Vision Realtors

When most people think of Los Angeles, they think of either glitz, Hollywood, crowded streets and horrible traffic, or abject poverty and crime in areas such as the East Side and South Side.  In other words, they think of city properties and nothing else.

 However, once you know the area, you know that there are actually more rural parts of Los Angeles, where those who are fans of horses can enjoy the equestrian life.  They can either live the luxurious high life of sprawling farms or they can life in apartments next to farms, where they can still have access to their horses and have a place to ride.  There are even areas of land listed specifically for the right buyer, if that buyer is interested in property geared just for horses and the farm life that sometimes comes along with it.  You certainly don’t get anything like that in New York City.

 To be fair, there has been talk of a downturn of good equestrian properties since the financial crisis hit.  Still, the Los Angeles area states that there are at least 1,793 confirmed equestrian areas, and that, overall, that figure is up since early 2008.  So, it would seem that reality and the worry of some horse parks, farms, and tracks that have closed down, many of which are being turned into something else, is just the natural progression of time, and nothing to be overly worried about.

 The best thing about owning a home with horse properties is that where the horses roam, or are boarded, doesn’t have to be far off in the distance from the home.  These homes are zoned so that, if you choose, you can have your barn literally just yards from your back door. 

 So, what are you looking for?  Horse properties in Los Angeles County can literally range from a couple of thousand dollars to multi-millions.  One property that was listed came in at around million dollars; naturally, the horse farm wasn’t a major feature of such a palatial mansion.  Another property was listed at million, but was built specifically for horses, as it has around 255 stalls, a full equestrian center and horse park, 3 arenas, an area sized for polo matches, and many other things geared specifically for horses.  This “little” 237 acre property was formerly part of filmmaker Cecil B. DeMille’s Paradise Ranch, and is also set up for residential property and sales.

 Of course, if your budget doesn’t quite fit anything like that, you could think of properties like one presently around the area known as Agua Dulce, where a single family 3-bedroom home comes with five acres and six-stall barn with grooming area and a track already built less than 100 yards from the main house.  This one is a “steal” as a rental property at around ,200 a month. 

 When it comes to equestrian property, areas such as Brentwood and Glendale are close enough to the city of Los Angeles for work, but far enough to enjoy the best land possible for one’s horses.  Areas such as Canyon County, CA, are close to Los Angeles, but are seated in hilly areas that offer great background views from both homes and tracks, at relatively reasonable prices for smaller, affordable spaces.

 However, the Burbank area of Los Angeles County is considered the premiere area for finding horse properties of all types.  In this area, there are over 250 horse properties, and many are up for sale at literally “steal” prices because of the housing crisis in the area.  It’s obviously considered the most “horse friendly” area of the county, listing more than 1,200 horses, which is more of an estimate since, it turns out, there are no rules saying owners have to list their properties as horse properties, let alone tell how many horses they really have.

 So, if you have a love of horses, are looking to move to the Los Angeles area or already live in the Los Angeles area, and you’re looking to make a deal, this is probably the best time to try to find a realtor skilled in finding horse properties, which are prominent in this area, and get a nice horse property at an affordable rate, or be ostentatious and go for broke.  Either way, there are plenty of properties to choose from, which means something for everyone.

Flat Fee MLS – list on the MLS by owner with your own flat fee mls broker and ejoy the benefit of selling your home as a fsbo.  Our Realtor.com listings start at only and our Premium MLS listings are only 9 for 6 months.

Why being listed in MLS is so important

1. MLS stands for “Multiple Listing Service”, and is “the real estate market”. 
2. Over 90% of all properties sold in the US are as a result of MLS listing exposure. 
3. Being listed in MLS means all the local Realtors can find your home in their MLS database.
4. Buyers can find your home on thousands of public MLS websites, where they are most likely to be searching for a home. 
5. MLS listed properties (for sale by owner or not) sell faster and for more money than non-MLS listed “for sale by owner” properties.

What is MLS?

MLS stands for “Multiple Listing Service”. Most people refer to MLS as if it were all one big database of homes. Actually there are over a thousand individual MLSs across the country; some big, some small. They are all separate from each other, so a Realtor who looks on his local MLS in Boston can’t see the listings in the Miami MLS. That’s why it’s so important to be listed in the correct local MLS. There are many national websites, like Realtor.com, that aggregate listings from all these 1000 MLSs, and put them all on one giant website. Some information, such as commissions offered to agents and owner contact information, is only displayed on the local MLS for agents to see, and not the national public websites.

