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Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Maryland, DC, and VA Real Estate Investor Are Making Money With Transactional Funding!

As foreclosures continue to rise, and as our members continue to tie up 20-30 new deals every day... what are you doing to get your piece of this market?


It will only last a few more years and then the play will change. Now is the time to flip foreclosure deals using No money and No credit of your own. You can be in bankruptcy and still you are qualified to use our CASH FOR A DAY funding program to flip foreclosure short sales, REO's and Wholesale deals.


The whole program will be covered tonight at 8:00pm EST at:

http://www.dmvreiafunding.com

Listen by phone this week at the phone number found at the site.


To watch or call in, go to the site and click on LIVE WEBCAST on the Menu bar right before the start time tonight.


Date: Wednesday April 22nd

Time: 8:00pm EST

7:00 CST

6:00 MST

5:00 PST




DMV REIA Meeting


Location Change


The May 2nd and June 6th Meetings


Hilton Garden Inn Greenbelt


7810 Walker Dr.


Greenbelt, MD 20772



The 14 best reasons to get involved with tax liens



  • Your entire investment is 100% backed by the Government.

  • It's secured by real estate with a 95% margin of safety.

  • You earn a super-high rate of return that is not tied to fluctuations in interest rates.

  • Your investments won't get whacked 50% to 80% when the stock market turns down.

  • You can actually make more money during a recession.

  • You never have to buy any properties.

  • If you end up with a property (and you hope you do) it's free and clear and can be sold for huge profits.

  • It can be done from anywhere in the world.

  • There's next to no overhead.

  • You don't have to hire employees.

  • There's no recruiting your friends and family.

  • You don't have to fix leaky faucets, evict tenants or any other conventional real estate headaches.

  • You can start with as little as $300.

  • And there is absolutely no selling.


DO NOT MISS THE DMV REIA MAY 2nd MEETING!


What you will learn:



  • What is a tax sale certificate

  • The Tax Sales Auction Process

  • The Tax Lien Bidding Process

  • The Foreclosure Process

  • Time Line for Tax Sales Ownership

  • Specific Expenses of Tax Sale Investing

  • Contact numbers and website for every county in Maryland to get tax sale dates


The information being given away this month is invaluable. You have no more excuses for why you can’t get involved in Real Estate. The guest speaker is selling NOTHING! He is simply coming to overload you with information that you can use tomorrow.


The Baltimore tax sale is in a few weeks. You will have complete knowledge on how to get involved in real estate tax investing.


Speaker Information:


Anthony Onwuanibe is a graduate of the University of Maryland School of Law in Baltimore. His practice focuses on the many areas of real estate, from settlement services, through his title company Golden Trust Title & Escrow, LLC, to tax sale and mortgage foreclosures. He has filed over 1000 tax sale foreclosure suits in the last two years and has worked very closely with local municipalities, individual homeowners, individual investors and corporate and non-profit investors.


Anthony Onwuanibe regularly conducts tax sale seminars throughout the State of Maryland. He has been featured in the Daily Record, a business and legal newspaper based in Baltimore and several other publications as a point of contact regarding tax sale and other real estate issues.


DO NOT MISS THE DMV REIA MAY 2nd MEETING!


We anticipate a full house at the May Meeting. Please RSVP today at www.DMVREIA.com. We have already reserved a larger space; however, we want to make sure we have materials for everyone.


Do not underestimate the value of receiving such valuable information on a silver platter.


We are so enjoying working with all of you and look forward to all of our continued growth and success in this industry. We remember our motto "Where real estate investors work together for the success of us ALL!" whenever we are planning an event and we want our members to remember it as well when they are networking and looking for support from one another.

Thursday, April 9, 2009

Maryland DC & VA Real Estate Investors Get a Spring Break!

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DMV SPRING BREAK SPECIAL!


$50.00 OFF National Membership Until Monday!


Get connected with the Hottest Real Estate Investing Club to Ever Hit the Washington DC Area!


Whether you are just starting out in real estate investing, or are working on your hundredth deal, the DMV REIA can help you learn more, make more, and have more fun doing it.


