The "Top 25 Real Estate Transactions KPIs of 2011-2012" report provides insights into the state of real estate transactions performance measurement today by listing and analyzing the most visited KPIs for this functional area on smartKPIs.com in 2011. In addition to KPI names, it contains a detailed description of each KPI, in the standard smartKPIs.com KPI documentation format, that includes fields such as: definition, purpose, calculation, limitation, overall notes and additional resources. While dominated by KPIs reflecting cost performance and material handling, other popular KPIs come from categories such as transportation, time performance, delivery quality and warehousing. This product is part of the "Top KPIs of 2011-2012" series of reports and a result of the research program conducted by the analysts of smartKPIs.com in the area of integrated performance management and measurement. SmartKPIs.com hosts the largest catalogue of thoroughly documented KPI examples, representing an excellent platform for research and dissemination of insights on KPIs and related topics. The hundreds of thousands of visits to smartKPIs.com and the thousands of KPIs visited, bookmarked and rated by members of this online community in 2011 provided a rich data set, which combined with further analysis from the editorial team, formed the basis of these research reports.

The "Top 25 Property Management KPIs of 2011-2012" report provides insights into the state of property management performance measurement today by listing and analyzing the most visited KPIs for this functional area on smartKPIs.com in 2011. In addition to KPI names, it contains a detailed description of each KPI, in the standard smartKPIs.com KPI documentation format, that includes fields such as: definition, purpose, calculation, limitation, overall notes and additional resources. While dominated by KPIs reflecting cost performance and material handling, other popular KPIs come from categories such as transportation, time performance, delivery quality and warehousing. This product is part of the "Top KPIs of 2011-2012" series of reports and a result of the research program conducted by the analysts of smartKPIs.com in the area of integrated performance management and measurement. SmartKPIs.com hosts the largest catalogue of thoroughly documented KPI examples, representing an excellent platform for research and dissemination of insights on KPIs and related topics. The hundreds of thousands of visits to smartKPIs.com and the thousands of KPIs visited, bookmarked and rated by members of this online community in 2011 provided a rich data set, which combined with further analysis from the editorial team, formed the basis of these research reports.

Updated for 2014 Learn how to buy a house without getting ripped off Alysse Musgrave, the owner of one of the country's oldest and most successful Exclusive Buyer Agencies, shows you how to avoid the financial traps and pitfalls that the real estate and mortgage industries have set for you.
In Buying a Home: Don't Let Them Make a Monkey Out of You, you will learn, in a clear and concise way:
How to analyze floor plans
The trick to buying a home with great resale potential
The truth about real estate agents
How to fire your agent
All about FSBO's, foreclosures, new construction and MLS listed homes
What to look for when touring homes
The four most common negotiating strategies
sellers use when responding to buyer offers The one thing more important to a seller than price
How to write an offer that protects you
What repairs to request from the seller
How to force your loan officer to give you accurate pricing information and avoid a bait and switch at the closing table
Homeowner scams
All about mortgages, home warranties, homeowner's insurance, title insurance, and much more.

In a real estate transaction the buyer assumes all of the risk. The seller walks away from the property and is free of any obligation or responsibility. The buyer pays for inspections, appraisals, closing costs, and ends up with the house and a mortgage.

At best, buying a home is a complicated process. At worst, it can be an emotional and financial nightmare. Not only do you have to find a house that you love, you have to verify its condition, negotiate a good price, figure out how to pay for it, insure it, move in, all the while ensuring you are buying a home that you will be able to resell for a profit when the time comes. The list of things to consider is seemingly endless.

The sensible information you'll find in this book is unlike anything you have read online or in any other real estate book. Buying a home is a complicated process, and this book simplifies it. You will learn how to make smart choices when you purchase your next home, and how to recognize fraud when you see it

Don't let them make a monkey out of you "

In Christopher Seder's NO B.S. Real Estate Flipping go behind the scenes and cash in on the undisclosed off the record strategies top real estate investors are using to create financial freedom. Anyone can learn these highly profitable techniques with amazing results. Christopher has become one of the nations top real estate investors. He shares with you radically different, super profitable methods for making money in real estate investing. Christopher Seder teaches techniques for the Average joe.

