Your Questions About Real Estate, Buying, Selling, Renting, Leasing And Market.

Mandy asks…Is it beneficial to have a real estate agent when buying a foreclosed upon home?We are just beginning the home buying process. We have no home to sell (first time buyers) and were thinking of getting a real estate agent. However, I know we would have to sign one of those exclusivity contracts and, if we buy a foreclosed upon home, their comission would have to come from somewhere (us?).

If we are even considering buying a foreclosure, should we sign up with a real estate

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Mary asks…What school subjects relate to real estate agents?I am aware that all you need to do to become a real estate agent in ontario is complete highschool, and pass a written exam but I am curious if there are any highschool subjects that would be related to becoming a real estate agent. So what highschool subjects relate to becoming a real estate agent?frensceno wilson answers:Economics, and the various building trades relate to real estate agents.Lisa asks…Can I make money in real

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Charles asks…Ecuador Real Estate Listings?Any ideas where I can find Ecuador Real Estate Listings? I already searched Google to no avail, I found an interesting guide at http://www.EcuadorRealEstate.org ...but I am still looking for listings?frensceno wilson answers:Here is one:
http://www.compra-venta.org/ecuador/inmobiliaria.phtml

The term you want to use in google is "Bienes Raices Ecuador" I would add the name of the city you want to find listings for, "bienes raices quito ecuador",

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Betty asks…What is the difference between a real estate investor and a real estate agent?In other words, not the traditional way that real estate is transacted.frensceno wilson answers:Real estate investors come in many varieties. There are different ways to invest in real estate. The investor may be a singular individual or a group of investors that pool their money together.

One investment may be to purchase fixer-upper homes, quickly remodel them and then sell them at a significant

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Ruth asks…I want to look at real estate listings for all michigan counties?frensceno wilson answers:Theres a couple ways to do this.

1. You can spend hours searching the mls or have a realtor help you narrow down your search.

If your just testing out the market - may I recommend :

CENTURY 21 Brookshire
866-604-2121
734-930-6150
2411 Oak Valley Drive
Suite 400
Ann Arbor, MI 48103

I'm not sure where in michigan you are - but here is just one office. Also realtor.com gives you the ability

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Lizzie asks…Any really good real estate investing programs that make sense for this market?Does anyone know of any real estate investing courses that really help you make money in today's crazy market? I don't want to pay for stuff that doesn't work any more.frensceno wilson answers:NO they are all scams - enlist the services of a realtor or real estate attorney and find a really smart mortgage broker who is a member of the National Association of Mortgage Brokers. Several of those "get

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Ruth asks…What are the draw backs of looking at real estate foreclosure listings.?There has been a lot of talk about the benefits of looking for real estate foreclosures. Are there a lot of deals like this on the market and what should a person look for?frensceno wilson answers:If you don't already know, you need a good buyer's agent to help you. There is no way you are going to learn it all as you go.

Foreclosures can be a great way to make some money. But you have to have cash you're

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Mandy asks…What does a real estate investment counselors do?I am working on my degree now and am leaning toward real estate/marketing, but I keep hearing about R E investment counselor. Jusy don't know exactly what that is.frensceno wilson answers:I read your question for real estate investment counselors So if you want to know about real estate manhattan then u visit www.reactionny.com you can learn from this site much much more.Linda asks…How do I become a real estate agent in Canada?I am

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Nancy asks…What does a real estate investment counselors do?I am working on my degree now and am leaning toward real estate/marketing, but I keep hearing about R E investment counselor. Jusy don't know exactly what that is.frensceno wilson answers:I read your question for real estate investment counselors So if you want to know about real estate manhattan then u visit www.reactionny.com you can learn from this site much much more.Carol asks…How do I become a real estate agent in Canada?I am

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Lisa asks…Can you suggest some great websites for finding real estate listings in Canada?I'm looking to buy a house in Canada and am interested in either for sale by owner or foreclosures?frensceno wilson answers:Here's some to check out ...

