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In Episode 27 of An Investors Journey, we go over Cold Calling Basics Step-By-Step - AIJ027! In our opinion, Cold Calling is, in our opinion, one of the best forms of getting leads. Unlike Door Knocking, Cold Calling gives you a million chances at a first impression. You can literally call and screw up the call so many times and as long as you wait a couple of weeks they won't know it was you that called. If you need a list to cold call listen to our episode How To Do Driving For Dollars Step By Step - AIJ023 We love creating our own lists because it usually means less competition. Once you have your list you can send it for skip tracing to https://app.americantracers.com/batchrequests and use the PROMO Code: PRYME to get a massive discount. NOTE: Make sure the address you use for Skip Tracing is the address of the subject property and NOT the mailing address if it's different. Now, that your list has been skipped traced you can start the 4-Step Process to your next deal. Get through the list. If you're scared or nervous of screwing it up just keep in mind that all you must do is just get through the list. Don't worry about what to say or what not to say. Just get through the list. This will help build your confidence by having to speak to so many people that eventually you become numb to Cold Calling. Connect the dots. ONLY after you're ok with #1 you can now move to #2 which is making sure the number goes to the person that owns the house you want to buy. Simple script "Hi, I'm looking for the owner of 123 Elm." Test out different scripts. ONLY if you have gotten through #1 and #2 do you get the privilege to start testing different scripts. There's no one amazing script for every homeowner. Different homeowners respond differently to different scripts. Follow-Up. Once you have gone through the whole list at least once and gotten rid of bad numbers and wrong numbers you should go back through to leave voicemails and text messages. Follow-up is crucial because when you first called you might have gotten them at a bad time and they blew you off. So you want to try again. Planting the seed. When you initially call someone you might get ignored because at the time they were not thinking about selling. But, now you have planted a little seed in their heads of "What-if?". This is why you want to check back with them after a couple of weeks or once a month. Track EVERYTHING! Keep track of how every call goes. This will help you when following up later. You now recall what they said and what script you last used. Different scripts you can use: FREE Home Evaluation: "Hi, I was calling to offer people in your neighborhood a FREE Evaluation for your home. Would you be interested in one?" Direct Approach: "Hello, My name is ____. I'm an investor here in >>your city

HOT OFF THE PRESS FROM the Toronto Real Estate Board! Your Real Estate Market Statistics covering Stouffville, Ontario​ & York Region. - Average Sale Price is UP in Stouffville 26% from one year ago - Days on Market is DOWN in Stouffville 26% from one year ago - Sales to New Listings Ratio is trending UP in Stouffville from one year ago - Sale Price / List Price Ratio is trending UP in Stouffville from one year ago - Number of Homes Sold in Stouffville in October 2016 is UP 15% from one year ago - Months of Inventory Remaining is DOWN 35% in Stouffville from one year ago Watch the video for FULL details with ALL the facts, figures and percentages. Please like and share this video if you found the information useful :) If you would like a No Obligation, No Pressure, No Cost, FREE Home Evaluation please feel free to Call/Text me Anytime: 905 251 7852 or visit: www.TWSHomeValues.com I appreciate you watching! For more great videos please tune into www.Stouffville.tv

Looking to Buy a Home in Denton County?  Get a full home search Looking to Sell Your Home?  Get a free home market anaylsisWe use our ultimate 89-point marketing plan to help our clients sell their homes. We have cornered the market on a lot of these things. Here are the top five things we do differently:We get on the phone and call buyers. We look for people who are interested in buying a home in your area. We stage your home. That way, your property looks its best once it hits the market. We hire professional photographers to come out so you can put your best foot forward when you list your property. We create a personal property website for your home. We advertise your home on all of the social media outlets. Our online marketing skills have gotten homeowners multiple offers within hours of putting the home on the market. We do pricing research. We don’t just throw a price on a property; we do a lot of homework to make sure your home is priced right. We care about your listing. We care about you. We care about getting your home sold as if it was our own. "We care about your listing and we care about you."Those are some of the top things we do. The main thing is we care about your listing. We care about you. We care about getting your home sold as if it were our own.If you have any questions, give us a call or send us an email. We would be happy to help you!

