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Website Overview • Easy as 1-2-3 • Tool Bar Green Buttons
The Address Search Bar • Step-by-Step Guide to Start Overview
Website Overview
Welcome to the Total View Real Estate Research and Marketing website. This powerful website is part of a unique system that will assist you in gathering information and data about real estate from the comfort of your own home by harnessing the power of the Internet. The Start Here Section will give you an overview of each section and briefly discuss some of the many features available on this powerful website. If you happen to be just getting started in real estate, the "Step-by-Step Guide" section may be a great place for you to start. I view this website as a critical tool that I personally use when I want to gather information, conduct an analysis and perform research on potential future investment properties.
Several of my most successful students have worked a few hours a week from their homes and have matched up buyers and sellers to profit in today's down real estate market. The techniques and the information being provided is the most current information that investors are using right now to make money in real estate. It can be done and it can be done in Your Town! It can be as easy as...1 - 2 - 3 !
Easy as 1-2-3
Find It! Overview • Lock it Up! Overview • Sell It! Overview
- 1. Find It! (http://www.totalviewrealestate.com/findit.php)
The "Find It" section will help you locate properties. The section consists of 3 sub-sections:
- • Videos
- • Links to Useful Websites
- • How To/Reference Guide.
The videos will provide an overview of how to locate potential deals. Most of the videos include some of Dean's successful students that describe in detail their actual techniques they have used.
The Links to useful websites are the actual links to useful website that some of Dean's most successful student's utilize to locate potential deals.
The How To / Reference Guide provides a general overview and information of how you can market yourself as a real estate investor and locate potential deals utilizing the Internet.
- 2. Lock It Up! (http://www.totalviewrealestate.com/lockitup.php)
• The videos will provide an overview of how to lock-up potential deals. Most of the videos include some of Dean's successful students that describe in detail their actual techniques they have used.
• The Links to useful websites are the actual links to useful website that some of Dean's most successful student's utilize to assist them in locking-up potential deals.
• The How To / Reference Guide provides a general overview including information and forms that you can utilize to assist you when locking-up a potential deal.
- 3. Sell It! (http://www.totalviewrealestate.com/sellit.php)
• The videos will provide an overview of how to sell and or market potential real estate deals you have already located and locked-up. Most of the videos include some of Dean's successful students that describe in detail their actual techniques they have used.
• The Links to useful websites are the actual links to useful website that some of Dean's most successful student's utilize to assist them in selling and/or marketing real estate deals.
• The How To / Reference Guide provides a general overview including information and other resources you can utilize to assist you when selling or marketing a potential deal.
Tool Bar Green Buttons
The Green Toolbar at the top of the home page will assist you in navigating the website. Each of the specific green buttons will take you to that page summarized within the green button. You can always return to the home page by clicking "home." You can visit each button to review the content offered within that respective area. The green button toolbar consists of the following buttons:
- • Home
- • Start Here
- • Research
- • Market Your Property
- • Portfolio
- • Signup
- • About Us
- • Cash in on Real Estate
- • Products
- • Login
The Address Search Bar
Address City State or Zip
On the home page you will find the address search bar where you can look up specific property addresses by populating the criteria box. First, determine the address of the property that you want to search. Then, type the address, city, state or the address and just the and zip code in the appropriate boxes. Finally click, 
You will then be prompted to a page that will download your data. This page may take a couple seconds to download, but do not refresh the page. The information is being taken from several different websites and will be located on one page. This can be viewed as a one stop resource for a wealth of information. Therefore, the wait time to gather the information is worth the results!
You will find that the screen is split into two, the left side and the right side. We will first discuss the items located on the left side of the page.
The information gathered on the left side of the dashboard screen includes the following data:
- • Estimates
- • Property Information
- • Maps
- • Snapshot of local area's zip code
- • Schools
- • Mortgage Rates
- • eAppraisal Index
- • Local Weather
The information gathered on the right side of the dashboard screen includes the following data:
- • Detailed Map with view and zoom feature
- • Comparable Sales Data
- • Market Trends
- • Local Rental Rates
- • Demographics
- • Zip Code Stats
- • REIT Charts
Left Hand Side of the Display Dashboard Screen
For example, estimates may appear as follows:
Zestimate ®: $142,500
Value Range: $109,725 to $166,725
Mid Value: $66,569
Value Range: $56,583 to 76,554
Our Estimate: $103,437
The first thing you will notice on the left hand side is the section that will give you an estimate of the property you are researching. This estimate is taken from two websites, 1) zillow.com and 2) eappraisal.com. Both websites take, a range, from lowest to highest and provide an average in the middle, which is known as the median price. These websites use the price points to estimate what the house might sell for.
