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

Sharon asks…I'm trying to find a web site that i can put in an address and get sale listings for the property real estateim trying to buy a house when i see houses for sale i would like be able to check the listings myselfe without using a realtor until i find one i want to buy i seen a web site that you could enter an address and it would give you the listings like prices and other things but i cant remember what it was please help !!!!!!!!frensceno wilson answers:Don't know where you

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Linda asks…[REAL ESTATE EXPERTS ONLY PLEASE] What is the square footage of a house?I'm looking at real estate listings, and I'm unsure of what square footage means.

(1) IN A 2 STOREY HOUSE (with BASEMENT)

A) Is it the total inside area of ONE of the floors of the house?
B) Is it the COMBINED total inside area of the FIRST FLOOR AND SECOND FLOOR?
C) The COMBINED total inside area of ALL FLOORS (including the basement)?
D) The total are of the land the house is built on?

2) Does

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

Sharon asks…real estate for sale?real estate listings in arlington texasfrensceno wilson answers:Go to www.realtor.com and put in the zip code.Charles asks…Does anyone know of a few expired listings services that real estate investors can use? Thanks!?frensceno wilson answers:Find a Realtor that will provide you with a list of expireds.

If there is a service that does this, I have never heard of it.Helen asks…How long do owners of real estate sales offices have to keep their files for

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Maria asks…How to i market our service to real estate agents and professionals?My client has a service that allows real estate agents to promote their listings online (http://www.vflyer.com) by distributing to the major online marketplaces, email and widgets.

I want to know what is the most cost-effective, efficient and scalable way to promote the service to real estate agents.

Marketing ideas we are considering and evaluating are:
1. Direct Mail Using Postcards
2. Email (Opt-out)

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

Sandy asks…how do i put my listings in yahoo real estate?frensceno wilson answers:You need to get yourself in the MLS. You can either pay a discount broker who may not provide you with an ounce of service and will expect payment whether you sell or you can hire a good real estate agent who will market your home and represent your interests thought the whole process and you won’t have to pay them until your house sells.William asks…Where can I find listings for international

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Linda asks…How good is Yahoo Real Estate classifieds? I'm an agent with plenty of listings and few buyers.?frensceno wilson answers:In this market, every agent has plenty of listings and few buyers. Not much you can do.Robert asks…Does my Real Estate Agent have better MLS Listings than what I can find online?Hi, I would like to know if my real estate agent has a faster way of finding new condo listings than me. I go on Realtor.com, but every time i call to see if i can view the place,

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James asks…looking forf catalyst.com for Ml listings of real estate property for sale?frensceno wilson answers:Are you looking to commercial properties? Catalyst is a commercial listing service.

For a house, go to: http://www.realtor.com

If you need a commercial broker, email me with your contact info and what you need, I'll have somebody in the commercial real estate biz contact you.Steven asks…What does "closed listings" mean in referance to Real Estate??I'm browsing houses for sale on

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Ken asks…If you work in real estate is it normal to be emailing info on listings on Saturday night at 11 pm?frensceno wilson answers:I was under the impression that agents can set the client's up to receive info daily and the information will be generated directly from the computer at any time. The agent may have been setting up new clients to receive the service.George asks…Hi,do any1 kno how or can post listings of commercial real estate agents biznes names,?names addresses,& phone

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

Paul asks…Can anyone give me information about free and clear real estate and how I can get listings?frensceno wilson answers:You watch too many midnight tv infomercials and are starting to believe itDonald asks…do you have to let real estate brokers use your website if its free to add listings?making a website where anyone can add an apartment for rent much like rent.com, do I have to let brokers use it too? I dont want brokers to be on the site. If I state this in the terms of use, can I

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Charles asks…Where can you get free listings of foreclosures on real estate with all the needed info to purchase with.?I know there has to be a place where these companies are getting their information for bankruptcies.frensceno wilson answers:Yeesh, at the HUD website www.HUD.gov they have every foreclosure in the US. The first answer is a rip off...Ken asks…Bulk listings are not being processed on Yahoo Real Estate - Can't contact Yahoo?Does anyone know a way to contact Yahoo's Real

