It’s best to have a prelim on hand right when you execute a listing agreement instead of waiting until you open escrow. This will help prevent any surprises when it comes time to close escrow! Possible surprises will be avoided by following this tip are: – Tax Liens – Mechanics Liens – Additonal Trusts on […]
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Resurrecting The Flip!
Flipping properties has slowed down as it took its hits during the recession, but unlike the Twinkie, it’s still around. Helped by an increase in property values over this past year, flipping property has been somewhat resurrected!
Feng Shui and Real Estate
According to a recent survey in China, the United States is the No. 1 country where Chinese people immigrate to. Some of the reasons for this preference are that the US is known for it’s culture versatility, friendly people, and given that Southern California is the most popular destination within the states you could also throw in the perfect weather. As a Realtor […]
Flipping A House: Good or Bad For The Housing Market?
As an economics major, real estate agent, and a licensed general contractor, my opinion on the idea of flipping a house might be a little biased. However, a recent encounter with a prospective buyer, who voiced his opinion in front of me to an investor, motivated me to write this article as an educated response […]
The Essential Tools: Social Media Marketing For Realtors
Real Estate, as we have come to know it, has changed forever. It took quite some time, but finally the industry which was once based on tradition and snail-mail, is now online and moving at the speed of light. Technology has given us the ability to scan barcodes, share listings on Facebook, update all of one’s contacts simultaneously through a […]
Calling All Real Estate Professionals: Why you should join JohnHart
Ever wonder what life would be like if you, as an agent, broker, or realtor, had the support you really needed from your brokerage? Well, at the risk of sounding cheesy: Wonder no more! Have a peek at our latest JoinJohnHart.com video to find out exactly what we offer!
Execution: the key to success
A thought recently occurred to me as we’re approaching one of the biggest sporting events of the year (the Super bowl): What makes winning teams so successful? There must be some method or characteristic that helps teams make it through to such a prestigious event and I think I’ve found what it is: execution.
Entitlement: The Enemy of Effort
As the owner of several publicly facing businesses, I am constantly surrounded by people. In fact, on an average day I shake hands with at least nine people I have never met before, and speak with dozens more over the phone. Over the past decade I have noticed an uptick in number of people I […]
Real Estate Tip: The Perfect Elevator Pitch #5
With well over 10,000 real estate agents to compete with in LA, sellers and buyers are seeking prompt justification why they should pick you over the next Tom or Jane. If you ran into your dream client and had 5 minutes to make your point, how would you make it happen? We only have a couple more […]
Real Estate: Time to Get In or Time to Get Out?
Time to get in or Time to get out? Maybe it’s both…