Looking to Buy a Home in Denton County?  Get a full home search Looking to Sell Your Home?  Get a free home market anaylsisIn Denton, there’s three important questions to ask when you go house hunting. It’s not always about finding the perfect house at the right price. The ratings of the area schools: Some people don’t think to ask because they don’t have kids, but it’s important to know where you sit in ratings of area schools for the purpose of resale value. Ratings range anywhere from poor to exemplary, and you can find them all on our website. Utilities and fees: You can’t just look at the average utilities. Is the property in a co-op or is managed by the city? Those will make a difference in your rates, as well as whether or not it is unregulated. Can you choose your electricity provider? We can help you with all of that information. You need to find out if your property is located in an area that collects a special resale tax when you sell. Some areas tack on an additional fee when you turn around and sell.What the area is like over the course of the day: Find out what the area is like during at least three different times of day. You’re probably seeing a house during the day, but look out at night for things like how many cars are parked and how many people are home or not home. You should also look into what it’s like on the weekend versus midweek.Have further questions about these topics or anything about real estate in general? Give us a call or send an email and we’d be happy to speak with you.

Looking to Buy a Home in Denton County?  Get a full home search Looking to Sell Your Home?  Get a free home market anaylsisSpring is upon us and the selling season is in full swing. Today, I want to talk about “pre-habbing©” your home for sale. Basically, pre-habbing© involves the two D’s: depersonalize and declutter. To depersonalize your home, remove all of the items that tie you to the home. That means taking down family photos, trinkets from vacations, and other things of that nature. You want to start the home selling process with a blank slate. If you’re not sure what I mean, feel free to stop by a model home and you’ll see what I mean. Decluttering your home feels amazing. Go ahead and have the best garage sale ever. Advertise your garage sale on social media to draw more people. If your neighborhood or community is having a sale, chime in with them. You will sell even more by partnering with a community sale. If you don’t have time to do these things - or if you aren’t interested - just give us a call. We have great relationships with multiple estate sale companies. We can find one in your area that would love to take care of you.These two steps are very important to the pre-hab© of your sale. If you have any questions, give us a call or send us an email. We would be happy to help you!

Considering Buying? Click here to search all homes in your area    Considering Selling? Get a Free Home EvaluationDivorce is an unfortunate life event, but it's certainly not uncommon. Because of this, I've received many questions about how to sell a house while going through divorce proceedings.The house is usually the last thing dealt with in a divorce, and it is typically the most emotionally charged aspect of it as well. If one of the parties involved can afford to, they can buy out the other party with cash or by refinancing. The second option is to sell the property, and it's up to the owners, and possibly the court, to determine how the proceeds of that transaction will be divided among the parties. If the property is under water and there is more owed on the property than it is actually worth, a short sale can be conducted with the cooperation of both parties.  Regardless of what you choose to do, we recommend finding an experienced agent to guide the process. Open and transparent communication between the agent and both parties involved with the property is absolutely crucial in this situation.If anyone you know is going through a divorce and needs help buying or selling a property please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We have been through this process many times before and would love to help! !function(e,t,i){for(var a=t.getElementsByTagName("iframe"),o=0;o0){var r=l.height/l.width*100;l.style.position="absolute",l.style.top="0",l.style.left="0",l.width="100%",l.height="100%";var d=t.createElement("div");d.className="fluid-vids",d.style.width="100%",d.style.position="relative",d.style.paddingTop=r+"%";var n=l.parentNode;n.insertBefore(d,l),d.appendChild(l)}}}(window,document);

Considering Buying? Click here to search all homes in your area    Considering Selling? Get a Free Home EvaluationToday we are excited to bring you the second half of our two-part series on the tax benefits of owning real estate. Last time, we talked about the advantages of owning and living in a home as far as your taxes are concerned. Today we are talking about even more tax benefits, but this time from an investor’s perspective. Here are some of the best benefits. First off, you can sell your investment property without having to pay capital gains via a 1030 exchange into another investment property. This allows investors to continue to take out their equity, and re-invest it in something bigger and better.Let’s say you start off by investing in a single-family home. As it goes up in value, you can sell the property, do a 1031 exchange, and buy a better property with the equity. Some other tax benefits that home investors can take advantage of include deducting property taxes and depreciating the value of a home over 27.5 years. These are just a few of the ways you can save on your taxes and protect your real estate investments. Before making any moves, however, we advise you to reach out to your tax professional and see what works best for you. If you have any questions, give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you!