Http://www.realestateproperty.ca/
http://www.hometrackers.com/real.html
http://www.realestateproperty.ca/
http://www.escapeartist.com/International_Real_Estate/Canada_USA/Susan asks…Most comprehensive real estate listings?I am in the process of

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Laura asks…What is the difference between a real estate broker and a real estate salesperson?I want to be involved in real estate selling houses not apartments. What courses should I take and what is the best place to take them in NYC?frensceno wilson answers:A RE Agent sells homes and works for a RE brokerage headed up by a broker. The broker owns the agency and the RE agent works for the broker. You need to begin by taking RE sales courses, then the exam, then shelling out money for your

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Ruth asks…How do I get my own real estate listings?frensceno wilson answers:If you are just starting out, start with FSBO's.Susan asks…What does "eat-in-kitchen" mean in real estate listings?Is that a nice way of saying 'tiny kitchen'?frensceno wilson answers:An eat-in kitchen is simply a term used to describe the setup of the kitchen area. There is ample room to have a table in your kitchen for eating which could mean that you may have a "formal" dinning room elsewhere in the floor plan of

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Daniel asks…What does "call first" lock box mean for Realtors in real estate listings?I was told it doesnt really mean that you have to actually call the agent first to get permission to view a home. So, what does it mean then? who do you call?frensceno wilson answers:It simply means the family wants to be informed that you are arriving.Laura asks…Where are Yahoo! real estate listings displayed?We want to list real estate in Yahoo! Classifieds. But first need to see examples of the finished

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Sandy asks…I have a IRS lien filed against my Real Estate. How long do I have before the property is placed for auction?A lien was recently [July, 2007] placed by the IRS against a piece of Real Estate in New York that is owned by an Estate that I am the Executor of.

How long do I have from the time the lien was placed by the IRS to the time that the IRS forces the property for sale or auction? If the property is forced for sale or auction by the IRS is there some type of redemption period

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Susan asks…How much commision do commercial real estate agent make and do they make more then residenyial agents?At first i was thinking of becoming a residential real estate agent but then, someone told me about commercial real estate and i was wondering would that be a better career choice and does it work the same as residential. If so, that would be major commision on a $40 million building and that would be a better route i would love to take.frensceno wilson answers:My father is a

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Laura asks…How do I find real estate listings for Victorian or Heritage comes in Ontario?That's Victorian or Heritage HOMES in Ontariofrensceno wilson answers:Try Yahoo! Real Estate listings or Google it.James asks…Yahoo Real Estate is No Longer Displaying Our Listings?One of my listings is not showing up in Yahoo Real Estate. My listings used to show up there via IDX feed. Is this no longer the case?frensceno wilson answers:An IDX feed is through participating local MLS boards. Did

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James asks…How do I get more real estate listings?I'm a Realtor... just looking for tips.frensceno wilson answers:All of the above ideas are great but - Chasing business sucks compared to having them call you for help.

If you like to "chase" for more business (cold calling, door knocking, open houses) then great more power to you - it is cheap and it works, you just have to put a lot of time into it.

To have customers call you -pick out a farm area, start farming using direct mail and door

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Paul asks…I want to start a Real Estate Investment company. Do I need a real estate license?I want to invest in real estate but want to protect my personal assets.frensceno wilson answers:It may make you look more creditable. I don't know if you NEED it, but it may look better to clients if you did..... Or just hook up with someone who has one!! Good Luck.Chris asks…How is Real Estate market in Hyderabad and which are the reputed ventures?I am looking forward to buy property in Hyderabad,

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Mary asks…What is the best website for looking for real estate listings?I have been using realtor.com is that the best one? Or should I be looking someplace else?frensceno wilson answers:Yes, realtor is the best.

Trulia.com is good.

Realestateabc.com is good.

Zillow.com is good

ZipRealty.com is good ( i don't work for any of them)

You can get all the bank repo's at the banks' websites.

PasReo.com has all of Wells Fargo's

Amtrust.com has all of theirs.