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Linda asks…Why would a licensed Real Estate agent do one of their listings as Non MLS?I live in MN and have seen this a lot over the last year. They are agents with companies, but then have them as Non MLS. Why wouldn't they want the exposure in MLS? What are the benefits for Non MLS?frensceno wilson answers:HELLO !. They convince the seller that they 'don't need MLS exposure" in hopes that the listing agent will get to 'double pop' the sale. If the property is not in the MLS, buyers

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George asks…How can a real estate agent market their property listings online?beyond MLS syndicationfrensceno wilson answers:The MLS I belong to sends our listings out to dozens of search site automatically. So all I have to do is input the data into the MLS system.Donald asks…can you please give me real estate websites where they have listings of rental properties?such as apartments. Im interested in renting a studio apartment in North Jersey (perferably hoboken)..do you know any good

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There are three basic yet different ways to make money with lease with option. You can make money from the “option money”. Which a tenant/buyer pays you when they move into the place. You can make money from the "cash flow" on the monthly rent you collect. And of course, the big payday is when you sell the house to the tenant/buyer. Structuring your option agreement first with the owner and then with your tenant/buyer will enable you to profit from all three basic ways. Would you like to

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Charlotte, NC. Lease with option structuring

There are three basic yet different ways to make money with lease with option. You can make money from the “option money”. Which a tenant/buyer pays you when they move into the place. You can make money from the "cash flow" on the monthly rent you collect. And of course, the big payday is when you sell the house to the tenant/buyer. Structuring your option agreement first with the owner and then with your tenant/buyer will enable you to profit from all three basic ways. Would you like to

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

Donna asks…Do real estate brokers provide potential listings to their agents?This might be a very stupid question but I was wondering who provides potential listing to the agents, brokers? I know you as an agent you can buy your own leads.But my question is say I start working for an broker, will he provide me leads to potential sellers?frensceno wilson answers:In this market, maybe, but normally I would say no. That part is generally up to you.Daniel asks…do real estate offices contain

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

Laura asks…Do real estate agents have access to more listings than I can find on the internet myself?If I'm looking for a house, does it do me any good to get a real estate agent. Will they be able to show me anything I can't find on yahoo real estate, realtor.com or local real estate websites?frensceno wilson answers:The data you see on good public web sites is downloaded from the agents MLS proprietary site. The agent has more detailed data about each house and also detailed data about

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Maria asks…In the context of real estate, what do the terms POA and NPD mean?A lot of real estate listings in Australia have the price listed as "P.O.A." or "NPD". What do these terms mean?frensceno wilson answers:POA - Power of Attorney.Richard asks…Where can I find real estate listings with Jamaican prices?My husband and I are moving to Jamaica in a couple of months with our 4 youngest children. We have a modest income that will come with us along with some cash from liquidating our

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

Thomas asks…may an UN-licensed real estate salesperson legally solicit listings over the phone?real estate sales license, mass state law portion.frensceno wilson answers:That may not be done over the phone by anyone. A listing must be conducted in person--in
all 50 states.Helen asks…How do I learn about buying real estate foreclosures?All of the websites seem to be fake and want to make me join etc.
I am wondering how to invest in real estate foreclosure listings for real!frensceno wilson

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Betty asks…In real estate listings ..... when it refers to number of rooms ..... what rooms are included in this number???? When I see houses listed as a 7 room house ..... what rooms are included in this number ??frensceno wilson answers:Rooms that are (mostly) separated, that you can get to without having to go through another room (A room such as a bedroom that is split, with no access from the hallway, would not coutn as a seperate room) . A room in a basement that only has one way in

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Robert asks…does any 1 know of a website with real estate listings also for rent in Pordenone Italy>?frensceno wilson answers:Post this under Answers Italy.George asks…What is the best way to get listings as a real estate agent?frensceno wilson answers:I'm a real estate broker and have found there's no best way. There are many ways and you should use them all. Referrals, farming, canvassing, newspaper FSBO's and Internet free classifieds are the most populars.Richard asks…what are gfa

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

Thomas asks…i need real estate listings for south carolina?frensceno wilson answers:Realtor.com has MLS listings for every state.David asks…Where can I find free commercial real estate listings for S.E. Wisconsin?frensceno wilson answers:Log on to www.loopnet.com and sign up for there free membership. This is a great service and you can search multiple cities and states.

