The prevailing rule in seller protection is to tighten the language every step of the way. Remember at all times that your job is to protect and secure the interests of your client, the seller. The broader the language you allow, the greater the number of interpretable clauses ? familiarly known as weasel clauses make it into the transaction, each one endangering the level of security you can provide your client.
Every Agent Wants To Get Noticed! The key to getting noticed is simply building relationships! Thats right, its as simple as that! If you are an agent who simply does their job and leaves when its over, they you most certainly wont get noticed. However, if you are the type of agent thats there the first day for move in, or simply leaves a gift behind; then you have left a lasting impression that will result in constant referrals. So whats the best way to do this simple key thing? The most effective way to do the above is by quickly stopping by and bringing the client, or prospective client, a small personalized gift that can be left behind to remind them of who you are. The main point is for this gift to be personalized with your contact information. This doesnt necessarily mean you have to purchase the minimum of 300 letter openers (as cool as they are) with your logo painted on them. You can do this much more economically, creatively and with a lot more flexibility by creating your own tags or putting your business card with the gift. So start a campaign!. Use gifts that are small, inexpensive and something you can easily personalize by attaching a tag or business card. Another key point to this style of gift is to add a smart, witty tag line so the client actually remembers what they read. How are you going to focus on gobbling up those expired listings? Search the MLS every morning to grab that listing that expired at 11:59pm last night. Be at their door hours after it has expired and represent them before anyone else gets the opportunity. For expired you want to bring an item thats not too pricy and you dont want to invest too much in someone that might close the door on you. But is definitely something to break the ice when you randomly show up on their doorstep. Something that catches their attention and/or entertains them. Some agents have even gone online and started accounts with retailers who specialize in parties and gifts. No one says you have to treat each buyer or seller uniquely, you just have to show them care and sincerity. Most people are expecting their agent to be all about the sale. They would not ever expect for the agent to leave a little care behind. Remember, that your clients are making a decision that will affect them for a lifetime and they are actually letting you in on the pot. Do the right thing! Treat others as you would like to be treated. Remember that your relationship with the client, creates other relationships that awaits your future! Making Investments in Apartment Buildings . Most investors would rather invest in homes than apartment buildings. However, the problem is that it is somewhat difficult to get positive cash flow houses. One apartment building may provide as much cash flow as twenty little houses. And once you have management in place it may be a lot less work.