“Average people look for ways of getting away with it; successful people look for ways of getting on with it.” Jim Rohn
One of the amazing things we have been given as humans is the unquenchable desire to have dreams of a better life, and the ability to establish goals to live out those dreams. Think [...]
All the top salespeople ask good questions and listen carefully to the answers. One of the most important skills of listening is simply to pause before replying. When the prospect finishes talking, rather than jumping in with the first thing that you can think of, take three to five seconds to pause quietly and wait.
Becoming [...]
It’s becoming increasingly clear that the greatest vulnerability to foreclosure lies in the sub-prime sector of the mortgage market. According to a recent article in the New York Sun, 62% of sub-prime loans made in 2005 were made with little or no income verification. In addition, 52% of those loans were interest only or had [...]
The purchase and sale of California residential real estate in foreclosure is governed by the Home Equity Sales Contracts Act (California Civil Code Section 1695, et seq.). The Act provides mandatory contract terms, gives a right of cancellation to the seller, and prohibits a number of practices, among other things. (You can read California Foreclosure [...]
Although I’m the new Coach at Foreclosures.com I feel I bring a unique perspective into what it takes to be successful in the wacky, wonderful world of foreclosure investing.
You see, I’ve been in the real estate field for almost as long as Alexis. Like her, I have a varied real estate background. I started as [...]
Editors Note: This is an update to my two columns on “What to Say and NOT to Say” written in January 2000 and May 2002. This is by far the topic I spend the most time on in my learning programs. Plus new list clients email me daily asking “Alexis I do not know how [...]
If you have ever bought or sold real estate, you have probably paid for title insurance. What exactly is title insurance? Why do we need it? How can I save money on title insurance? These are common questions asked by real estate investors.
Whenever title passes, the seller usually gives a deed containing certain guarantees or [...]