Why a Flat Fee MLS Listing is better than listing with a 6% Realtor

1.You get the same MLS listing in the same local MLS for a one-time low Flat Fee instead of 6%.
2.If you sell your home without a buyer’s agent involved, there is zero commission.
3.More exposure on hundreds of national MLS websites. Many 6% Realtors limit the exposure to public websites to increase their chances of getting the entire 6% commission.

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 Florida MLS Hub provides Florida MLS Listings and is a  a full spectrum Florida MLS service organization that provides industry leading Florida MLS services and technology to real estate professionals in Florida. Our consumer-centric Florida MLS service organization and user-focused technology is what makes us a leading provider of Florida MLS services to Florida brokerages and subscribers in the greater Florida Area.

Formed by the merger of Florida MLS’s, RE InfoLink and Central Florida MLS, Florida MLS Listings can now provide a unified business model to a much broader coverage across Florida. The new entity was initially named NCREX (Florida Real Estate Exchange), then Florida MLS Listings, after it became a mutual benefit corporation.

 With a recent partnership between Florida MLS Listings and Florida MLS data sharing initiative comprised of the Florida REALTORS Information and Florida Metro List, Florida MLS Listings users now have access to a more extensive Florida listings.

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Florida MLS Hub is a full-service Florida MLS providing the best of breed, accurate, timely and actionable real estate information services to Florida brokers, agents and the consuming public.

Florida MLS Hub provides Florida MLS Listings and is a  a full spectrum Florida MLS service organization that provides industry leading Florida MLS services and technology to real estate professionals in Florida. Our consumer-centric Florida MLS service organization and user-focused technology is what makes us a leading provider of Florida MLS services to Florida brokerages and subscribers in the greater Florida Area.

Formed by the merger of Florida MLS’s, RE InfoLink and Central Florida MLS, Florida MLS Listings can now provide a unified business model to a much broader coverage across Florida. The new entity was initially named NCREX (Florida Real Estate Exchange), then Florida MLS Listings, after it became a mutual benefit corporation.

 With a recent partnership between Florida MLS Listings and Florida MLS data sharing initiative comprised of the Florida REALTORS Information and Florida Metro List, Florida MLS Listings users now have access to a more extensive Florida listings.

Introduction:

Realtors have a National Code of Ethics. Their professional organizations, local, state and nationally all subscribe to this Code of professional behavior.
Most Realtors follow and adhere to the Code; however, as in any profession there are the few who don’t.
It is these few that give Brokers a public trust rating just above that of used car salesmen.
So what can you, the public, do to insure that you are working with a professional real estate Broker?
Let me share with you Five Red Flags that signal “Look out, danger ahead.”
Don’t even think about working with a Broker who shows any of these five warning signals.

Five Red Flags

Most Brokers are ethical and truly provide professional service, the five red flags presented here refer to the bad apples, not the whole bushel.
These few who engage in practices which may damage the public and discredit their profession are not representative but do exist and you need to protect yourself from them.
The behaviors I’ve described in the five red flags, directly violate the Code of Ethics. These Brokers’ lack of ethical behavior does not connote competency, fairness and high integrity.
No Broker should behave in a manner contrary to their professional Code. No inducement of profit or desire to grab a commission should justify their departure from the Code. The Code of Ethics is  based on the golden rule.
 
Red Flag One:

A Broker shall not disparage other companies. If you hear a Broker saying things like, “well nobody works with that company.” Or “No one will work the flat fee listings.” These comments not only go against the Code of Ethics, but they are also against the Federal Fair Trade and Antitrust laws. This is a violation which is so serious it can warrant loss of license and perhaps jail time.

Red Flag Two:

A Broker tells you he can sell your house for a higher price than the market shows. The Code states that Realtors shall avoid exaggeration and over inflating a sales price just to get your listing. A higher price for your house is music to your ears but do you really want to just sit on the market?
Be cautious of over inflated listing prices. Overpricing does not sell houses and the Broker violates the Code.

Red Flag Three:

A Broker solicits your listing when you are already listed with another broker. The Code specifically forbids a Broker from purposely soliciting your listing when you are listed with another company.
A Broker offers to advertise your property for you, even tho you’re not listed with them. The Code states they may not do so without authority. Authority requires a written contract. Be aware. Be alert. There is no free ride.

Red Flag Four:

A Broker tells you that real estate commissions are a percentage fixed by law. Not true. A commission is determined by what the seller is  willing to pay. A Broker may refuse to work for less then six percent; that’s up to them. You are not required to pay any set percentage or fee.
Any attempt of any sort to gain unfair advantage of you or their competitors is a violation of the National code of ethics.

