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Selling Strategies
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Selling Strategies
Darin Garman, CCIM
Welcome to the Selling Strategies Section, where you'll find the latest tips and strategies to use when you're getting ready to sell your apartments or commercial property. We will constantly be adding new articles, news, and information here, so check back often! Darin Garman, CCIM
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Back to negotiation...
Darin Garman, CCIM
In my last article I talked to you about how, as a buyer, you need to take it slow and even go back to the table when circumstances change for you to work a better deal. Always remember that just because a deal has been struck does not mean you cannot make any future changes. Now...What If You Are The Seller... Can You Do The Same Thing?? . . . Real Estate Articles
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Timing...Part 2
Darin Garman, CCIM
In my last article I talked about not being the person that is talking about the deal they could have done, missed out on and then missed out on lots of profits. We came to the conclusion that there is never a perfect time to buy and you need to go for it if all of the details make sense. (By the way there ARE $1,000,000 + properties on a Lake in Iowa. - A Lot of them.) You know the same thing goes for selling too. Here is what most owners do . . . Real Estate Articles
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The SCIENCE of Proforma vs. Real World...
Darin Garman, CCIM
In my last article I talked about when you are a seller you want to make sure you hurry the transaction along as quickly as possible and the buyer needs to take their time. Ideally. Of course there are times when you are the seller and you want to slow things down but all in all you usually want . . . Real Estate Articles
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How to Use Politics In Your Negotiation...
Darin Garman, CCIM
"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power." -- Abraham Lincoln One of the tools that is readily available to you to get the most from either a sellers or a buyers standpoint is the upcoming election. Why? The uncertainty of what is going to happen, no matter WHO gets into the White House... . . . Real Estate Articles
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What To Be Careful Of In The Current Loan Crisis...
Darin Garman, CCIM
"If we conducted ourselves as sensibly in good times as we do in hard times, we could all acquire a competence." -- William Feather A couple of things to keep in mind while you are out looking at some commercial deals, especially those that are in some kind of trouble.. Check and double check occupancy. Hey just because you an owner has a 100% full building does not mean that 100% of the tenants are paying rent. I had a 150 unit project I was looking at a while ago that had... . . . Real Estate Articles
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State of the Market Part II
Darin Garman, CCIM
"What To Look For Now.." The media has everyone believing that the economy is in ruin and that there are problems everywhere? I even saw a CNN segment on McDonald's profits were down this year and equating that to the economy being bad - because McDees did NOT sell as many Big Macs. I guess any spin will do. What You Need To Know And Do... . . . Real Estate Articles
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State of the Market...
Darin Garman, CCIM
"I am not one of those who think that coming in second or third is winning." Robert Kennedy What is the state of the market?? Of the apartment and commercial property market? Join Jason Rogers and I talk about what exactly is going on in our Heartland State of The Market address. For all of our Members I would ask that you take a listen. Many of you are... . . . Real Estate Articles
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The Most Important Four Letter Word...
Darin Garman, CCIM
"Before you change your thinking, you have to change what goes into your mind." -- Zig Ziglar I will be having a conference call tomorrow night and I am getting ready for it for the CIPOA members. We will be discussing how to make apartments and commercial properties more profitable, much faster... . . . Real Estate Articles
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Where Should Your Expenses Be...The Biggest Mistake I See From Investors...
Darin Garman, CCIM
"Nourish the mind like you would your body. The mind cannot survive on junk food." -- Jim Rohn I sure hope you are taking advantage of your membership. We have had some interesting postings by members with questions and responses on investments, opinions on what other members think, etc. on the message board. Make sure you participate in this and look for my comments form time to time... . . . Real Estate Articles
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The Apartment Market As A Whole - Time To Enter or Exit??
Darin Garman, CCIM
"Your brain shall be your servant instead of your master, Your will rule it instead of allowing it to rule you." -- Charles E. Popplestone Dear Fellow Member: Hello! One of the most frequently asked questions that I get from investors is.... What is The Rental Market Like Right Now? You know that I have been preaching for you to... . . . Real Estate Articles
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The Apartment Market As A Whole - Time To Enter or Exit??
Darin Garman, CCIM
"Your brain shall be your servant instead of your master, Your will rule it instead of allowing it to rule you." -- Charles E. Popplestone Dear Fellow Member: Hello! One of the most frequently asked questions that I get from investors is.... What is The Rental Market Like Right Now? You know that I have been preaching for you to... . . . Real Estate Articles
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Top 3 Red Flags On A Commercial Property
Darin Garman, CCIM
"What the lion cannot manage to do the fox can." German Proverb One of the things that we spend a lot of time on is identifying those red flags. You know, those items that you either see or are told about a commercial investment property that give you pause and tells you that... Something just isn't right. There are many red flags.... . . . Real Estate Articles
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If It Ain't Broke...Fix It...Fast
Darin Garman, CCIM
"Double -- no, triple -- our troubles and we'd still be better off than any other people on earth." -- Ronald Reagan No, it is NOT a typo. In our business of investment real estate, particularly commercial investment real estate you need to have a method of always working on the properties that you... . . . Real Estate Articles
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Be Careful Of 'Just Thinking'
Darin Garman, CCIM
"Everything depends upon execution; having just a vision is no solution." -- Stephen Sondheim One of the things that I have been recommending to investors for a long time is that they need to set goals and visualize the accomplishment of those goals. For many this is basic '101' of... . . . Real Estate Articles
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Real Estate Investor
"Darin Has An Excellent Grasp of Apartment and Commercial Real Estate"
"Darin is an energetic, very knowledgeable broker and consultant. He has an excellent grasp of apartment and commercial real estate from the seller's perspective, the buyer's perspective, and the business perspective. Darin has a natural feel for the rental real estate market....Darin is a good businessman to know and work with."
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