Sunday, September 27, 2009

FREE Money for Real Estate, Business and Education in DC, Maryland and Virgina - Valarie Jacobs

“FREE MONEY for Real Estate, Business and Education”

Chris Johnson is known as America’s Top Educator teaching people how to find and obtain all the FREE MONEY they need to buy Real Estate, start or expand a Business or get a college or university Education! His knowledge and expertise regularly has him sharing the stage with Donald Trump, Suze Orman, Tony Robbins and Robert Kiyosaki with thousands of people in attendance.

The U.S. Government is the largest “Money Vault” on the planet. What do I mean by this? Well just that. There is literally Billions of Dollars in what I call FREE MONEY in the form of Government Grants, Loans and Subsidies available in three main categories; Real Estate, Business and Education. The reason I say “Money Vault” is that even if people know it is there, (which most people don’t), they really have no idea how to get it. In other words, they don’t have the “Magic Key” to unlock this vault.

His FREE MONEY SYSTEM, is the key to unlock this money vault so you can receive all the cash you need to finance your Real Estate deals, start or improve a Business or send you or your kids to the top colleges and universities around the country all paid for by the Government.

There is FREE MONEY for a down payment on a house, pay your closing costs, renovate and fix up your properties, pay your rents and mortgages to name just a few. Entrepreneurs who are thinking of starting up a Business, can receive all the start up capital they need, including money for equipment, vehicles, employees etc. even if you already have a business, and just want to expand your business there is money available for you. The wealthy people often send their children to private schools, college and university compliments of Uncle Sam. Why shouldn’t the rest of us? Well the answer is we can!

This money is available from all levels of Government; Federal, State, County and Municipal. In fact over $400 Billion is given away to people and businesses just like you every year! With over 1,400 Federal and 17,000 State programs available there are many programs you are eligible for. The Government takes the money from us in the form of taxes, then gives it back in the form of Grants, Loans and Subsidies, for many reasons, including boosting the economy, revitalizing neighborhoods and improving education. Additionally, there are tens of thousands of Scholarship programs and Private Foundations that provide funding to people for a variety of needs.

When he speaks to sellout audiences all across the county, people often ask, “Chris, if there is so much money available, why don’t I know about it, or how do I get it?” These are excellent questions, and the answer is simply that the government really does not advertise these programs, and since there several thousand of them out there, a person needs to research the specific one they want, and find out from them how to apply. His knowledge in this area has him constantly invited to speak to groups all around the country to teach his FREE MONEY SYSTEM, which teaches people how find the right program for them, and successfully apply for this money.

With million’s of people getting money to start a Business, invest in Real Estate and receive funding for their Education, it’s about time you looked into unlocking this gigantic Money Vault for yourself.

Chris is a dynamic, exciting and motivating speaker and will be at DMV REIA on Saturday October 3rd at the Knights of Columbus in College Park, MD. Specifically he will show you how to:


Find money to BUY Real Estate
Find money for a DOWN PAYMENT
Find money to PAY CLOSING COSTS
Find money to REHAB Real Estate
Find money to DEVELOP Real Estate
Find money to START a BUSINESS
Find money to EXPAND a BUSINESS
Find BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY GRANTS
Find DEVELOPMENT GRANTS
Find PROJECT GRANTS
Find GRANTS for Real Estate
Find EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Find EDUCATIONAL GRANTS
Find money to CHANGE CAREERS

As you probably already can imagine, we will have to limit seats for such a awesome event. RSVP now!

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Females in the Real Estate Industry have Broken the Glass Ceiling! - Valarie Jacobs

"The Glass Ceiling has Been Broken!"

More than 20 years ago the term "glass ceiling" was first introduced into pop culture. This term refers to the condition where women become limited in how far they can advance within an organization or profession. Although openly discussed things took a while to change. Fortunately, our industry has evolved into an equal opportunity business.

Rewarding career possibilities for women are abundantly available in real estate. By utilizing their entrepreneur spirit, creative and talented women are enjoying unprecedented levels of success because they possess the right mix of interpersonal and analytical skills, negotiating prowess and a capitalist spirit.

Industry giants also are committed to advancing opportunities for women, both internally and externally, through involvement in educational programming and corporate initiatives. These efforts support female brokers seeking leadership experience and enable them to demonstrate these capabilities in every facet of their business.

America's leading corporations are now requiring their business units to collaborate with suppliers who reflect their own consumer and employee population--both of which, coincidentally, are mostly dominated by women.

As evidence of this trend, one of the largest telecommunications companies in the world spent $24 billion as part of its corporate diversity program during the past 10 years. In 2006, the communications giant dispersed $15.5 billion in contract awards to minority-and women-owned suppliers. These contracts accounted for 13% of the total procurement base. The corporation's current goal is to procure 21.5%, or almost one-fourth, of its total procurement contracts--including commercial real estate assignments--from diversity-owned enterprises. In terms of dollars, projections estimate this amount will surpass $8 billion annually.

