX even offers a service to provide them with a turnkey solution.

Between the RedX and LeadSenders, both have their own unique benefits. As a result, it is ultimately up to the real estate agent to choose the system that will best fit his or her needs. When evaluating these types of lead generation systems, there are a lot of things to consider. Cost notwithstanding, the caliber of the leads as well as the technology used to identify prospects is one of the most important factors of consideration. If you are a REALTOR that is looking at these two systems, weigh the benefits of both and choose wisely.

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In this commercial property market there are some real pressures and challenges that confront a lot of property owners when they want to sell or lease their property. They need the help of top agents that really understand the local area, to help in moving the property.

Contrary to popular belief, it is in markets like this that good agents can make a lot of commission. It all comes down to the way in which they package their services and help their clients.

In simple terms, top agents and experienced agents can do very well today providing they work the local area and their database. A good database will always get you through any market conditions and frustrations. In saying, that I am a big believer that a salesperson’s database should not be delegated to the office administrative staff to control.

Every salesperson should take ownership of their database; in this way they will get good activities from it. In this market you need leads that you can do something with. When a database is passed over to the administrative staff to control, the inevitable result is inaccurate and old data. The database soon becomes redundant. The salesperson doesn’t keep it up to date.

Become Change Agents

So we are the ‚agents of change‘ when it comes to helping our property clients an owners get results in this market. We should know how to attract the right people to every property listing that we take on. Exclusive listings are more important in today than ever before. Some top agents will not take on ‚open listings‘ for the very reason that they are a waste of time and effort.

When you know the drawbacks of the industry and the listings today, you can offer the clients that you serve some solid solutions. So what are the drawbacks? Here is a list of some of the bigger ones:

1. The time that it takes to sell or lease a property can be longer today. Every client has to be conditioned for the best price or rent so the time on market is not lengthened. The first few weeks of every marketing effort are the most important. Position the property correctly to get the best enquiry in this time.
2. High prices and high rents will achieve nothing. The price or rent for the property should be optimised for enquiry. You have to do more with less when it comes to marketing and inspecting of properties.
3. A larger number of competing properties can frustrate your marketing efforts and time on market. Check out these properties before you do anything with your listing.
4. Buyers and tenants are slower to enquire, inspect the property, and then make a decision. Your skills with each stage of the listing should be optimised. Hone your skills accordingly.
5. Limited finance can put some ‚brakes‘ on the larger deals. Find out where your prospects can get finance from and what the criteria of approval may be.

Whilst these may be drawbacks in the market, they are also opportunities for agents that can get focused and organised. Every problem is an opportunity in disguise.

Are you a solution provider in this commercial real estate market? Top agents are just that. You can be too.

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First impressions have a major impact on potential buyers. It’s for this reason that a good realtor will walk through your home to suggest the proper repairs and upgrades to best compliment your home and sell it fast. With your realtor, you will imagine what a potential buyer will see when they approach your house and walk through each room. Your realtor will know what potential buyers in your neighborhood and price range are looking at and what will help you sell your unique home and play up its features. Here is a generic list that will help you get started.

1.) Night Lights

A lot of people aren’t aware that potential home buyers often drive by your house at night. If you don’t have adequate lighting to highlight your home’s features, invest in a new porch light and some ground lighting to highlight your walkway or features in your landscaping.

2.) Curb Appeal

Elevate your curb appeal by cleaning your yard, mowing and edging your lawn, and trimming any shrubs you have. Fix any first impressions that may catch buyer’s eyes such as cracks in concrete, weeds, broken porch posts, ugly doors, and any clutter that may be stored in front of your home. Also, if you have a mailbox, be sure it’s charming and that your doorbell works well and makes a pleasant, audible from the outside sound.

3.) Prep Inside

The first step to preparing your home for sale is to remove any unnecessary items from the home so they can imagine their own things in it. Less is more when it comes to furniture and decor. Leave the bare minimum for furniture to depict how large the space is, and then include decor only where you want features highlighted or the eye drawn. An expert tip is to remove all but 1/3 of your closet contents and get matching hangers. Be sure to replace or shampoo all carpets in the home. Apply special attention to staging the bathrooms with a fresh roll of toilet paper (V.I.P folded, over not under, and pointed down in the shape of a triangle), brand new hand soap, new guest towels, and a clean looking shower curtain. Dress beds with attractive, cohesive bed sets.