All the best!

Ryan SmithMark asks…Does anyone have a recommendation for a real estate listing submission service

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Daniel asks…As a real estate agent, do you need to find your own listings to sell?I am intersted in possibly becoming a real estate agent. What are the drawbacks to this field? I was told that selling a house is easy but finding the listing is the hard part. Do you have to find all your own listings? If you only have 2 or 3 listings at any given time, you'd never sell anything since your customers would have so few choices. How does this work? Also, how do people get leads?frensceno wilson

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Susan asks…While looking through real estate listings in South Carolina, I keep seeing the term "wind treat convey"?WHAT is IT?????frensceno wilson answers:I am not positive, but I would think that it means that the window treatments are included? Every market uses their own little phrases and abbreviations. I would call a local realtor and ask them... They (probably) won't bite ;o)Ruth asks…Real Estate listings in Hungary?Looking for a realtime updated list for Hungarian real

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Ken asks…How can I pull up real estate listings in lets say Chile ?something credible.

thanks guys!frensceno wilson answers:Try Craig's List in Chile. I've used it to rent in several other countries and it's worked well for me.

Best of luck.Carol asks…Can I pay by check in advance to set up information in the Real Estate site for listings?I am a Realtor that relinquished my Credit Cards a year before the payments and interest was doubled on the Credit Cards. I have 3 1/2 more years to

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Laura asks…Real estate...?I would like some information about getting licensed as a real estate agent. Just for some thought. Any college classes required? And what is the whole process of obtaining it? Any information you have, please share!frensceno wilson answers:I have a Michigan Realtors liscence.
It took a few weeks of school, twice a week.
You don't need any college courses.
You have to like houses, and you have to like working with people.
The class costs about $300 bucks regardless

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Mandy asks…Do those websites that post apartment and home listings have to have real estate licensing?Do the owners of the websites have to be licensed real estate brokers?frensceno wilson answers:No, but some MLS organizations have prevented use of MLS material on those sites without proper authorization. You need to check with the local boards and your state real estate commission for the rules and regs for whatever area you are interested in.Joseph asks…When in real estate whats up with

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Lizzie asks…what are some of the best resourses for real estate listings for south carolina?frensceno wilson answers:The newspaper is the best, and i would do a search by looking up real estate companies and seeing what they are selling in you area.....


Good Luck!!!!!


=)Chris asks…what does "OSE" stand for in REAL ESTATE LISTINGS?ose, I see it in lots of listings for properties

10 quick points to the first correct response
THANKS, I searched for it on http://www.egrab.com and found a

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Have you heard about Traffic Multiplication?
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Your Questions About Real Estate, Buying, Selling, Renting, Leasing And Market.

Daniel asks…Real Estate?I live in Chicago IL, I'm thinking about going into real estate as a new career. Is the pay for real estate high and is it a good career move.frensceno wilson answers:All depends on the type of person you are. Basically, in Real Estate you get what you put into it. If you want to work very little you get very little in return. Hard work in your first few years are crucial. Take 2 - 3 years and focus only on work. It can be a fun and rewarding

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

Susan asks…Is it ok to bring your camera when looking at listings with your real estate agent?I'm looking to buy my first home and I'm totally clueless. My agent is taking me out this afternoon to look at some listings he thinks I may like. Is it ok or acceptable for me to bring my camera and take photos of the places so that I can remember them (as long as no one is living there)?frensceno wilson answers:I have on several occasions brought my camera, i always ask the real estate agent if its