Countrywide,com has all of

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Lisa asks…How do I become a real estate developer?I want to break into the real estate developing field. I have a 4 yr college degree in political science. Please tell me any sites or real estate developing firms in tampa, florida where I can apply? I also bought some land and want to build on it someday. How and where do I get started?frensceno wilson answers:You first need to decide if you are going to do commercial or residential development.
Http://www.ripatampa.com/
is a 'site' developer

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Joseph asks…Where can I find a good, aggressive real estate agent who specializes with investors?I am a real estate investor and am looking for a experienced real estate agent as well as a real estate broker who specializes with investors. Can anyone please tell me how to find one, I have googled, ect and haven't come up with much.
Thank you.frensceno wilson answers:You have to join a real estate investment group AND BE ACTIVE!

In your areqm there may be a landlord association or a real

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Michael asks…Can you post real estate listings on craigslist if you have a realtor?Our home is under an agent, but we were wondering if we could post our home on craigslist with the MLS number or if there are rules against it. We wouldn't make deals behind our realtor's back, just refer any interested lookers to him.frensceno wilson answers:It will depend on the contract that you have with the realtor.

If the house was sold from the craigslist ad, eBay, or the local newspaper on a ad that

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Robert asks…Does becoming a licensed real estate agent/broker before buying your home save you money?I am planning to buy a home around $700K in New York City. I'm wondering if I will save any money by becoming a licensed real estate agent/broker (I realize I have to take the test and pass) and then purchasing the home for myself. I would think that by doing this, I would save the broker commission that I would otherwise be paying another real estate agent/broker. Is this a valid

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Ruth asks…What is "Percent Owner Occupied" in Real estate home listings for townhouse and Condos?What is "Percent Owner Occupied" in Real estate home listings for townhouse and Condos? I've seen 89%, and 25%? Does this mean? You can only live 89% of the space out of the unit?frensceno wilson answers:Banks prefer to loan in complexes that are full of owners rather than full of renters. Renters never take quite as good care of the property as owners.
The goal is 70% owner-occupied and you

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Donald asks…Who pays the real estate agent when a foreclosed home is purchased?We are looking to buy a house. We found a real estate agent before we found the house we really want. It's a foreclosed home. How does the real estate agent get paid?frensceno wilson answers:The seller, in this case the lender, pays the agents.Daniel asks…What is the difference between a real estate broker and real estate agent?I was wondering what the difference was between a real estate broker and a real

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Richard asks…What are some bands I should listen to?I like classic rock, alternative, modern rock, and punk. Please don't repeat anything on the list of band I already listen to below.

AC/DC
The Academy Is...
Aerosmith
The Airborne Toxic Event
The Alarm
Alice Cooper
Alice In Chains
Alien Ant Farm
The All-American Rejects
Alphaville
Anberlin
Angels & Airwaves
The Answer
Anthrax
Apocalyptica
Arcade Fire
Arctic Monkeys
Atreyu
Audioslave
Augustana
Avenged Sevenfold
Bad Company
Band Of

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Laura asks…What are some good programs I can use to create a Real Estate Listings Website?I have looked at rapidlistings com and was wondering if there were other companies like that out there that have easy listing creation websites for real estate agents
This would be for a PRIVATELY owned company not a mainstream chain real estate agency so I dont have the option of using the templates from any sort of a "parent" company.frensceno wilson answers:I know that many agents in my company have

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Richard asks…Why do you think everything is getting labeled emo?How the **** can:

Circa Survive, At the Drive-In, Bullet for My Valentine, Sunny Day Real Estate, Coheed and Cambria, Bright Eyes, Death Cab for Cutie, Paramore, Christie Front Drive, Rites of Spring, Bring Me the Horizon, Green Day, Second Hand Serenade, Hellogoodbye, 30 Seconds to Mars, Lostprophets, Tokio Hotel, My Chemical Romance, Saetia, Owl City, New Found Glory, The Almost, Saves the Day, Good Charlotte, Pierce the

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Chris asks…How do I qualify to do real estate listings on foreclosures?I am in real estate and want to do know how I contact banks to be one of their foreclosure listers.frensceno wilson answers:Your broker is the one that needs to set up that contract. You do not have the authority to do so. They will not talk to an agent, it has to be with someone whoever is liable for the contract (which is your broker).Susan asks…How you would incorporate social & demographic marketing into your

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John asks…IS Time to Sell BOA ?WASHINGTON (AFP) - - The US government extended a new lifeline Friday to Bank of America, injecting another 20 billion dollars in capital and guaranteeing shaky assets to help it weather the grinding financial crisis.

