property Archives - Foreign policy

The 4 Tricks to Sell a Plot of Land

Published on January 12, 2021

Selling a Plot of Land is not for Beginners

Do you want to know how to sell a plot or lot of land quickly and at the best market price? Everything is in the preparation of that land for sale.

Many real estate agents treat the sale of land, as if they were selling a property. They limit themselves to writing a couple of descriptive sentences, they write an ad with four pieces of information that are generally not the most important, they upload it to a couple of portals and wait patients for the phone to ring.

The sale of plots of land is a specialized area of real estate and is not for beginners. First, you must know what information to gather about the terrain. Secondly, you must know how to prepare an Information Dossier for that area. Third, you must know how to promote it, know how to reach the right investor. And finally, you must know how to negotiate the sale of that land.

Sure, this all sounds like work and who wants to spend time doing all of this? Well, some of my students have been willing to invest that time and have sold their plots of land, some of them, in less than 3 months.

I have 3 students, who have once known the method to sell a plot of land, and who have the experience of having commercialized 1 or 2 lots; they have decided to specialize in selling them. They have realized that there are few specialized agents and the great opportunity that the market offers them. Great opportunity? Well yes, think about the sale of land that can leave you in fees of more than $ 30,000.

Skymarketing is a real estate consultant and technical architect from Murcia, who specialized in the sale of land, after selling her first plot. In 2018 he sold 5 plots of land, earning a fee of more than $187,000 that year. Today it exceeds that figure, and more than selling land, what it does is search for them on behalf of several clients.

All agents would like to reach these figures, but to reach them they must change their approach to selling and be willing to learn the method.

Since many real estate agents do not know what the best process is to sell a plot of land, we have prepared an Online Course on this topic. A course, where we detail the protocol to follow, illustrating it with videos and practical cases.

It is the only course in Spanish on this subject. In addition to showing, you how to sell your lot, it also shows you how to get an investor for your real estate project.

The Investor Complaint

Investors complain that the land is not prepared. Presenting a set of legal documents is not what investors are looking for to make the decision to spend time analyzing the land and/or project. You need to present a feasibility and profitability study and do it correctly. A prepared land increases in value increases in price and sells faster.

A prepared ground attracts investors like a magnet. In this course, we show you how to do it the easy way. The size of the land, its use or location does not matter. For any terrain; either for agriculture, (vineyards, olive groves, cereal fields) , or for urban development, (golf, hotel, residential …) , and even land to build a house or in condominium. Selling a parcel of land is easy when you know the method. This method.

“This course clears up several misconceptions about land sales and a lot of bogus marketing strategy circulating online about land sales. There is more demand for land than meets the eye.

This course will tell you where to find that demand and how to capture them either nationally or internationally. A Manual that is full of surprises and debunks with real examples many myths, concepts and beliefs about the sale of land”.

1. How to Sell a Plot of Land. The course

This Course is divided into 4 parts:

The Agricultural Land. How they are sold and how to reach those who buy them.
How to prepare a plot to sell it fast. Any type of terrain
How to promote a plot and precisely reach those who are looking for it.
How to avoid having to negotiate the sale of land and how to approach the negotiation in extreme cases. How to sell value and not price.

First part. INTRODUCTION and AGRICULTURAL PLOTS.

As an introduction we will tell you the story of Miguel Gutiérrez and what he does to sell a plot of land. How Miguel, with our advice, went from a real estate agent to today a well-known professional in Mexico. A specialist in the sale of lots of land.

In this first part, you will find, among others, the following topics: How to sell a plot of land and who to sell agricultural plots, (vineyards, olive groves, fields for cereals, vegetables …); what means to use to reach real estate investors at an international and national level, recognizing what a Real Estate Investor values the most in a land and how to give it to them.

Second part. THE PREPARATION OF A LAND.

In this second part on how to sell a plot of land, you will find the 5 phases of preparing a plot. Did you know that to sell a plot of land, you cannot sell the plot of land itself? This Manual shows you the reason for this statement and the detailed steps of my method of marketing land.