Red Flag Five:

A Broker pressures you to sign the contract immediately not wanting you to have time to think about it.
Brokers spend a lot or time in classes that teach them how to close, how to get your signature. There is nothing wrong with that; however, you do have the right to “sleep on” your decision.
Don’t be bullied into signing before you’re ready.

Summary:

Be alert to these five red flags. If a Broker shows you any of these behaviors, run away, don’t walk, run from any Broker’s you feel are exhibiting these behaviors.
You can help  clean up the real estate profession by reporting these violators to the local board of Realtors.

Copyright © Wee Dilts 2009

For those who want to invest in the sunny state of California, Los Angeles Foreclosure listings present a golden opportunity. These foreclosure listings provide information on valuable foreclosure properties in Los Angeles selling at unbelievably low prices. The great opportunity can be availed by investors who could otherwise never afford a property in this region.

There are also several benefits of purchasing through Los Angeles foreclosure listings other than the considerable gains in price discounts:

•           Good neighborhoods: the city is home to a diverse community which offers a high quality atmosphere to raise a family. Bargain properties are available at good neighborhoods like Silver Lake, Hancock Park, Boyle Heights etc.

•           Vibrant economy: The economy is driven by entertainment, international trade, fashion, apparel, technology, tourism and petroleum. It is the largest manufacturing centre in Western USA. The area has a GDP of 1 billion making it the third biggest economic centre in the world. It is home to five Fortune 500 companies including Occidental Petroleum and Health Net. The University of California is the biggest private sector employer, contributing billion to the economy. The city is ranked the eighth most powerful economy in the world by Forbes magazine.

•           Cultural hot spot: Los Angeles is described as the “Creative Capital of the world”. One in every six residents work in a creative industry. Los Angles is home to Hollywood, the epicenter of the movie industry. It hosts the annual Academy Awards, the most prestigious movie awards in the world. There are over 1000 dance, musical, theatre and performing groups. There are 841 museums and art galleries in Los Angeles County and it has the most number of museums per capita than any other city in the world.

•           Sports: Los Angeles has representative teams for most professional major league sporting events. It boasts of great sporting venues like Dodger Stadium, the Forum, the Staples Centre etc.

•           Education: There are three public universities located within the area: California State University, Northridge and University of California, Los Angeles.

•           Transport: The subway of the city is the ninth busiest in the nation.

Los Angeles foreclosure listings give detailed information on various properties facing foreclosure in a diverse selection of neighborhoods in the city. To gain up to date information on Los Angeles foreclosure listings, you can get hold of local newspapers, realtor’s listings, public records etc or subscribe to online Los Angeles foreclosure listings from some comprehensive and regularly updated foreclosure listings websites.

San Antonio is the second largest city of Texas and one of the major residential hotspots for homebuyers and investors due to its strong real estate market. Now with a large number of San Antonio foreclosed homes available at unimaginable deals homebuyers have been presented with a rare opportunity of owning a home in one of the fastest growing American cities at throwaway prices.

Buying a property through San Antonio foreclosed homes has various benefits as listed below:

Sound economy – Compared to other U.S. cities that are experiencing a slowdown in their economy the city has been cited by Forbes.com as having one of the strongest and recession proof economies in America.

Appreciating real estate – According to recent reports by The Board of Realtors (BOR) the price appreciation of properties has continued to show a steady increase despite the recession which makes buying San Antonio foreclosed homes a very good investment.

Affordable living -The Texas Business Journal, has ranked the city as one of the most affordable in the country in a study by that compared housing costs and income levels in the 95 U.S. metros with populations above 500,000. In fact, according to ACCRA Cost of Living Index the city’s costs of living are 22 percent below the national average.

Sports and cultural hub – The city is home to the four-time NBA champion SA Spurs as well as the annual Stock Show & Rodeo, one of the largest in the country making it a great choice for buying foreclosed property.

Excellent educational opportunities – The city is also home to more than 30 private schools and charter schools including national ranking institutions like the Central Catholic High School, Providence High School, and St. Anthony Catholic High School providing a solid educational foundation to children.

Given below are some important guidelines on finding the best deals on San Antonio foreclosed homes.

Foreclosure listings – Subscribing to online listing services as well as classifieds and business journals will give you the most updated information on San Antonio foreclosed homes.

Online public records – Looking up the official city and state website is also a good way of getting the latest updates on foreclosures.

Real estate agents – You can also contact a well reputed real estate agency to give you information on San Antonio foreclosed homes suiting you budget and other requirements.