My friend and I are constantly reading various books and looking for the next opportunity to make a few extra dollars. One of our favorite books is “Rich Dad Poor Dad” by Robert Kiyosaki. In this book he talks about making your money work for you instead of working for your money. My friend and I have labeled this “mail box money.” In other words, every day or two I like to walk out to the mailbox and money has magically appeared. Yesterday, I had a check for rent appear in my mailbox from one of my apartments in Nashville, TN. This particular renter has been working with Catholic Charities and the City of Nashville to get some assistance while she was looking for a job. The moral of the story is get out there today and look for your opportunities to make your own mail box money. If you can get enough of these coming in on a regular basis you will be making money instead of working for money. –Scott
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I started and ended my day working with lenders today. I am attempting to put together a short sale for a homeowner in Nashville, TN. So, this morning I called to check on the status and they magically need more signatures and information from the homeowner. It was really a little strange because I had two different departments on the line together arguing over the proper procedure. This just proves that they really have no idea what they are doing. Regardless, we will keep trying to push this one through in an attempt to save her credit.
This afternoon I was working with a different, obviously, lender to refinance my personal residence. So far so good. I am trying to take advantage of these crazy low interest rates. Did you know that the current rates are right around 3.75% for 30 years and 3.25% for 15 or 10 years. Wow!
5 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath home on a corner cul-de-sac lot. Listed for only $397,500. Granite and cherry kitchen, HUGE bonus room. Amazing fully fenced yard with irrigation system. Three car garage with additional storage closet and workshop cabinets. This home has everything including a home warranty and $3000 towards closing costs.
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I am always scanning the internet to help me locate great ideas to share. Here are ten tips on selling your house you can use today on how to sell your house yourself fast:
- Do your to-do list:
Fix all of those nagging things you have let go in your house over the last few months, or years. If you cannot do it yourself then look in the phonebook for a handyman. - Have a certified home inspector give the house a thorough going over:
This is the same inspection your buyer will have done. They will check everything from electric, plumbing, windows, doors, HVAC, everything. - Get rid of anything personal:
Pictures, kids artwork, 1000 refrigerator magnets, etc. - Clean, Clean, Clean:
If you can see it, clean it. Also, cookie scented candles are your friend. - Staging:
Move around the furniture and get rid of any excess to make your rooms look BIG. This will also help if you have a particular niche or corner that a buyer may not know how to use. - Make the floors POP:
Professionally clean and stretch the carpets, clean the wood and linoleum. If all else fails then it might be cheaper to replace the carpets than have the home sit on the market another 60+ days just because buyers cannot get past your stained or dark carpets. - Curb appeal:
Add some flowers, mulch the beds, trim up the tree limbs, paint the handrails, and get rid of the 1000 kids toys. - Marketing:
Pick the right agent that will market, market, market to sell your house in days. A good agent will know the best way to sell your house. Marketing will include not just the MLS but also every other online tool available (i.e. Craig List, etc.) Experience and networking is key. - Price, Price, Price:
Choosing the correct price is critical. Everyone wants top dollar for their home. However, to sell your house fast it has to be priced right for your specific area. Buyers will pay a fair price but they also want a deal. To sell a house fast it is best to price the house just slightly below the market area. - Be prepared to negotiate:
This may not necessarily be price but could include other things like fixtures, appliances, or your beloved big screen TV.
I hope these tips on selling your house will help sell your house in days rather than months.
Good Luck!
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