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

George asks…Is today a good time to invest in real estate in san diego?I've been following real estate listings in the San Diego area for about 6 months now and it appears that prices are not going any lower. What do you think about today's real estate market?frensceno wilson answers:Now is definitely the time to be buying investment property in San Diego. Although, it is a very competitive market right now. Almost every property that I call on has cash offers on the table. It is no longer

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

Daniel asks…What are some good real estate websites to browse pics of properties?Totally new to the real estate game. I can't seem to do an effective search in Google to get me good sites.frensceno wilson answers:Yahoo Real Estate is a very good site with no pressure. Easy to look around.Chris asks…What is pricing structure for commercial real estate brokers?Is there a range of commissions or fees most commercial real estate brokers use? For example residential real estate varies but is

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Mandy asks…Why are real estate listings not kept up to date.?Been looking at residential adds in the various real estate agency (web page) listings and find all (about 98%) of the "adds and pics" out dated. I contact the respective agent (and if they reply) I am told that "property" has been sold but, "we have others...what are you looking for and what are your price guidlines, etc". This feels like a "hook" to get me there and sell "whatever" that agent is familiar with as the MLS

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

Steven asks…What is the difference between a real estate agent and a real estate broker?What is the difference between a real estate agent and a real estate broker?frensceno wilson answers:I dont think there is any difference between them both are the sameDonald asks…What to take with me to a real estate salesperson interview?I just got my CA real estate salesperson's license. I will be interviewing with brokers to find a place to train. What do I need to take with me to an interview? A

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

Laura asks…how do i find real estate listings from a year ago, in alamogordo,nm?frensceno wilson answers:Expired listings are retained in the local MLS in which they first appeared. I am not aware of any other source which retains this information once the listings are expired.Ken asks…Where to find Real Estate listings in the Philippines?I already know the rules and laws about foreigners and owning land int he Philippines. That is not what I am looking to know. What I want to know

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

Sandra asks…What exactly does a real estate investor do?I've always thought that a real estate investor just bought houses, fixed 'em up, and sold them for more money or something of that sort.

Am I completely off the mark?frensceno wilson answers:I thought so too. Hope u get answers so i can find outMary asks…How long does it take to get a commercial real estate license?Can you simply go to one of those week-long real estate schools like residential real estate licensing? And what are

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

George asks…Vancouver Real estate listings? What is the best website to search for Vancouver real estate listings?What's the best website to use to search for Vancouver real estate listings with a Google map based search function? I get tons of spam for horrible Vancouver real estate sites that have impossible search listings functions. I never sign up to local Vancouver real estate sites because I don't want to get harassed by Realtors. Has anyone ever found a really good solid Vancouver

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William asks…Has anyone taken real estate classes in a community college?I am planning to get my California Real Estate License by taking the required classes in a community college. Do they really focus on what will be on the test like a private real estate class would? Do you recommend I take this class?frensceno wilson answers:I took my CA real estate class through Allied Business Schools (at home-online) and I was VERY happy with them. My mother-in-law took a class through the Comm.

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

Thomas asks…How can I get real estate listings on a particular address in Belton S.C.?frensceno wilson answers:Check the local newpapers.
Http://www.realtor.com/Default.asp?poe=realtor
http://www.realestate.com/Lisa asks…where can i find real estate listings from small remote towns in alaska?frensceno wilson answers:Alaskarealestate.com

you will need to know what region you're looking in - there is a dropdown box. After you select the region, you can select a specific community.Ruth

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

Mandy asks…How can I get real estate listings on a particular address in Belton S.C.?frensceno wilson answers:Check the local newpapers.
Http://www.realtor.com/Default.asp?poe=realtor
http://www.realestate.com/Michael asks…where can i find real estate listings from small remote towns in alaska?frensceno wilson answers:Alaskarealestate.com

you will need to know what region you're looking in - there is a dropdown box. After you select the region, you can select a specific community.Ruth

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