-Join DMVREIA, Now!-



  • You have found the right place to learn how to make money in Real Estate.

  • Learn how to become financially independent through Real Estate

  • Find the secrets of those that have successfully made their fortunes via Real Estate Investing

  • Learn how to maximize your profits in the affordable housing rental market

  • Discover how to protect your wealth once you attain it!

  • Explore the many possibilities that Real Estate Investing offers when it comes to tax strategies that will make you wealthy.

  • OPM - Learn how to use Other People's Money to accumulate a fortune over time

  • Avoid the many pitfalls that typical "landlords" fall into when they don't have the - knowledge to profit from opportunities disguised as problems






"Are You Ready To Join DMV REIA?"

Its Easy To Do and Joining Can Really Jump Start Your Real Estate Career!


-Join DMVREIA, Now!-


What is the DMV REIA?


It is a group of real estate investors from throughout DC, Maryland and Virginia area who meet on a regular basis to share information, leads and contacts, and to help each other learn more about real estate investing. With a growing membership, the DMV REIA is the association for brightest and most successful real estate investors Join the DMV REIA, Now! -


Benefits Of Being A Local Member - Cost FREE



  • Attend monthly general meetings FREE!

  • Access to Transactional Funding

  • Have a network of investors to share ideas, experiences and to do business with.


Local Members of the DMVREIA receive lots of valuable benefits. Along with the numerous events, workshops, and meetings that foster networking and deal making with fellow investors.






-Become a Local DMV REIA Member, Now!-


However, if you are truely serious about taking your real estate investing career to the next level you should invest in becoming a National Member.  National Members get everything listed above and so much more!


Benefits Of Being A National Member - Cost 159.00 Spring Break Special 109.00



  • Announce Real Estate Deals to the Group at Monthly

  • Assignment of an Investor Agent

  • Attend our all day workshops

  • Receive FREE and/or reduced admission to various Real Estate Association events and workshops.

  • Become a Sponsor Member and advertise your product or service to others investors.

  • Access to Transactional Funding

  • Access to Private National Member Forum

  • 20% off on your Quick Books purchases.

  • Discounts on insurance through National Real Estate Insurance

  • Discounts on Cell Phone service from Saba Wireless.

  • Deep discounts through Sherwin Williams on paint, accessories and supplies.

  • Discounts up to 65% from Office Max office supplies, copier paper, computer/technology products, furniture and print services.

  • Discounts on car rentals through Avis, Budget, and Enterprise.

  • Trak-1 Technology is one of the nation’s leading providers of B2B criminal information, offering discounts on instant access to  owners of all sizes to conduct background checks in a comprehensive, cost-effective and legally-compliant manner.

  • Solveras Payment Systems negotiated discounts help you save on the latest Remote Check Deposit (RDC), ACH/eCheck, Credit/Debit card and related payment processing products for rents or other businesses

  • ®ING ®ING - special discounts in telecom for members only

  • 40% off are available on books, videos, and other resources available from NoLo Press

  • Neil Group - discounts on credit card processing offers our group special rates and services

  • National REIA Travel - discounts on hotels, airfare, car rentals, travel packages and vacations

  • 40% off are available on books, videos from Dearborn Publishing

  • Smart Moves/Apartment Moves planners provide coupons for truck rentals and more, which help soothe the transition of relocation.

  • It’s your money. Get it back with CybrCollect’s FREE check collection service.

  • Member pricing when you order reports through Trak-1 Technology.


  • HD Supply preferred buyer program guarantees the lowest published discounted price regardless of quantity ordered and entitles buyers to same day shipping.




-Become a National DMV REIA Member, Now!-






In addition, where else can you network with “hands on” investors that are willing to share their knowledge and experience? If you are considering the world of real estate investing, you owe it to yourself to become a member of the DMV REIA.


What if I don’t have any real estate experience?

Not a problem. As many of DMVREIA members are new to real estate investing, no doubt you will discover that other members share your interest and desire to learn how to become a successful real estate investor. To meet your needs, DMV REIA a diverse schedule of events tailored to the educational needs of a beginning investor. Also, you will find out the experienced investors are eager to offer advice and insight to further assist you on the road to success.


