Real Estate Trainings

Posted by Gregory Bennett on May 10, 2012 at 2:55 PM

Prince Georges County MD Real Estate School - Bennett Academy of Real Estate is the fastest growing real estate school in Prince Georges County MD. We guarantee you'll pass the real estate exam or your money back. We're one of the only Maryland Real Estate Schools that offer tuition reimbursement for our Maryland Real Estate Classes. We also offer Maryland Continuing Education Classes. Give us a call today at (301) 459-5040.

Key Yessaad - This Blog Is For Yo

Posted by James Webster on April 19, 2012 at 10:15 AM

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I would like to thank Key Yessaad, RealEstateWebTrainer.com, for giving me a web strategy to market my business and achieve a high ranking in the internet via Google. With no Internet experience, no website to speak of, no blogs, no tweets, and facebook shy, I was extremely intimidated by them all when I enrolled in the class. Key’s instructions not only enlighten me to what it takes to achieve a high ranking, but he also gave me a step by step plan to follow that was not intimidating. Check out my blogs! THIS IS ONE WEEK AFTER TRAINING, HOW YOU LIKE ME NOW!!!!!! My website strategy, my blogs, my introduction to social networking, and subsequent high ranking to come is all due to Key’s training. His unique training style made the two day class captivating. There was never a boring moment. THANK YOU, Key - This Blog is For You-. James Webster, Las Vegas training class 4/11-12/2012.

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The Fundamentals of your Real Estate Web Container - Web Strategy Success Session 2

Posted by Key Yessaad on March 20, 2012 at 3:05 PM

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Session 2 of Real Estate Web Strategy Success takes place this coming Friday, March 23rd, and focuses on the topic of "The Fundamentals of your Web Container." What everyone calls Websites I call 'Web Containers' in order to convey to Real Estate Brokers and Agents the message that the tools and ingredients that are integrated within your container will either build your long term visibility or will make it nonexistent.

The 4-session series, Real Estate Web Strategy Success, takes into account the commitment of Brokers and Agents to succeeding on the internet, and empowers them to layer their business with a deep understanding of Internet marketing, SEO, High Search Engine Visibility, and Social Media Integration.

Here is a quick intro video that describes Session 2 and the main topic - What makes for successful Real Estate Websites visible, scalable, and a good long term investment:

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Here are the main topics I will focus on:

What are the ingredients of Real Estate Websites?

How is IDX best integrated in your Website?

Framing Data vs Not Framing? How about iFraming?

What are the tools of Lead Capture and delayed registration?

How does one integrate Keywords strategically?

Listing Enhancement Tools and Seller Visibility.

What are some examples of visible websites?

The Web Grinder and Homework.

Here is the course description for Session 2:

2. The Fundamentals of your Web Container: Yes, Yes,… Vendors call them Websites – I prefer the word ‘container’ because it alludes to holding your Marketing information and making it available to your customers. What’s the challenge? If your container is not visible to Google and Search Engines then what you have is purely a Glorified Business Card. You must learn not only what your Website must have to grow organically, but more importantly the habits you must develop Online to grow you influence and generate leads.

Included as well is the whole course description: (http://wp.me/pmEnK-wt)

Course Title: Real Estate Web Strategy Success

Internet Marketing, Web Strategies, Google Presence, and how to use your website to generate leads organically. The core of Search Engine Optimization (SEO), or Organic Placement, are now the bedrock of your growing Marketing Success Story. This course was designed to be practical, solutions-driven, and full of practical Homework. This is not about theory – this is about meeting your clients online and being able to generate your own leads organically – and the best ones are Listing Leads. Do you have a proper Internet Presence?

A 10-hour Course in 4 sessions (Each session is 2 1/2 hours long with time for your questions and discussions.)

1. The Principles of Internet Marketing and SEO: And ‘No,’ Marketing on The Internet is not ‘Internet Marketing!’ Real Estate Agents advertise to drive customers to them, and many still do – but it is getting harder. What is it that you must master in “Search Marketing” so you continue to be the one Sellers and Buyers love to work with. You must go beyond understanding the psychology of your customers – you must also become familiar with the thinking of Search Engines and Ranking. It is this lack of deep understanding of the internet that makes Agents and brokers go on a buying spree of tools with very little results to show for it.

