When should San Diego real estate sellers confront their Realtors? There are some great real estate agents in San Diego County and throughout Southern California. They make the business great, and sometimes even better than expected. Then there are those that are pretty much the opposite. Even with today’s extensive lineup of online review sites...Read More
Outsourcing, particularly in the real estate industry, has become something of the norm. Of course, outsourcing key functions for real estate agents, investors and companies isn’t without its challenges. So how can property professionals and businesses hire and manage remote staff for effectively? How can real estate outsourcing bring your business to the next level?...Read More
Succeeding as a real estate investor is often as much about knowing what not to do as it is about knowing what to do. Still with me? Educating yourself on the pitfalls of real estate investing is as equally important as knowing how to succeed. In fact, the two are one in the same. It’s...Read More
Can individual real estate investors and smaller real estate firms still compete in the “mobile” property industry? Nearly 100% of home buyers are using the Internet for their home searches. Over half are already preferring mobile devices to desktops. By 2015, the overwhelming majority of home searches will likely be performed on mobile devices. Meanwhile,...Read More
What’s the most important factor that investors need to consider when screening tenants? The real estate market is ripe for rental property investing. Asset prices are still attractive, demand for rentals red hot, rents are heading up, and the forecast for ongoing appreciation is strong. However, one of the big sticking points for real estate...Read More
It was recently highlighted that in some markets there are more agents than deals being done. On a national level, there are around 5 million home sales per year, and 2 million Realtors. In some markets, there are more than double the number of home listings than agents. However, this doesn’t account for all of...Read More
What steps are involved in getting started in real estate? There is no question that real estate is one of the best career paths, investment opportunities and methods to generate long-term wealth. Of course, going from 0-60 in real estate can be a big leap for many. This is especially true for those desiring to...Read More
While homeownership has been shrinking in the U.S., a new generation of home buyers appears primed to reverse the trend. It would appear, for the time being, that the next generation is extremely bullish on the prospect of homeownership. So will generation Z be renters or buyers? How much do they really care about real...Read More
San Diego County’s regional MLS service just launched a new consumer website. So what’s it like? What value does it offer for SoCal home buyers and real estate investors? Where does it fail? Sandicormls.com is the new consumer facing portal of the San Diego County regional Multiple Listing Service. The site appears designed to enable...Read More
How long does it really take to flip a house in today’s market? Perhaps even more importantly, why is it important to know how much time it should take? Understanding the market and how it works is critical. Make sure you know what to expect when flipping a home. The Rising Popularity of Flipping Houses...Read More