Considering Buying? Click here to search all homes in your area    Considering Selling? Get a Free Home EvaluationOur next two videos will explain the tax benefits of owning real estate. In the next video, we’ll discuss the benefits of owning real estate as an investment. Today, we'll cover how home ownership can save you money on your taxes.Homeowners are able to receive a number of tax benefits. When you go to sell your home, you can take up to $250,000 in tax re-profit as an individual. As a married couple, you can have up to $500,000 of tax re-profit when you sell.What does that mean for you? Let’s say you own a home as an individual. You bought the property for $300,000, but now it’s worth $550,000. When you sell the property, you have $250,000 in profit, and you’re able to keep that profit tax free. The only requirement is you have to have lived in the property for 2 of the past 5 years. If not, you might be able to get a partial reduction. Owning a home also gets you certain tax write offs. For instance, you can write off interest on your loan, as well as the money you pay every year in property taxes. Plus, if you take out a home improvement loan, the money you pay in interest is tax deductible. There are a number of tax benefits to owning real estate. If you have any questions, just give us a call or send us an email. We would be happy to help you! 

Considering Buying? Click here to search all homes in your area   Considering Selling? Get a Free Home EvaluationEvery day here in Los Angeles and Orange County, there are hundreds of homes that exit the market because they just didn't sell. I recently met with someone who had listed with an agent. The agent was a friend of theirs, and the home did not sell.   All real estate agents differ. Just because someone has a real estate license doesn't mean they are a true professional! It's crucial to work with a professional real estate agent in order to sell your property. Here's why.1. Ask for testimonials. When hiring an agent, you should see proof of their success. 2. Ask for their marketing plan. Are they just going to put your house up on the MLS and run an open house or two? Your agent should have a cohesive marketing strategy to get your home in front of as many buyers as possible.3. Are they using technology to target buyers? Make sure your agent is up to date on the latest technological trends. They should be able to track results and show you how your home is being advertised online. 4. Are they an expert on the local market? Do they know the average number of days a home spends on the market? Are they up to date on supply and demand? Market conditions majorly impact the price of a property, so you need an agent who knows what's going on. 5. Do they give you the ability to fire them? A good agent should allow you to stop working with them at no cost or penalty to you. 6. Do they use a professional photographer? The quality of your home photos is critical to how your property shows online. 7. What is their strategy to maximize how well your home shows? In other words, do they have a stager or stylist to prepare your home for buyers? Statistics prove that staged homes sell for 6% to 8% more than non-staged homes.If you have any questions about today's video, give us a call or send us an email. We would be happy to help you!

Looking to Buy a Home in Denton County?  Get a full home search Looking to Sell Your Home?  Get a free home value reportToday we’re going to talk about how we set our clients up for success when making an offer during a bidding war. If you’re thinking of selling this spring, you’ll likely face situations similar to this. It’s important to know how to deal with them.There are several secrets and tricks of the trade we have to win offers for our clients that find themselves in multiple offer situations. One of the most important of these is a pre-approval letter. The seller doesn’t know you from the next buyer, but this establishes your credibility with them. Get pre-approved by a local lender, who is recognizable by the seller’s agent, so they can recommend this as a good move and a solid pre-approval. We also like to see buyers put down a substantial amount for an option fee. This is the fee that shows the seller you are a serious buyer and aren’t just putting out offers on any and every property. Another tip is to write a personalized letter to the seller. You want to put some feeling into it and make the sale real to them. It shows that you are a real buyer with a real family looking to buy a home.As for the amount you offer, you want to be realistic about price. If it’s priced right, offer what they are asking, or maybe a little more depending on what the situation is. However, we would never let our clients overpay for a property. Finally, we like to make sure we are utilizing the seller’s agent’s preferred closing office. This is something a lot of agents will pass over, but is just another way to highlight your offer and help it stand out amongst others.These are just a few of the tips and tricks we have for getting our clients’ offers accepted in a multiple offer situation. If you have any questions for us, give us a call or send us an email. We would love to hear from you!