 


Professional Investors Find A Home At the DMV REIA

From tracking down the right information on complex real estate issues to providing networking opportunities with some of the most successful investors in the region, the DMV REIA has plenty to offer the seasoned veteran.


Come join us as our guest for your 1st meeting and find out for yourself why so many smart investors turn to the DMV REIA for information on how to make more in real estate investing. As one member put it, “DMV REIA taught me that knowledge isn’t just power—-it’s profit!”


Guarantee

Your investment of your time and your energy learning about HOW to become successful in Real Estate - is your single greatest investment you can make. Invest in yourself and receive one-hundred times over the price you pay.


If you think an education is expensive - see how expensive it is without one! Join DMVREIA and begin receiving the benefits, immediately.


 -Join DMVREIA, Now!-


 


 


 


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Sunday, March 15, 2009

DC Maryland and VA Real Estate Investors Need to Focus!


Hello DC MD and VA Real Estate Investors,

Fous on what is the questions.

I received an email from one of my students today. She was talking about how she was depressed and felt as if this wasn't going right and that wasn't going right and she just doesn't have all the things that she thought that she would have at this point in her life.

Well, how many of us have had at least one of these thoughts at some point in our lives. The fact is that sometimes life seems to get in the way and doesn't seem to cooperate with what we have in mind. We all have daily challenges some larger than others. So, what do you do when you are feeling this way.

This is when you have to have control over your mind. Any and everything that you focus on WILL increase! So what have you been focusing on? If you want more stress and aggravation, then continue to focus on the unpaid bill, the failed relationship, the car accident, the burnt dinner, the pimple on your nose (lol)...you get the point.

I know this is so much easier said than done but you must master this skill in order to not only make wise decisions but follow thru with completing them.

When you feel yourself focusing on situations, people or anything that will not cause a positive outcome or stress free feeling, stop and intentionally focus on what will make you happy and direct you towards your goal.

Am I saying to forget about your responsibilities and just do what makes you feel good...of course not! What I am saying is that if you open your mind to positive thoughts and images, you will find solutions to things that you thought were once impossible to conquer.

This is your assignment for tomorrow. Let me know how it worked for you.

Valarie

PS. If you have not added me as a friend on facebook yet don't forget to add me today.

Sunday, March 8, 2009

DC MD & VA Real Estate Investing Club Grand Opening was Awesome!


DC Maryland and VA Real Estate Investors had and Awesome Time at DMV REIA!

Hello Everyone!

I am still so pumped about yesterday's grand opening. It was absolutely amazing! I want to thank all of you who came out and made this such a wonderful event.

We had over 125 real estate professionals show up and everyone who was there was ready to network, share and learn. From day one, all of you fully accepted the motto"Where Real Estate Investors Work Together For The Success of Us ALL!" People were sharing marketing ideas, rehabbing ideas, exchanging contact information, etc. It was as if, this was what we were all waiting for...an open forum to network, share and grow where everyone is welcome!

Dante and I may not have said it yesterday but we consider this REIA to be all of ours. We may organize it but everyone who was there made it the great event that it was. We want your suggestions, we want you to participate and share your deals, we want you to work with the DMV REIA investor agents. We want everyone to come to the meeting ready to support their fellow real estate professionals. If we all have this goal, the growth in our businesses and OUR REIA will be phenomenal!

If you were not there, you truly missed something special.....but don't worry....EVERY DMV REIA meeting is going to have this spark and energy.
I won't miss the next DMV REIA meeting!

We collected over 50 blankets for the Covenant House! Isn't it wonderful that DMV REIA members were able to help homeless youth and we can't wait to do it again in June?

We have 80 new DMV REIA members ready to "Work together for the success of us ALL!".

We received so many compliments from all of you. We are so happy that you were pleased and your needs as a real estate investor are going to be met. This is the only thing we ask of you. The more real estate professionals that we have in our network the more support for all of our businesses. We need you to spread the word about your new REIA...bring a friend or forward an email. When you receive the ratings email, let everyone know about the wonderful experience you had at the meeting in the comment box. Investors are looking for a place like this and just don't know where to find it.

