BAP site syndication http://www.bryanfagan.biz Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:30:25 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://www.bryanfagan.biz/images/M_images/ http://www.bryanfagan.biz BAP site syndication http://www.bryanfagan.biz/local-market-info/bryan-fagan-texas-real-estate-agent-career-information.html <<Real Estate Career Considerations>> • A license is required in every State and the District of Columbia. • Residential real estate ales agents often work evenings and weekends. • Although gaining a job may be relatively easy, beginning workers face competition from well-established, more experienced agents and brokers. • Employment is sensitive to swings in the economy, as well as interest rates; during periods of declining economic activity or rising interest rates, the volume of sales and the resulting demand for sales workers fall. <<Advantages and Rewards of a Career in Real Estate>> • A career in real estate provides flexibility and freedom to set your own pace. • Income directly reflects your efforts, with no limits on what astute, hard-working men and women can earn. • Set your own work schedule and vacations • Work outdoors and in varied locations. • Build future business with great service and client referrals. • •Enjoy helping people in one of their largest financial transactions. <<Some Cons of a Career in Real Estate>> •You're an Independent Contractor and unless you find a mentor you will be on your own to learn the business. •Income can be a long time to get going and "feast or famine" and it may take you a long time to learn different systems to generate leads to help you develop your business and establish a more stable income. <<Nature of the Work>> Real estate agents help people buy and sell houses. They must be able to say approximately how much money a house is worth. They need to know what the neighborhoods in their towns are like. They must know the laws that have to do with buying or selling a house. They also can tell home buyers where to get a loan if they need more money to buy a house. In return for selling a house, real estate agents get to keep a small part of the money that the buyer paid for it. Real estate agents work for real estate brokers. Real estate brokers manage real estate offices. People who want to buy a house often ask a real estate agent to help them. They meet with the agent to tell him or her what kind of house they want. They must also discuss how much money they can afford to spend. The agent then takes them to see houses for sale. Buying a house is a very important decision because houses cost a lot of money. This means that buyers often want to look at many houses before they decide which one to buy. Real estate agents also sell houses for people. They help the seller set the price for the house. To do this, they must know what the house is like. They must also figure out what people would be willing to pay for the house so that it will sell quickly. They make sure that people see ads for the house so that they can think about buying it. <<How do you get ready?>> In Texas as in other states real estate agents must have a license from the State in which they work. To get a license, a person must have graduated from high school. The person must be at least 18 years old and pass a multiple choice test. More specific information is available at the Texas Real Estate Commission website at http://www.bryanfagan.biz (http://www.bryanfagan.biz/) Blog - Local Market Info Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:17:23 +0100 http://www.bryanfagan.biz/local-market-info/bryan-fagan-texas-real-estate-agent-career-information.html http://www.bryanfagan.biz/three-important-things-to-know-about-hiring-a-contractor-in-profile.market2-by-real-estate-professio Three Things you need to Know About Hiring a Contractor in , by property Expert Bryan Fagan. If you are a seller or Investor who wants to get the best price for your property, probabilities are at some time you are going to need to work with a contractor. When you are asking for a bid or when you are talking about a job with a contractor, be terribly precise about what you're on the lookout for. After you've concluded on a number, you must also be extremely meticulous about being precise in what you put in writing. Taking this care will guarantee you get precisely what you need, no more and no less. Talk with many contractors before making a decision on one for sure. Get an understanding of the standard of the contractor's quality of work and integrity. If your contractor is experienced, they should have references you can check. Typically , it works in your favor to pay your contractor by project instead of by hours. A contractor can guesstimate how many hours it'll take to finish a job, but that is merely a guesstimate and the contractor can always surpass that guesstimate. Instead of overpaying because your contractor billed by hour, agree to pay per project only. Do not release payment till the job is complete. Once a contractor has been