3. Hyperlinks, Landing Pages, and Internet Presence: The Core activities of Internet Marketing is storytelling; when you blog, share videos, upload listings, you are building a narrative on the internet, and the verbs that you must master are Links, or more precisely hyperlinks. But the best Links are called Strategic Links because they connect to properly created Landing Pages within your website and are sticky. Sticky Websites generate leads – you must learn how to create each one of these elements because you are the Real Estate Marketer, and believe or not – they are easy to make…

4. Blogging, Social Media, Internet Traffic, and your SEO Essentials: Prospecting is job One for a successful career in Real Estate – Do you know how to “Internet Prospect?” A successful SEO Strategy requires a combination of ingredients; a Web Container, Blogging, Keywords, Hyperlinks, Strategic landing Pages, and a Plan of Action in which you tell regular stories and place them on the Internet to drive traffic back to your website. This is not a difficult skill, it just requires you to switch your habits a bit and focus them in the right actions for the right results.

Dates for Series:

Session 1: Wednesday, March 7th – 11am EST – 1:30pm EST

Session 2: Friday, March 23rd – 11am EST – 1:30pm EST

Session 3: Friday, April 6th – 11am EST – 1:30pm EST

Session 4: Friday, April 20th – 11am EST – 1:30pm EST

System: Live Interactive – Contact Live Interactive at (407) 331-5738. If you happen to be on their System already I hope to visit with you soon – Get ready to not only learn the fundamentals of Internet Success, but to also roll up your Sleeves and implement the ideas learned to affect your Real Estate Success.

Happy Blogging, Key Yessaad – Real Estate SEO Trainer

Lead By Example

Posted by Kristen Keeran on March 7, 2012 at 5:45 PM

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I recently saw a movie that made me sit and really consider the phrase ‘Lead by example.’It wasn’t that I don’t agree with the statement, I do, but what I pondered was the act of being an example. An example by definition is “one of a number of things, or part of something, taken to show the character of something,” thank you dictionary.com. An example is something that I can use to follow or avoid. Basically, I got caught up in the idea that to lead by example you must be part of a group and to be picked as the example your character is closely considered and watched.

As real estate agents, brokers, owners, administrators and office staff we are closely considered and watched by our clients, associates, friends and family. They are watching to see what we do on those tough transactions; you know those escrows you seem to spend the majority of your day trying to save. It is in those times that we show how professional, considerate, kind and resourceful we can be. We are leaders by example every day. We are the face of the transaction to our clients; we represent the purchase or sale.

Just like any good leader there are times we need to sharpen our skills and reenergize ourselves. The industry is always changing, upgrading, and evolving and to be a great leader we need to continually be learning as well. There is an upcoming event in Southern California, a Leadership event in April. It’s a time to put a bit of fuel in your professional tank and to recharge your business battery. This year it’s specifically targeted at making your connections matter. It’s about giving you tools and tips to help you be the example that others follow and emulate.

We are truly examples and I for one desire to be one that shows that the real estate community cares for their clients, associates, friends and family. EXIT Realty Southern California believes in its brand, believes that our Associates are some of the finest in the industry and has invested time to make them even better examples. You should take the time to be at this event- Leadership 2012: Making Every Connection Matter and lead by example.

Real Estate Franchises in Southern California -Kristen L. Keeran (Regional Administrator,EXIT Realty Southern California) Exit Realty is a real estate industry leader.EXIT Realty Southern California incorporates proven, professional, state of the art techniques specializing in technology, internet, support, teaching,training, and coaching for brokers, owners and agents. Prime Franchise Territories Available in Southern California. Phone: 760-952-2345

Greenbelt Md January Market Statistics

Posted by Gregory Bennett on February 10, 2012 at 11:15 AM

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Exit Bennett Realty has compiled the latest January market statistics for Greenbelt Md Homes. Currently, there are 65 active listings, down from 114 a year ago. Greenbelt MD had 14 sold listings in the month of January up from 6 sold listings in January a year ago. The average sold price is $135,000 up from $115,000 from a year ago. Most of these active listings are Greenbelt condos. These listings are staying on the market an average of 87 days. Last year these listing stayed on the market an average of 82 days. Most of the sales in Greenbelt MD are coming from the subdivisions Greenbriar, Chelsea Woods and Hunting Ridge. January saw a reduction in Greenbelt MD foreclosures and Greenbelt MD short sales. PLEASE SEE THE GRAPHS BELOW . Gregory Bennett from Exit Bennett Realty specializes in buyers and sellers in Greenbelt MD. If you need help buying or selling, please call him today at (301)351-4513.

