Author Archives: JCR Consultants

Although this has an impact on every form of real estate sales, purchases, and property ownership.  The question you should ask is how will this impact me either in selling or buying a home or keeping my home. I hate to be a pessimist regarding this topic because I am pretty much an optimist. If […]

I recently addressed this topic and thought it would be good to share this information with everyone. The direct answer to the questions is, No.  Then there is the rest of the story.  You may have been told by many people that they are all scams and they should leave you alone.   First, how did […]

This is a more in depth discussion of Step 3 identified in the initial article:  Taming the Mind Monster.  Step 3  follows: Now review each item and write how overcoming each item is an opportunity.  Note, I didn’t say how you have to do each of these items.  Just how they can be an opportunity.  […]

This is a more in-depth discussion of Step 2 identified in the initial article: Taming the Mind Monster. Step 2 follows: Take each item and write out why you think or feel that way. This is the brainstorming process that lets you take things out of your head and move to real concrete words. By […]

This is a more in depth discussion of the first step identified in the initial article:  Taming the Mind Monster.  The first step follows: Step 1 to Selling or Buying a Property (from Taming the Mind Monster) Blank piece of paper or computer where you can write down (type) all of your thoughts about selling/buying/renting/financing […]

The Mind Monster.  Now that can be looked at from two different perspectives.  One is the Mind Monster that can overcome whatever comes into its presence.  The other is the Mind Monster that causes you to freeze and not move forward with decisions.  This topic can address so many things.  I am having to focus […]

Today, consider reflecting on your career and how your experiences have made you the professional you are today. Share those past challenging experiences that you know if you would have known what you learned from it, it would have made everyone’s experience better.  These are the experiences that build wisdom and not just education.  It […]

Have you ever paused to contemplate the multitude of individuals involved in the completion of a real estate transaction? Let’s begin with an initial rundown of roles in a traditional sale: Seller Buyer Seller’s Real Estate Agent/Brokerage Buyer’s Real Estate Agent/Brokerage Seller’s Lender (providing payoff letter for current loan and mortgage release forms) Buyer’s Lender/ […]

Do you have a property that needs work or are you in an unusual situation (foreclosure, tenants that don’t want to leave, etc. )? Have you considered speaking with an investor to go over your options?  Perhaps you can team up (most commonly called Joint Venture) to maximize the sales price and net more from […]

Well, I guess I can get on the Super Bowl Bandwagon.  Especially since I live in the Kansas City Area and the CHIEFS just won their 3rd Super Bowl Title. I am going to be a little philosophical about using this as a jump point to Selling Your Property.  The two main points are: There […]