I hope you’re having a great day.  I wanted to drop you a quick note about an upcoming event that I was just invited to speak at.

I just looked at the lineup of Real Estate Rockstars and this IS CRAZY!!!

The event is called “The Find & Flip Summit” and it’s being held in Phoenix, Arizona - January 26-28, 2018.

Like I said, the lineup is completely INSANE (here are just 5 people that I KNOW will be there):

- Kent Clothier - The Nation’s Premier Real Estate Wholesaling Expert, Master of Systems & Automation, and One Of The Most Respected Marketers In The Country.  Kent has trained over 50,000 real estate investors over the years and his family has bought and sold over 4,500 properties in the last 10 years

- Grant Cardone - Ultra-Successful entrepreneur that motivates, trains, and inspires millions of people everyday through his podcasts, successful tv shows, best-selling books, social media posts, and much more.  Grant is a wildly successful real estate investor as well, with a portfolio in the hundreds of millions.

- Sean Terry - Sean currently owns and operates the largest wholesaling operation in Phoenix AZ producing roughly $60,000,000 in annual sales.  He is also the host of the popular Flip2Freedom Podcast - which now has over 8,000,000 listeners in 196 different countries around the world. He also released a book called the Ultimate Real Estate Investing Blueprint which became the #1 Ranked Real Estate book in Amazon with over 500,000 downloads.

- Frank McKinney - Best-selling author, featured guest on Oprah, 20/20, The Early Show, and USA Today - Frank creates real estate markets where others fear to tread. He has built oceanfront spec homes (homes built without a buyer) valued in the tens of millions of dollars, shattering price records with each new project. Frank started with a $50,000 fixer-upper home, and climbed all the way to a $50 million oceanfront mansion!

And that’s just 5!

There are going to be hundreds of successful investors, agents, brokers, private equity firms, lenders, and buyers - all at this one event.

Bottomline - it will be a “who’s who” of real estate investing and the perfect way to kick start 2018!

If you’re serious about investing, then you need to get your seats booked for you, your spouse, your business partners, and your team ASAP!

They have a special offer for Early Bird Pricing, but that will end in the next few days.  So click below and grab your seats:

You can also book your seats at 888-411-1705 Ext 701.

Tell them I sent you!

See you there,

CHRISTMAS HAS OFFICIALLY COME EARLY FOR ONE LUCKY PERSON

My real estate investment business earns as much as my real estate team! I get questions all of the time from agents on how they can get more involved in the investment side of the real estate business.

THIS IS HOW.

Come spend 2 full days with me, Kent Clothier, and Sean Terry, and 11 other businesses in San Diego learning and applying the same proven system we’ve used to grow and scale over 30 different businesses in multiple niches, on to 7, 8 or even 9 figures.

IF you want to start the new year off right, earning multiple streams of income, and earning all the money that you deserve in 2018, then this is the most important meeting the you will have this year.

We are testing to see the impact we can create for a handful of people in a small event, so the investment is an insanely low $1,860 for what would normally be $25,000 - $40,000 EASY. If you can’t get a 10X ROI on this, you need to go get a job!  

Here is the link to get registered http://metrixtraining.com/re-ceo or let me know you are interested and I will private message you.

We will be with just 12 growing entrepreneurs spending 2 full days at the Las Valencia Resort & Spa in San Diego working hands-on, specifically focused on growing and scaling your business.

Roland Frasier, Sean Terry, Kent Clothier, and I will be reviewing your business, exploring new verticals for scale, crafting offers, architecting and reviewing your funnels on the board, finding your hooks, helping with branding and even showing you the best traffic sources.

We will start with the AGILE Framework, and then we will drill down with you on your "5-80-5" to increase your leads by 5X, cut your operating costs by 80%, and increase your company's value by 500%.

We will then go through the same proven tools and technologies that we have used to grow 24 different companies in several different industries from start-up, turn-around or minimal income into 7, 8 and 9 figure real businesses.

We will be leveraging partnerships, forming alliances, prioritizing campaigns, identifying funding and revealing our secrets to building a rock-star team.

