The Four Secret Ingredients to Buying and Investing Successfully

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Just this week, I finished up working with some great buyer clients named Mike and Debbie.  I was able to find their dream home with the help of my dedicated team.  Because they had exceptional tax return records, they were able to close within just three weeks.  All of the four secret ingredients for a successful transaction were in place.

In order to close a regular or investment deal in this real estate market, you have to know the four secret ingredients to making the process as smooth and effortless as possible.  Here are my four top tips for buying and investing successfully:

First, you need a top producing agent.  This means that you need to find an agent who works full time and works every day.  Believe it or not, there are still agents out there who do real estate as a “hobby”.  I don't know about you, but I wouldn't want someone practicing on my real estate transaction.  This agent needs to be knowledgeable about the market and have exceptional negotiating skills.  There is no question that these negotiating skills are very important in the current real estate market since competition can be fierce.

Secondly, the agent you hire needs to have a full-time staff is dedicated to finding you the perfect home.  This is true whether you are looking for a home to live in or investment property.  A real estate agent support staff can mean the difference between a really great deal and missing out on something that the agent didn't see.  This includes research into all new listings in the area as well as pocket listings.

The third secret ingredient is an expert lender who can secure the best interest rates for your deal.  Lenders who have lots of experience in the market place will know what to look for and how to secure the proper type of loan for your situation and financial needs. They will be up to date and current on the newest loan programs available.

Finally, you need a great CPA.  It doesn't matter if you are investing or buying your own home, an experienced CPA will be able to help you keep your finances in order and looking good for the real estate financing process.

Whether you're looking to buy your first home, next home or investment property, my team and I can help you with that.  If you don't have a good mortgage lender or CPA, I can also refer you to my list of qualified vendors that I know and trust.  In the end, my team is here to serve you and make sure that your needs are met and far exceeded.  Give me a call today to chat more about your specific situation.