Looking to Buy a Home in Denton County?  Get a full home search Looking to Sell Your Home?  Get a free home value reportWhich is the better deal: a foreclosure, a short sale, or a traditional home sale? A foreclosure goes into default and the banks reclaims the home. Many times, the banks can be a little behind in what the market values are, so foreclosed properties are priced too high for the current market. Additionally, most foreclosed properties are in disrepair. That’s why foreclosures aren’t always the best deal.  One of the great secrets in real estate is the short sale, which is perfect if you’re not in a hurry. Contrary to its name, a short sale is anything but short! These are properties where the homeowner has defaulted, but the bank has agreed to sell the home short of what’s still owed on it. You can get a tremendous deal on a short sale, especially if the homeowner has taken care of the property. You just have to be a little patient. If you need a home in a timely manner and you don’t want to handle a lot of repairs, a traditional home sale is your best option. If you hire us, we can negotiate the best deal for you. If you have any questions, give us a call or send us an email. We would be happy to help you!

Looking to Buy a Home in Denton County?  Get a full home search Looking to Sell Your Home?  Get a free home value reportThis isn’t a fun topic, but it’s an important one to discuss. Many people face the reality of selling a home in a divorce settlement. In a divorce, the house can often be the last item discussed. Oftentimes, a home is the one of the biggest investments in our lifetime! Here are some ways to handle this.Sign off and let the other party deal with everything. Basically, you’re walking away from the home.Split everything in half. This is an ideal option if both parties are willing to work together fairly.Buy the other party out. Of course, this isn’t an option for everyone, because it’s expensive. Only do so if you can afford to.If you’re going through a divorce or similar situation, reach out to us. We’re happy to help you with your real estate needs. Feel free to give us a call or send us an email today!

Considering Buying? Click here to search all homes in your area   Considering Selling? Get a Free Home EvaluationRecently, I talked with a past client and they asked an important question: "How do you sell a property occupied by tenants?" Today, I'll share a few tips on selling a tenant-occupied property for a premium price.Identify if you need to disturb the tenant at all. If the property is a single-family home, condo, or townhouse, and you expect that the buyers will want to live in the property, then yes, you will need to work with the tenants.My team and I make this process a win-win situation for you and your tenants. We don't want to hassle the tenants, but we want to we show the property to all interested buyers in order to get the highest price.For example, we recently listed a condo where both tenants worked during the day. We had showings on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and then for a two-hour block on Saturdays. The tenants didn't have to keep the house ready for showings every day, and we still showed the property to all interested buyers. In fact, we got three offers that Wednesday, and another three on Thursday. Even though we had limited showings, this property will be the highest sale in its building. Being tenant occupied did not affect our ability to sell the property for the highest price.If the property is a multi-unit property, such as a duplex, and we expect the buyer to be an investor, we may not need to disturb the tenant at all. We price the property on the market and let potential buyers know that the property is being offered subject to inspection. Once we receive an offer, we will open up the property for a showing.This is a common way to sell multi-unit properties. Once all the offers are in, we schedule a time for the buyers to walk through the property. You still need to communicate with the tenants, but it's only to set up one showing.We recently sold a five unit property with multiple offers. We only disturbed the tenants once, and ultimately, the property sold above asking price.As you can see, selling a tenant-occupied property is not as difficult as it may seem. If you have any questions, give me a call or send me an email. I would be happy to help you!

Looking to Buy a Home in Denton County?  Get a full home search Looking to Sell Your Home?  Get a free home value reportToday, I want to tell you about my latest adventure! I just got my real estate license!It's been on my bucket list for a very long time and I finally did it. I'm working with a great team right now that has more than 15 years of experience!I am ready to hit the ground running! If you or anyone you know is looking to make a move, don't hesitate to reach out to me. I'm eager to show you all what I've learned!

