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- Business Model
A business model is the theory and basic plan, as well as the structure, for operating a business. There are usually many business models in an industry. A model is chosen as a preference of how the owners want to operate, and as a response to their market and customer requirements. Real Estate business models include independent brokers, franchises, associate brokers, flat fee, commission, fee-for-service, and buyer agency. - Agent Business Plan Creator
We're looking at the usefulness and value of the CreateAPlan.com service for real estate agent and broker budgets and to determine their expenses, budget and project commission and business revenues and profitability. - Powered by Wordpress
Can you have a full-featured real estate web site powered by Wordpress? You bet you can. And some of the great features you pick up from the thousands of Wordpress plugins and widgets can make your site an informative and lead generating powerhouse. - Addendum or Amendment
Real estate agents need to be sure that they know the difference between an amendment and an addendum to a real estate contract or purchase agreement. In real estate contract law, using the wrong document could lead to more than just a red face. An amendment changes an already-executed agreement, while an addendum is an additional document included in the original agreement. - General Warranty Deed
A General warranty deed legally binds the grantor with certain covenants or warranties. Covenant of seisin, covenant against encumbrances, covenant of quiet enjoyment, covenant of further assurance, covenant of warranty forever. - Addendum in Real Estate
An addendum should not be confused with an amendment. While an amendment modifies a previously accepted contract, an addendum is part of the original contract. It adds necessary information, requirements or explantory documents to the original contract or purchase agreement. Once an agreement is reached and the contract accepted, additional documents are not added as addendums. - Compensation in Real Estate
Real estate transaction compensation methods can be quite varied. Some less traditional commission and compensation methods are discussed here. - Why Real Estate Agents Fail
Assure your success in a real estate career by knowing the reasons others fail and taking action to overcome them. Competition, variable income commissions, burn-out, and unrealistic expectations are all important contributors to failure in the business. - Triple Net Commercial Lease
The triple net lease in commercial real estate is used extensively in industrial and retail multi-tenant properties. In this type of lease the tenant pays certain expenses directly in addition to their rent. - Real Estate Income Method
Appraisers and real estate investors use the income method to value properties that produce rental income in some form. The net income a property generates is used to determine its fair market value. Primarily, capitalization rate and gross rent multiplier are calculations used in this method. - Converting Expired Listings
Many an agent has built their new career on contacting expired listings and impressing them with their ability to do better than the last real estate agent or broker. The consultive approach, with straight-forward information and a formula to help you introduce hard facts about property condition and pricing is presented in this hard-hitting flyer. - Tips for the Real Estate Exam
Prioritizing your study subjects, and getting reliable resources and information are key to successfully passing the real estate license test. Real estate license exam tips are outlined here. - Real Estate Courses Online
Free online real estate courses for new and experienced agents, brokers and real estate investors. Real estate math, expenses, income, investing, risk management and much more. - Internal Broker Price Opinion
The name Internal BPO would imply going into the home. This is definitely the case, however there could be much more involved. Learn the general requirements of an internal BPO. - Calculate Return on Equity 2
After the first year, or as a projection for future years, a real estate investor might want to calculate the return on equity formula for years after the first. This could be to determine if the return still justifies holding the property when it has appreciated in value and the mortgage has been paid down significantly. - Real Estate Career For You?
Benefits and pitfalls of a career as a real estate agent include things related to income, liability, control of your business and your personal skill set. - Real Estate Types of Deeds
Types of deeds used to convey real estate. Learn types of deeds and what each conveys from grantor to grantee. - Referral Fees
Definition - Referral fees in real estate are fees charged by one agent or broker to another for a client referred. They are most common when a seller client is leaving the area and their agent refers them to an agent or broker in the new area to which they're moving. Generally this fee is a percentage of the final commission received by the agent who accepts the referral. - Gross Commercial Lease
The commercial gross lease is sometimes also called a full service lease. The landlord generally agrees to pay all expenses in this type of lease, including taxes, insurance and maintenance. - Online Office
Learn through a step-by-step process how to set up a free set of online collaboration tools to manage your real estate business email, contacts, calendar and more. - Comparative Market Analysis
A good comparative market analysis, or CMA, is simply defined as one that helps to yield an accurate and reasonable listing price for a property. However, easily defined and easily produced are not the same. A good CMA requires attention to detail, mathematical skills, experience and a bit of creative thinking. - Major Property Types
Basic description of the major types of real property as marketed by real estate agents and brokers. Vacant land, residential, commercial, and multi-family are included. - Net Operating Income (NOI)
Net operating income, or NOI, is rental income of a property after operating expenses. These expenses would include all operating expenses, including maintenance, insurance, janitorial, supplies, management, accounting, etc. - Types of Commercial Realty
Commercial real estate agents and brokers can choose from several specialty types of properties to work with. These include office, business brokerage, industrial, retail and investment.