The other day I was reading articles on a certain excellent blog. The title of one was, “Determining your home’s value in 10 easy steps.” Yep. It’s that easy. The blogger wrote appraisers are not necessary to investors. Just pick a few comps and pull it all together. Yep. It’s that easy. So I posted ...
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I heard this story from TV the other day: 1. A man walks down a sidewalk. He falls into a deep hole. It takes him a long time, but he crawls out. 2. The man walks down the same sidewalk and falls into the same hole but this time it takes him less time to ...
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I’m very active on LinkedIn. Recently I saw a realtor post a “market analysis” document. There was no analysis. Just stating fact and regurgitating data. I see this type of real estate “market updates” and-or “analysis” often. It drives me crazy. Here’s why. Because You, the buyer, seller and investor, are being so underserved in ...
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Want a better appraisal? I have some tips that will help. Most are common sense but you would be surprised how many home owners do not prepare for an appraisal! Clean your entire house and entire yard. Please trim the vegetation around the house. I need to be as close to the walls as possible. ...
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It’s challenging to communicate a value proposition to a potential client. How do you communicate why your company is better than anyone else? By example, why should you choose Mims Real Estate Advisors for your appraisal, brokerage or property management needs? Because we keep our promises to our clients. What is ...
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A few times each year my wife and I head to Biloxi three hours to the west. It’s an easy drive. We have time to catch up on family, biz, and stuff. Gambling is our entertainment. We love the sights, sounds, and atmosphere. And the spa and pool of course! It’s fun. Real estate can ...
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