Sunday, November 18, 2007

Two Books That Every Real Estate Investor Should Read

I had been trying to upload this video for a longtime now and finally I did it.

Often times people come up to me and ask me: whose teachings do I follow and any resources I could recommend?

So here they are...Just watch this video and leave me a your comments here on the blog.




For your continued success!

Srini Saripalli

Friday, November 2, 2007

Assembling Your Buyers List

No matter what type of property you buy and sell, you need a list of buyers. The faster you can get that property sold, the faster you can get your money and get on to the next property. Knowing that you have a list of buyers on hand that are actually interested in property in your area and are interested in the type of property you're selling will go a long way towards increasing the cash in your bank account as well as boosting your confidence in yourself.

Therefore, how do you assemble that all-important list? How do you find those names, numbers and addresses? Moreover, how do you do it quickly, so that your property moves, allowing you to move on to the next investment.
The key to growing that list, and your bank account along with it, is to advertise yourself in the right places. Whatever you do, it should reflect your business. How you present yourself, how you present your business, is imperative. Your advertising should be fresh, positive and instill you your buyers a sense of your skill, reputation and experience. Making your advertising stand out is incredibly important. Break out of the mold, and don't do things the way everyone else does. Make your name and make it resound with your skills; this is the best way to get your name, your corporate image if you will, into the public sphere, where your buyers are.

There are many different ways to effectively market yourself to potential buyers. Remember, as well, that anyone that expresses interest in purchasing a specific type of property can be added to your buyers list. Get your name out there anyway you can. Starting with the local paper is a good way to begin. You can advertise in the paper at a reasonable cost, keeping your expenses down, but you must come up with a fresh and vital advertisement. Making your services stand out from the crowd is the only way that your potential buyers will have any reason to choose you, rather than your competition.

Join real estate clubs and associations. These can be an important means of gaining those buyers. Other real estate investors are often happy to do a favor and pass along information in the hopes that you will do the same in the future. You may even be able to enlist some of these parties as buyers. Selling to other investors is often a good idea.

Direct mail can also be a great tool, especially in conjunction with an open house or a buyer's meeting. Doing this can help you generate more buzz, build your business and greatly enhance your image.