Do you know how to increase the value of land with low investment? Do you know how to take the right photographs of a terrain? Do you know how to locate your land on Google Earth and Google Maps? Did you know that a geotechnical study can increase the value of a piece of land? All these questions are answered in this Manual on how to sell a plot of land.

Do you know how to easily do a feasibility and profitability analysis of a large plot in a few days? Do you know how to price a piece of land to attract several interested parties, and not lose money selling it below the market?

All these questions are answered in this online course, including Excel tables to illustrate the examples.

Do you know how to prepare an Information Dossier to sell a multi-million-dollar plot of land? Here we tell you how to do it. In addition, you will learn what an investor relies on to buy land; you will discover how to find the investment partner you need to develop your land instead of selling it and you will know how the real estate investor searches for land.

How to Sell a Plot of Land. The Most Attractive Part.

Third part. THE COMMERCIALIZATION

This is the most attractive part of the course. It is really satisfying to put a land up for sale and start receiving good requests for information from the first week. Calls and emails from people who are genuinely interested in your field.

In this third part of How to Sell a Plot of Land, the following sections are included, among others.

Identifying your Ideal Buyer. Who they are, what they are looking for and their purchasing potential?
The 6 Factors that influence the Sale of a Land and how to use them in your advertising and online promotion.
How to Describe a Land to Sell It Quickly. Template and example.
Here you are going to discover the 2 mistakes made by 90% of the agents and owners who put land up for sale.
How to Create a Landing Page for a Land Sale. What very few real estate agents know.
The Keyto Sell your Land.
The 4 Best Ways to Sell a Plot ofFast Land.
How to publish your land on real estate portalsin a totally different way, without having to pay to get many requests for information.
Template and 16 truly “groundbreaking” ad examples that have been used to successfully sell parcels of land.

In addition, we include a video on how to create a campaign on Google to sell land. A video showing how to set up a campaign. Examples that have been used to successfully sell land.

Of course, we had to include the method that we followed successfully to create a campaign on Facebook, to sell a plot of land.

A video is included showing how to easily set up a campaign on Facebook.

All the steps to carry out the campaign are explained in detail, and what you must do to avoid the most common mistakes. This kind of advertising will bring you very good results.

But that is not all. In this third part we also include how to create an email marketing campaign to reach more than 30,000 or 1,000 real estate developers, builders, and investors at a national or international level.

Video is included demonstrating how to extract more than 30,000 emails on the Internet in an easy, totally legal way and in less than 30 days. And we complete this part with several examples on how to write emails that are read and responded to. These are examples that have already been used to contact land buyers and investors.

And we complete this part by showing how to create your personal public relations strategy at a national and international level, to become an expert in the sale of land and projects. Real case example. How to get real estate investors and brokers to call you.

We also include an example of a real case of ours. You will also learn how to get called “brokers” and real estate investors. You will understand that Public Relations is the secret means of recruitment of expert agents; using it as a fundamental weapon to sell a plot of land quickly and at the best market price.

How to Sell a Plot of Land. Picking the Fruits.

Fourth part. THE NEGOTIATION

Do you want to secure your sales fees? In this last part, Blue Town Lahore show you and demonstrate how all the work you have done has been worth it. Now is when the negotiation becomes easy and fast.

Now is when the negotiation becomes easy and fast. Now you are in control and you dominate the situation, and you will not have to negotiate or lower the price, because you will have several interested investors. This is how the sale of a plot of land is negotiated!

In this 4th part we will show you, for example, how to answer the requests for information you receive, to distinguish the really interested clients from those who waste your time.

You will also learn how to Negotiate with Investors or Buyers. Techniques that will surprise you and help you maintain the price of your land. And that this price is accepted. You will know why it is not advisable to lower the price of a land when it has been fixed.

You will learn to influence the Perception of Value of your Land, presenting your land and project to investors in an appropriate way. And it is that, during the negotiation process, you will learn to reduce the price of a Land in an Elegant Way while maintaining the initial price.

