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DOES YOUR CURRENT REALTOR CREATE REAL ESTATE DEALS LIKE ME?

I have been a Realtor for the past nine years. Why did I get into real estate? My main motivation was to help real estate investors find great real estate deals and close them. So, this is still my main motivation when it comes to working with real estate investors. The number #1 need for real estate investors from a Realtor is on how to determine a good deal. Then, the

real estate investor needs assistance in structuring and closing the deal. The money is made at the close of escrow. That is how I was taught by my real estate mentor. He told me one day "Deals do not come to you. Great Realtors create deals." This statement has always stuck in my head to this day. Very powerful words from one who is very successful in his industry.

Here are my sources for finding great real estate deals for my investors

• Arizona Trustee Sales
• Arizona Multiple Listing Service
• Wholesalers
• Other real estate investors
• FSBOs
• Craigslist
• Personal web sites
• Networking
• Toll free numbers
• Social media

I have mentioned a few areas where I find my real estate deals. We all know a great magician will not dissolve all of his secret magic tricks. I have other sources in finding great deals for real estate investors. Hence, this why people like working with me. I have a team in which we stand together. I love to see the team in action when it comes to real estate investing.

"I am not the smartest, but I surround myself with competent people." - Henry Ford

The statement from Henry Ford says it all for me. I will be the first one to admit that I do not know. However, I have surrounded myself with the best in the Phoenix real estate market to create the Real Estate and Beyond Team. I have assembled professionals in different fields needed by real estate investors. Many top real estate education firms call this a Power Team.

I have a three step program in place that I say every week on my radio show

1. Make the Call
2. Set the Plan
3. Do the Deal$

LEARN TO AVOID THE TOP 5 MISTAKES WHEN CREATING A BUSINESS PLAN FOR REAL ESTATE

It is critical for all of us to create a business plan for each one of us so that we have a road map to arrive at our destination. I see so many Realtors not focused and frustrated. This can be remedied by establishing a solid business plan. Furthermore, I would highly recommend to them on having a mentor to keep one accountable during this time.

Here are the TOP 5 MISTAKES CREATING A BUSINESS PLAN

1. UNREALISTIC FINANCIAL PROJECTIONS-I am going to make $1 million in my first year in real estate. How many of you have witnessed this from a new Realtor? Setting realistic financial projections creates a true picture for oneself.
2. Opportunity-I believe the Reatlor needs to define who they will serve such as first time home buyers. Otherwise, one will do a shot gun approach to real estate and become frustrated because of no accomplishment.
3. No Marketing Plan-A Realtor needs to define a solid marketing plan so people know that they exist when thinking about leasing, buying or selling real estate. Too many real estate agents miss the mark.
4. Competition-Agents do not analyze the competition in their own local markets. Who is my competition? How will I compete with my competition?
5. Budgets-Real estate agents do not create realistic budgets when it comes to expenses. Many of them ignore living expenses needed to sustain oneself. Furthermore, most agents do not have marketing in their budget. We receive many calls each month to purchase marketing devices that will increase our business by 25%. Focus and frugal is needed when starting off in the real estate business.

I encourage all of us to avoid these mistakes when creating a business plan in order to achieve the unthinkable. One must be focus and determined to achieve the business plan. Also, other people will need to be involved in order to achieve the plan. I see #5 being the biggest mistake with many Realtors starting their business of.

It's official, the Royal Couple William & Kate who were recently married, will be coming to the picturesque Canadian province of Prince Edward Island. The official dates are July 3rd and July 4th, 2011. One of the reasons for the Royal visit to PEI is because of the love Kate has for the classic book "Anne of Green Gables". It was a favourite book of Kate's and introduced her to the province of Prince Edward Island. William & Kate will visit the capital city of Charlottetown, and the other city of Summerside.

Prince Edward Islanders will give William & Kate a huge welcome. They appreciate very much being honoured with the Royal visitation. Residents of PEI have always had a great love of the British Royalty.

July 3rd & 4th will be busy days for the province of PEI. There will be a great influx of visitors to view the Royal couple. This will mean increased revenue for PEI businesses especially in the Charlottetown and Summeride areas. A lot of foreign media will also be covering the couple, and this will give more exposure of Prince Edward Island to the world.

The PEI Real Estate market can only be helped by this attention on PEI this summer.

George W. Jordan, Owner/Broker, Red Soil Real Estate Inc., http://www.buysellpei.com