I heard about a real estate agent buying a $150k house for $1k. This can’t possibly be true. My question is, is this even in the ballpark.
I’ve also heard that auctions are dominated by dealers, so it’s impossible to get one of those “dream deals” on a home.
Are these auctions even worthwhile?
I can get a $1,000 referral by saying a friend referred me (he is suppose to get the money but he is giving it to me cause he’s a friend…). But, would the real estate agent be able to give me a better price on the overall home? Should the real estate agents price override that $1,000 cash? How do I get the best deal?
Thanks.
FYI, the $1,000 is for community members to refer their friends (my friend is not a real estate agent).
EXCELLENT point on the real estate agent…they get 6% around here and the house I’m thinking of costs $118,000. I could “save” them almost $8,000 by going at it alone.
I am a new york real estate saleperson in NYC and my real estate broker is holding on to my commisson after I have left his company. Who do I contact in order to report him?
Also he has been holding commission for other agent with his personal account. Can I use this to report to revoke his broker license?
I want to work in commercial real estate. Are the licensing for res. and commercial usually the same? How can I get started?
What does a real estate agent do for you? What do they do you can’t do? Basically what are the benefits of having a real estate agent? Do they cost money? Do they rip you off? Is your family really in their best interest? Or is it possible to search and buy on your own and is it really difficult to do it?
When my real estate listing expired, my agent came and took the lock box with my key in it. He never contacted me & only answered my email after I contacted his broker. He said he mailed the key back to me but I never got it. He said he can’t/won’t do anything now. I have to change my lock obviously. My question is do I just let this go and forget it or do I file a complaint against him, demand he pay for the new lock etc. I’m too emotionally invested to determine the right thing to do.
I am thinking of real estate as a career and i just wanted to know how hard it is and how many hours do you normally work a week i know its not easy because no job is easy, but i just want a job thats not To stressful and were i can have at least a good amount of time off of work. I think i have the potential of being in the real estate business because i am hard driven and i can work hard when i need to i just wanted to see how much time i will have to myself and all that. Thank You!! 
i have a group project and i need an idea for a presentation. all of the obvious topics are taken like how to be a real estate agent. it can be anything that has to do with any type of real estate. im just looking for something unique.
Lets Face it. Prices are too high and even with all time low rates the payments and prices are just too high for the average consumer.
Sellers wont come down on their price and buyers arent willing to accept higher counter offers.
Is the Real Estate Market pretty much bottomed out without any solution in sight?
Please enlighten us.
I am pretty much wondering how hard the real estate exam is? I guess this question can be hard to answer if its state specific, but yea…I mean was it easy? If i study for three or four months for two or three hours a week, would I probably pass?
I’m currently in Chicago but we’re considering relocating to western Michigan. I’ve done a few flips in the past and I’m planning on getting back into real estate investing. With the economy the way it is, I will probably start by focusing on rental property (apartments and other multi-unit properties) for cash flow rather than flipping but would like to flip again when the economy allows for it.
I will be starting on my Bachelor’s of Science in Computer Information Systems soon and I just wanted to know what kinds of computer careers can you get in Real Estate other than a Business Programmer for Real Estate software. I am looking for options out there in computers. Mature people only!!!
I am under contract to buy a home. Since accepting a counter offer over a month ago, real estate prices have fallen dramatically. I don’t close on this home for over 30 days. The bank has not had the property appraised yet. Is there any way I can change my offer based on the changing real estate market?
The owner of the Real Estate company i listed my home through recently began harassing my daughter. I signed a three month contract with her company, but I would like to pull my listing now. How can I do this without being in breach of contract? Would this qualify as a conflict of interest? My daughter has saved the emails she was sent as proof, she is filing a harassment claim against the woman.
I am an experienced investor and am looking for ways to increase my real estate holdings. I have heard that you can raise private money to fund purchases and would like to know how.
Granted success is a relative term and it depends on many factors such as your dedication, skills etc. What is considered a successful closing ratio in both residential and commercial real estate sales? And where does this rank a person for example a “super star” sales person or an average salesperson?
Thanks in advance for your help.
Pros and cons to being a real estate agent. Considering this for 2nd career. Eighteen years in insurance sales and management.
Several career profiles indicate real estate agent. Always heard the business is feast or famine. Any advice.
I want to trust people but I had two loans that the rate COULD have been much better. When the Fair Isaac and Company,F.I.CO, score maximum was 800, mine was at 768 BUT ended with rates as high as 11% EVEN when I put a 3% down payment. I tried talking to ACORN and similar organizations with no luck. All goverment agencies to include Housing Urban Development,H.U.D. ARE a joke. I NEED AUTHENTIC HONEST SUGGESTIONS! The California Veterans website and their Real Estate people are not much help. I am SEEKING help the Real Estate Buyers/Sellers and Loans.
I want to go into real estate. I need some answers.
Whats the best way to get my education? How difficult is it to be licensed in more than one state? What is the differance between a salesperson and a broker? How long will it most likely take? Thanks
Working in New York City how many homes does a real estate agent sell on average?
