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UPDATE! Bank of America’s Short Sale Guidelines Have Changed

UPDATE! Bank of America’s Short Sale Guidelines Have Changed

For those of you that have been doing lots of short sales lately, you’re likely aware that many second mortgages are requesting a minimum of 10% in order to agree to a short sale.  Bank of America is no exception to this.  They are now one of the lenders that request a minimum of 10%, [...]

What to Focus on When Working With a Seller in Foreclosure

What to Focus on When Working With a Seller in Foreclosure

As you begin working with a seller that is in foreclosure, the most important thing that anyone must concentrate on is filling the seller’s NEEDS! Times are a lot different than they were a year and a half ago, and now sellers in foreclosure don’t care who you are or how many properties you’ve bought, [...]

Why Building a Qualified Buyers List Will Keep You in the Real Estate Business in 2009

Why Building a Qualified Buyers List Will Keep You in the Real Estate Business in 2009

When it comes to selling properties, if you don’t have immediate access to buyers it doesn’t matter how many houses you have listed for sale or how many you have in your inventory.  You may be able to sell a house here and there that is priced right and shows well, but remember…the key is [...]

The 3 Biggest Misconceptions that Real Estate Agents have about Short Sale Listings

The 3 Biggest Misconceptions that Real Estate Agents have about Short Sale Listings

First of all, “yes” some short sales take long to sell and “yes” some short sale listings can be frustrating.  But let me tell you this; not all are created equal! With a little patience and a little creativity you can overcome some of the shortcomings of listing pre-foreclosure/short sale properties and make a lot [...]

How to Deal With Irrational Real Estate Agents

How to Deal With Irrational Real Estate Agents

In the course of all the short sales you will take on, you will likely encounter some highly irrational real estate agents.  But fear not!  You can work successfully with them, despite all their grumbling!  The key is to build rapport with them, to get the point across that you are all on the same [...]

Why Real Estate Investors Must Get Their Real Estate License in 2009

Why Real Estate Investors Must Get Their Real Estate License in 2009

As many of us know, or will soon find out; the real estate industry has become a very fluid industry.  It changes constantly.  It requires that we change almost daily in order to ensure success into the future.  As much as we might enjoy our comfort zones, it is necessary to keep our fingers on [...]

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