We can't wait to see you next month. You can RSVP now by clicking the link below if you'd like to.
Dr. Cashflow is coming to town!
I want to see Dr. Cashflow!

Thanks again. I truly appreciate all of you.

Valarie Jacobs
DMV REIA President

PS. Photos will be on the site next week

DC Maryland and VA Real Estate Investor Association DMV REIA
I want to be a part of ths group!

What do other people have to say who where there:





Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Calling All DC MD &VA Real Estate Investors! It's Being Revealed....

The Countdown Is On……


There are only 4 days left til one of the most anticipated events of the D.C. real estate investing community happens: THE GRAND OPENING OF DMV REIA!!!!!!!

No other REIA in the DC metro area has created so much excitement and anticipation for its Grand Opening launch. We have 118 people who have RSVP’d “YES” they are coming and another 83 who have said “maybe”. We know there will be others who just show up. Valarie and I truly appreciate ALL of the support and encouragement we’ve received via emails and phone calls. We really do appreciate it because a lot of work and effort has gone into what we are doing.

We are serious about this and serious about providing an environment where you, the real estate investor can truly be successful. We cater to real estate investors from newbies to veterans. What makes this REIA unique is that we have found a way to bring together and benefit all real estate professionals. We partner and network with real estate agents, real estate investors, loan officers, mortgage brokers, appraisers, attorneys, contractors and inspectors to support and benefit all of our professions. Anyone interested in real estate is welcome to join us and increase the success of their business. Thus explains our motto, “Where real estate investors work together for the success of us ALL!”

We aren’t going anywhere, we are here to stay, but we can’t do it without you!



RSVP at "Dante and Valarie you can count on me!"

“What can I expect from attending DMV REIA Grand Opening?”



1. You can announce your deals (after all, it is an investor club, right) RIGHT! EVERYONE who has a deal they want to announce can come up and announce up to 2 deals that they own, have under contract, or are the agent for.

2. Prizes and giveaways: At EVERY meeting we will have exciting prizes and giveaways

3. Work with an Investor Agent (We have 13 of my agents who want to work with real estate investors, pull comps, submit offers, and help you with your real estate deals) These agents have been trained by Dante Mayo, and Valarie Jacobs specifically to work with you, the real estate investor. *You must be a member to get this benefit

4. Support a GREAT cause: As you know, Valarie and I feel it’s important to give back to the community so we have partnered with the Covenant House of DC to do a Blanket Drive. We asked them what their biggest need is and they said blankets for their homeless youth. So we decided to make a difference and offered to help fill this need RIGHT NOW! We need you to help make a difference and bring a blanket to help the cause of providing warmth for those youth...

5. Gain valuable knowledge: Our attorney, Michael Gross, will share with us valuable information about asset protection and creative ways to finance deals.

There are many other things you can expect as well, but we can’t let ALL of the cats out of the bag.

Don’t forget to RSVP at "I can't wait to come to DMV REIA Grand Opening!"

You just need to make sure you are there at 9:30am this Saturday, March 7th at the Knights of Columbus Bldg, 9450 Cherry Hill Rd., College Park, MD

RSVP For DMV REIA Grand Opening

Sunday, March 1, 2009

Photographer & Videographer Needed For Blanket Drive For DC Homeless Youth

Photographer and Videographer Needed!



Blanket Drive for The Covenant House
and
Grand Opening a event for an Association.



The event is at the Knights o Columbus on March 7th from 9am to 1pm.

The expected attendance is about 200. If you video or take pictures at our event we will feature you in the April Brochure and post you on our webpage with a link to you company.

If interested, please call Valarie at 202-528-4761 or respond to this email..

Please reply by Wednesday.



Covenant House Helps Homeless Youth:

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Saturday, February 28, 2009

No Cash No Credit Short Sale and REO Funding For Real Estate Investors Nationwide!

No Cash No Credit Short Sale and REO Funding For Real Estate Investors Nationwide!

No Cash/ No Credit Needed!