We include at the end a Real Practical Case of how a real estate agency in Malaga was able to sell 8 plots of land in less than 3 months. Putting into practice a recruitment strategy that we call “Sell parcels of land with elegance” You cannot miss this. You have to know this strategy.

One of the fundamental principles of marketing and sales is that, to sell any product, service or idea, you need to know how to sell yourself first and know well what you sell. Knowing how to sell yourself means knowing how to sell trust and credibility.

In the sale of land, trust and credibility are very important and it translates into demonstrating transparency.

A land is a good or a product, if we could call it that, that lends itself to many manipulations, confusion, nonsense, deception and current legislation that is sometimes not very clear and is open to interpretation.

Therefore, demonstrating transparency, that precisely what it says on the packaging is sold, is a priority in the sale of land. Knowing what one sells means knowing the product that one sells 100%. It is not enough to know it by 80% and much less by 50%.

“The better you know the land you want to sell, the faster you will sell it. This principle, which is not so obvious to many real estate agents, is rarely applied in real estate sales and very rarely in the sale of land.

This Manual will help you to sell a parcel of land as investors really want to present it. Investors are not looking for lots or land at a low price; what they are looking for is transparency and profitability. Give it to him and you will sell fast”.

When I say that they do not seek low prices, it is true. A plot of land that is offered at a low price, usually brings with it added problems that in the end makes it expensive. Investors know this very well.

6 Things to Know before Buying a Property in the Caribbean

Published on December 3, 2020

Business/Travel

People do not even understand how beautiful the entire planet Earth is. It is not a secret that today’s society has many problems. Despite financial issues, we have a problem with climate changes, air pollution, etc. However, certain spots on the planet look like heaven on Earth. Because of that, we would like to talk more about the Caribbean.

It is hard to find a person that would not want to travel to the Caribbean. Many of you have probably seen many photos of beaches and nature that you can find there. If those photos seemed beautiful to you, be sure these places are even more beautiful in reality. Unfortunately, the lack of cash flow is usually why people do not come here more often.

Yet, if you lucky enough to have enough money, buying a property here would be a smart move. Having a piece of paradise would mean that you manage to achieve some of the primary goals. Yet, achieving that goal is not easy, and you need to avoid making certain mistakes. That is why we want to talk about things to know before buying a property in the Caribbean. We recommend you carefully each part of our article. Each tip will make the entire process easier for you. Let’s find them out together.

1. Research, Research, and Research

There is a good reason why we repeated the word “research” three times. That piece of advice especially counts for people that have never been there. You need to invest a bit more time to find a suitable property. For instance, the house you want to buy needs to be near shops, and other facilities. Despite that, properties near the beaches are the most beautiful ones. Imagine that you wake up, and the first thing you see is sand, sea, and sky. We are you have the goal of that type. Yet, not all the properties will ensure you that.

On the other hand, some people have money, but they simply can’t move to the Caribbean. The reason for that is simple; they can’t leave their job. Because of that, many people decide on coming here when they retire. Because of that, you should chase for places that have adequate health and other support services.

Postcards are not something you should focus on. Instead of that, turn on Google’s website and find out more about different factors. For instance, check the development of infrastructure including phone, internet, electricity, etc.

2. Ensure that You Have Enough Money

Budget plays a key role here. We understand your desire to move to the Caribbean. However, trying to do that without the necessary money is impossible. Because of that, you need to have a good plan a put all the costs you will have on a piece of paper.

Fortunately, there is a solution that you can use. Finding the Caribbean may be the best possible alternative you will have. However, lenders around the world have similar or identical requirements. You need to show enough proof that will confirm you are capable of repaying the loan. Because of that, research which documents you need to provide to the lender. It is recommendable that you spend a bit more time on that. Your property purchasing depends on the offer you will get from the lender.

3. Collaborate with Real Estate Businesses

As we said, there are many documents that you need to prepare. Finding and purchasing adequate property is a process that lasts because collaborating with real estate companies would be the right choice. These agents are familiar with all the regulations and laws in the Caribbean. You may try to research them on your own. However, keep in mind they are not the same on all the islands inside the country.

