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  1. DineenJJ

    Suite Not Renting Fast Enough?

    If anyone is experiencing a difficult time renting out your property, I would love to extend my services and expertees in writing marketing copy and ads. My goal is for the ad to attract more calls with quality people looking to rent from you. I`m doing this for free but would like a...
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    From Edmonton to Vancouver

    Hi All, I`m moving to Vancouver in the beginning of August and am looking to work with someone. This could be in a variety of forms and I`m not attached to sticking in the real estate industry. Basically, what I`m looking for is immediate cash flow. At the moment I`m with a brokerage called...
  3. DineenJJ

    Yorkton Group

    Wow I posted this question SO long ago! Glad it`s made it`s way around to add some insight into land banking. Thomas, great post and very insightful questions to ask when assessing not only land but a variety of real estate deals. Behardner, what is the Yorkton Group`s track record? How much...
  4. DineenJJ

    Bandit signs in Edmonton

    Here is a link with from the City of Edmonton information on posting bandit signs http://www.edmonton.ca/bylaws_licences/byl...r-free-edm.aspx
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    How do I set up an email auto-responder?

    Constant Contact has an autoresponder and you can use some html templates with it to make it look all snazzy http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp
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    Online lead generation - my experience so far

    Click through rate can be minimized by using more targeted keyword such as "Edmonton house for sale" or "Edmonton Rentals" instead of just "Real Estate" or "Houses". A decent website you can use to determine how many impressions (when someone searches a keyword and your ad comes up, this is an...
  7. DineenJJ

    I Might Have Found One

    Thank Greg and Brian of your input. Brett - appreciate your insight and opinion on this one.
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    I Might Have Found One

    Hey I REALLY need some expert feedback and advice on this deal I found. Here`s the info on it. Asking: $699,000 Professional Appraisal 6 months ago: $730,000 Mortgage owing: $550,000 at 5.25% No repairs needed Listing expires in 3 weeks Doesn`t need to move for 6 months. They want to...
  9. DineenJJ

    Prospects or Suspects

    Thanks Dave, I`m saving some money up right now to buy more yellow letters and send them out, I know 50 is a small sample size. And after writing 50 myself, I wouldn`t recommend it! It was time I could have spent doing more productive things that`s for sure.
  10. DineenJJ

    Prospects or Suspects

    I didn`t use names, I just started the letter with "Hello, My name is..." Then left the name off of the envelope and just mailed to the address. Still got just over 20% response rate but no good prospects. The expired listings tend to not be that motivated from what I just experienced. I`m...
  11. DineenJJ

    Prospects or Suspects

    Thanks Tony that cleared things up. I agree it doesn`t hurt to practice but it can get to a point where you are wasting your time.
  12. DineenJJ

    Prospects or Suspects

    Hi, I`m getting kind of confused.... I`ve sent out about 50 yellow letters to expired listings and out of 9 calls back so far, only 2 have left any information with PATlive. Most of the people refuse to leave information, hang up, or want me to call them directly. I`m wondering if the...
  13. DineenJJ

    I Buy Houses

    Thanks Tony for your quick response. It`s awesome having your help and guidance on here, your a HUGE asset to everyone! A bandit sign is a sign you stick into the ground advertising that you buy houses or have a house for sale. http://www.inkdots.com/images/InfoIMAGES/SignsPAGE/1.jpg
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    I Buy Houses

    Hey just a quick question for anyone who may have posted real estate signs around the city... According to Edmonton Bylaws, Peace Officers remove signs from boulevards, traffic circles and intersections and issue $250 fines.Signs are impounded to a secure sign compound for 30 days after which...
  15. DineenJJ

    Steps to gather a foreclosure list in Canada in response to Russell Westcott request

    QUOTE (tonypeters @ Nov 3 2009, 12:44 PM) 1. There are many realtors advertising the fact they ALL have a "foreclosure list", but the fact is...they DON`T! I have NEVER once received a copy from a realtor when I requested one! Fact is, some Realtors will use this marketing strategy "just to...
  16. DineenJJ

    Quick-Turn Seller Pre-screening Tips

    Hi Tony, Could you please send me a copy of your scripts as well? [email protected] Much appreciated! Thanks for being so helpful!
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    Was anyone able to find lists on Preforeclosures?

    I was at the court house in Calgary a couple days ago and when they pull foreclosures they pull all files from the past 30ish years so there is A LOT of sorting from that. Also, if you want to look up divorces, you need the specific name of the people getting the divorce in order to pull their...
  18. DineenJJ

    What Docs And When?

    Hey, I was wondering what exact documents we would need to fill out to complete each real estate transaction in Alberta from Ron`s event: Lease OptionSeller FinancingOptionWrapShort SaleWholesaleAll cash with private lender Thanks!
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    Don`t listen to the MORONS...

    I`m not surprised your Realtor would tell you options is not a good idea for obvious reasons, but luckily you don`t need a Realtor for options! WHACKED!
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