What is their average salary including comission over a month?
I’m 19 and think i may be interested in becoming a real estate agent but i really don’t want to get myself into something i’ll **** or fail miserably at. Everyone makes it seem like it’s rocket science being a realty agent. How hard is it actually? And how hard is it to get into it? What do you have to do when starting out? Thanks!
I was raised in Thibodaux, LA and am currently reside in CA. I would like to go back to Louisiana and invest commercial/office real estate in the French Quarter area of New Orleans. Can someone from that area give me some helpful advice? Would Baton Rouge be a better investment area?
What does it take, step by step, to get involved in buying foreclosed real estate at auction in the Los Angeles? What’s better, REOs or auctions? How do you discover these properties without paid subscriptions to these cheesy websites? Does it cost to attend the auctions? Are these cash deals only or can they be financed? Any other key information, suggestions, suggested books/websites, pitfalls, etc. from people that have first-hand experience.
Commission splits and so on. Also where can I find a good resource to learn about paperwork a real estate agent deals with other than asking another agent or broker?
I’m brand new to real estate investing. What are the top 10 problems that I will face just starting out? I know that other ventures have like 20 top problems with starting anything that’s new or any kind of business. I’m just trying to get my bearings straight so I’ll know what to expect as a newbie. It is very interesting though with the potential you can make. All help is definitely welcomed.
I’m going to real estate school soon but what i’d like to know first is how much money on average or how many weeks/months income should I saved up first? bc I know I won’t get paid right away and i’d like to have a little something on the side. My husband will cover bills/living expenses. I just need to know how much i’ll need in fees/costs etc
I don’t understand why someone would sell a positive cash flow real estate. I found a whole bunch of properties. Some of them have tenants already inside.
What should I be weary about? What should I look for?
In addition:
It’s a nice area. A college town. There are a couple foreclosures in the area and a couple people are selling houses that have a positive cash flow. Something is going on in that city.
I would be intrested to hear ideas about how people are making money with the prices of real estate falling?
I want to become a real estate salesperson. I just dont know if the market is better near Katy Texas where my sister lives or near Lafayette,LA where I stay now.
What is the best place to find commercial real estate for sale and foreclosures in commercial real estate?
what is the best real estate school for a business student in michigan (metro detroit area) ?
(not really interested in online courses)
not planning on becoming an agent. just to build resume and have real estate knowledge to go along with a future MBA.
Does anyone have that or knows how it works?
I know how other things work in Real Estate, but not that one.
I can get them for free, but this is another area that I want to know.
I really want to get in to a Property Managers position, I have good sales & customer service experience, I secured an interview and I really want the job, but is there any people that can give me any tips and info on being a property manager and working in the real estate environment that i can take into the interview to better my chances, I would really appreciate the help!
Hi,
I’m already a real estate agent in nyc , but I need to know what are the requirements to become a Broker.
Do I have to sell certain amount of houses , I heard that you need points how does it works
I just got my real estate license and I have found a broker to hold it. I only plan to do about 2 transactions a year. Is it worth it to continue to be a licensed agent for my transactions or should I just find an experienced agent in the future? I work full time and I plan to do about 2 renovations a year. Thanks for your help.
If I were to run a real estate auction in the U.S., and took care of all marketing, the auction venue, registering people, closing the transaction, etc. and just needed to hire the person yelling “50, do I hear 50? 75? Going once…” – how much should that person be compensated?
If I have a real estate license and I’m organizing the auction, does the auctioneer need a real estate license?
I cant seem to decide between all the real estate companies. Is there one that somebody would recommend? Shorewest, Century 21, First Weber, etc. ?
Thank you.
Am a Real estate investor and I like the internet for what it can do but am at a loss on how to use it to enhance my business. Can somebody help me fast?
We sell real estate all over the country and we have lots of property in California. What’s the best way to advertise in California? We want to try and get away from traditional signage.
I’m going broke paying for and failing at college. Lately I’ve been fantasizing about finding full time employment. I’m thinking of a career in Real Estate. What can you tell me about it? Do you have any advice for me?
I am a stay at home mom and I need to find an accredited school that I can take an online course for real estate appraisal. Does anyone have a good suggestion?
I am in the market for a home and found one through an open house. My real estate agent, who I haven’t worked with in 9 months, isn’t very good. My question is, should I contact her to negotiate my offer? Should I ask an out-of-town real estate relative? Or look for a new one in town?
I would like to become a real estate agent in NY state. I have a bachelors degree in engineering. How can I be an agent? Please advice me the procedures.
I tried looking it up online, but I don’t get how exactly u can get your Real Estate License. Like how many years of school or college or university that specializes in it?! What test do you ahve to take at the end to get your licence?
I know real estate is not doing well and this is paritally the cause of the economy being unstable.
My question is what exactly happened with the realestate market go cause the economy to become what it is now?
Can you please explain this in laymens terms?
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