This is why male brokers can no longer subscribe to the philosophy that they control 100% of a given client's business. In reality, they are handling only 75 to 80% of the business. Just over 20% is allocated for involvement by minority- and women-owned businesses. Furthermore, mandates require DIRECT involvement by fully certified firms at the negotiating table and in carrying out the contracted services. As a result, women and minorities now have a dominant presence at meetings with leading corporate decision-makers.

For women the time for expanding your role in real estate is now. There are so many opportunities to break through the glass ceiling. Women have become a vital component of the work force and no longer need to hesitate in negotiating more aggressively on their own behalf. The laws are now on our side no longer do we have to abide by the glass ceiling it has been shattered and we are free!

Click the link and Join Female Real Estate Alliance. This awesome group of Female Real Estate Professionals is Breaking Glass Ceilings Everyday!

Valarie Jacobs
"The Real Estate Physician"
President - F.R.E.A, DMV REIA
My Website
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Maryland, DC, and VA Real Estate Investors and Agents are coming out from behind the Telephones and PDA's!

Maryland, DC, and VA Real Estate Investors and Real Estate Agents are coming out from behind the Telephones and PDA's!

"I do believe that it is extremely important that each one of us is a participant in life and what's going on around us rather than being a spectator to it and if you do that, if you participate in the world, in your community, your school, your company, or your country, whatever… then you will be useful and hopefully leave the planet a little better."
-Janet Holmes a Court

Court gained fame and notoriety from taking control of her late husband's (Robert Holmes à Court) business. She also took that excellent business and made it truly great and went on to become one of Australia's richest women.

"So what has this got to do with real estate?" Court’s thoughts on bettering the community carries with it countless opportunities to meet prospective clients. Frequently since the onset of the digital age we have forgotten the way to people’s hearts is face to face interaction. We send emails or text messages never realizing how much less important you become to the client that way. By opening up the communication to include car washes or bake sales, or inviting them out to lunch, or simply going for a walk, you will differentiate yourself from other Realtors and Investors by becoming a acquaintance instead of just another advertiser.

Participating in your community and getting face to face with your customers is one of the golden rules of real estate. It is a perfect way to meet people who live in houses without having to add any pressure. Simply starting up a conversation and making sure some time while talking with them they know you are an agent or investor. If they want more information, they will ask.

Court also commented on the way her husband chose to run the business versus the way she did (remember she made this business a huge success), “The company was quite hierarchical. I often think it was like a pyramid with Robert (husband Robert Holmes à Court) at the top and lots of us paying homage to him. I try to turn the pyramid upside down so that I'm at the bottom and bubbling away and encouraging people and energizing them so that they are all empowered so that they can do what they need to do, now that's the dream.”

She understood the way to form a successful company is to include all the people that help run it. The same is true for real estate. By bringing your local community together you will be expanding your sphere of influence and making the planet you live on a little nicer. A win win solution for everyone!

Valarie Jacobs, Realtor/Investor Coach
"The Real Estate Physician"
Valarie's Website
301-476-8005 office
valarie@valariejacobs.com

Feel free to contact Valarie about any real estate question or come out and network with her and other local real estate professionals at DC MD & VA Real Estate Investor Association (DMV REIA) every first Saturday. DMV REIA Website

Valarie Jacobs is also the President of the Female Real Estate Alliance (F.R.E.A). This is a network of women from all over the country who have come together from many real estate industries to network and support each other in business.
FREA Website

Low Cost Bathroom Updates for Home Owners and Real Estate Investors - Valarie Jacobs

Low Cost Bathroom Updates

Boost Cabinet Efficiency - Add pullout shelves to deep cabinets to keep necessities in order and viewable. Equipping cabinet interiors with these sliding surfaces helps you avoid digging around in the dark or buying more of the things you already have on hand.

Trendy Tiles - If you love the look of pricey hand-painted or imported tile but you're on a budget, include a few in a random pattern among affordable field tiles. You can find basic 4x4-inch white field tiles for under $5 a square foot uninstalled.

Wake Up Your Walls - Painting is always a simple do-it-yourself weekend project that can transform a room. Buy mold- and mildew-proof primers and paints. Create a spa mood with watery blues, greens, and neutrals. Add more color with towels, soaps, and candles.

Add Function - Make taking a bath and maintaining the tub more convenient by installing a handheld sprayer. It eases chores such as rinsing hair and cleaning the tub.
Source: RealSimple.com

If you have any friends, family or loved ones looking to buy or sell a home this month, please give them my name!

Valarie Jacobs
"The Real Estate Pysician"
www.valariejacobs.com
301-476-8005 office
202-528=4761 cell

DC Buyers Receive Huge Grant For Beautiful Condos and Townhomes! DC Home Sales - Valarie Jacobs

Beautiful One Bedroom One Bath Condo Available Immediately!