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The bailout for the largest US bank by assets is aimed at helping Bank of America absorb broker Merrill Lynch, which faced a meltdown last year as the credit crunch intensified.

A joint statement by the US Treasury, Federal

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Mandy asks…How do I get started in real estate in the entry-level status?I am wanting to know how to jump head first into the real estate market and get my feet wet while still making money. I do not have any experience what so ever, just a real urge to get into this market! I want to take classes but, I really don't know what I need to take 1st and I want to start on my associates degree as a at-home work study but, I'm not sure what employers are looking for as far as education in the real

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Mandy asks…Where should I live???~?I'm currently in Louisville and have made some good friends here, but it was only a temp position that is up in June. Should I..

Stay in Louisville? I love the gym and the church here is good too. I've met some great people and if i stay we will train together for races and fitness competitions

move to Parkersburg, West virginia..My sis just told me about this great apartment across the street from her..i'd have to decide on it asap it's 425 a mo 2

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Donald asks…What does the term MEIK mean in real estate listings?Simple question:

What does the term MEIK mean in real estate listings?

I see this all the time, I just don't know what it means. It has something to do with the kitchen... I think EIK is Eat in Kitchen, but what does the M stand for?frensceno wilson answers:It means Modern Eat in Kitchen. Here is a listing of real estate abbreviations. Scroll down and you'll see the table

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Linda asks…looking for similar bands? what GENRES?three days grace, jimmy eat world, moss icon, embrace, the used, sunny day real estate, suicidal tendencies, good charlotte, skillet, seether, the used, metallica, breaking benjamin, dashboard confessional, green day, tokio hotel, fugazi, taking back sunday, rites of spring, bullet for my valentine, death cab for cutie, senses fail, indian summer

to name a few :)frensceno wilson answers:Try to look @ bowling for soup...they are my ALL TIME

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Joseph asks…I'm looking to relocate to Phoenix from Charlotte, NC in 2010. I would like some information about the city. ?What are the jobs like??? Real estate??? Quality of life??? Your answers would be greatly appreciated!!!frensceno wilson answers:My dad is from Phoenix, and although I have never lived there, my family and I visit there once a year or once every two years (for summer or Christmas vacations). My dad lived there all his youth except for a few years when he was in

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Paul asks…What can a real estate agent and broker require you to sign in a real estate deal?I am in escrow on some property in which the seller and his real estate agent were not very forthcoming in their disclosure statements. Through a third party I found out some things about the property that are detriments (such as occassional flooding) but I am willing to overlook them and still purchase the property. I have released all my contingencies and we have a close date set.

My real estate

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Helen asks…Real Estate Investing?First I know that many of you may be in rocky Real Estate climates, but I am in Charlotte, one of only two major markets to go up last year.

Now for my question, If for example $1 Million dollars of Real Estate was purchased today, and rented out to cover the expenses ( 30 yr mortgage, insurance, repairs, taxes etc.) assuming the property or properties went up in value 4% a year and you paid the mortgage down 2% a year (because the first few years is mainly

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James asks…IS REAL ESTATE A GOOD CAREER TO consider IN CHARLOTTE, NC?im considering going through the process to get me reality license in charlotte.frensceno wilson answers:Hello,
Real Estate is a Great Career "ANYWHERE" -BUT- you have to start from the bottom, which means that you can have to get better and better, in other words you need to built clientele and good relations with inportant people in your area, CPA's, Politics, and so on.. After some years and once you have learn the whole

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Maria asks…Can I add real estate listings from local realestate websites to my Classified Ads site i'm starting?I'm starting a classified ads website and i'm wondering if I can add listings that local real estate companies have listed on there website to my "real estate" portion of my local classified ads website?

