"You are a wise soul who unlocks the mysteries of life by beginning with the self."
Needless to say, I have a headache after a run in with significant other of a client. As with all careers and experiences you learn that losing your temper is never a good thing. However, standing up for what you believe in and your character can always be a sensitive area. I find it quite difficult to maintain composure when my integrity is being questioned. Everyone has different motives for their need to intimidate and bully, but the older I get, the wiser I get, the less tolerant I am of disrespectful behaviour. So although there are many mysteries of life for me to figure out including those within, I can only be me now and respond accordingly. Peace.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009
It's Not What Happens, But How You React That Counts
This morning I received a not so nice email from a company I do business with in regards to a question I had about their service. Their response was totally not what I was expecting. Be warned sending emails in the early morning before people have had their coffee and medication can be dangerous. My lesson learned today. This article showed up in my email shortly thereafter. Is someone trying to tell me something?
http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20091120_react.htm
http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20091120_react.htm
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Agents Have No Duty to Submit Short Sale Offers - Surprised?
Love this article. I think most agents are doing this already but a few are submitting all because the lender is requesting they do so. It is not up to the lender, it is still up to the "Owner" to pick the best offer. I will only submit one offer at time and make the listing AWC as soon as both buyer and seller sign off.
http://www.brokeragentsocial.com/article/564/agents-have-no-duty-to-submit-short-sale-offers-surprised
http://www.brokeragentsocial.com/article/564/agents-have-no-duty-to-submit-short-sale-offers-surprised
ATM - According to MOM - Too funny to keep to myself
With all the acronyms flying around out there, I would like to add one. ATM, According To Mom. This could be really funny if you think about it because I am sure everyone has a story that their mother has told them numerous times.
Here goes mine from my meeting with my mother today:
ATM, for you single ladies, a good man is someone who can lift heavy things, do the landscaping, and has good teeth. For you married ladies, think twice before sending your man to the dog house if he can do these two things, apparently, he's a keeper.
Ok, one more, if your children sneeze it is either because they have a wet diaper or have to pee. (seriously?!?!?)
Here goes mine from my meeting with my mother today:
ATM, for you single ladies, a good man is someone who can lift heavy things, do the landscaping, and has good teeth. For you married ladies, think twice before sending your man to the dog house if he can do these two things, apparently, he's a keeper.
Ok, one more, if your children sneeze it is either because they have a wet diaper or have to pee. (seriously?!?!?)
Overcoming 5 Common Investing Mistakes Made by Property Owners & Managers
http://realtytimes.com/rtpages/20091119_mistakes.htm
Great article for those looking to invest in the Great Phoenix real estate market. What many out of state investors do not realize is that the individual cities all charge rental sales tax. This must be calculated into the rent or on top of the rent to the potential tenant. Some cities are more diligent than others about collecting this sales tax. I can talk from experience that the City of Buckeye is on their game. You must have a business license to have even one home as a rental property. When the tenants turn on the utilities in their name a red flag is sent to the city auditing department and "Voila", you suddenly receive a nice little rental tax bill in the mail :)
Finding a Realtor who specializes in the area you are looking to invest in is very important.
They only thing I disagreed with in this article was the suggestion that "certain" areas are trouble. I have many clients who invest in what might be considered a "certain" area and they are finding great success especially with section 8 paying 1.5x times the normal rent guaranteed every month. The people qualifying for section 8, in my experience, have maintained the homes and left the homes in acceptable condition. If they do not, they might lose the benefit if a complaint is filed. Now this type of investment is not for everyone granted, but I do not think it should be ruled out completely as this article has done.
Great article for those looking to invest in the Great Phoenix real estate market. What many out of state investors do not realize is that the individual cities all charge rental sales tax. This must be calculated into the rent or on top of the rent to the potential tenant. Some cities are more diligent than others about collecting this sales tax. I can talk from experience that the City of Buckeye is on their game. You must have a business license to have even one home as a rental property. When the tenants turn on the utilities in their name a red flag is sent to the city auditing department and "Voila", you suddenly receive a nice little rental tax bill in the mail :)
Finding a Realtor who specializes in the area you are looking to invest in is very important.
They only thing I disagreed with in this article was the suggestion that "certain" areas are trouble. I have many clients who invest in what might be considered a "certain" area and they are finding great success especially with section 8 paying 1.5x times the normal rent guaranteed every month. The people qualifying for section 8, in my experience, have maintained the homes and left the homes in acceptable condition. If they do not, they might lose the benefit if a complaint is filed. Now this type of investment is not for everyone granted, but I do not think it should be ruled out completely as this article has done.
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