4.) Make All Small and Inexpensive Repairs

Buyers will look at all functioning items of the home and tally even the smallest repairs. Be sure to repair all leaking faucets, defective or squeaky doors, light bulbs and fans, freshly caulk bathtubs and showers if necessary, replace filters, inspect and clean the hot water heater, and make appliances as presentable as possible. You can even include a sheet of paper attached to appliances explaining their desirable features or share with potential buyers your average electric bills and other home expenses specific to your property.

5.) Appeal To Their Senses During Open Houses

Having all the lights on, blinds open, a candle lit and fresh cookies (preferably freshly baked for the scent) will appeal to buyer’s senses and make them feel at home already. Remove all pet belongings, including bowls and food. Empty trash cans & close toilet lids.

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On occasion you may find yourself in a new home and become increasingly aware of the annoying buzz that occurs around the same times each day, growing louder and then softer. Unfortunately you may realize too late that you are on the flight path leading towards your local airport or, even worse, the nearest big airport that sees much air traffic in and out each day.

However, if you are in the process of looking for a home to buy you may be considering homes that are in neighborhoods close to an airport. This isn’t always a bad thing! There are pros and cons to houses near the airport which you should take into consideration if you are currently house hunting. If you are wondering if you should buy a home near an airport, here are a few things to consider.

The pros of living near an airport are that you are able to get easily to and fro from the airport without having to spend hours fighting traffic. Additionally you might find that the places you need the most are more conveniently located, like grocery stores and restaurants. You will probably have an easier time convincing a friend or family member to drive you to the airport when you need to take a flight, too! Neighborhoods located near airports are also great for picking up visiting friends and family without having to worry about long lines and fighting hours of traffic to get back home.

Neighborhoods near airports often have lower rents because of the airport noise and traffic. Depending on your location relative to the airport you may find that the noise of the airplanes and the traffic isn’t as much of an issue as you may have previously imagined. These neighborhoods also usually have increased options for public transportation which you can utilize for more than just getting to the airport.

On the downside, living near an airport can mean lots of traffic and noise from aircraft flying overhead. Your home can be harder to sell as well because it is in the vicinity of an airport, which is not always desirable among real estate investors. Not all homes have good soundproofing so the flight path of the airplanes could prove to be a deal breaker.

While some noise is easy to adjust to (think of the traffic on a busy street level of sound) if you are sensitive to noise and know that the house you are looking at doesn’t have good sound proofing, living near an airport probably isn’t for you.

Weigh the options and see a few potential properties before deciding if living near an airport is right for you or not. The location of your house near to the airport can be a major factor in the amount of noise you might have to deal with, as homes closer to the airport and not directly under a flight path report less noise pollution than other homes.

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Home ownership, has been considered, an essential component of the so – called, American Dream, for generations! However, every potential, qualified, buyer, does not seek the same things, nor, necessarily, has the same combination of needs, priorities, qualifications, necessities, and finances! Therefore, not only, must these people, proceed, without rose – colored glasses, and have, some focus, on balancing their needs, and wishes, as well as comparing it to their personal finances, etc, but, nearly all, would benefit, by hiring the right, professional, real estate agent, to meet their personal, best – interests! Since, for most, the value of their house, represents, their single – biggest, financial asset, doesn’t it make sense, to take the time, and make the effort, to carefully, interview, prospective agents, to choose, the one, best, for you? A great agent, realizes, he must, be ready, willing, and able, to FIND the right house, for his clients, based on their personal needs, necessities, and requirements, in an attentive way. With that in mind, this article will attempt to, briefly, consider, examine, review, and discuss, using the mnemonic approach, what this means and represents, and why it matters.

1. Face facts; features; funds/ finances; future; feelings: Begin the process, facing – the – facts, in a realistic way, because, if, you, merely, seek to Keep Up With the Joneses, rather that, what your personal needs are, it won’t serve you, effectively! Evaluate, the features, you need, versus, those you like, know what you can afford, as well as the quality of the, Bones of the House! Realistically, know your true feelings, by giving yourself, a thorough, self – analysis, and/ or, check – up, from the neck – up! It’s also important to consider future issues, including family needs, affordability, and whether, you plan to live there, for a considerable period, or only, as a so – called, Starter Home!

