So, have you taken our new “Saved Listings” out for a test drive yet?

If the answer is “no,” then perhaps you are unsure how to use it. Or, maybe you don’t even know that it exists!

Whatever the case, “Saved Listings” allows you to conveniently highlight and save an unlimited number of your favorite real estate listings for future reference.

And, there’s no excuse to not take full advantage of it — “Saved Listings” is easy-to-use and incredibly helpful.

For your convenience, we’ve put the following guide together to show you how it works:
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Foreclosure.com today introduced an exciting new feature that is designed to make searching our Web site even easier. Thanks to “Saved Listings,” our customers can now conveniently highlight and save their favorite listings.

Here’s how it works:

• Search from more than 1.2 million real estate listings on Foreclosure.com
• Identify an amazing deal
• Click on the star located to the left of the desired listing (it will turn yellow), either on the results or details pages

It’s that simple.

This neat resource allows you to search our site quickly for the best deals in real estate without having to stop to write something down or bookmark a URL.

And when you are ready to view all your “Saved Listings,” just click on the “Saved Listings” link, which is located in the upper right-hand corner of your screen (you must be logged in).

Check back in the next day or so and we will post a nice graphical representation of the entire “Saved Listings” process.

Enjoy!

In our last post, we asked the Shakespearean-esque question:

… To flip or not to flip.

So,  you’re here.

Now what?

We will assume that because you are on Foreclosure.com that you are interested in becoming a real estate investor.

But, what kind of an investor do you want to be?

The great thing about getting involved with the real estate market is that there are so many different avenues you can explore.

Regardless of which direction you choose to go, the best way to start is to find property to buy below market value through our site. Whether you are interested in tax sales, bankruptcy sales, foreclosure auctions or bank-owned properties, buying “right

In our last post, we introduced the Foreclosure.com Flip Formula for Success.

Today, we’re going to break down all the factors that go into making it a helpful tool that can successfully guide you through the real estate investment process.

Let’s get started.

First, it’s important to establish a realistic re-sale value (RRSV) so that you will avoid having to market a property that is overpriced and takes too long to sell. It is a smart idea to price your flip 2-3 percent less than the competition. The attractive price along with the like-new appearance of your property should make for a desirable new home.

Next, determine the seller closing costs (SCC). Items like a brokerage commission (if you require the services of a real estate company), state stamps on the deed, possible buyer closing credit, prorated taxes, title search fees and any attorney fees are all possible expenses for which you need to account.

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