Despite that, the real estate agent is familiar with the entire island. Because of that, he will know where to look for the property you plan to purchase. He also is connected with many locals that will give him better information. Internet is powerful, but it sometimes won’t tell you the full story. If this seems like a good option for you, we recommend you check caribbean-escape.com. It is a real estate company that has a long tradition on the island. You should chase to collaborate only with professionals. Despite that, you will also manage to see some of the beautiful properties online.

4. Get Ready to Find Out the True Costs

Let’s imagine that the property you want to purchase cost 20 thousand dollars. You calculated all the costs you have and realized that you could afford to pay that. Yet, there is one small problem that you need to be aware of. These 20 thousand dollars are not the real costs of buying. First of all, there are certain real estate commission fees that you will have to cover. Despite that, there are also some taxes every person that buys property needs to pay. Believe it or not, some islands even require certain upfront payments. Because of that, you need to research all the costs you will potentially have. You can only make useful calculations when you find them out all.

5. Research the Foreign Exchange Rates

The exchange rates are not the same across the Caribbean. That is the reason why some properties are priced in Euros, British Pounds, and Dollars. Your task will be to get familiar with local exchange rates. Certain fees that you have to pay will still be prices in local currency. Of course, you can let your attorney do that instead of you. However, if you don’t hire one, researching them is going to be mandatory.

6. Think about the Weather

Before we end the article, the last thing we need to talk about is the weather. You probably think that the weather is beautiful across the Caribbean. However, some of the islands have a lot of rainy days as well. With that in mind, you should carefully choose the characteristics of your property. You need to have a house that can stand a flood. Be especially careful if you plan to purchase a property near the ocean. Those properties often require additional maintenance fees.

What are your Options when Looking for a Personal Loan?

Published on October 27, 2020December 17, 2020

Business

From time to time, we all need help financially. Taking out a personal loan can be a good solution, providing you find the right type of loan for your individual circumstances and needs.

With a huge choice of personal loans out there, it can be difficult to navigate the marketplace as a consumer. Should you consider instant payday loans or would a long-term secured loan meet your needs better? If the first is the most suitable option for you, you can apply to get a loan from such lenders as MoneyBoat, which offers several other loan options as well. There are various matters to consider when filling in an application for a payday loan, short-term loan, or any other personal loan and it pays to be prepared. Here’s a simple guide to help you find the perfect loan for you.

Types of loan

Initially, it’s helpful to separate personal loans into two categories: unsecured and secured. Here’s we have in collaboration with the experts at supermoney.com the best picks for personal loan!

Unsecured personal loans

Unsecured loans are offered to consumers without the need for an asset, such as property, to be offered up as security. Unsecured loans come with greater risks for lenders and, therefore, are usually for lower amounts, over a shorter term, than secured loans. They also come with higher interest rates.

Secured loans

Secured loans are those that you take out against an asset, usually in the form of a property. A typical secured loan is a mortgage, for example. These loans are usually offered over a longer period of time – up to several decades, and loan values can also be much higher. Interest rates are lower but consumers stand to lose their home if they are not able to keep up with their repayment responsibilities.

Types of unsecured loan

Payday loans and short-term loans

If you need access to cash quickly, in order to meet unexpected costs, for example, you can consider payday loans. These online loans are easy to apply for and, providing you meet the lending criteria and pass any credit checks, you could have the money in your bank account as quickly as in an hour. Payday lenders will usually give you access to up to around £500 over a period of weeks or months, depending on their individual lending criteria and your eligibility.

When deciding which payday lender to apply with, it’s better to pay attention to the payment terms available on lenders’ websites. Some payday lenders will ask for full repayment on your next payday, but others will allow you to spread your repayments over a number of installments. Either way, borrowers will often be able to access cash within hours of applying online for a payday loan.

Once you have identified whether a payday loan is a proper fit applying for it online is very simple, with just a few straightforward pieces of information usually required. If you have done decent research beforehand and find yourself to be eligible, there’s no reason you can’t have the money you need at this very moment.

