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Courtney Self - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
Courtney is a full-time real estate Broker. Currently she is affiliated with Call Realty in Palos Verdes, CA - located in the South Bay of Los Angeles.
Courtney's real estate career began in 1986 in Tucson, AZ. Her specialties include first time buyers, corporate relocation and investment properties.
In addition to selling real estate she is an active real estate investor, having owned more than 95 units over the last 10 years. This experience ... [More]
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- Making the Most of Your Real Estate Note
[Real-Estate] In today's challenging real estate and lending environment selling a property with owner financing is an excellent option. It will generally help to sell the property faster and often for a higher price than you would receive with traditional financing.
- Tech Tips For This Tough Market
[Computers-and-Technology:Personal-Tech] Like it or not you're using technology so it's in your best interest to know what's out there and how best to use it. Only 10 years ago we could get along in real estate with very little technology. Today, however, it's essential to do some of our most basic tasks. Simply accessing properties, for example, requires an electronic lockbox key in most areas. When I started selling real estate over twenty years ago our lockbox keys were actual metal keys, boy do I feel ancient.
- Open House Success - 11 Strategies to Help You Sell More Homes!
[Real-Estate:Marketing] I've have been successfully selling real estate for almost 20 years and can count the number of times I have sold a specific house at an open house on one hand. However, I long ago lost count of the number of clients and sales I have made through holding open houses. If you follow even a handful of these tips, your next open house is sure to be a success!
- I Sell Real Estate, Why Do I Need Technology?
[Real-Estate:Selling] With this tough economy and even tougher real estate market, agents are leaving the business in significant numbers making it far more competitive for those of us who are here to stay. If you intend to continue in this highly competitive business environment you must improve your odds for success and survival into the next decade? One way to accomplish this is to increase your skill level and knowledge of technology.
- Why Your Realtor May Not Want to Sell You a Bank-Owned Home - Part II
[Real-Estate:Foreclosures] In part I of this article I shared several reasons why real estate agents may try to avoid selling you a foreclosed property, often referred to as REO's (real estate owned). In part two, I will share tips on how to buy these deals. If you are a serious, qualified buyer you will eventually find a real estate agent willing to help you. Weather you're a home buyer looking to get a great deal on a home to live in, an investor or a real estate agent wanting to sell bank-owned property, knowing how to work with REO listing agents can help you successfully close more transactions.
- Why Your Realtor May Not Want to Sell You a Bank-Owned Home
[Real-Estate:Foreclosures] Bank Owned properties called REO's (Real Estate Owned) can be a wonderful opportunity for home-buyers and investors in today's market. Although all REO's are not a good deal, in general bank-owned properties sell below current market value for their area. Yet many real estate professionals are reluctant to sell these potentially great deals. Why?
- Should I Buy Now Or Wait?
[Real-Estate:Buying] Is now the right time to buy a home? What are the experts saying? Have we hit the bottom yet?
- Invest for Your Success
[Real-Estate:Investing]
Buying investment property is a fabulous opportunity for any real estate agent not to mention other real estate professionals. It can provide you with a steady cash flow, increase your overall wealth and provide excellent tax benefits to offset your real estate commissions. Plus it's a great retirement plan, usually your property will continue to increase in value, rents will rise and all while you're pay down the mortgages.
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