Twitter Can Help You In Your Real Estate Business

By Jerome Pennix

At every real estate convention, boot camps, or seminars the issue of marketing comes up at least once if not a hundred times. Someone will mention Facebook (which is a whole different story) and this is always closely followed by a comment about Twitter. So... let's decide is Twitter worth it? If it IS worth it, how can investors best use it for profitable results? First, lets look at just what Twitter is and what it can do for your advertising efforts.

Twitter.com is a website that anyone can make a profile and become a "micro-blogger". Twitter is like an original blog (aka web-log) in that it allows you say anything you desire to say to anyone and everyone that will see it - with a single exception. Twitter only lets you to express yourself--0 letters at a time. So it's a little similar to using you cell phone to send the world a text message. When you identify a profile of a person whose Twitter posts (called "tweets") you can "follow" that person - whenever they put up something new, it will show up on your Twitter home screen. If someone locates YOUR profile and follows YOU, then you will be notified that that person is "following" you. Now that you know the basics, let's look at making this a useful and PROFITABLE avenue for you.

Because the old adage "Out of sight, out of mind" is always true, you'll have to keep active with your "tweeting". You should post at least one time a day. Find information to say specific to real estate - information that other people will deem useful. If you just start putting info about properties you in your portfolio for sale, it probably won't get you as far as you desired. After all - when have you last opened and read an email from someone trying to sell you something?

If you give your followers something they can use or something they find interesting (even if it ISN'T about real estate) then you'll have a chance to keep their attention. When you gain their trust, they'll be more open to consider what you have to say when you want to offer them something you've listed.

Twitter, like other social networking sites, is a wonderful way to network and connect with people - just keep in mind that they are real people and desire to be respected and treated like real people. They aren't dollar signs. So connect when someone follows you, send them a short personal "tweet" letting them feel you appreciate them.

Remember that being upfront and transparent with people and giving thoughtful data is what Twitter is all about - the money will come if you treat people like people and post often so that your Twitter marketing is consistently on the radar! The more you do that, the larger your following will be - and the larger your following, the greater your chances of communicating with someone who needs to make a deal - which, of course, means a better chance for you to profit! - 23200

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Singapore Gets Tough on Real Estate Market

By Billy Chen

Coupled with non-existent requirement for qualification test or exam for the job holders, that probably explains the deteriorating service within this real estate industry. With the low entry barrier, the real estate agents make up 30,000 of Singapore's population of 4 million residents.

In response to the market that is rapidly losing faith in the code is an indicator of the level of real estate services, announced the Government of Singapore to clean multi-access points in an effort to review the situation. The proposed solutions are: Industry leading accreditation body, Enforcement Agency, Dispute Settlement Court.

This accreditation body would be headed by industry veterans.One significant part of the proposal is compulsory accreditation for all real estate agents. And it would make public a central database of agents to conduct background assessment of agents they intend to employ.

This public search facility would hope to resolve the job hopping issue that went undetected previously and put a stop on agents with multi calling cards.

An enforcement agency is recommended in the proposal as well.And it will also be responsible for handling out penalty in the form of demerit points. The enforcement agency will be on the look out for errant agents and the responsible agencies.

To a population who is increasingly losing faith to the existing system, this is definitely a timely booster.With the set up of experts led real estate dispute resolution tribunal, it is working to lead quick resolution of property related issues, and thus save money for all involved.

The government would set up the dispute resolution tribunal from its fund initially, but over time, the cost and the responsibility of running it would be handed back to the industry.

Going by the number of reported grievances, it is expected that this tribunal would be overwhelmed as it starts operation. For that reason, government insists that this is not a replacement for the existing agency level tribunal. This agency level tribunal would continue to serve its purpose and additionally function as a gate keeper for official Dispute Resolution Tribunal.

It would still be at least some months away before the proposal can be fully implemented and be checked against its effectiveness. But the government acknowledged the fact that all parties in this dilemma must work towards improving the present situation and government would also facilitate the program through public education. - 23200

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More Than Just A Vacation - Houston Investment Areas

By Duke Morgan

Houston real estate market has picked up pace in recent times with investment in it looking like an attractive opportunity. The diversity of suburbs around Houston has become the USP of area. People of all tastes and liking can get their dream home here, from artistic to academic-oriented, Houston has it all! There is a huge financial range also for more money minded people, Houston can provide rich and grandeur filled localities right besides more traditional looking homes.

Kingwood

One of the fastest growing suburbs today is Kingwood. It has been planned to perfection by the Friendswood Development firm. Most of the Kingwood residents rave endlessly about the "Greenbelts," a fun-filled activity park for citizens. The economy has taken a major boost after several national retailers moved their business to a Kingwood location. This has further acted as a catalyst in attracting residents.

Kingston can be classified as a rather upscale locality with the house prices above the national average. The educational facilities are also top notch with every school recognized by Texas Education Agency.

Clear Lake

Clear Lake owes its development to the expanding aerospace industry of the 60s. It has been a major contributor to the Houston economy since then. Clear Lake is also popularly known as the gateway to bustling Kemah Boardwalk and Galveston Bay areas.

Kemah Boardwalk is thronged by city dwellers that come here to have a relaxed picnic. Populated with a wide variety of games like skee ball etc., it never fails to give its money worth to people on a sunny day. The boardwalk also has arrangements for shopping and eateries to suit the needs of people.

