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So, you want to make your first multi-million dollar commercial property deal but you don’t have a track record? As a consequence, you may not be taken seriously in the real estate market. What can you do? Well, if this is your case, then you came to the right place. Here, you will get tips that will help build your credibility quickly and appear like a veteran in the commercial real estate market. Without a track record, getting your first deal done can be challenging. Although you can make up a track record there are things you can do to make up for your inexperience.

Summer is finally here and the sun is shining brighter than ever. Almost every business is subjected to the seasonal trends. Some get hiked while others plunge when the heat in on. Summertime also affects the real estate business. This season might linger on for a bit longer this time so it is best to start acting on your summer real estate marketing plan.
Here are three important elements to remember as you create your marketing plan this summer.

A strong real estate marketing plan can impact your real estate investment positively. With the high competition in the industry, it is important to have effective marketing strategies that will separate you from your direct competitors. When trying to attract new real estate leads, every action you take counts. A simple small mistake can easily scare away potential customers. There are changes can make you dominate your real estate market if you implement them. While mistakes are part of the learning process, they’re also preventable.

Real estate exam is your key to more financial freedom, which is the reason why you need to take it seriously and give it your best shot. By succeeding in this exam you can practice real estate whichever legal way you want it. Finding time to study in the hustle and bustle can be tough, so we came up with a list of options that can help you study better for this exam.

If you’ve been in the rental property business long enough, you understand that kids are high-impact on the properties. This could get you thinking why on earth a landlord would strive to attract families. If you’re contemplating on this, we got you covered. The main reason for landlords to go out of their way to attract families to their rental properties is because families tend to have longer tenancies. Unlike young adults who move frequently, families tend to prioritize stability. Both parents and children prefer setting down roots and settling in a home where they can grow. Moreover, families are the larger and growing renter population. Therefore, if landlords can target families effectively, they can enjoy low turnover for renters. How can landlords target these families?

If you are interested in buying a rental property, you first need to determine the property’s value. This will help you in making sure that the price you are about to pay for it is justified. Each guru of the real estate has their own way to determining the price of any given property. One of these price determining methods is “cash on cash” valuation, which is a widely used method.  They set their “target” for cash on cash rate to achieve, which they want out of their investments. If the property they are going to buy will give them money equal to or above this target (when sold), they immediately latch onto that deal. Many believe this system to be terrific and one can make the cash on cash rate work backward to figure the ideal price.
Let us now talk about “The float and desire method” which helps us evaluate the value of a property at any given time.

In real estate circles, one topic that comes more often than not when discussing how to sell your house is this – is staging your house a good tactic to convince prospective buyers, or there’s no need for it?

There are some real estate agents who believe that the way houses can be readied for clients can result in faster, even higher offers. However, some are of the view that staging a house is nothing more than a waste of money and time for the seller.