Watch out for: Interest rates can be very high and you should only consider lenders who are authorized by the Financial Conduct Authority and who lend responsibly.

Long-term bank loans

Banks and building societies still offer personal loans at decent rates. You may be able to borrow several thousand pounds over a number of months or years with regular repayments that suit you. However, you will usually need to meet strict lending criteria and have a good credit rating to be considered.

Watch out for: You may trust your high street bank but they may not offer the best rates and terms on personal loans so always shop around.

Long-term online loans

Over the past few years, a large number of online lenders have emerged, offering consumers more choice in the personal loan marketplace. These alternative lenders can sometimes offer better interest rates and more flexible terms than banks and building societies. Loan amounts and terms will be similar to loans offered by banks and you will need to meet certain lending criteria and pass a credit score check.

Watch out for: Check online lenders’ terms and conditions carefully as you won’t have the opportunity to ask questions in person.

Other forms of unsecured loan:

Car finance
Credit union loan
Guarantor loans

What can I use unsecured loans for?

You can use unsecured loans for any purpose you wish. Payday loans and short-term loans are often taken out by those who need emergency cash. Borrowers may need to pay a mechanic to fix their car or could have school fees to pay, for example. Long-term personal loans, on the other hand, are often taken out to consolidate other debt, such as credit cards and store cards. They can also be used to pay for larger expenses like renovations and weddings.

Types of secured loans

Mortgage

The most common type of secured personal loan is a mortgage, taken out to buy a domestic property. Mortgage lenders offer up to £1 million or more to help homebuyers meet the cost of their property. The loan itself is secured against the value of that property and if the borrower is unable to repay the mortgage, the lender can force a sale of the property to meet the outstanding debt. Interest rates can be very low for mortgages and they can be repaid over several decades. You will need to meet strict lending criteria to take out a mortgage, providing clear evidence of your ability to repay the loan.

Watch out for: Arrangement fees and early repayment fees can apply. Ensure that you have the means to repay the loan over its entire life, or risk losing your home.

Other forms of secured loan:

Bridging loan
Homeowner loan/second charge mortgage

What can I use secured loans for?

Secured loans are usually used to help pay for a property, but can also be taken out to help pay for other large items. You can sometimes take out further mortgages on your home to help cover the cost of renovations and extensions.

Top Tips to Sell Your Property in 2020

Published on February 7, 2020February 11, 2020

Business/House

It is estimated that a person spends nearly $20,000 to sell a home. That includes the cost of repairs, painting costs, staging costs, the commission you need to pay to the real estate agent, moving costs, etc. The more the delay in selling your property, the more you are going to spend. Hence it would be best if you always tried to sell your property as fast as possible but also at a reasonable price. A few ways to sell your house fast are given below:

Understand the property market

Understanding the property market does not mean that you should know everything about the real estate sector; it means you should know what a buyer is looking for. You have a property, and you should find the person who is also in search of such a feature. It would be best if you made sure that the property is ready to be sold, you should ensure that the person visiting is excited about buying your property. To that end, you need to think like a buyer and not as a seller. Look at your property and find as many faults as you can and then rectify them. Make the house look like how you would like it to have been if you were buying it. Add value to the property, and the buyer will buy it.

Renovate

Do not sell your home as-is. If you are going to sell your house as-is, you will be quoted a meager price by the buyer; it is always better to do some simple renovations that are not too heavy on the pocket but can add value. You should first check the electrical fixtures and wiring, and if anything needs to be repaired or replaced, you should do it immediately. The plumbing system is another which should be taken care of. Houses need to have a lot of natural light filtering in, and if any structures are blocking natural light, they should be removed. Paint all the walls of the house; choose the colors that are pleasing to the eye. These small renovations will have a significant effect on the buyer, and you can even sell your home fast. You can quote a higher price after you make these small changes.

Pricing

When you set the price, you should not set it too high, or you should not set it too low. You should do your research; find out what the local real estate prices are, and based on the information, you should set the price. If you set a high price, you will not get many buyers, and if you reduce the price because of it, you will still not find any buyers as the buyers will be waiting for you to slash the prices more. If you set a meager price, again, the buyers will be very skeptical and will not want to buy the property, fearing that there would be problems with the property. If you, however, set a price after evaluating the local rates, the chances of more buyers visiting your property are high. You can also take the help of real estate agents. For more information, click here.