Looking to Buy a Home in Denton County?  Get a full home search Looking to Sell Your Home?  Get a free home value reportThis spring will be an amazing selling season, and there are three simple things you can do to whip your house into shape.Think about the ages of your big ticket items. When's the last time the roof was replaced? What about the AC unit, water heater, or gutters? If these items are relatively new, that is a great selling point.Do your own walk-through. Do your carpets need to be replaced? Are there some spots on the ceiling that need a quick paint touch up? See what little things you can do on your own to improve home appearance.Call in the pros! This is the most important step, and it's where we come into play. My team and I can go through your property and let you know what items are necessary to repair in order to get the most bang for your buck.If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to give me a call or send me an email. I would be happy to help you!

Considering Buying? Click here to search all homes in your area   Considering Selling? Get a Free Home Evaluation2015 has come and gone, so let's go over the housing market forecast for the market in 2016.In LA County, the average price for a single family home was $540,000, which is a 4% increase for the year. Homes in LA County are selling for 98.8% of the asking price.In Orange County, the average price for single family homes was $695,000, which is a 2% increase. Homes in Orange County are selling for 97% of the original asking price.We have particularly low inventory in Orange County and LA County currently. In fact, both counties have 2.6 months of inventory, which is the lowest inventory we've seen in the past ten years. We expect this to set us up for a very strong 2016.We are currently experiencing interest rates between 3.75% and 4%. In mid December, the Fed increased interest rates by 0.25%. Although this seems like a slight increase, it profoundly affects your mortgage payments. Additionally, we might experience rate hikes again in 2016.We expect that the market in Southern California will go up 3% to 5% for 2016. Keep a lookout for affordability. Right now, only 30% of the population in LA County can afford the median sales price. In the OC, only 22% can afford to pay the median sales price. That's why we're not seeing the major increases in price that we saw in 2012 and 2013. Affordability has hit a bit of a plateau.If you have any questions about today's video, give us a call or send us an email. We would be happy to help you!

Considering Buying? Click here to search all homes in your area   Considering Selling? Get a Free Home EvaluationToday we just wanted to reach out for a moment and wish you and your family a safe and happy holiday season from our entire team here at Tim Majka Real Estate Experts. We are very appreciative of all the support you have shown to us this past year and because of that, we were able to help over 30 families buy or sell a home. We are looking forward to another great year in 2016, helping even more families realize their dreams of home ownership.Have a safe, happy, and fun holiday season, everyone! If you have any questions for us, or are interested in buying or selling a home in the near future, give us a call or send us an email. We can’t wait to hear from you!

First, let’s talk about the cons. The biggest one is that no one wants to spend the time during the holidays to show their home. That is a valid concern, but there are ways you can limit when your home is shown to potential buyers. We can reduce the number of days your home is available for showings, and can even make certain days throughout the holiday season “off-limits” for showings. The other big con that this presents is moving during the holidays. We can help reduce this problem for you. If your home is for sale in December and scheduled to close at the end of the year, a lot of times we can negotiate either a delayed closing or a 2-4 week rent-back period, so you don’t have to add that stress on your plate until after the holidays are over.While there are a few drawbacks to listing your home on the market right now, there are also plenty of advantages to selling now that you don’t get at other points in the year. The biggest pro to selling during the holidays is the low inventory. Right now, we have the lowest level of inventory that we’ve seen in the last 10 years all over Orange County. With less homes to compete against on the market, your home stands out more to buyers.Another great reason to list right now is because of all the serious buyers out on the market right now, looking to close on a deal before the end of the year, either for personal or tax reasons. A lot of times these buyers don’t mind allowing a rent-back for the holiday season, because they don’t want to move then either. These are just a few of the pros of selling during the holidays. We have found that this time of year is a great time for home sellers to list their homes and get back the equity they have gained in recent years. If you have any questions for us, don’t hesitate to give us a call or send us an email. We would love to hear from you!Considering Buying? Click here to search all homes in your area Considering Selling? Get a Free Home Evaluation