What We Usually Take for Granted in Finding Real Estate Notes

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Posted on 11th July 2010 by Realestate Finder in Articles

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There are many ways to become a real estate investor and one of the best ways is to invest in real estate notes that you have located.  Once a real estate note is posted, the biggest problem is that it is usually snatched right up.  Still, there is a technique to both obtaining those real estate note leads and changing them into a profitable sale.What is underrated and under used by most real estate investors is this one method.  What I”m referring to is telemarketing!  This is a great way of finding real estate notes at a great price.If you get a note seller interested on the phone, and get him to send you a copy of the documents, then you can usually close on 2/3 of those that are interested.  Most real estate investors avoid telemarketing for fear of knowing what to say to a real estate note holder over the phone. The truth is that telemarketing in real estate investing is just like telemarketing in any other type of business, as in it is a numbers game.  So the more real estate note leads you call, the more likely you are to find someone who wants to cash out their real estate notes.  You will be able to purchase a list of real estate note holders, after this you will need to follow the four  following  steps when you go to contact them:The first step needed is to create credibility between the real estate note holder and yourself.  Your best bet is to act just like everyone else and do it just as soon as they answer the phone.  It is essential to find a common ground with the person, perhaps in how you greet them, or how you talk about local areas.  When an individual shows a liking to you, you may get a good deal on the real estate notes you want to find. Studies have shown that people can tell whether you have a positive or negative attitude by the way that you come across on the telephone.  Keeping the phone atmosphere warm and friendly is of high importance.In your opener you can mail things to people like information on how they can profit on their real estate notes.  You can ask them if they would be interested in getting this type of information for free.• You may want to approach them as if you are doing a market study on note holders.• You can approach them with an offer they cant refuseOn your quest in finding real estate notes through telemarketing, you will need to explain what you can do for the note holder.  Good listening skills will give you the confidence and information you need to close the deal with the real estate note holder.  All you have to do is listen to why he needs money. The most crucial point about using a telephone to get real estate notes is not being concerned about the potential seller committing to a contract right now, but searching for the first note and mortgage as well as promising to send you a copy by faxing, in person or mailing. Most of the time when a note buyer gets the seller to find the original contract it is usually a done deal.  When a person is interested enough in going in and looking for the real estate note, then they are more interested than you might think in selling the real estate note.

eNoteWorld.com is developed exclusively for buyer and seller of real estate notes, mortgages, contract for deeds, and other financial instruments. The site can also help you in finding real estate notes, and other financial instruments. To know more about  real estate investing, go to http://www.enoteworld.com.

Kenneth Diesi is a resident of Trenton, TX. He is a real estate veteran for 24 years and counting.

An Overlooked Way of Finding Real Estate Notes

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Posted on 5th July 2010 by Realestate Finder in Articles

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Locating real estate notes is one of the best ways ways to become a real estate investor.  Most real estate notes are snapped up right a way, and that is a problem.  But there is a method of getting those good real estate note leads and turning them into a sale.What is underrated and under used by most real estate investors is this one method.  I was refering to sales over the phone.  Finding real estate notes at a great price can be done this way.If you get a note seller interested on the phone, and get him to send you a copy of the documents, then you can usually close on 2/3 of those that are interested.  Most real estate investors avoid telemarketing for fear of knowing what to say to a real estate note holder over the phone. As in any telemarketing business, telemarketing for real estate investing will  also be a numbers game.  The probability of finding someone wanting to cash out their estate notes increases with the number of leads you call.  You will be able to purchase a list of real estate note holders, after this you will need to follow the four  following  steps when you go to contact them:The first step needed is to create credibility between the real estate note holder and yourself.  Your best bet is to act just like everyone else and do it just as soon as they answer the phone.  You have to find common ground with the person, whether it’s in the way you say hello, or the way you talk about local areas.  When an individual shows a liking to you, you may get a good deal on the real estate notes you want to find. Research studies strongly conclude that the person on the other end of the phone with you can tell whether you are smiling and in a good mood or if you have a negative attitude, just by your manner of speaking.  Keeping the phone atmosphere warm and friendly is of high importance.In your opener you can mail things to people like information on how they can profit on their real estate notes.  Ask if they would be like to receive, for free, this kind of information.Approach them as if you are only there to do a study of the market of note holders.When you want to know about real estate notes through telemarketing, you will have to tell as to what you can do for the note holder.  If you have listened well to the real estate note holder and approach things with confidence, you can use the information he has given you to close the sale.  Just listen to him tell you his reasons for needing money. The most important part of finding real estate notes over the phone is not getting the prospect to sign a contract at this point, but to go look for the original note and mortgage and agree to either fax you a copy, see you, or mail you a copy. Usually when note buyers can get a seller to locate the original contract, then they are more likely to close on the deal.  Any person who is interested enough to look for a real estate note will be more interested than you think in selling that real estate note.