Hiring the right real estate agent can save you thousands in the long run. They are able to negotiate the price or find you the best deals and fulfill your expectations. So before you go house hunting, make sure to compare different agents at UpNest and find the one suitable for you. The more you spend looking for representation, the less you will spend looking for houses. And this goes for pricing and time as well.

Timing

Every product has a season when it will sell more. For example, air conditioners will sell more in the summer, and a heater will sell more in the winter. Similarly, when it comes to property, timing is everything. Ideally, you should list your property in the summer months because most property deals are closed in the summer. People move to new homes before the school season starts, and hence it is generally believed to be an excellent time to put your house on the market. People tend to visit a lot of homes before deciding on buying and in summer they can do it better rather than in the winter month. Property sells in winter too, but summer is the peak period.

Marketing

As with every product, even your property needs marketing. Unless someone knows that your property is on the market, how can you expect buyers? In this technological age, it is easy to list your property. Many websites allow a seller to list their properties and many people visit these websites to find out what features are on the market. Another option is to create a Facebook page for your property and then list it in various property groups and forums. Also, you can create a video and put it on Youtube or similar websites. And last but not least, do not forget to put a For Sale sign in your curb.

Staging

Staging the home is necessary for you to sell your property fast. If you thought that the renovations, as mentioned earlier, were stepping, then you are wrong. It can be a part of staging but not the whole staging process. The improvement is a necessity, and it helps you to reduce the chances of the buyer asking you to lower the price. But staging helps you sell, and an expert who stages a house does it with minimal expenditure. You can stage a home by removing excess furniture, your personal belongings, and clutter and make the house look more substantial. Adding a mirror at a few crucial places will also provide the same illusion. Getting the windows cleaned and even opening the drapes to let in air and sunlight is not going to cost money, but it will give you good rewards. You can remove an old rug or move it to another place to make the home seem brighter. Folded towels in the bathroom are known to enhance the look and feel of the bathroom. Fruit bowls on the kitchen table add to the beauty of the kitchen. Colorful flowers in beautiful vases placed in prominent places around the house add a lot of value.

In conclusion, we can say that though selling a property is a demanding process, you can enjoy it and also sell quickly by using the points mentioned in the article.

How to Find the Owner of a Property

Published on December 26, 2019

Business

Are you a real estate agent looking for a new listing, a home-buyer interested in a particular house in a beautiful suburban neighborhood, or a neighbor concerned about an empty, run-down property in the local area? There are many reasons why you may need to find its owner, which is not always an easy task. If the property is occupied, you can always walk over to the front door and introduce yourself. But there are times when it’s not that simple. It could be, for example, holiday home or an inherited house of someone living in another state. In moments like these, you need to assess the best option to find out the owner’s details based on your requirements.

Here is a list of 7 great methods that will give you a range of options, from exploring public records to enlisting people to search for services like Nuwber.com, to get you fast and accurate results.

1. Speak to the neighbors

This is probably the easiest and the most non-intrusive way to find out who owns a particular house, especially if the owners are currently not occupying it. Approach a next-door neighbor, introduce yourself and explain why you are looking to contact the property owner. This could help alleviate any reluctance to disclose information. They would be more willing to help you once they understand your true intentions. And if the neighbors have been residing there for some time, you could end up uncovering much more than a name and contact details. They could tell you about the property’s history and details of any previous owners. If you are lucky, you might even be able to get an introduction.

And if this doesn’t work, not to worry, there are plenty of other options to help you.

2. Use a search engine

Search engines like Google are a simple and easy way to track down details of estate ownership. Type in the address, click search and all online records pertaining to the address will be displayed in the order of relevance. These can range from previous householders and tenants to even any mentions of the street. While this method does not always guarantee success, you will at least be able to browse through all available online materials relevant to the address.

