Basic things you should know about a lease purchase contractWritten by Amanda Shoemaker
What exactly is a contract? By definition, a contract is an agreement between two or more parties to do, or to refrain from doing, a particular thing in exchange for something valuable. The parties can be individuals, businesses, organizations and government agencies. They key elements of a successful real estate contract: 1. Offer and acceptance This implies original signatures with no alterations to contract. Don't mistake offer and acceptance for counter-offer. When original offer is marked up and initialed by party receiving it, then signed, you got a counter-offer and not offer and acceptance. When you come to a final agreement, you should rewrite contract according to agreement and this contract must be signed by both parties. 2. Consideration Usually, money is form of consideration people use, but sometimes, a promise to perform/pay is also good. . 3. Written contract All real estate contracts must be in writing. In order to write a good real estate contract, you must keep in mind these things: You must write full name of parties on contract and thus identify parties. You must have legal description on contract. Sometimes, address will do, but it's preferable to have full legal description. By having this on contract, you will have property identified.
| | Create Your Vision of SuccessWritten by Kathleen Gage
Most marketing strategies are about being in motion. Have a plan, be proactive, and take necessary action steps. Although being proactive is a necessary aspect of marketing, an often overlooked and yet equally important part is your company’s internal perception. Many companies put a lot of effort into all external aspects of what they do, yet completely overlook what is happening due to internal perception. Internal perception includes your thoughts and beliefs; internal dialogues and thought processes you have regarding your business, your industry and your customers/clients. Often, we may not be aware of hidden thoughts. Our thoughts support or hinder our success. To find out how what you believe take this simple test. For next 48 hours notice what comes up when you are talking about your company, your products and services and value you bring to table. Do your internal thoughts match your words? Do you feel good about your interactions? Do you feel prices you charge are fair and reasonable? Do you believe you are worth what you ask? Do you feel you are best choice for your customers? You can invest lots of money and time on external campaigns. Your true success will be determined when your thoughts and beliefs match your actions. Before you launch your next marketing campaign, ask yourself these important questions: -How do you feel about your product or service? -Do you feel price you charge is matches value your product/service -brings to your customers? -Do you appreciate your clients? -Do you feel appreciated by your customers or clients? -Who do you want to do business with? -Who wants to do business with you? Whether you are in financial planning, training, banking, beauty industry, day spas, or technology, take time to know what sets you apart. In consumer’s mind, Company A looks same as Company B in many ways. The same with Salesperson A compared to Salesperson B. To stand apart your must help consumer understand your differences. A simple formula to clarify your differences is to write down every reason someone would want to do business with you.
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