http://www.realestatewebmasters.com Have a real estate related question? Why not ask a real estate professional. Here is where you post any and all real estate related questions that you may need answers to, Im sure there are more then a few agents that will be happy to reply. en Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:37:28 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/images/new/misc/rss.jpg http://www.realestatewebmasters.com http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/showthread.php?t=39309&goto=newpost Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:42:52 GMT Hello, I did get my Broker's a little bit ago and want to use "associate broker" on the business card, my company will not let me, said that everyone under the broker is a salesperson and thats it!! Anyone have any tips or advice, worked hard to get that and would like to promote it on my business cards??!! ]]> Ask An Agent jlnel http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/showthread.php?t=39309 http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/showthread.php?t=39237&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:31:58 GMT I just want to know some tips to close a deal with a client. I believe that it's your communication skill that will give you an edge. However, what are the other things that must be tackled? ]]> Ask An Agent woerter.carl http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/showthread.php?t=39237 http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/showthread.php?t=39235&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:20:32 GMT Hi, I live in Vancouver, BC, Canada, and I am Canadian. I want to invest in US real estate, perferably areas from Vancouver broader to Seattle. My objective is for mid-long term investment. Any information or good website help me find: 1. properties in the above areas 2. How to finance... Hi,

I live in Vancouver, BC, Canada, and I am Canadian. I want to invest in US real estate, perferably areas from Vancouver broader to Seattle. My objective is for mid-long term investment. Any information or good website help me find:
1. properties in the above areas
2. How to finance from bank, and I want to pay minimial down payment?
3. What are the tax implication for investment house, particular rental properties?
4. What is the tax after resell the house?
5. Is it good time to invest US real estate?

Will appreciate for the above information. ]]> Ask An Agent lotus12k http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/showthread.php?t=39235 http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/showthread.php?t=39034&goto=newpost Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:29:18 GMT Are net listings legal in Florida? Are net listings legal in Florida? ]]> Ask An Agent Robert Worthington http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/showthread.php?t=39034 http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/showthread.php?t=38961&goto=newpost Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:52:26 GMT I need Buyer Agents in both Myrtle Beach, SC and Wilmington, NC for the same client. PM me! I need Buyer Agents in both Myrtle Beach, SC and Wilmington, NC for the same client.

PM me! ]]> Ask An Agent NY RE Broker http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/showthread.php?t=38961 http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/showthread.php?t=38891&goto=newpost Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:03:39 GMT Is a webmaster in an estate agency entitled to commission or basic salary and how much respectively.:confused: Is a webmaster in an estate agency entitled to commission or basic salary and how much respectively.:confused: ]]> Ask An Agent tinotenda http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/showthread.php?t=38891 http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/showthread.php?t=38828&goto=newpost Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:00:55 GMT As a Realtor What is Your Average List-Price-to-Sales-Price Ratio? A competent listing real estate agent should hold a track record for negotiating sales prices that are very close to list prices. So in your experience what do you think? Any valuable reply is highly appreciated. As a Realtor What is Your Average List-Price-to-Sales-Price Ratio? A competent listing real estate agent should hold a track record for negotiating sales prices that are very close to list prices. So in your experience what do you think? Any valuable reply is highly appreciated. ]]> Ask An Agent homes for sale anchorage http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/showthread.php?t=38828 http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/showthread.php?t=38818&goto=newpost Sat, 31 Oct 2009 01:15:09 GMT My family is growing out of our current house and we have recently been checking our options; Home info: We originally paid 179.9k and we now owe 174k on the house (been in 2 1/2 yrs). 3 Bedroom, 2 bath. 2 beds on main floor, 1 non-egress in the basement. The house is a 1952 renovated rancher... My family is growing out of our current house and we have recently been checking our options;
Home info:
We originally paid 179.9k and we now owe 174k on the house (been in 2 1/2 yrs).
3 Bedroom, 2 bath. 2 beds on main floor, 1 non-egress in the basement.
The house is a 1952 renovated rancher with attached single car garage and 100% finished basement. 2000 sqft total, with 80% oak hardwood.

The house we want to upgrade to is in the 225k-260k range now.

Option 1: Sell the house in the range of 170-175k (base on realtor's market evaluation)
If we put the house on the market for 175k and sell it with the addition of the 7.5% closing costs, we will owe (175k-174k-(175k*0.075) or $12,125.
After selling my family would rent a 3 bedroom house or apartment for 6-12months and wait for the right house to purchase.


Option 2: Rent our house.
This would require a refi (if possible) which would improve our interest rate from 6.375% to 5.00%, reducing our monthly combined house payment to $1280 from $1416.
Having done my own sampling of the neighborhood, i believe we can rent the house for $1000-$1050 very easily.

Option 3: Stay in the house.
This is my least favorite option due the the fact that even if the economy somehow improves quicker than expected there is only so much i can expect to gain for a starter house will limited qualities. Also if we wait while things get worse, we'll be in a deeper hole.

Some other factors i'm considering;
a. if the market continues to drop and recovery is as slow as suspected renting the house would need to be for at least 5 yrs before any equity is available, which then will be hit by capital gains for 15% anyways.... that makes me lean to selling the house.


Any comments/advice on my situation would be much appreciated, i'm sure i've missed quite a few perspectives. ]]> Ask An Agent manatbay http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/showthread.php?t=38818 http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/showthread.php?t=38713&goto=newpost Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:37:07 GMT A condominium owner-occupant holds his title as what? A condominium owner-occupant holds his title as what? ]]> Ask An Agent rockag0129 http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/showthread.php?t=38713 http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/showthread.php?t=38712&goto=newpost Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:33:02 GMT When a deed specifically states that a parcel of real property is granted as long as it is used for church purposes, what is the estate. When a deed specifically states that a parcel of real property is granted as long as it is used for church purposes, what is the estate. ]]> Ask An Agent rockag0129 http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/showthread.php?t=38712 http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/showthread.php?t=38711&goto=newpost Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:13:22 GMT What is a mortgage that allows a borrower to obtain financing from a second lender while paying off an existing mortgage. What is a mortgage that allows a borrower to obtain financing from a second lender while paying off an existing mortgage. ]]> Ask An Agent rockag0129 http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/showthread.php?t=38711 http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/showthread.php?t=38710&goto=newpost Tue, 27 Oct 2009 07:09:51 GMT May a listing agreement be terminated by mutual agreement of both parties and by death of the seller. May a listing agreement be terminated by mutual agreement of both parties and by death of the seller. ]]> Ask An Agent rockag0129 http://www.realestatewebmasters.com/showthread.php?t=38710