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You may be wondering, “Exactly what does real estate have to do with the lingerie store Victoria Secrets?”

As a business owner you’ve got to keep your eyes open to what’s successful in other unrelated businesses so that you can apply your own twist to your own business adding new concepts that are completely different from your competitors.

And yes a real estate investor can even learn a thing or two from a popular lingerie store.

Let me explain…

My wife, Laura, shops at Victoria Secrets occasionally and it’s actually the one store I enjoy going to and encourage wholeheartedly. Anyway, we always shop at our local store and upon checking out they always ask my wife and I, “Would you like to apply for a VS credit card?”

“Uhh? No.” is always our response.

However, two weeks ago we were shopping at a mall out of town, so we strolled in the Victoria Secrets store, so Laura could use one of her gift cards. Immediately, upon glancing the store I noticed the benefit-oriented posters throughout the store as VS has started carrying hair products and they were heavily promoting these products with all their in store signage.

Upon, checking out, the sales associate asked my wife, “Would you like to be a part of the VS angel club?”

Totally different angle from the normal “would you like to apply for a credit card?”

My wife responds with “What’s that?” I was even intrigued at this point.

The sales associate proceeds, “When you fill out for a VS credit card, you will be a VS angel member and you get discounts and coupons for free panties mailed to you ever month.”

So, Laura responds with a “Yes” and proceeds to fill out the credit card information.

It was a no-brainer.

Now, we had been asked hundreds of times to fill out for credit cards when shopping at not only VS, but also many other stores. And we always respond with a “No”. But, this was different as there was a clear benefit that was communicated to my wife by the sales person. In other words, they gave us a reason.

After leaving the store, I asked Laura if she noticed what had just happened. See, now they’ve signed us up for a credit card, or the angel club, whatever you’d like to call it.

Next, they’ll mail out a coupon for the Free panties and coupons of discounts, which she’ll be forced to go in the store to pick up. Now, how many women can go in store like this that is giving you something free, and just get the freebie. Most will walk out spending more than they ever imagined. Plus, they’ve got the convenient credit card handy.

Now, let’s apply this to real estate investing…

When I bought my first course, the teacher stated that I should call everyone in the classified section of the newspaper and asks, “Would you be willing to owner finance?”

As my great granddad would say, “that’s bs!”

As a matter of fact, I’d rather get a root canal than calling un-motivated sellers that want full price and all cash in an attempt to convince them to owner finance the house.

First of all, when you say Owner Financing to your seller, it has a negative vibe, just like when you hear “would you like to apply for a credit card.” The seller portrays that you want the house without putting any money into the deal stealing their house and their equity.

There’ve been many instances where I’d talk with a seller that had numerous other investors offer owner financing, some with even better terms than I’d offered, but there was one key difference: I spoke in terms of benefits to the seller.

And as a result, I walked away with the deal.

Let me tell you some statements you should never say to help improve your closing ratio when talking to motivated sellers:

- owner financing
- lease option
- subject to
- flip the house

Or any other real estate jargon. Speak to what’s important to your seller. Before you can tailor make any offer, you must find out what’s important to the seller. Here are the facts, you must know when crafting a creative offer:

- Why they’re selling? What’s the situation they are in? You’ve got to have a good idea of the reason why they are calling you…

- Are they willing to sell for what they owe? While you’re talking to your seller, simply ask, “so, are you wanting to sell for what you owe?” This will let you know a little about their intentions.

- If they want all cash, find out why. Do they need the money to pay off bills? Money to move, etc?

- What do they intend to do with the money? Many times, they’ll say they’re going to put the money in the bank and earn interest. Then, you can show them how they can earn higher rates of return on their money by carrying a note.

Once, you find out the seller’s situation and their goals, tailor make an offer that’s a win-win. And remember to talk with benefits…

Derek Pierce is a full time real estate investor and business owner. He got his start investing in real estate when he bought his first property in September of 2000. After this first deal, Derek literally became obsessed with Real Estate Investing. After being faced with the possibility of being downsized in 2001, he quit his job to be full time in the business and hasn’t looked back since. Now, he reveals the creative real estate techniques he swears by in his Free Book “Corporate Guinea Pig To Real Estate Success.” For your free copy, go to http://www.thereisecrets.com

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Williamsburg, Virginia is a historic town that has preserved its colonial houses and buildings. The former capital of colonial Virginia, Williamsburg played a vital role in the colonists’ battle for independence from the British in the early 18th Century.

The full restoration of the former capital to its colonial glory has preserved the charm of Williamsburg as a premier destination for students of American history, patriots, and other tourists interested in the formation of American freedom and democracy.

Several of Williamsburg lodging destinations and hotels feature authentic colonial accommodation experiences. You can experience living in a colonial setting firsthand. On special occasions, you can even visit private homes celebrating the holidays in true colonial fashion. Most of the important buildings in Williamsburg are certified national treasuresincluding some of the private houses. If you are interested in buying property, you may have to check first with the local government.

Williamsburg is an ideal place to raise a family. With its historic roots and scenic landscapes, the place stimulates patriotism and a deep appreciation of America’s colonial past and its implications on the present day. Buying a house for your family in Williamsburg can be an exciting adventure.

A real estate broker can help you iron out the initial requirements and help you find the place you want. The broker can easily connect you with homeowners and other property sellers. There are condominium units, apartments and houses, pre-owned and newly-built for sale across Williamsburg. You may also want to try the pre-selling scheme or the foreclosed lists to find the right property for you. Through your broker, you may also obtain financing services that will aid you in the purchase of the property. You may want to capitalize on the tourism industry of Williamsburg by buying property you can rent to tourists. Consult with your broker about the most convenient places to hold property.

Williamsburg Virginia provides detailed information on Williamsburg Virginia, Williamsburg Virginia Lodgings, Colonial Williamsburg Virginia, Williamsburg Virginia Real Estate and more. Williamsburg Virginia is affiliated with Virginia Beach Real Estate.

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Portugal is approximately the size of Scotland with twice the population and has an incredible variety of customs. Down the coast around Lisbon, and on the well-developed Algarve in the south, there are highly classy resorts, while the lively capital, Lisbon, has sufficient going on to please most city devotees.

However in its rural areas, Portugal is yet a clearly underdeveloped country. There are a plethora of opportunities to experience smaller towns and countryside regions that have changed a little in the past century.

As regards population and traditions, variations between the north and south are particularly outstanding. People are of mainly Celtic and German stock. South of the Tagus, where the Moorish and Roman civilizations were mainly recognized, the inhabitants tend to be darker-skinned and maintain more of a “Mediterranean” lifestyle.

After Lisbon, the major Portuguese population is in Paris. There are refugee workers spread all through France and Germany. Returning to Portugal, these migrants have brought in contemporary ideas and challenged many conventional rural values.

The supreme of all Portuguese influences, however, is the sea. The Portuguese are extremely conscious of themselves as a seafaring community. Mariners like Vasco da Gama showed the way in exploration of Africa and America, and until 1976, Portugal continued to be a colonial power.

In view of the fact that Portugal is so dense, it is easy to take in something of each of its elements. Scenically, a majority of the interesting areas of Portugal are in the north. The Minho is green, damp, and frequently startling in its rural traditions. The marvelous gorge and valley of the Douro followed along its course by the railway, off which antiquated branch lines edge into remote Tr

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