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Knowing how to pick the proper real estate agent is an important step in your journey whether to sell your home or purchase your dream house. This individual can make all the difference for your journey and careful consideration should be used when picking who to best...

When selling property for profit, the first impression is a large part of getting the return you desire. Making the property attractive to a wide range of buyers by cleaning, completing needed repairs, and selecting an appealing color contrast are things that will...

A final walk-through of the contract is an important step in a real estate transaction. To get the most out of it, make sure you understand the terms of the purchase contract. Understanding the terms of your agreement or contracts will increase your ability to close...

Many people believe that in order to get the best price for their home they need to sell it themselves. Why pay thousands of dollars to a broker, for a job you can do yourself? Even though close to 25 percent of the homes sold last year were sales by owner, at least...

Investing in your first home and attaining RealSuccess can be somewhat stressful. Nevertheless, there are a few non-negotiable things you should consider before purchasing your first flip: Consider these 12 tips:  Price – Before going to look at the property, make...

The price of a home is determined by the demand and offer in the current market. RealSuccess in real estate has nothing to do with what sellers want their home to be worth and everything to do with what they can actually get for it. Having said that, you’re probably...

Tax laws are the legal rules and procedures governing how federal, state, and local governments calculate the tax you owe. The laws cover income, corporate, excise, luxury, estate, and property taxes, to name just a few. When the property owner’s value changes, so do...

You may find yourself in a situation where you need a chunk of money instantly. It can happen to anyone. Maybe you have to handle an emergency or simply want to free up funds to invest elsewhere. Whatever the case, selling mortgage notes can put money at your disposal...

Rehabbing and retailing properties are very profitable. A lot of satisfaction comes from rehabbing. Follow this list of tips for rehabbing and retailing to increase your success as an investor.   Buy in areas where qualified buyers want to live. Never close your...

Research has determined that only 3% of all adult citizens in the United States take the time and effort to plan for the future. Yet, that 3 % accomplish five to ten times more in their lifetimes than the other 97%.  It’s a shame, but most people spend more time...

The framing effect is a cognitive bias where people decide on options based on whether the options are presented with positive or negative connotations, as a loss or as a gain. People tend to avoid risk when a positive frame is presented but seek risks when a negative...

Bankruptcy is a legal proceeding involving a person or business that is unable to repay outstanding debts. The bankruptcy process begins with a petition filed by the debtor, which is most common, or on behalf of creditors, which is less common. All of the debtor’s...

When it starts getting warmer, many of us are dying to get outdoors. Some of us are itching to refinish our wooden decks and others are resisting the urge to rush out and plant our seeds too early! RealSuccess will immerse you with essential maintenance tips to ensure...

An assistant helps with time and daily management, scheduling of meetings, correspondence, and note-taking. The role of a personal assistant can vary from answering phone calls, taking notes, scheduling meetings, emailing, texts, etc. Without the help of an assistant,...

One thing I want you to think about is the single most important factor in all of the business.  Throw everything you know out the window because without this one piece of information, you’ll end up more lost than driving down an old country dirt road in Alabama. It’s...

For Sale By Owner, or FSBO, is the process of selling real estate without the representation of a real estate broker or real estate agent.  As a RealSuccess Student, here is what you should do: Don’t sell it yourself!  Sometimes an “FSBO,” can sell as quickly and for...