Clearlake ensures all around development for your family's little ones with a solid educational system in place. The Clear Creek Independent School District has been honored as a "Recognized" school district for six consecutive years.

Sugar Land

Initially named because of being the home base of Imperial Sugar, Sugar Land is now the fastest growing of Texas' 45 largest cities. In an exclusive feature CNN/Money pointed out that more than 2,300 restaurants are within a 30-mile radius of Sugar Land, as well as 80 theatrical troupes and 50 public libraries. Sugar Land offers eight outdoor parks. As the city continues to grow and expand from its current base of almost 70,000 residents, there is sure to be an increase in outdoor activity space, a trademark of most Space City suburbs.

Sugarland also boasts of a terrific schooling system that was recently named amongst one of the 100 best school districts in America in which to obtain a fine arts education. - 23200

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Duke Morgan enjoys sharing what he's learned about investment property passive income especially with people interested in Houston rental locations.

Retirement Savings - How Much Control Do You Have?

By Gnifrus Urquart

The retirement industry in Australia is second to none in the world. It forces us to save money in a very comfortable way, a way that doesn't impact our disposable income, so we all have a big pool of money to live off in retirement.

One of the pitfalls of superannuation for me though is the way you lose control of your money. It is your money, yet often someone (such as your employer and usually due to your own inaction) decides where your money is invested. For this reason, I set up my own Self Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF).

Without making this article too complex, all an SMSF is, is a structure which enables you to manage your own superannuation money. There are a number of responsibilities which come with running your own super fund, you can manage these yourself or outsource them as you see fit. Most of these responsibilities follow:

1. Trustee - The trustee is the legal owner of the assets of the fund. Basically it is the trustee who takes legal responsibility for the fund. If anything goes wrong, it is the trustee who gets the blame.

Secondly, there is the administration and accounting responsibilities. This is a time intensive role, keeping the books up to date and preparing the annual accounts, lodging tax returns and preparing reports for members.

Thirdly the fund needs to be audited. Each year, it needs to be checked by an independent auditor to ensure you are keeping within the superannuation regulations. This is what will ensure you get to keep receiving your superannuation tax concessions.

4. Investments - The investment manager makes all the investment decisions, buying and selling investments to ensure the long term financial success of the fund, for the benefit of its beneficiaries. The investment manager must ensure that the investments made, comply with the superannuation laws, regulations and guidelines of the day. Failure to do so could result in a bad audit and the loss of taxation concessions.

Myself, well all I wanted was to make my own investment decisions, live and die by my own sword so to speak. I have always thought this was really important as retirement savings are one part of my entire investment strategy and estate, they are not an isolated pool of funds. The decisions I make here need to be responsible to the big picture and work in harmony with the non-retirement savings investment decisions I make.

I find all the other responsibilities to be very time consuming so I've outsourced them. This leaves me more time to analyse my investments properly and make better investment decisions. - 23200

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Gnifrus Urquart appreciates taking responsibility for his retirement investments, as well as the freedom outsourcing his DIY Super Administration affords him.

The Basics Of Forex Trading Online

By Mike Fields

In this day and age, the modern technology of the internet has changed the daily lives of people. The communications are changed because of modernization and also with the diverse manner of activities. Several people can make things achievable while just seating in their home with the help of the internet. But because of the internet, forex trading is now made available for every individual who has the money to invest in it.

The aim of forex trading is to know, classify, or spot which currency will "go up" or "go down" in worth against another currency. Profits and losses are prepared from the "rise" or "decline" of a foreign exchange pair. The forex exchange market is extremely prominent and these types of arrangement happen steadily.

Nowadays, you can participate or "play a part" in forex trading on-line from your home. You may consider and think that you must be an economic genius to be part of foreign exchange trading online but this mind set is not factual. Many ordinary people who are not economic experts or specialists are involved in forex trading online these days. You only need the money and a little knowledge to set up and start the investment.

The benefit of joining forex trading on-line is that you can work on your own schedule. Having a speedy internet connection in your residence is sufficient to execute with the trendy financial and economic reports that affects the forex market worldwide. With this process, you can gain information from the fundamentals of foreign exchange market online by searching the internet. It is necessary to educate and update yourself about the forex trading market system. It is also required to know how to be excellent on financial trading process, in order to gain money.

The forex trading model has an external manifestation of being overwhelming and passionate if you are a newbie to the financial program. Having some forex diagrams are essential in guiding you all about forex Trading system. In the period of developing and improving your skills in forex trading techniques, it is desirable to use the demonstration of financial records. As a part of the demonstration method, some trade stockbrokers will give a free of charge forex charts and guiding principle.

There are many essential procedures and course of action that you should comprehend about forex trading system. There are some techniques that are useful in improving your understanding and make advantageous and valuable deals. It's good to execute some research or analysis about forex trading system to look for a definite material that can help you in attaining good and profitable deals. The forex trading indicators and forex diagrams are a good material which can actually assist you. The ideal method before setting up and starting a financial investment is to educate yourself first with all the forex trading online procedures.

It is not difficult to comprehend the forex trading system on-line and you can learn the process by daily experience. When you start making dollars online, you can use your profits to gain more dollars. It is very important to have self-discipline, good attitude and invest carefully because there are many risks when you are in the forex market. - 23200

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