3. Use a specialized property search tool

There are a number of online property search websites like Property Shark and US Realty Records that carry massive databases of information from all over the country. Provided that the property you are interested in is part of those databases, they can pull up the owner’s name and contact information with a simple address search. And depending on the platform you select, it can get you access to much more details about the property – from the number of bedrooms and square feet size of the house to other important features. They can also get you the previous ownership details as well as a valuation of the house among other things. However, most of these websites offer their services at a fee. So, it’s best to determine how much information you really require for your purpose before you access a paid service.

4. Perform a background search with a people search site

Today, people search sites have become a popular choice to perform a reverse search. They can access a large number of information sources to provide you with a more refined set of details. The biggest advantage of using an online people search service is that by typing in an address, you can get access to not only the owner’s name and contact details but also other ownership details, mortgages, lien records as well as details of neighbors and much more. These sites usually offer basic details for free while more in-depth information would be provided at a small fee. They provide a fast and convenient way to discreetly carry out a background search in the comfort of your home. And if you are keen to find out about much more than a contact detail, this could be the best option for you.

5. Check property deeds

The local Deeds Registry maintains all public records relating to the ownership of properties and land in the area. So, identify the local county recorder’s office pertaining to the address to find out about the legal ownership of the home. It could get you access to details not only of the current owner but also of the house history and previous ownership records. But before you visit, check whether these details can be accessed online since most county recorder’s offices now maintain online records on their websites.

6. Check tax assessment records

Everyone needs to pay taxes and, therefore, the county tax assessment office could be a great place to trace the owners of a property. Ensure that you find the local office relevant to the estate and pay a visit. By producing the address you will be able to easily get access to the name and contact details. With most public records being migrated online, chances are that the local county tax office would have their own website as well. If so, you can easily browse the tax assessment records online and quickly find the details you require.

7. Hire an investigator

Image source: liesandprivateeyes.files.wordpress.com

If all other methods fail, then you can resort to a professional investigator. While this could be a costly option, there is a very high chance that a professional investigator could quickly find you the required details using their network, experience, and investigative skills. But assess the real value of these details before you decide to hire a professional so that you know your money is well spent.

So, these are the 7 proven methods to track down a property owner that you are looking to reach out to. However, ensure that you first gain a clear understanding of your specific objective and any additional information that you may require to achieve your goals. This will help you to select the best option that could deliver the most effective results for you.

The 5 Advantages of Online Conveyancing

Published on March 14, 2019

Business/Technology

Conveyancing is a term that is used to transfer the ownership of one’s home to another, by dealing with the legal matters. It’s the job of the buyer’s solicitor to make sure that there are no legal obstacles with the new property. Furthermore, it’s the solicitor’s job to make sure that the legal process is safe, protects the buyer, and makes sure the entire process finishes smoothly.

Like most things, the Internet offers the possibility of solicitors practicing their trade without needing an office or operating locally.

Like most things, the prospect of operating online has its own advantages. In this article, we are going to be talking about the 5 main advantages of online conveyancing.

Online Conveyancing is More Affordable

Solicitors who practice traditionally will often charge you after the entire process is finished. On the other hand, solicitors operating online would give you a full quote even before the process has begun. In most cases, there are no hidden fees involved with online solicitors, and you pay much less for their services than for traditional conveyancing. This gives you the option of planning ahead by understanding how much it would cost you to employ such a service.

It Allows You to Track the Case Itself

It’s not hard to understand that in the case of traditional conveyancing, you would have to call your solicitor at the end of the workday in order to inquire about the progress of the process itself. The case is different with online conveyancing as you can track the progress of the case online. My Key Conveyancing is one conveyancing service that allows its clients the luxury of tracking the entire case in real time all from the clutches of their smartphones of desktop computers, tablets, and such.

It Allows You Full Transparency

The technological advancements in technology and the Internet have allowed for any information to be available online. Such is the case with online conveyancing as it allows buyers and sellers to inquire about past experiences in the field. With a little bit of searching, you can inquire about your solicitor’s past experiences, referrals, and reviews. The case is no different from a buyers perspective as you can inquire about the property online, read reviews about the property, and find all the necessary information that will aid you towards making the right call.

