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9 expert tips to close real estate deals faster & easier

Housing Wire

Since our income is (usually) tied directly to closings, many real estate agents wonder how to close deals faster. Faster sales not only allow us to help more clients each year, they also help alleviate some of the stress and anxiety that come with a commission-only career. Who are these motivated clients?

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Benefits of Investing in New Construction Real Estate

Marco Santarelli

Buying a newly constructed home may also provide tax advantages, such as a reduced property tax rate for the first year and the option to claim mortgage interest and property tax deductions. This is sometimes negotiable and is a major advantage for investors who prefer to minimize their out-of-pocket cash until the actual closing date.

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How to Grow Your Real Estate Business: 11 Tips + 1 to Avoid

The Close

I’ve turned rentals in lean months, and I’ve seen agents pivot to becoming mortgage brokers as well. Try drilling down into a profitable niche in real estate , like vacation rentals or probate sales. The post How to Grow Your Real Estate Business: 11 Tips + 1 to Avoid appeared first on The Close.

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Distressed Property: What It Is And How To Invest

AAOA

It usually starts when a property owner falls behind on mortgage payments or property taxes. Foreclosures: Foreclosures happen when a homeowner cant make mortgage payments. In these early stages, the homeowner struggles to keep up with mortgage payments but still owns the property. But what actually makes a property distressed?

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8 Red-hot Real Estate Niches That Can Double Your GCI in 2024

The Close

And with mortgage rates currently sitting around 8%, this puts homeownership on ice for many. When I was an agent in New York City, I made $1,500 to $3,000 per closed rental transaction. Agents who worked high-end exclusive rental listings sometimes collected five-figure commission checks from one closed rental deal.

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What Happens to a House in Probate? 3 Common Paths for Estate Property

HomeLight

But when you think about probate, remember the whole point of it is to prevent fraud after someone dies. So you can bet the court will keep a close eye on what’s usually an estate’s largest asset: the house. What happens to the house when it enters probate? Let’s walk through a few common scenarios for a house in probate.

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6 Ways to Find Probate Leads & Purchase Probate Properties

The Close

Obtain Referral Probate Leads Acquiring referral leads is one of the best real estate lead generation sources. Ask your social circles or close family and friends for probate real estate leads. Because of court involvement, the length of a probate sale process can take six to 12 months.