Use our investor funds to buy homes from banks or Short Sales and then flip them to end buyers. This is not a loan or hard money program. You never have to qualify for use of the funds. You are provided with a Proof of Funds Letter which allows you to do a double close and earn instant cash profits on closings.

Here’s how it works: Line up a short sale, REO or any double close purchase then use our investor’s funds to buy the home and flip it to your ready buyer. No credit needed on your part since the buyer’s loan at closing pays off our private investor. This is a No Cash / No Credit transaction on your part.

Funds available immediately!

Call us for more information call Valarie directly.

Valarie Jacobs – 202-528-4761


Transactional Financing Terms

Amount:
· Minimum Loan Amount: $10,000.00
· Maximum Loan Amount: $500,000.00 (Call for higher loan amounts)
Fees:
· $10,000.00 - $79,999.99: $2,300.00 flat fee
· $80,000.00-$500,000.00: 3% of the loan amount with a $199.00 processing fee
· All fees are collected at closing. DMV REIA Transitional Funding will not collect a fee unless the transaction closes. NO UPFRONT FEES!

Title:
· All loans must be conveyed with clear title

Term:
· All loans are for the one day financing needed to close the front end of a back to back closing.

Documentation Required:
· Contract for purchase of the property. (A to B transaction)
· Contract for the sale of the property. (B to C transaction)
· Proof of funds or commitment letter for the funding of B to C transaction
· Completed one-page request form

For more information go to http://www.dmvreiafunding.com

Valarie Jacobs
www.valariejacobs.com
www.meetup.com/dmvreia

DC MD & VA Real Estate Investor Best Kept Secret is OUT!

THE BEST KEPT SECRET FROM DC MD & VA REAL ESTATE INVESTORS HAS GOTTEN OUT!!!!!

One of the most EXCITING Real Estate events in DC Maryland and Virginia of the year!

GRAND OPENING OF DMV REIA
SATURDAY, MARCH 7TH AT 9:30 AM

Knights of Columbus
9450 Cherry Hill Rd.,
College Park, MD 20740

RSVP at http://www.meetup.com/dmvreia

This REIA was started by Dante Mayo and Valarie Jacobs, two active real estate investors who had a strong vision of putting an event together "Where real estate investors work together for the success of us ALL!".

At our Grand Opening on March 7th, you will hear from our attorney who we work closely with, Michael Gross. Mr.Gross is a very savvy, investor-friendly attorney based out of Chevy Chase, MD. He received his J.D. degree from Georgetown University Law Center and has been practicing law in Maryland and D.C. for over 30 years. Mr.Gross will be speaking on the topics of creative financing (using seller financing, buying without a new mortgage loan, deferring transfer taxes, etc..) and on asset protection (avoiding claims and protecting your assets).

You don’t want to miss this exciting event! We will have door prizes and giveaways that we’ll be doing all day. We are really excited... we already have 110 people who RSVP’d yes for attending the event and we hadn’t event told them the guest speaker yet.

That’s AWESOME!

We really appreciate the support.

Valarie Jacobs and Dante Mayo
DMV REIA Co-Presidents

To RSVP go to http://www.meetup.com/dmvreia

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE ON SATURDAY, MARCH 7TH!

p/s Don’t forget to bring a blanket to donate to support our efforts to give back to the community with our partnership with the Covenant House of D.C. We already have over 100 blankets committed to be donated. The Covenant House provides housing and care for homeless youth in the Washington, D.C. area. To find out more about The Covenant House go to http://www.covenanthousedc.org

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Remember to RSVP for the Grand Opening go to
http://www.meetup.com/dmvreia

Valarie Jacobs
http://www.valariejacobs.com
202-528-4761

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Monday, February 2, 2009

Why do some excel in Real Estate while others struggle?

Are you a leader in the Real Estate Industry?
Are you a leader at anything?

I know you are asking "What does that have to do with excelling in the Real Estate Industry?" Actually, this has everything to do with excelling in life.

Your ability to lead will determine how far you go in life.

"Well, I never really thought about being a leader...I just want to make alot of money in real estate"...Is this what you are saying?