HAVE YOU HEARD WHAT GREAT RESULTS ARE HAPPENING AT AUCTION BUT YOU'RE TERRIFIED OF THE UNKNOWN? Hi my name is Maria Lawrance with over 21 years' experience as one of Sydney's leading auctioneers personally having sold over $44 million in properties in just the last 20 months alone. In this book I want to dispel any myths you have about SELLING YOUR PROPERTY at auction while letting you in on all the secrets Agents and Auctioneers work with every day. My goal for you as the seller (vendor) is to eliminate any fears you may have of selling by auction and get you the very best price, enjoying the experience and move on to the next stage of life all at the same time. Throughout the pages of this book you will learn ... -Selling methods available to you -How the Auction sale process works -How to select the best agent -What marketing strategy to use -How to prepare your home to maximize value -How to deal with pre-auction day offers -Getting your reserve price right -What to expect on Auction day Plus, at the end of each chapter I will give you tips to make it simple for you to know exactly what to do. 'Property Success' is a new book series by leading Auctioneer and Top Selling Agent Maria Lawrance who is excited to be teaching Australians how to successfully purchase property at the price they are happy to pay. Whether you are an investor, home owner, trustee, or simply selling to upsize, Maria Lawrance will guide you through the process to make selling a property a positive and successful experience for you the vendor each and every time If you are thinking about selling your property and have been avoiding contemplating selling by auction for fear of the process, you are going to love this book. With interest rates in Australia at an all time low there has never been a better time to jump into the market and sell your home whether you want to upgrade, downgrade, off load an investment, end a partnership, cash in an asset or get out of debt. This information is for anyone thinking of selling to understand the auction process. Any person who owns a property that may one day look to sell, and want to ensure the best price is reached, should get this book. No stone has been left unturned in this very comprehensive but simple to read book on selling property at auction. Take the fear out of selling your property by following Maria's expert advice contained within the pages of this book Grab your copy and start preparing for your auction.

Real Estate Today Seller Beware: Save Yourself Thousands of Dollars is a book that real estate agents do not want you to read. It is a unique book that explains the ins and outs of selling your house. The book is based on the author's experience in buying and selling many houses over many the years. The book has the potential of saving you thousands of dollars. It will explain the tactics that real estate agents use to broker a sale. It is not unusual for a real estate agent to work first for themselves, second for the buyer and lastly for the seller. Learn how to protect yourself by negotiating a contract between you and the agent and you and buyer that benefits you; a contract that will save you thousands of dollars. This book will explain the major steps involved in selling your house, including tips on how to pick an agent, the two contracts that you will be faced with; the fees; the home inspection; the final walk through, the HUD statement; how to properly value your house and much more. It benefits people who sell through an agent as well as those who use a limited service agency and who sell by owner. You cannot afford to sell a house without this handy guide.

A Guide to pass the New Jersey Real Estate exam. You will get hundreds of test questions and accurate descriptions of the answers. These questions will prepare you for the exam better than the ones in any other book - these look just like the questions you will see on Test Day

Who Should Read This Book? Investors, real estate agents, prospective property owners, and even current property managers will benefit from relearning and developing new skills and methods of managing properties. They will also get to see real estate from the investor's point of view. Owning and renting real property is a time-tested method for building great wealth. This book will help you understand how to manage your rental properties or manage the property manager you hire to manage your investments. Table of Contents Preface3 Acknowledgements4 Introduction1 Part I- What Is Your Goal?3 Chapter 1: Two Kinds of Investments.4 Chapter 2: Who are You, Investor or Landlord?8 Chapter 3: Your Personality Style12 Part II- 10 Steps to Success17 Chapter 4: Manage Your Tenants Expectations18 Chapter 5: Move-In Ready23 Chapter 6: How Much to Charge26 Chapter 7: Picking Tenants29 Chapter 8: Showing Your Property36 Chapter 9: When and Why of Price Reductions39 Chapter 10: Screen Applicants41 Chapter 11: Discount Rents47 Chapter 12: Service and Maintenance52 Chapter 13: Move-Out Day57 Summary of Part II- Your Success System60 Part III- Capitalizing on Your Investment61 Chapter 14: Insure Your Business62 Chapter 15: Who Should Pay for Services?67 Chapter 16: Professional Management71 Summary of Part III- Financial Education76 Conclusion: Spend Your Money and Time Wisely77 Resource Directory78