2. Instincts; insights; inspiring: Many homeowners discover their home, inspires them, and, have the instincts, to realize, what means the most, to each individual! The greatest agents respect and understand these feelings and perception, and proceed, with the expertise, and insights, which best serve a client’s best – interests, etc!

3. Needs; nuances/ niche; neighborhood: Before buying a house, a potential buyer, should walk – the – neighborhood, and discover, if he would feel comfortable, and, truly, enjoy, living there! True professionals know and understand their client’s needs, perspectives, and priorities, and respect these, thoroughly, while addressing the nuances, and niche, which might provide the highest – quality, personal service, and representation!

4. Delve deeply; discourse; deliver: You can’t customize, properly, unless/ until, one delves deeply, and listens carefully, during the entire discourse, emphasizing, delivering, the best house, for the particular client!

How a quality real estate agent, proceeds, forward, to FIND the best house, for a client, differentiates the greatest ones, from the rest – of – the – pack! Doesn’t it make sense, for a prospective buyer, to carefully, choose, who, he hires?

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Real estate foreclosures across the country are at record highs, making now a better time than ever to get an amazing deal on the home of your dreams. Read on to learn about foreclosures and how to find all the homes in your area.

Foreclosure is a process that occurs when a homeowner is unable to make the necessary payments on their mortgage or home loan, resulting in the bank taking over possession of the home and selling it to recoup the remaining debt. A bad situation for the homeowner, but a potentially amazing opportunity for someone looking to buy real estate at a fraction of market value!

Starting out with Foreclosures is EASY!

The best way to get started with foreclosure real estate is to see what is currently on the market in your chosen area, and the best way to do this is to browse online foreclosure listings. There are several large, up-to-date databases online, most offering free full access trial memberships. Take advantage of their offers and use the free trials to get a better understanding of exactly how much foreclosures are selling for in your area. Use online listings to find local properties and then go check them out in person and see how they measure up. Taking a hands on approach will give you an edge over 90% of the foreclosure wannabes out there.

Browsing Foreclosure Listings for FREE!

Let’s face it, most of us are not millionaire real estate investors, we’re just curious about what deals are available in our area, or maybe we’re looking for an affordable alternative to renting, which will also double as an investment. If this is the case, a free 7 day trial with one of the major online foreclosure listing websites will provide you with the opportunity to find out whether the market is right for you, without having to dish out a cent of your money.

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Buying a luxury home is like dream come true if the buyer has the right budget to make the investment. Not only it promises a great future investment but if it is being purchased by an end user then it turns out to be a delightful experience. Buyers who are interested in such properties must know how to select the right kind of luxury home as there are certain tips and tricks that help in the rightful selection. Not every luxury home that is on sale is the right kind. The know-how of the whole buying process helps a home buyer to strike a good deal. This article details the factors that one must keep in mind when buying a luxury property or home.

1. Know the search process

Luxury properties have a niche market and they may not target just everyone looking to buy a home. It is therefore important to know that not every luxury home available for sale will be listed online. The website of the seller or realtor usually contains the first-hand information related to such properties. Other than online, real estate brokers or consultants who specialize in selling luxury homes know the offerings inside out which is helpful for a buyer to make a wise selection.

2. Do not make the decision based on photos

Photos of luxury homes available online or shared by the realtor might not do justice to the property or may give a false picture of the current condition of the property. Thus it is important to see such properties in person. Also, a good amount of money is involved; homebuyers must ensure that they are being offered a value for money home deal.

3. Get assistance from a local expert

A good real estate agent can solve a whole lot of things for you in your pursuit of buying a luxury home. His/her awareness of the property, location and investment trends is useful for any buyer.

4. A second opinion is important

In case you decide to make a visit to a luxury home that you feel interested in buying, take along a friend or family member whose opinion really matters to you. Sometimes, it is better to understand the pros and cons of a property from other’s perspective. Maybe they will take a note of what you will miss and it eventually helps you in making a more informed decision.

5. Try to negotiate

There is always a chance to negotiate the price with seller even if it falls in the luxury category. For obvious, people buying luxury homes have a good budget but still, it must be kept in mind that little savings at the time of deal are going to help you in future.

6. A Future Perspective

Does the luxury property that you have decided to invest in comes with advantages that you will be able to reap in future? Is it going to be a home that will in increasing its value over a period of time? What kind of infrastructure is planned around its vicinity? Some questions like these must have positive answers for them to make it an ideal investment.

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