We can’t always control the circumstances or obstacles that we are presented with in our life; however, we have the ability to adjust our plans in order to stay on track to achieve our end goals. This year has been very much about adjusting and shifting our plans but that doesn’t mean that our goals […]
Continue readingIs it bragging if you’re just telling the truth? OK I’m not one to pat myself on the back but today I have to call it like it is. I’ve been successfully working the probate real estate market for over 20 years. And even though that is a long time believe it or not there […]
Continue readingI had such an interesting couple of conversations this morning with a few of my ProbateFox members that I just had to stop and share some of that with you. First of all, we don’t ignore the fact that we are all human and therefore have been impacted in one way or another with this […]
Continue readingI was interviewed this morning and as the interviewer was asking me various questions I realized how lucky I am. But not just me, I also began to think about you my email subscribers, friends, and students. The reason I also consider you to be lucky is because as a person who reads these emails, […]
Continue readingOften times the properties with the biggest problems tend to scare off most buyers. And I would say rightfully so. If a property is too complicated for you and you don’t have the experience or support to take it on, then you should not deal with it. However, your real focus should be on how you […]
Continue readingOur world of real estate is so abundant. I have so many friends and associates that are real estate investors and many that are real estate agents. A few of them are actually even brokers who run their own firms. And just like there are many rolls that one can take on in real estate, […]
Continue readingBill is a homeless man whom I met today. He shared with me how it’s so important that he gets his message across to people. His message is basically that he needs financial support so that he can eat. His cardboard tag-line, is his marketing message and it got me to respond and provide him […]
Continue readingBelow is a question I received from one of my students earlier this week and my response to her. I felt it could of benefit to others so I’m sharing it here. Hi Ernie, I am getting ready to reach out to some probate attorneys here in my major city. I am a bit stuck […]
Continue readingCheap cheap cheap, Absolutely corny, I know, but this is my attempt at a joke and we all know that the best discountsare found in probate properties. (and that is no joke!) I was at the Pasadena Rose Parade and there was a bird on a house on one of the floats (not an actual bird […]
Continue readingWe are here at the very end of December and the herd of buyers for our properties are not out in full force. However, as a seller we should never let that discourage us. Instead what we want to do is think how can we make our property so attractive to a potential buyer that […]
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