Condo is located in a distinctive re-energized community comprised of new and renovated flats and townhouses ranging in size from one to four bedrooms. It's close to downtown and with a convenient Metro stop, residents can easily commute anywhere in the Washington DC metro area.

Condos include:

- Ceramic Tile Flooring in the Bathroom
- Vanity cabinets with laminate tops
- Chrome matte finished faucets
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Full Size Washer and Drier
- 18 c.f. frost-free refrigerator with ice maker

If you know anyone who is in the market to buy a home in DC, have them give me a call! This development has tons of grant money and they are giving it a way. They just gave my last client $55,000!


Valarie Jacobs
"The Real Estate Physician"
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Maryland, DC and VA Real Estate Investors and Real Estate Agents Learn to Make More Sales - Valarie Jacobs

"78% of consumers work with the person who gets back to them FIRST!"

When questions aise and prospects are on your site, or reading your email, they need help NOW!....not tomorrow, not by an email, they demand immediacy. I started using "realPing" realPing bridges a "regular" phone call from the consumer to you in seconds.

The distinctive caller ID lets you know it's a live prospect needing assistance. This prospect can "ping you from your email, website, blog, virtual tour, just about anywhere online. You avoid the phone and email tag game and immediately set yourself apart from everyone else. Everyone is after your prosepects, leads and website visitors so you need to be a First Responder and lock up the opportunity.

You can also remotely upload files to your client immediately from your phone and after the call is completed your cliant will be sent an "Exit Page" with your relevant links or any other information that you choose. You will then get a text message with all the details about your client.

I love it and wanted to pass it on.

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Valarie Jacobs
"The Real Estate Physician"
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301-476-8005 office
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"When its raining, Do you see clouds or light?"

"Even when there is rain outside there is still light? Which are you focusing on today?"

We all have rainy days in our lives, finances, family but even when it appears to be raining there is always light as well. You have to force yourself to find it. Focus on the good...the light. Whatever you focus on will expand.

Valarie Jacobs
"The Real Estate Physician"
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Maryland, DC and VA Real Estate Buyers, Seller and Investors ask Valarie Jacobs her Real Estate Short Sale Secret

"Valarie, It seems as if you have great success with closing short sales. What is your secret?"

This is the question that I received in my mailbox today. There are actually no huge secrets to completing short sales. The process is actually quite simple. Many try to make it seem as if there is a great mystery and that you must spend tons of money to find out the process.

I have successfully completed tons of short sales and taught many to complete them with great success in a few hours. The most important aspects to completing short sales are follow up and organization.

Call the banks everyday to follow up on your files. Always remain calm and kind. NEVER argue with the loss mitigator! You want to be a "friendly pest". This way they never forget you or your client and when you call back with your next client the loss mitigator may remember you. Plus, they can't wait to get rid of you...which ussually means an approval.

You also want to document every call and what was said even if you just left a message. This documentation can be very valuable later in the negotiation phase.

Good Luck with your short sales...Go Make Some Money!

If anyone else has a question, send it to me in an email. I may answer your question in a note so that everyone has the benefit of learning.

Valarie Jacobs
"The Real Estate Physician"
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301-476-8005 office
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Join me every first Satuday at DMV REIA I'd love to network with you! DMV REIA Website

"Do I Need a Real Estate Agent to Do a Shortsale on a Home?" MD DC VA Real Estate Buyers and Sellers Want to Know!

"Congrats on yet another short sale approval! Just wanted to know if you use an agent in your deals or whether you "represent an agent"? And if you don't use an agent, what do you provide the bank in place of the listing agreement. The last bank (suntrust) we dealt with was adament about having an agent involved, actually both a buyers and sellers agent."

Yes, you can complete a short sale without being a real estate agent; however, as you stated many banks highly prefer that a licensed agent is representing the client. Solving this problem is quite simple. Partner with a real estate agent who has knowledge and experience closing short sales and who has experience working with investors so that they understand your exit strategy. (I'm available of course :) This will satify the bank, you will have a valid listing agreement and you will have back up buyers should the first contract not work out.

Many investors don't want to work with realtors because they feel that the agent will kill their deal. The key is to find a knowledgable agent who knows real estate investing. (I'm avalable of course :) This partnership can turn out to be a win win for everyone involved.

If you truly prefer not to work with a licensed agent, you can have the client write a letter stating that the house is a "FSBO" Include how long the seller has been trying to sell the home themselves and if they have received any other offers. Most banks still want to see that the house has been listed by a licensed realtor (I'm avaliable of course :)

Since I am a licensed realtor, I always use an agent when I conduct a short sale.

A great place to meet and network with investor agents who are very investor savvy is at the upcoming DMV REIA meeting. We meet the first Saturday of each month. For more information go:
DMV REIA website

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If you have a question about real estate or real estate investing, feel free to email me.

Good Luck....Go Make Some Money!

Valarie Jacobs
"The Real Estate Physician"
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