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Hello Jessica, can you explain to me how the layman can access information (listings, etc.) on the web? Where can I find a Lis Pendens list?I am a beginner real estate investor and any direction you can point me that would help would be greatly appreciated. Thank-you.
Hello Niall;
The best resource for listings in www.realtor.com which lists everything that agents put on the multiple listing service. It doesn't have the complete listing that the mls member sees but will give you enough information to satisfy you to get more if you are interested.
As for a lis Pendens list, there is nothing available to us (as Realtors)on that. Since this is a legal action it is filed with the courts and they would have record of those. Check with your local court clerk. As a beginning real estate investor, you might want to take some investment classes and real estate classes (usually offered through your local community colleges.) These can be very helpful in providing you with some of the basics. It might also help with networking.
Best wishes in your new venture.
Jessica Bryan
Managing Broker
House to Home Realty Services
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Jessica Bryan
Expertise
buying and selling process such as:
General questions from first time buyers
How to market a home
Why choose a REALTOR
How do I find a REALTOR
Should I consider buying or selling without a REALTOR--how much can I save
Should I remodel or move
How much can I expect to gain by fixing up my home before selling
Helpful tips when selling
Helpful tips when buying
finding a good mortgage loan
what is the difference between banks, mortgage bankers, and mortgage brokers
Questions from the general public, people thinking about getting their real estate license, newly licensed.
Fellow professionals who have interests in networking and how to get started
What is a market evaluation and how does it differ from an appraisal what are the different loan programs
services a REALTOR can perform
when to use a lawyer
when to use escrow
what are the regional differences in the buying and selling process
what is the MLS and how does it work
how can the layman access information on the web--listings and other information
These are just a few of the questions. I can suggest that if I am unable to answer a question I will refer the inquiry to a source that can.
Experience
Anyone who is in this business and who dedicates oneself to professionalism has continued to take classes and along with it,additional credentials, awards and honors. I can list a host of them, but my greatest accomplishments happen to be those of getting first time buyers (who didn't think they could afford to buy a home)into a home of their dreams. The look on their faces when I hand over the keys is worth all of the hard work.
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