"Our Estimate": in this section, a range is formed from both estimates and then from that range we get a median price for "Our Estimate".
Property Information Section
In this section you will get additional information on the property you are researching. The information found here may include the total square footage of the home, the walk score, tax assessed value of property and provide additional links for more information.
For Example:
Map Section
In the map section, you are able to launch from the following three websites a map of the property you are researching. If you are not from the local area these maps will give you driving directions to the property, as well as provide additional information on the surrounding neighborhood.
Listing Snapshot section
In this section you will receive summarized information about the current listings within your zip code area. It may provide the total number of listings within a recent week, the type size of properties, the median price and the average listing price. In regards to size of property, it will summarize by the number of bedrooms. For example, how many 1 bedroom properties are currently listed, 2 bedroom, 3 bedroom, etc.
Listing Snapshot Example:
Find Schools Section
In this section you will be able to locate elementary, middle and high schools within the local property area. You can also select a map to view how close a school is located to your target property.
Find Schools Example
Mortgage Rates Section
This information was generated from zillow.com. This will give you the average rate information during the past few weeks for a 30 year, 15 year, or ARM mortgage. This section also provides a chart that will also show you the history of rates during the past few weeks. This information could be helpful to determine what the average rates are and what type of rate you might be able to acquire for a mortgage.
Mortgage Rates Example:
eAppraisal Index
This area provides the current month's index for a given zip code area's median sale price based on past sales.
eAppraisal Index Example
Local Weather Section
This section will let you see what type of weather is in the property you are researching. Knowing your weather can help you determine the area and the conditions.
Local Weather Example:
Right Hand Side of the Display Dashboard Screen
The first thing you will see is a true aerial shot of the property. You are able to zoom in on the property and actually see the neighborhood and surrounding properties. This picture is not real time; it is taken from a previous point in time.
Right Hand Side of the Display Dashboard Screen Example
Comparable Sales Data Section- provided by zillow.com
This section will allow you to compare like properties to the one you are researching. All of the tabs at the top of this section are what was used to compare the similar information to the property you are researching.
Comparable Sales Data Section Example:
Property Trends Section- provided by zillow.com:
This section provides 2 graphs that will reflect:
1. A graph of the average price of sales during the past few years
2. A graph of the "buy/sell" indicator that reflects a trend for buying, holding or selling a property at a given point in time.
Property Trends Section Example:
Local Rent Rate Section- provided by rentometer.com
In this section you will be able to see what rental properties are renting for. This is important if you are buying and holding your property to rent. You will be able to figure out what you can command for rent and figure out if the cash flow will work for the property you are researching. All of the tabs at the top of this section are what was used to compare the similar information to the property you are researching.
Local Rent Rate Section Example:
Demographics Section
In this section you will know several demographics of the area. The information provided may include such information as age ranges, marital status, households with children, occupations, race, income levels, etc.
Demographics Section Example
Zip Code Stats
This section may provide information that summarizes properties by price per square foot, listed by square foot or listed by price range.
Zip Code Stats Example:
REIT Charts
This section provides 2 graphs relating to the REIT index.
1. The first graph is a chart in real time for the US REIT Index - VNQ ETF Price
2. The second graph is a chart reflecting the history of the stock price for the Residential REIT - EQR stock price
REIT Charts Example:
Step-by-Step Guide to Start Overview
The 10 Step Guide to get you started
The world of real estate investing can be really exciting and I know you're probably hungry to get started! I want you to grab a plate because we are going to serve up a smorgasbord of information for you. The great thing is you can start at anywhere you want to learn a little more about a subject. You can continue to stay in that line of information and continue to learn or move to another area of your preference. The choice is up to you!