First, ask yourself..."What is a leader?"
- someone who tells everybody else what to do...lol
- someone who leads by example...(we've all heard that before)
- someone with a good heart...

You can have all these qualities and not be a leader. Some of you are greater leaders than you realize and others of you who think you are leaders are not.

A leader is simply someone who can get others to follow. That's it, nothing more nothing less.

In order to be successful in real estate or any other industry, you must have people who are willing to follow you and be influenced by you. Don't let this statement be something that makes you nervous or discourages you. Anyone can become a good leader if they have a genuine desire to do so (some easier than others...no, just kidding). We all can be great leaders and influencers.

Now in the definition that I provided, you can be a leader that has influence in a negative or positive manner. This is where your character and moral fiber will determine the route you take. Just remember you are always influencing someone and someone is always influencing you.

There are two main things needed to be a great leader (the positive leader).

1. true concern for others
2. knowledge to share


True Concern For Others

You can kick, scream, holler and do back flips but if someone doesn't want to follow you or recognize your leadership they won't. Leadership has nothing to do with position or ranking to have true followers. "People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care!" If you are only involved with people to make money or use them in some other way, it will eventually show. You will lose your support. We all need and want more clients, but try to change your focus. It's so easy to pull out the calculator and say if I had more clients I would make this much and that much. Yes, that is exciting; however, if you pull out your calculator and ask what can I make FOR my client you will never have a shortage.

Knowledge to Share

Now we said..."People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care." This leads to the second important factor. What do you really know? What can you offer that they can't get from any other real estate professional. You will get people to follow you for a while just because you care but if you can't solve their problem or teach them something...again you will lose your support. You have to be willing to get a mentor, read, and study. You must become an expert in the Real Estate Industry. There is a second part to this. Once you have specialized knowledge, you can't just use it to benefit yourself. You have to be willing to share it with others for their success. Once you reach this level you will become a true leader in any area you desire.

Success is inevitable!

Valarie Jacobs
www.valariejacobs.com
301-476-8005 (office)
202-528-4761 (cell)

Join me at the DC Maryland and VA Real Estate Investors Association
http://www.meetup.com/dmvreia

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Sunday, February 1, 2009

ALERT!: New Real Estate Investing Club in DC MD VA - Real Estate Training

Have you been searching for a Real Estate Investing Club in DC, Maryland or VA?

The DMV Real Estate Investor Association (REIA)is here...right in the Greater Metropolitian Area.

The DMV Real Estate Investing Association (REIA) is comprised of a unique mix of some of the brightest, most visionary real estate investment entrepreneurs and professionals in the industry. The formation of this REIA was driven by our desire to address the interests and needs of all real estate investors, regardless of the form of ownership.

Today, the DMV REIA membership encompasses all types and sizes of real estate investors and professionals, including individuals involved in development, brokerage, lending, accounting, law, real estate taxation, appraisal, construction, consulting, environmental, title insurance, mortgage banking, property and asset management, and public relations.. This diverse membership base provides members with access to both a breath and depth of knowledge and experience, unique to real estate organizations.

Our Mission

1. To be the premier networking organization for real estate professionals in DC, Maryland Virginia and surrounding areas.
2. To provide a forum for the exchange of the most relevant and timely investment ideas and knowledge.
3. To foster the creation of capital formation in all areas of real estate investment.

For more information call Valarie Jacobs or Dante Mayo at 301-476-8005
or go to http://www.meetup.com/dmvreia for updates.

We look forward to seeing you there!

DMV Real Estate Investing Association (REIA)
"Where Real Estate Investors Work Together For the Success of Us All!"

