Sunday, February 24, 2008

10 Traits Real Estate Investors Should Look for When Working With A Real Estate Agent

"Ten Real Estate Service Standards of Top Real Estate Agents in Maryland Were Polled for Core Real Estate Practices of Service"

Have you been looking for the BEST Real Estate Agent to help you close your investment deals? Well, from working with various real estate agents, I was having a hard time finding an agent that practiced all of the service practices that I found invaluable. I decided to re-activate my realtors license and service real estate investors with what they need most.

So whether you work directly with me or not. This is what you need to look or in an agent. The Best Real Estate Agents Educate their clients. When you work with your real estate agent, you should Learn Real Estate Sales Strategies for Maryland or your specific area. If you are an investor, you want your agent to have experience investor so that they understand your needs. Contact Me and Get Your House or Investment Sold Today! Read My Personal Service Standards Below:

Valarie Jacobs, Realtor®
Personal Service Standards


1) CLIENT-AGENT RELATIONSHIPS

At the beginning of my client relationship, I will explain my client-agent obligations, noting that my client is
my employer and pays my fee.


2) STRUCTURING THE OFFERING

I will advise my clients on the most advantageous way to offer their home for sale, reflecting varying terms
and conditions of sale.


3) MAXIMUM MARKET EXPOSURE

My client’s home shall be fully exposed to the largest number of potential buyers possible, using all available
resources.


4) PREPARING THE HOME

I will advise my clients on how to prepare their home to show it in the most positive manner and will make
recommendations as to how to address needed repairs or deficiencies.


5) APPOINTMENTS AND NEGOTIATIONS

I will ensure that all negotiations by interested parties and other agents are coordinated through me, the
listing broker.


6) INFORMED ON THE MARKET

I shall advise my clients weekly on buyer activity and interest, local market conditions and other factors that
may affect the sale of their property. I will provide an updated Market Value Analysis, if warranted by
increased or decreased market activity.


7) QUALIFIED LISTINGS

I recognize that only a “qualified listing” provides my clients with the basis for a successful sale defined as a
home listed with the following:

➥ Complete and accurate details
➥ Well-motivated clients

➥ Competitive price by a market analysis
➥ Competitive structure

➥ A Properly Staged Home
➥ A term sufficient to market the home


8) OVERPRICED HOMES

I will advise my clients that I cannot properly represent, nor professionally service listings that are
overpriced, as I must be able to substantiate and defend my client’s “BEST PRICE” to potential buyers.


9) THE MARKETING AND CLOSING PROCESS

I will explain to my clients every step in the marketing and closing process, including the amount of “earnest
money” that should be secured as a deposit and what contingencies may be considered unreasonable.


10) COMMUNICATION

I will establish consistent communication with my clients, either in person, on the telephone or via e-mail,
and will commit all understanding to writing. I will advise on prospective buyer reaction and the merits of all
offers.

Contact Valarie Today for a Free Home Analysis and Free Special Report!

Call 202-528-4761 now!



Valarie Jacobs, Realtor
Exit Dynamic Realty

Wednesday, February 6, 2008

"Quit Real Estate Investing!" That's What They Said Until I Showed Them My "Never Say Die" Investing System MD/DC/VA


Never Ever Quit.......Never Say Die........Never


Investors,


I know that many of you are ready to throw in the towel. Your mind says "Maybe this just isn't for me....I think I just missed the time to get into to real estate investing. Then your closest friends say "You are just wasting your time...it's time to move on....you gave it your best shoot...you can't say you didn't try" Does this sound familiar?


No matter what you decide to do in life, there are going to be obstacles, dry times, and times where it seems as though nothing is going your way. There is no way to avoid this. You must hold your position until you have the strength to move forward. Never go backwards. Now you have to be wise when you are a real estate investor or anything else. If what your are doing isn't working, try a different angle. Find another way to support your ultimate goal. This way you're not quitting. You are just taking a different means to an end. If you were flipping homes, master wholesaling. If you were wholesaling, master how to do lease options or shortsales. You must always be willing to increase your knowledge in order to move with the market demands.


If you analyze anyone who is where you want to be or anyone who you look at as a mentor, they have gone through major trials. If they had given up, you would not admire what they have accomplished.


There are certain things that you must do to remain on course through rough times in the real estate investing business.


1. Don't focus on what is going wrong.


If you focus on what is wrong with your business, that is all that you will see. Focus on the one thing that is positive and build on that.


2. Stay connected to a mentor.


I know that you have heard the saying "Nothing is new under the sun". We normally tell this to our children. Well, the same holds true with real estate investing. Someone has already dealt with the challenge that you are having. Learn as much as you can from their mistakes.


3. Education yourself.


Education is invaluable. Always keep yourself abreast of new terminology, new funding sources, new creative ways of financing. There are so many ways to do more than just survive in this industry. Commit to paying for some type of education on a monthly basis. It can be coaching, seminars, classes or tapes as long as you are always increasing your knowledge.


4. Pass it on


When you are doing well, always be willing to help the person coming behind you. There are so many shady investors. We need as many ethical investors to support one another as we can find. Helping someone else always ends up helping you in the end!


Everything has a time and a purpose. The sooner you figure out what the purpose of the time you are in - the sooner you will move on to a new one.


You Can Survive As A Real Estate Investor!


Blessings to your Real Estate Investing Career


Valarie Jacobs



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