Clem Anderson

Foreign buyers like to purchase property in the United States because they see the real estate market in areas like Phoenix, Arizona are stable. According to a study by the National Association of Realtors, the international sales of US homes is at the second highest it’s ever been in recent years. Owning property in the US is a significant investment. Foreigners are purchasing homes not only to live in them, but to rent out as well. In the past five years, 70 percent of Realtors have stated that international clients have contacted them looking to potentially purchase a property. From April 2014 to March 2015, international buyers purchased $104 billion in American real estate. Arizona is the third largest state for international sales. Florida and California are the top two. Texas and New York also sell a lot of homes to foreigners. These states make up 61 percent of international sales. Arizona real estate is popular with foreigners because of the warm weather. There are some ot...

How do you choose a good Realtor? After all, it seems like you could pick a name out of a hat or use a referral from a friend and your experience will be relatively the same across the board, right? Wrong. If you’re serious about buying or selling in this market, you need a Realtor with a bit more clout. One that has a leg up on the competition.  And the best person for this job is a tech-savvy realtor. What does tech-savvy mean exactly? It can mean a variety of things. However, there are a few tried and true factors to look for when selecting a technologically skilled agent. The first thing you should always check for is a website. If you hear of an agent from a referral and you can’t easily find his/her website, you should move along. Other home shoppers are going to click on one of the first websites they see, so if you’re agent isn’t showing up when you search, chances are other people won’t find them either. In addition to simply having a website, your realtor’s site ...

Arizona, a large state in the Western United States, also known as Grand Canyon State, is famous for its astonishing landscapes, soaring mountain ranges, rivers, grasslands, forests and beautiful weather. Arizona valley constitutes of all these and makes it a perfect place for vacation, retirement, land investment or for permanent settlement. Over the years, Arizona real estate has become the most sought after real estate in the United States. Real estate market of Arizona is huge and is one of the most commendable real estate markets in USA. The real estate in Arizona is full of luxury houses, apartments, buildings, beautiful decorated homes that draw attention not only from people of the United States but also from other countries. For anyone planning some investment in the real estate market, Arizona real estate market is the ideal place to start. The state has witnessed record appreciation levels. Any sort of investments done in the commercial area, single-family home, renta...

Bank foreclosure real estate, also referred to as REOs (Real Estate Owned), is foreclosed real estate that is owned by the bank due to an unsuccessful foreclosure auction. There are several reasons the home may have not sold at the auction. The most common reason is negative equity- the bank foreclosure real estate is worth less than the amount owed to the bank. Of course, the bank seeks to receive the outstanding balance of the original loan; therefore, the minimum bid for the bank foreclosure real estate is usually the amount of the outstanding balance of the original loan, plus interest and any additional fees. No smart investor or buyer will consider bidding on such a property. Nevertheless, an unsuccessful sale will not stop the bank from trying to make an attempt to get the bank foreclosure real estate sold. The bank will consider removing some or all liens and fees on the bank foreclosure real estate in order to get it on the real estate market and resell it to the public. Th...

Starting out in the real estate business (or any business for that matter) can be a little anxiety inspiring. The initial stage of getting off the ground is always a challenge. There are plenty of ideas out there on how to get new business, but one of the best ways to build your business is by building on the relationships with your current clients. If you offer outstanding service and do the job right, you will get the referrals. Word of mouth is still one of the best marketing tools a business can ask for. Always keep your seller in the loop - give them information and updates as to how their home is being marketed, provide prompt feedback from buyers who have seen the property. Make sure your buyers have the new listings as soon as possible. When your clients seal the deal send a gift card or a bottle of wine. Give a gift for possession. It shows your client that you recognize this milestone in their life, and the personal touch makes all the difference. "When we moved...

Why would you buy investment property without seeing it? It's a numbers game. Whether or not you see the property before you make an offer isn't nearly as important as making sure the numbers make sense. A man in California used to just send out offers on a hundred MLS listings at a time, offering 25% less than the asking price on each one. Occasionally a few sellers would accept his offers. He never had to look at the homes beforehand. Including an "inspection and approval" clause in the offer meant he could always back out of the deal later when he saw the house. Meanwhile, he efficiently found the truly motivated sellers. This true story demonstrates that with a good clause or two in the contract, you don't have to worry about making an offer before you see a property. It's true when you buy investment property or your next home. When it isn't everything the seller says it is, you can reject the deal with little or no loss. So why wouldn't...