Weekly Insight – What is “Jazzing” the Listing Price on the MLS®?

Posted by daved | Articles | Wednesday 28 December 2011 3:21 pm

Listing agents and real estate investors have long understood the power of manipulating the listing price on the MLS® to attract buyers and generate buyer lists. By adjusting the listing price, a prospective buyer can be lead to believe the property is worth more money than it is.

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One Rainy Day a New Investor Came to See Me

Posted by daved | Dave Dinkel's Weekly Insights | Thursday 15 December 2011 5:56 pm

The rain had been coming down for what seemed like hours. I have always loved the rain – I can watch it for hours, but I hate being out in it. Anyway, a day before I got a call from a guy who said he had found me online and wanted to learn how to be an investor. I made an appointment to meet with him and he showed up at the exact time, but drenched from the rain.

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What Can You Control in Your Life

Posted by daved | Dave Dinkel's Weekly Insights | Thursday 15 December 2011 5:52 pm

I had a profound experience that relates to real estate investing and it started out very simply.

I have a new son-in-law. He married my youngest daughter seven months ago and we are very proud to have him as a part of our family. He is an 11 year Navy veteran and was recently re-upped for another six years.

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