If you are a real estate note holder, eNoteWorld.com can help you attain high yield secure investments. eNoteWorld.com is developed exclusively for buyer and seller of  real estate notes, mortgages, contract for deeds, and other financial instruments. To know more about real estate investing, go to http://www.enoteworld.com

Kenneth Diesi is a resident of Trenton, TX. He is a real estate veteran for 24 years and counting.

Finding Your Real Estate Agent

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Posted on 7th May 2010 by Realestate Finder in Articles

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Whenever you buy or sell real estate, you may be like millions of other people out there, in thinking that you don’t need a real estate agent. Most people who buy or sell homes, generally think that a real estate agent is a waste of money. Those who choose to buy a new home, think that real estate agents only add to the cost of purchasing the home.
What most people aren’t aware of, is the fact that real estate agents are normally paid by the seller, not by the buyer. As a buyer, you’ll get to work with a professional real estate agent without really having to pay for it yourself. The policies can vary greatly from state to state and company to company, which is why you should always check any paperwork or contracts that are provided to you to ensure this is the case. When you are interviewing agents, make certain to ask about any type of fees as well.
A lot of real estate agents out there may work with both buyers and sellers, although most specialize in working with either the buyer or the seller. If you are buying a home, make sure that the agent you choose has prior experience of working with buyers and transactions that involve no money down. This way, you can count on your agent to be there when you need him the most – especially if you don’t have a down payment.
If you are interviewing a real estate agent and he or she isn’t familiar with down payment assistance programs, you shouldn’t hire their services. Agents who aren’t familiar with these types of programs generally aren’t on the level, or they may lack the experience necessary to help you purchase the home of your dreams.
You can also make a list of real estate agents that you can interview based on referrals from friends, lenders, and even family. Lender referrals are normally a great choice as most lenders have worked with their recommendations in the past and both are already familiar with each other. Choosing a lenders referral can also prevent you from encountering any obstacles or surprises.
When you interview a real estate agent, make sure that you have the agent explain his fees. This way, you’ll know exactly how much he will be getting from the purchase. You should also find out how much experience he has in the field, and how long he has been working with real estate. You can also ask about sample contracts as well. If you are buying a home, you should make sure that the agent works with buyers. If you happen to be selling your home, then you’ll want to make sure that the agent works with sellers. Agents that are dedicated to one or the other are the best to choose, as they will have more experience than agents who work with both buyers and sellers.
Find a real estate agent is an easy task – providing you know what to look for. If you take things one step at a time and carefully make a decision, chances are that you’ll end up with an agent who has the experience you want. You should always be careful when you choose, and never rush the process. Real estate agents are easy to find, although finding one who fits your needs and has your budget in mind is a little tougher to locate. When you make that final decision, you should always choose an agent who has your best interest in mind – and isn’t just after the money.

Mark Estates is a freelance writer who frequently writes for such sites as the real estate investment site sharkbaitsoftware.com and the California Online Housing Market.

Real Estate Investor Asset Protection and Finding Deals in Hot Markets Course

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Posted on 8th March 2010 by Realestate Finder in Books

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Product Description
Includes the following 2 audio CDs with members only website access.