Better Communication

Online conveyancing has made it possible for the solicitor and his client to stay in touch even after business hours. Since both people are on the same page, the process would be faster and easier if your solicitor can dedicate half an hour to talk about the progress of the process. Sometimes we cannot talk during business hours, and online conveyancing gives you the chance to talk with your solicitor after working hours.

Sending Documents is Easier

Like traditional conveyancing, online conveyancing requires documents to be sent, signed and received. Having the ability to send documents online is much easier if you’re employing an online solicitor. Since the entire process is done online, the same method can be used for the transfer of documents that need to be signed. This saves the solicitor time by not needing to drive to your location in order to deliver the documents. And it allows for your solicitor to finish the process faster.

Insurance Policy Types That Every Small Business Should Have

Published on February 6, 2019

Business

Every business, large, small, or out of your garage, needs to think about insurance. However, small businesses often aren’t blessed with an entire department that handles insurance matters, so we compiled this list of essential policies that you should consider before settling on an insurance plan.

General Liability Insurance

This insurance is one of the most important you can get for your business. It shields you, your business and any workers from the costs of bodily injury, property damage, and even damages through advertising claims made against your business. Make sure you are aware of the reimbursement limit of your plan and that it makes sense for the needs of your company.

Note that there is a difference between general liability insurance, which protects your company from claims from the public; and workers’ compensation insurance which protects employees on your payroll.

Property Insurance

This is a key plan to search for if you are involved in any way with expensive equipment, stock or have a property that is essential to the running of your company. Property insurance will reimburse you for the structure of your business property and its contents if there is any damage to it or if anything is stolen.

Small retailers are highly recommended to consider this option as stock replacement costs at the infant stages of business can cripple the company before it’s gotten started. Additionally, property insurance can cover natural events such as flooding, earthquakes, or fire damage. So these might be additions worth considering if your property is in a region with a higher chance of natural hazards.

Workers’ Compensation Insurance

This is a payout to any employee that was injured at work and is an important plan if you employ anyone for your small business. Injuries can happen anywhere – a sharp corner on a desk, a slippery floor, or something more hazardous like a poorly secured ladder can all lead to injury. Both wage replacement while the employee is unable to work and any health insurance costs are covered by this plan.

High-risk jobs like contractors, painters or anyone who operates heavy machinery are strongly advised to have this backup plan in case of injury in the workplace. This insurance means that the injured employee also cannot sue the company. You can find out more information on workers compensation insurance here.

Professional Liability Insurance

This insurance protects a company from claims against any service that has been performed inadequately whether it is in failing to perform a service or for a service that was incomplete. Sometimes, this insurance is known as ‘errors and omissions insurance.’

This is useful to have professional liability insurance since general liability insurance, as described above, will often not cover damages that occur when a service was not performed. Businesses that provide a specialized service, such as a law firm, a nail salon, or even an insurance agent are the sorts of businesses that should consider this type of coverage.

Vehicle Insurance

If you have vehicles specifically for your company, then you will need to get vehicle insurance to cover them. These plans will cover incidents such as vehicle damage and collisions to replacement vehicles if your one is undergoing repairs. This insurance also covers the contents inside the vehicle which is essential if you transport expensive equipment or products.

Some small businesses do not have their own vehicles but instead get employees to drive their own cars or vans for business purposes. It is still worth having a vehicle insurance plan for these cars that are essential to your small business but are not officially owned by the company in case the employee does not have a personal plan that covers company-sized expenses.

Homeowners’ Insurance

If your business is largely operated from your home and you do not rent a property commercially, then a good home insurance plan may be best suited for you. This is similar to property insurance but pertains to personal property rather than commercial property. Some natural damages are covered by this, such as lightning strikes and windstorms, but there may be additional charges for fire and floods.

This is a good starting point when contemplating insurance for your small business. It can seem like a huge task, but consolidating all of your insurance plans and knowing where you are covered can smooth over hiccoughs quickly.