We will wrap up focusing on how to exponentially grow your business through acquisition of other companies, how to fund that, creative deals and how to sell your company at the best price to the best buyer.

Roland Frasier, Sean Terry, and Kent Clothier all charge the same for 2 days with them IF NOT MORE, but in this experimental group it’s just $1,860.

Also, no BS, after this experiment, we are planning to raise admission from $1,860 to $5,000 next year.

So, if you want to be in the room with only 11 serious players and us, you'd better lock down your seat right now. If you want a shot at something insanely valuable that can change the course of your business future follow this link http://metrixtraining.com/re-ceo

Buying a house involves a lot of steps, but exactly how long does the whole process take?

Once you have had your offer accepted, it typically takes between 30 to 45 days to close on a home.

However, this doesn’t really reflect how long it truly takes to buy a home. The process of buying home includes a lot of work before you even put in an offer.

Including the time it takes to search for and find the right home, the entire process of purchasing a property usually takes about 90 days. 

But looking isn’t the only thing you should be doing when you begin the process. Actually, the very first step you should take is to get pre-approved.

The process of buying home includes a lot of work before you even put in an offer.

Pre-approval usually takes about a week, during which time the lender will make sure you are totally qualified to purchase a home.

Once you’ve done this, then you can move on to actually finding the right home. The average person looks at between 10 to 15 homes before they come across their perfect fit.

At this point, you can finally move on to the 30 to 45 day period I mentioned earlier.

This whole process can seem a little daunting. My team and I would be more than happy to help walk you through it and assist you in any way we can.

If you have any other questions or would like more information, feel free to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Whether you plan on selling your home or not, there are nine home repairs that you shouldn’t put on the backburner.

1. Caulking. This is one of the easiest ways to improve your property, make it look clean, and keep water out of your home. 

2. Clean out the dryer vent. I don’t know how many times I go to properties and find a disgusting dryer vent. I don’t know what all is coming out of there, but it’s very easy to repair.

3. Roof repairs. Any buyer can have an inspector come out--one big thing they'll look at is the roof.

4. Get your chimney swept. This is not a big issue in Arizona, but if you have a fireplace, make sure that it gets cleaned out.

5. Change the HVAC filter. There’s nothing worse for your HVAC system than letting the same filter sit there for years. 

These repairs are fairly easy to handle and will definitely improve your home.

6. Treat for pest problems. If your property has termites, everything will come out in the inspection. Make sure that you have a recent pest report on file.

7. Plumbing leaks. The inspector will look under all of the sinks, so take care of wood rot and any other issues.

8. Watch for peeling paint. This is very easy to repair and will definitely come up on the inspection report.

9. Drainage problems. If you have stuff up against the house or rain came off the roof and dug a hole near your house, take care of it. Make sure there aren’t any drainage issues.

If you have any questions about these repairs or would like to learn more about preparing your home for the market, give us a call or send us an email. We would be happy to help you!

When you get to the closing table, the last thing you want is to be caught off guard. Today I’ll be discussing four potential surprises to look out for when closing.

1. The walkthrough. The final walkthrough is the last time you’ll see the home before you own it. For this reason, it’s incredibly important to ensure that any repairs you had done are completed and that the home is in the same condition as it was when you agreed to it.

2. Make sure nothing is missing. Everything you saw when you first arrived should still be on the property. Before you close, go through the property to ensure that any agreed-upon items are where they were left.

The last thing you want is to be caught off guard.

3. Lending. Issues with lending can arise at the last minute. To make sure that this doesn’t happen, make sure that you are well aware of what is happening every step of the way. Check periodically with your lender to make sure things are still on the right track.

4. The title. Just like with lending, there can also be some sudden issues with the title, as well. Make sure that you are on the lookout for any liens that show up at the last minute.

If you have any other questions or would like more information, feel free to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

If your home is being shown to buyers, should you stay inside the house during the showing? This is a tricky question that I get often from clients who are selling their property.

The answer is simple, though: no.