The great thing about this website is you can come back for seconds as many times as you like whether it's today or another day. The step-by-step guide should be used as a starting point that I right for you. There is no right way for you to start but we have compiled a bunch of useful information in one convenient place for you to reference over and over. Many students pick up additional tips each time they go through an area and often there may be some areas that make more sense as you begin to take action. The following is just one way of many you could approach it:
Step # 1 - Find the Seller
A deal always starts with finding a seller. The more motivated the seller the better deal you can probably work out. Under the "Find It" Section we discussed ways to find sellers and even motivated sellers. To get started, watch the video clips on the various ways to find motivated sellers. Each video clip contains a variety of tips and techniques so be sure to take notes when appropriate.
Step # 2 - Websites to locate information on properties
We have searched the world-wide-web and compiled a list of several websites that you can reference to find properties. We even have categorized these website linked for your convenience.
The Categories include:
- • Auctions - resource for information and to locate properties
- • Government Sponsored Enterprises - resource to locate properties
- • Bank and Mortgage Companies REO sites - resource to locate properties
- • Public Data - resource for locating information
- • REO Resources - resource for information and to locate properties
- • Resources for finding Banks in your area - resource for information
- • Realtors/MLS - resource for information and to locate properties
- • For Sale By Owners (FSBOs) - resource to locate properties
- • Social Networks - information and networking resource
Each of these areas can be a vital way to locate properties or discover information about properties. Review the various websites at you leisure to become familiar with what each site may have to offer. You may even be able to register for free newsletters or auto-emails of when a property might be listed that matches your criteria that you enter. This feature can save you time and effort as new properties are added in the future.
Step # 3 - become familiar with resources available under each section
Under the "Find It" section review the how to reference guide. The key here is to get familiar with the resources that are located here such as the real estate glossary and the real estate acronyms. When you may have questions regarding specific real estate terms or acronyms, this area could be rather helpful. This section can also be reviewed to learn the terms. The great thing is the choice is up to you.
Step # 4 - Strategies to lock-up a property
As you review the various websites to locate available properties, you want to discover the best way to lock up a property based on your situation. Watch the video clips on the various ways to lock-up properties. Each video clip contains a variety of tips and techniques so be sure to take notes when appropriate.
Step # 5 - Websites to assist you in locking up a property
We have searched the world-wide-web and compiled a list of several websites that you can reference to assist you in locking-up a property. We even have categorized these website linked for your convenience.
The Categories include:
- • Accounting - information and web links on locating an accountant
- • Credit Reporting Bureaus - web links to the credit bureaus
- • Hard Money Lenders - information on locating hard money lenders
- • Legal Links - information on locating legal resources
- • Mortgage Information - information on locating mortgage information
- • Finding banks in your area - information on locating banks in your area
Step # 6 - Resources, forms and information to assist you
There are a number of forms and resources covered in this section for your reference. Depending on your investment strategy will determine which forms you may desire to utilize. Review all forms to become familiar with each form and to better determine what forms you may need to utilize for later transactions.
Step # 7 - Strategies to find buyers
As you find and lock-up a property you want to create the best way to market and sell the property based on your local market conditions. Watch the video clips on the various ways to market and sell properties. Each video clip contains a variety of tips and techniques so be sure to take notes when appropriate.
Step # 8 - Websites to assist you in marketing and selling a property
We have searched the world-wide-web and compiled a list of several websites that you can reference to market and sell properties. We even have categorized these website linked for your convenience.
The Categories include:
- • Classified listings - information and web links on marketing and selling a property
- • For Sale By-Owner -information and web links on marketing and selling a property
- • Email Marketing - information and web links on marketing a property
- • Resources for creating ads - information and web links on marketing a property
- • Social Networks - information and web links on networking, marketing and selling a property
Step # 9 - "Sell It" Additional Resources
Under the "Sell It" section, review the how to reference guide provides some additional resources for you. The key here is to get familiar with the additional resources that are available for your use. There are useful links to finding out more information on building a buyer's list and briefly discusses exit strategies, marketing the deal and networks.
Step # 10 - Address Search Bar
The "Address Search Bar" has been covered in greater detail under that respective section but at least we wanted to recap its function. This address search bar will be the area that may become the most used by you as you want to find out more information on a specific property. All you have to do is enter the address, city and state or the address and the zip code and press the "Get info!" button. Then, a wealth of information is available to you on the property you are searching. The more relevant and useful information you gather on a property, the better decisions you can make as you move forward with real estate investing. Happy investing!
