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

Lizzie asks…Where can i get listing updates for my Real Estate website?I work for a real estate broker in Manhattan and wanted to know if there is someway I can just get my listings to be automatically updated by some kind of database. Please help!frensceno wilson answers:I would think through the MLS? Try looking at http://www.mlsassistant.com

That may be a source for you?

Hope that helpsMandy asks…Does anyone have information on agent becoming Real Estate Partners and Co-listing

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

Susan asks…How much do real estate agents really make?You see shows like Million Dollar Listings where an average commission on a home is around $20k. Do they only sell a few homes a year? What does the average real estate agent make? Even if you cut that commission to $10k per home, that's still a lot of money.

I'm just wondering if it's so lucrative, why doesn't everyone do it?frensceno wilson answers:You might not understand how the commission structure works. If a house is sold at a 6%

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

Robert asks…Is it possible to share MLS real estate listing with others for a fee?My partner is a listed NY real-estate agent who is not practicing for the past 10 years. We are working on some properties in NY and so looking for sharing MLS listings with others for a fee. My question is it possible? And is it legal to do this?frensceno wilson answers:You should check with your local real estate board.Paul asks…Do I need a real estate license to help people rent properties?I would like to

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

David asks…Whats kind of real estate will make me the most money apertments or houses? Where do I find the best listings?frensceno wilson answers:Multiple units with limited fix up needed will bring in monthly rent and resell will be good if it is in a good rental area. College rentals change often requiring more up keep but the college will always have students. Problem is you have to fill before the term starts or you may have empty apartments. Mobile home communities are scarce and

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

Linda asks…What is the day to day life like of a real estate agent and several other questions?I am thinking about going into the business and I would like to know what the day to day life is like of a real estate agent? How do you find your listings and your customers? What type of paperwork there is? How you find financing for customers? Finally, do you know of any good portal sites or online communities that I could use as a resource when I am starting out or looking for more information?

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

John asks…what is a good real estate website that shows land listings ( there are lots that only show homes )?frensceno wilson answers:Go to har.com. You can click on land only listings.Sandra asks…With a real estate license in one state, do you have the ability to view MLS listings in other states?With a license you are privy to certain information not listed on the public MLS.frensceno wilson answers:You can view them online but you can only view them in person with an agent who is

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

David asks…Real Estate Agents: what is the best way to get listings?frensceno wilson answers:Ask everyone you know if they know of anyone looking to sell their home. Real Estate is a "how long you've been in the business" kind of thing. It takes a while for people to think of you before they think of someone else. Part of that is achieved by farming, some is advertising, but most is referrals. The more people you've done business with the more people that get referred.

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