In “Protect Your Assets: For Real Estate Investors” topics covered: Why asset protection is critically important for you to worry about right now, Complete a “Risk Assessment Worksheet” that will help you identify areas you are at risk and help you minimize those risks through awareness and preventative action, A detailed list of things you can do (or not do) to help protect yourself from lawsuits and help you keep your hard earned money if you are involved in one, Retirement accounts and asset protection, Now is the time to take action on protecting yourself (not when a lawsuit is threatened or filed), Resources for retail, free and low cost asset protection help. Approximately 72 minutes.

In “The 10 Cures for Finding Deals in Hot Markets” topics covered: Know YOUR market… research tools and resources for finding out what is going on in your market, What is a hot market?, What is a normal market?, What is a slow market?, Using average Days on Market to determine market conditions, The top ways to buy in hot markets… all the step-by-step details of these well refined marketing strategies for finding motivated sellers, How you local politician will help you buy homes in the HOTTEST of markets, How to get FREE marketing for buying houses in HOT MARKETS, A cost analysis of what you might spend to find a house using free and low cost marketing in hot markets? In normal markets? In slow markets? Approximately 70 minutes.

Real Estate Investor Asset Protection and Finding Deals in Hot Markets Course

Real Estate Investing: Finding Deals and Motivated Seller Role Playing

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Posted on 7th March 2010 by Realestate Finder in Books

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Product Description
Includes the following 2 audio CDs with members only website access.

In “Selecting the Best Real Estate Deals” included topics: How does deal analysis fit into the big picture?, Why you need to know Fair Market Value (FMV), How to find comparables sales data so you know what the house is really worth, How to select comparable houses to ensure your value is accurate, How to use comparables to determine the actual Fair Market Value, How to get more offers accepted by giving sellers a choice: the three offer formulas (No money down offers, Hard money offers using none of your own cash and Hybrid offers), Buying houses “subject to” (with no down payment and no credit checks by agreeing to make payments on the seller’s loan) and using the Rent-To-Own exit strategy for maximizing profit and minimizing expenses (and negative cash flow), How to come up with cash when the deal requires it. Approximately 65 minutes.

In “How to Talk To Motivated Sellers: Role Playing Volume #2″ topics included: Why we talk to motivated sellers, How we get motivated sellers calling us, How we talk to motivated sellers, What to ask and when, How to phrase certain “sensitive” questions, Building rapport and putting the seller at ease, Determining the difference between motivated and non-motivated sellers, Pulling personal property into the deal as a package, Analyzing the deal, How to approach talking about value, Determining values of properties, Determining the potential rental rate for the property, Using NOI to determine offer prices with downloadable “NOI Worksheet” that you can use in your business, Included on the members only website, you can also download a copy of the “Property Information Form” that we use to gather and save this information and use it in your own business. Approximately 60 minutes.

Real Estate Investing: Finding Deals and Motivated Seller Role Playing

Finding Awesome Real Estate Deals

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Posted on 3rd March 2010 by Realestate Finder in Books

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On this best of compilation, you get 4 special audio reports on one audio CD. In “Real Estate Investor Marketing Basics” special audio report you will learn why motivated sellers plus the basics concepts you need to understand for our motivated seller marketing system. In the “Motivated Seller Marketing Messages” special audio report, you will learn about the various types of marketing messages we use to find motivated sellers, selecting a message to market match plus much more. In the “Setting Up Your Real Estate Investment Business Basics” special audio report, you will learn the strategies for setting up your real estate investing business, plus the steps for the the basics of getting set up with an emphasis on keeping start-up expenses down. In the “Advanced Marketing Strategies for Real Estate Investors” special audio report, you will learn various types of marketing media that we use to find truly motivated sellers to buy houses with no down payment, no credit and with at least $30,000 in instant profit. Plus access to special members only website with supplemental written information and downloads.

Finding Awesome Real Estate Deals