Successful Marketing Ideas

Could use some advice please

mitckris — Sun, 09 May 2010 20:26:05 GMT

Hoping I can get some help-
A quiet listing of mine is talking to someone about "rent to own". Prospective buyer is saying that 3 years is a common term for such contracts. Buyer appears to have good credit and rental history, but is unable to buy now because of custody issues and court costs.

I think that the term is too long...and that I would ask if you have any idea on how often statistically rent to owns actually purchase the property?
Thanks

Thinking outside the box!

Beth McGeorge — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:57:41 GMT

I've been hearing many comments lately about how the Real Estate market is changing. Amidst all the National headlines of the recent pros/cons about the Real Estate market I just wanted to remind us all to think outside the box! Our industry is constantly evolving, so why should now be any different! Take this time in our market to focus on what is working for you. If you have a niche of helping first time home-buyers then promote the fact that it's a great time to buy (if it in fact is a good time to buy in your market), and if business is slow then take this time to focus on (new technology, attending additional education, personal networking, etc). I think we all can embrace some recent changes in the market and make the most of it!

Home From Work program

Kenney Hubble — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 19:59:32 GMT

The Home From Work program encourages REALTORS® to become advocates for expanding housing opportunities. Specifically, the program teaches REALTORS® how to effectively promote workforce housing initiatives at the grassroots level and to work with public and private-sector employers to establish an employer assisted housing (EAH) benefit. Does anyone have experience with the HomefromWork program?