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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Thursday, January 10, 2008

Real Estate Investing vs. Stock Market Investing

Breaking Investment Discovery
Invest in the Real Estate Market or the Stock Market?
Everyone should have a well rounded financial portfolio. This means that you should at least have some investments in the stock market. Over the past years the stock market does appear to have kept up with the rate of inflation; however, investment in real estate is a far more stable investment.
The stock market has made many people wealthy. The problem with the stock market is that profits can be wiped away in the blink of an eyes. An unexpected drop in the stock market can destroy an investors portfolio. If you have a large percentage of your investments in the stock market you must move a large portion of your investments into a more stable real estate investment.
One of the greatest benefits of investing in the real estate market is the leveraging opportunity. With real estate investing, you can leverage your investment 10 to 1. With stock market investments, you can only leverage your money 2 to 1.
What does leveraging your money mean?
When you leverage money, it means that you can use the money of someone else to raise money. Just like a lever raises something up, in real estate, you can leverage money 10 to 1. If you have $10,000, you can use this to get (or raise) a loan of $90,000 for a total of $100,000 towards a real estate investment. With stock investments, $10,000 would only get you $20,000 for stock investments. This is called buying on margin in the stock market (very risky).
Now of course, no investment is perfect. If property values fall, this leverage can work against you. The solution to this is to hold on to your real estate investments for the long term. This will begin to secure your financial future.
Blessings to Your Real Estate Investing,
Valarie Jacobs
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Saturday, November 10, 2007

ASAP Community Helps the Homeless in DC!


A.S.A.P. Community Solutions Helps The Homeless


Hello,


Being involved in Real Estate Investing is about more than just becoming wealthy to help ourselves.


We will participate in the Fannie Mae Foundation Help the Homeless Walkathon on Saturday, November 17, 2007 and would like to invite you to join our team for this important event. Did you know that nearly 12,000 people in the Washington metropolitan area are homeless? It?s true.


In fact, more than 40 percent of that total are families and one-third are children. One way you can begin making a difference today is by supporting the Fannie Mae Foundation Help the Homeless Program, which raises awareness of and funds for Washington metropolitan area organizations that are working to prevent and end homelessness, with an emphasis on programs that help homeless people return to independent living.


The program culminates in the Help the Homeless Walkathon on the National Mall, which will be held on Saturday, November 17, 2007. Please register and join us at the Walkathon.


If you are unable to participate in the Walkathon, please consider supporting the Help the Homeless Program by making a secure, online donation. The support you provide is vital to helping local homeless people return to independent living.


Thank you.


Valarie Jacobs


Follow the link https://www.kintera.o.../ to visit my personal web page and help me in my efforts to support Help the Homeless Program. (To join the team and walk with us simply click "my team page" and you will recieve an option for joining. Thanks for any support that you can provide.


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Monday, October 29, 2007

Negotiations - The First 5 Seconds in Real Estate!



Hello Investors,

Did you know that you can literally lose a sale before a single word is spoken? People make a large percentage of their decision about whether they want to do business with you within the first 5 seconds of laying eyes on you. This bit of knowledge can have a hugh impact on the amount of deals that you are able to close. When you have an appointment with a client pay close attention to the non-verbal as well as the verbal messages that you are giving off to people. I have listed a couple of behaviors for you to pay attention to on your next appointment.



  1. SMILE and think nice thoughts about the person you are meeting. You would be surprised at the non-verbal messages that the mind picks up.

  2. Make sure that you are very well groomed. Pay attention to your jewelry, hair style, cologne or perfume, wrinkles in clothing, shoes etc. It's better to have one very nice outfit from head to toe that you have to repeat until you are on your feet than to have several mediocre outfits.

  3. People are more comfortable with people who are like themselves. Pay attention to cues that you can pick up about their beliefs and values. Now is not the time to try and convince someone about your viewpoints on anything outside of the deal.

  4. Do not invade personal space. Pretend that there is an 18 inch bubble around the person you are meeting.

  5. Be certain to know what your clients needs are before the appointment so that you can properly prepare. Make sure that you are addressing their specific need. Is their need cash now, cash later, tired of being a landlord, payments to high...etc?

  6. Pay attention to the pace at which your client speaks. Mimic and mirror. If your client speaks slowly, then you must slow down. If you talk to fast, they won't trust you. If your client speak fast ,then you must get on with your presentation. If you speak to slowly, they will get bored.

  7. If you are meeting with a woman, whether you are a man or woman, keep your eye level below hers. You don't have to look down, try taking a seat. Research has shown that many woman feel less intimidated if their eye level is higher than the people around them.