Want insider secrets on how to get the highest price for your luxury home? This Pinnacle Book Achievement Award-Winner also received FIVE STARS (out of 5) from Clarion Independent Reviews. With powerful clarity, David and Linda Michonski get to the heart of what is needed to achieve the highest price, the quickest sale, or both. The authors demonstrate how luxury homeowners can get 5% to 25% more with easy to use, simple and proven techniques that don't rely on pulling the wool over anyone's eyes. They start by showing how small the luxury market is with a fascinating new definition of 'luxury real estate' and how the market's tiny size requires a totally different, yet proven approach. Then they focus on how smart and sophisticated luxury buyers only listen to what others like them in the market say, and not to real estate hype. Delving into how to arrive at compelling pricing, they show you and your agent how to attract smart buyer interest by creating a sound-bite or 'elevator speech' for your property. This easy-to-read guide covers everything from how to price, how to choose an agent, find buyers and most importantly how to create the competition necessary to get buyers bidding willingly, gladly and even enthusiastically to buy your luxury real estate. With years of experience marketing premiere properties for some of America's first families, this book is illustrated with stories from real life experiences and actual sales and provides practical tips that virtually guarantee a luxury homeowner will leave no money on the table. A must read for any luxury homeowner that could bring tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of dollars more to the sale.

The 7 Laws of Real Estate has a simple and direct purpose: to guide you to a life of stable income and financial security. Written to be read and filled will essential information, it gets right to the point with useful methods you will want to put in practice throughout your life. It is an easy read of insights and practical tools that will change your perspective of investing for years to come. The 7 Laws of Real Estate helps you understand the serious nature of today's financial world and gives you the tools to stand on your own. It is a must read for thinking, self-reliant individuals.

The essential guide to buying the perfect investment property

Interest in buying property is at an all time high. But while everyone's "talking" about it, the number of people actually "doing" it isn't escalating at the same rate. The reason is simple: would-be buyers are being held back by fears that they'll choose the wrong property, and pay too much for it, too. "Find the Right Property, Buy at the Right Price" is here to help, putting author Melissa Opie's 25-year history in real estate at your fingertips so that you can be certain you're making the right decision.

Part of the reason buyers are so worried about making a bad deal is that the market moves so fast and 'current' information dates quickly. Every quarter, newspapers all over Australia print median house prices, indicating which areas have gone up and by how much. But there's so much more information a buyer needs to feel confident before dipping their toes in the property-buying waters. With this book in hand, you'll have that all-important extra knowledge.Answers key questions like 'Which properties should I target in these "boom" areas?' and 'How do I know I'm paying the right price?'Distils property-buying rhetoric in a simple, easy-to-follow wayFeatures numerous case studies and real-life examples to help illustrate strategies and potential pitfallsIncludes checklists to help you make sure you aren't missing anything when buying a property

"Find the Right Property, Buy at the Right Price" is here to allay your property-buying fears. From a respected expert with an impeccable track record, it's the only book you need to make a responsible, informed, and profitable purchase.

Create GBP100,000 of income in 12 months using other people's property! Jacquie Edwards spent 12 months creating a property portfolio that pays her over GBP100,000 NET PROFIT per annum and she doesn't even own the houses! This book will help you to create the same success by answering all your questions about Rent to Rent, such as: What contract should you use? Why would a property owner give you their property? How do you find the properties? How much profit should you expect per property?