I'm planning on putting all the information up on who to contact in regards to the listing.frensceno wilson answers:I would think if you had permission from the companies as well

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James asks…What can anyone tell me about the Charlotte real estate market?I am interested in buying rental property there and I would like any intelligence anyone can provide. Thxfrensceno wilson answers:Hello,

I am looking into the same opportunity in Charlotte real estate. I don't have the exact answer but I may some insight. I've been working in Charlotte for 9 months now and I really enjoy my visit here. From my findings and observation for the past 9 months, I would definitely

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Nancy asks…What is a great website for fort mill, sc real estate or charlotte, nc real estate?I am looking for info on fort mill, sc real estate, lake wylie real estate, and charlotte, nc real estate. Thanks!!frensceno wilson answers:Realtor.com is one that may help you or check out yahoo in real estate. Sometimes it is also helpful for you to go the website of the chamber of commerce for the area you are looking in and if they are like ours, will have real estate sites and or listings

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James asks…What can anyone tell me about the Charlotte real estate market?I am interested in buying rental property there and I would like any intelligence anyone can provide. Thxfrensceno wilson answers:Hello,

I am looking into the same opportunity in Charlotte real estate. I don't have the exact answer but I may some insight. I've been working in Charlotte for 9 months now and I really enjoy my visit here. From my findings and observation for the past 9 months, I would definitely invest

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Nancy asks…What is a great website for fort mill, sc real estate or charlotte, nc real estate?I am looking for info on fort mill, sc real estate, lake wylie real estate, and charlotte, nc real estate. Thanks!!frensceno wilson answers:Realtor.com is one that may help you or check out yahoo in real estate. Sometimes it is also helpful for you to go the website of the chamber of commerce for the area you are looking in and if they are like ours, will have real estate sites and or listings

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Charlotte, NC Lease to own for single mothers program

I read today that for the first time since stats have been collected on household formations in America. The majority of American households are now being headed by single mothers. This information was enlightening to me. I’m an investor and managing partner at Wilson Real Estate Investments, LLC. in Charlotte, NC. We believe that every house is built for a family and every family should own their home. It is a matter of matching house to family and family to house. We have focused our

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Charlotte, NC Lease to own for single mothers program

I read today that for the first time since stats have been collected on household formations in America. The majority of American households are now being headed by single mothers. This information was enlightening to me. I’m an investor and managing partner at Wilson Real Estate Investments, LLC. in Charlotte, NC. We believe that every house is built for a family and every family should own their home. It is a matter of matching house to family and family to house. We have focused our

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Avoid Top Ten Mistakes Made by Real Estate Investors

Real estate investment is perhaps one of the most lucrative forms of investment today. But it is also equally risk bound especially when one is not well versed with the trends and nuances of the real estate market. So if you are contemplating on investing in real estate, it is best to avoid costly mistakes in real estate investment especially when you invest your hard earned money into it. Knowing the most common mistakes made by real estate investors helps one steer away from making such

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Short Sale Investing: Guidelines on Both a Buyer and a Homeowner’s Perspective

The cost of maintaining a real estate property is indeed treated an expense that must be spread over the asset’s useful life even if it depreciates. In real estate, when you shed a sum for maintenance, repairs, and other property necessities to be used to generate sales, you treat the item as an expense. Let’s put things in a much comprehensible example: let’s say you purchased a van to be used for your business. The van losses its value the very minute you drive it out of the dealership

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Lessons Learned When Buying Auction Property

I've always been interested in property, having completed studies in interior design and have had a few lucky purchases when it comes to houses.

I picked up a bargain with my first house, an ex-local authority end terraced place that I purchased for an absolute snip. After the usual updates eg. new kitchen, bathroom and windows etc, I was able to sell it with a profit margin enough for a decent deposit on a beautiful Victorian property that needed a fair bit more work, albeit cosmetic.

I did

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First Time Home Buyer Tips

For the first time home buyer, buying your first home is one of the most exciting things you will ever do. If you have spent years living in apartments, there is nothing more satisfying than owning your own property. The process can be a little lengthy and you might hit a few bumps in the road to home ownership. The following tips will help the first time homeowner avoid some of the hiccups.

Step one is to talk to a real estate agent about the home buying process. It should not be a sales

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