You should always leave the property during the showing. Doing this will let the buyers spend time walking around the home. Ideally, a buyer should be able to envision their life there.

If the seller is there during this process, buyers could feel uncomfortable and will likely spend less time on the property.

The more a buyer likes the home, the more time they will spend on the property.

In my experience, the more a buyer likes the home, the more time they will spend on the property. Inadvertently rushing them during a showing could lead to a missed opportunity.

Ultimately, it’s important that buyers are able to spend time in the home without the pressure of knowing the seller is present.

If a buyer is able to spend time on the property with their family and envision their lives there, they just may fall in love with it and decide it is the best fit for them.

So, if you want more information or have any other questions, feel free to give me a call or send me an email. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

If you’re receiving multiple offers on your home or you anticipate receiving them, listen up. 

First of all, congratulations. This is exactly where you want to be as a seller. However, you still need to sift through each offer and determine which is best.

It’s not always the offer with the highest price. We have to take a look at the net price as well. If an offer is higher in price but has a lot of concessions, it won’t net you the most amount of money possible.

Price isn’t the only thing to look at.

It’s important to look at how the buyer is funding their purchase. Is it a cash offer? If not, they will have financing. What kind of financing is it? What kind of down payment are they offering up?

Other things you want to look at include the length of the inspection period, concessions like a home warranty, and the proposed closing date.

From there, we want to talk to each buyer’s lender to make sure they are ready to move forward with the transaction if chosen. In this market, it’s very common for buyers to offer more than the purchase price, knowing full well that the home won’t appraise and they will have an opportunity to renegotiate. 

If you have any questions for us or are dealing with multiple offers yourself, give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you.

If you’re looking to buy a home listed under $500,000 in our Phoenix market that’s clean, has been remodeled, and is in high demand, it’s probably going to get multiple offers. Here are a few strategies that will help you beat out those offers so you can win your dream home.

The first thing you can do is reach out to the seller. Find out what their true motivations are, what their timelines are, and anything else they have going on that might be out of the norm. As far as timelines go, find out when they want to move. Do they prefer a longer close of escrow because they’re not moving for a couple of months, or do they need something shorter because they’re ready to move now? The next thing to inquire about is personal property. Are there things they prefer to leave or prefer to take? Getting a better understanding of what the seller wants can help you structure your offer.

The second thing you can do is put down more earnest money. People look at earnest money as a sign of seriousness. The old rule of thumb dictated that 1% was the norm, so you may want to put down 3% or more to show more strength in your offer.

A clean offer with minimal contingencies will help you win in our market.

Third, consider removing some of the contingencies. For example, you can shorten the inspection period or waive it altogether. You want to make the cleanest offer with the fewest number of contingencies.

Lastly, be careful about adding concessions to your offer. Asking them to cover the closing costs or asking for a home warranty can weaken your offer compared to the others.

A clean offer that corresponds to the seller’s ideal timeline and has the least number of contingencies can help you win in our competitive market. If you have any more questions about our market or are thinking about buying or selling a home, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I’d be happy to help.

The seller’s property disclosure statement is a written statement that you provide to the buyer during the close of escrow. The goal of this statement is to disclose everything you know about the home to the buyer so they can make a fully informed decision about purchasing it.

Disclosures won’t necessarily spook a buyer.

The key here is to disclose anything and everything that you did. This includes any construction or remodeling, repairing electrical or plumbing; we encourage sellers to disclose anything and everything that you know about the property. Disclosing this information won’t necessarily spook buyers— it’s just a way for them to know everything you’ve done to the home so they can make an informed decision.

If you’re currently remodeling your home, it’s a good practice to keep receipts from the contractors working on your home in a safe place so that you can pass them along to the buyer when you go to sell your home.

If you have any questions about disclosures or you’re looking to buy or sell a home, please give us a call. We’d be happy to help!

If you want to sell your house, there are things you can do to maximize its value:

I can't stress how much of a difference a fresh coat of paint makes.

If you'd like to know which specific improvements would increase your home's value, don't hesitate to give me a call or send me an email. I'd be glad to help!