  8. If a client gets emotional, don't mimic and model this emotion. Show concern but maintain an emotional balance throughout the meeting.

  9. Be familiar with the terminology of your business. This makes your clients feel more comfortable about your knowledge and experience which will make them more likely to do business with you.

  10. Nothing is more important than building rapport. Show a genuine interest in your client. Put your clients concerns first and focus on solving their problem instead of make your sale.


All of this takes time and effort but this will improve your closing ratio for your deals. Take the time to change these behaviors because..."You Can Survive As a Real Estate Investor in Maryland, DC and Virginia!"

Supporting Your Real Estate Career,

Valarie Jacobs

www.ValarieJacobs.com

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Thursday, October 25, 2007

F.E.A.R. (False Evidence Apprearing Real) in Real Estate Investing in Maryland, DC and Virginia





Fellow Investor,

Why have you still not done what you said that you where going to do. When we consciously do not do something that we know is best for our real estate investing business the underlying reason is fear.


We know that it is best for our business to set up private investors. We know that it is best for our business to search for buyers everyday. We know that it is best for our business to read and study real estate investment techniques everyday...but do we do it! Why not?


The root is always fear. The fear of the unknown is learned early on in our childhood. We say that we want so many things consciously but out behaviors show that unconsciously maybe we don't....or are we just afraid of the unknown. It always feels better to stay where you are comfortable....even if you don't like where you are. Sound contradictory right? I know...but that's the challenge. You must realize that in order to get what you want out of your real estate investing career you are going to have to get uncomfortable..real uncomfortable. If you feel comfortable in what you are doing, then you probably aren't doing much. You have to be willing to stretch yourself and step into that which is not familiar to you. Is there a person that you always depend on...stop...do it yourself. Is there only one method that you use for moving your properties...stop...learn another. Have you been putting off setting appointments for private lending...stop...set the appointment. Have you been putting off even starting your real estate investing career....come on now...you know what I'm going to say.


Sit down today and ask yourself "What have I been avoiding?". After you have answered to this question ask yourself "What do I fear in this area?" "Is this FEAR, false evidence appearing real? Are you trying to leave yourself an excuse for failure? Are you afraid of rejection? Here's the good news, once you figure out what it is that you are doing or not doing to stop you from getting what you really want out of real estate investing...you can change it. Hey, what do you have to lose. You can only improve your business and yourself by facing these fears. Everyone does it...but until you STOP...you will never achieve what you truly desire.





Supporting Your Real Estate Investing Career,





Valarie Jacobs


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Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Find Buyers on the Internet for your Real Estate Properties in MD/DC/VA


Hello Investors,


When you start investing in real estate in Maryland, DC and Virginia, the first problem that you will have is acquiring properties. Once you have mastered this challenged, your second challenge is going to be finding exit strategies for your properties. Today, I just want to give you a quick tip on finding buyers on the Internet. Having a large pool of buyers for your properties will be invaluable. This simple tip will make your ability to succeed as a real estate investor in Maryland, DC and Virginia alot easier.


Here's what you do:


1. Everyday you are going to post a free classified ad for a property.



  • My favorite sites are craigslist and kijiji

2. Your ad simply needs to list the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, what area the property is in, what percent below market the property is selling for and a contact email for you.


3. Don't let the fact that you don't have an actual property under contract stop you. If you are in the process of negotiating with a seller, post that property. This gives you a better idea of what offer you can make.


4. BEST TIP: List the same property with different purchases prices. Post an ad for "investors only" and another ad for "retail buyers".


5. When buyers respond, if the property is not currently available, ask them if you can keep them on your buyers list.


6. Track where your calls are coming from. If you notice buyers calling from a particular area, then you know that this is where you need to market for properties.


7. Post ads everyday...Your list will grow quickly and you won't be stuck with properties.


This technique has worked great for me. I've made unbelievable contacts. I've even networked with one company that just waits for me to find properties for them by using this system.


Add this to your daily real estate investor routine and you will be on your way to surviving as a real estate investor in Maryland, DC and Virginia!


Supporting Your Real Estate Investing Career,


Valarie Jacobs


http://www.valariejacobs.com/


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