paid, often times they will not finish the job or the completed work will be of lesser quality. Whether or not the contractor asks, don't pay release payment for the job till the work is complete.For More information aout choosing the right contractor in [Profile.maket] feel free to give me a call at 832-233-9059 or e-mail me at info@bryanfagan.biz (mailto:info@bryanfagan.biz). I also have a lot of information about Buying Selling and Investing in real estate over at the Real Estate Information Portal. For more information about Kingwood Real Estate in Texas or Humble Real Estate in Texas feel free to contact me or check out my website at http://www.bryanfagan.biz/mls-search2.html Blog - Investor Info Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:33:21 +0100 http://www.bryanfagan.biz/three-important-things-to-know-about-hiring-a-contractor-in-profile.market2-by-real-estate-professio http://www.bryanfagan.biz/investing-in-foreclosures-in-and-around-profile.market2-53.html “One man’s loss is another man’s gain.This is an old Latin proverb that has been used for centuries. A savvy investor can turn those difficulties into a waterfall of financial chances for his or herself,despite the compassion for another person’s difficulties.Foreclosure investing in the last decade has been great at improving your portfolio. The era of easy credit standards has finally come full circle, which means the adjustable-rate, subprime mortgages handed out so readily in the past few years will be shifting up to a higher interest rate. Investment analysis firm, Fitch Ratings, estimates that twenty percent of all residential mortgages can be described as sub-prime, which means that a significant number of home owners who are now holding on to their properties by the skin of their teeth may have to let go of their homes sooner than anyone expected. In the currently decimated real estate market in , investors will find that there are more opportunities than ever to return to basic marketing skills and fill in the holes.The best option for those in the real estate business, right now, is foreclosure. Simply put, banks are in the business of money. Any bank will put a house on the auction block to get rid of it quickly. Usually the only requirements are that the debt owed is paid off with cash. That generally means a big savings to investors who have the means to pay outright for the house at auction. This means, of course, an extremely competitive field, in which most investors prefer paying the bank the lower cost, as opposed to purchasing the investment property outright. Moving prior to foreclosure is one feasible alternative to battling with the hundreds of foreclosure investors in your area. This also provides an opportunity to get a conventional loan for the property purchase rather than having to have cash upfront, giving the more casual investor a chance at a good deal without having to pony up a lot in the beginning of the process. A "pre-foreclosure" purchase is the type of transaction that deals directly with the homeowner, prior to the homeowner completely defaulting on their loan. Few investors bother with this kind of opportunity as it’s not as big of a price-cut as buying at auction, which cuts down considerably on the competition. You can find a list of pre-foreclosures at your county clerk's office by looking for titles with "lis pendens" notices that were filed by the lender. Before placing that call to make an offer, make certain that you have financing in place. You don't have extra time with these deals, a couple days and the property can be sold. Additionally, working with a real estate buyer’s agent with experience in foreclosure sales will provide security that your interests are well looked after. There are very few things that can beat the thrill of going to a foreclosure auction. As exciting as that may be, there are safer ways of securing investment properties below market price, without going up against professional investors through the pre-foreclosure sale. As with any type of real estate investment, foreclosure investing has many different options, and each should be carefully measured before moving forward with the sale, to find the best fit for your needs. For more information about Kingwood Real Estate in Texas or Humble Real Estate in Texas feel free to contact me or check out my website at http://www.bryanfagan.biz/mls-search2.html Blog - Investor Info Thu, 04 Feb 2010 04:45:09 +0100 http://www.bryanfagan.biz/investing-in-foreclosures-in-and-around-profile.market2-53.html http://www.bryanfagan.biz/profile.market2-real-estate-professional-and-investor-discusses-important-facts-to-know-about-financ Receive the best type of loan for your investment property in . Whether you are looking for financing for a rental property in that you are planning to hold or a fixer property that you want to sell for quick cash. This exclusive group of reports will show you the place to start for financial investments. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOLLOWS:Bryan Fagan DiscussesHow to Finance Your Investment Property in .Looking for good real estate investment properties in can be a rewarding career or retirement plan. It is a pleasure to go into a property just dreaming of the profits that the house could bring you in the future. However, before you begin seeking out properties in earnest, you must have your financing squared away.If your plans are financing a rental in It is best to start by contacting a mortgage broker that works with many different lenders so you have a lot of options.You will want to find a mortgage broker in that specializes in getting loans for investors.If you are working with a real estate agent you can ask them for a referral. You can also look for investment clubs in With people that can more than likely help you find the financing that you need. For more information about Kingwood Real Estate in Texas or Humble Real Estate in Texas feel free to contact me or check out my website at http://www.bryanfagan.biz/mls-search2.html Blog - Investor Info Wed, 03 Feb 2010 01:25:22 +0100 http://www.bryanfagan.biz/profile.market2-real-estate-professional-and-investor-discusses-important-facts-to-know-about-financ http://www.bryanfagan.biz/the-following-are-the-6-important-items-for-selecting-a-real-estate-agent-in-profile.mar-42.html 6 Tips for Picking a Real Estate Agent in Someone who’ll be working side by side with you on one of the biggest financial moves of your life is your real estate agent. Your agent will be negotiating with you, teaching you all the ins and outs of selling your property as easily and most profitably as possible It's very important that you pick a real estate agent who is good at their job. This article will focus primarily on six of the most helpful tips for choosing a good real estate agent in the real estate market.Tip #1 - Look at Their WebsiteYou can tell a lot about a real estate agent based on their website. The highlights of their provided services will be "showcased" here.What makes them different than everyone else competing for your business. How long have they been in business? Look at the potential agent's site, and see if you like what you read.Tip #2 - First Impressions are everythingA good relationship with your real estate agent must be built on a foundation of trust. You should be confident that your agent has your best interests at heart and isn't focused solely on a quick commission. Go with your gut and first impressions as it is most of the time head on. Can you put your faith in this person? Are you comfortable engaging in business with him or her? Usually you’ll be able to answer these questions in just a 15-30 minute conversation.#3 Tip - Thinking About What Your Marketing Plan Will Be (Seller) or negotiation strategy (Buyer) for me?It is the job of a good real estate agent to get the best possible price for you if you are the seller or the buyer. When you’re considering working with an agent, ask them: What will be your marketing plan or strategy for negotiating for me?Tip #4 – Work with a Professional expert. If you’re looking for an agent in the market. Generally you want to work with someone who knows the area very well,area. Make sure your agent has been local for some time and has completed several transactions in the local real estate market. Your agent should have a good idea of the approximate home values in all the different areas of the city.#5 Tip - How Accessible Will They Be? Working with them what will be like?What is the time period that your agent is working? Will you be dealing directly with your agent, or will you have to go through an assistant every time? How long will you have to wait each time you make an appointment? Is it possible for you to phone two days ahead of time, or is it necessary to make your appointment 7 days in advance?Before moving further consult the agent and find out how it is going to feel communicating and working together.Tip #6 – Can Your Agent Provide References?Oftentimes, references, letters of recognition, or a phone number will be left by satisfied clients of an agent so that other clients can call to see what it would be like to work with this agent.If your agent has been working for the company for awhile now, they should have several references for you to see. Be sure to check on these references to be sure that your agent is someone you wish to work with.If you’re considering an agent in the area, it’s important to work with someone who’s experienced and knows the local vicinity. If you don’t already have an agent, feel free to give me a call for a free consultation on buying or selling your home. You can contact me at 832-233-9059 or [Pofile.email_link]. For more information about Kingwood Real Estate in Texas or Humble Real Estate in Texas feel free to contact me or check out my website at http://www.bryanfagan.biz/mls-search2.html Blog - Seller Info Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:16:57 +0100 http://www.bryanfagan.biz/the-following-are-the-6-important-items-for-selecting-a-real-estate-agent-in-profile.mar-42.html