Prince Georges County, MD Homes For Sale- Exit Bennett Realty is one of the fastest growing real estate companies in Prince Georges County, MD. We specialize in first time home buyer programs and short sales. We’re the local experts for Greenbelt MD homes for sale, Bowie MD homes for sale, Upper Marlboro MD homes for sale, Clinton MD homes for sale, Fort Washington MD homes for sale, Laurel MD homes for sale, College Park MD homes for sale, Temple Hills MD homes for sale and all surrounding areas. We are licensed in Maryland, DC and Virginia. We also have a Maryland Real Estate Schoolthat offers Maryland real estate classesand Maryland Continuing Education. Call us today at (301) 459-5040.

Short Sale CE Class 1/4/2012 Only $10.00

Posted by Gregory Bennett on December 29, 2011 at 6:35 PM

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Salesperson's Exam Prep Training $75.00

Posted by Gregory Bennett on December 9, 2011 at 6:00 PM

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Down Payment Assistance Programs in Prince Georges County MD

Posted by Gregory Bennett on December 9, 2011 at 5:30 PM

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My HOME-Homebuyer Assistance on any Residential Property in PG County

Up to 5% of the final purchase price towards home buyer assistance-primary residence only
Income limits apply
Eligibility: first time home buyers or those who have not owned a home anywhere in the last three years
45% maximum debt to income ratio
Recipients must contribute 1.75% of the final purchase price or 50% of liquid assets over $3,000, whichever is greater
Must take 8-hour FTHB class prior to contract date

Buy SUITLAND Program-Selected Census Tracts in PG County

Assistance amount up to $40,000-primary residence only
Allowed with FHA 203k loans
Maximum loan amount-$625,000
Foreclosed and short sale properties ONLY
Income limits apply
Minimum cash contribution based on income as % of Area Median Income (AMI)
Maximum rehab amount-$35,000
Eligibility: first time home buyers or those who have not owned a home anywhere in the last three years

Work and Live in College Park

10% of purchase price up to $35,000 towards down payment
Income limits apply
Requires 60 days minimum to process application
Must be foreclosed and vacant property
45% maximum DTI ratio
Must put $2,000 of own money into deal
Must participate in HUD certified homeownership class
Allowed with FHA 203k loans

DownPayment Savings From FHLB Atlanta Bank: Up to a $15,000 Savings for Homebuyers

The Foreclosure Recovery

Provides up to $15,000 for the purchase, or purchase and rehabilitation, of any home within the Real Estate Owned
(REO, or better known as foreclosed) inventory of an FHLB Atlanta member financial institution

The Community Stability

Provides up to $7,500 for the purchase, or purchase and rehabilitation, of an existing home located in any neighborhood which is also approved for NSP funds
Provides up to $7,500 in 4 to 1 matching funds (the homebuyer must contribute at least $1,000) per eligible
household for down payment and closing costs.
Funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis and potential homebuyers must request the funds from a
participating lender
A large number of local and national banks are participating lenders. Please click here for the list of participating lenders

American Dream Downpayment Initiative (ADDI) Program

Purchaser(s) must be first-time homebuyers or not have owned a home in at least three (3) years
Purchaser(s) must earn 80% or less of the area median income based on household size
Purchaser(s) must buy a home located in Prince Georges County, Maryland
Purchaser(s) must live in home as their primary residence during the 5-year term of the downpayment/closing cost loan; no temporary subleases
Purchaser must complete an intensive homeownership educational workshop conducted by a HUD-approved housing counseling agency PRIOR to applying for ADDI funds
Contribute a minimum of $1,000 toward the purchase of the home
Qualify for a first mortgage

Maximum Household Income
Household Size	Maximum Income	Household Size	Max. Income
1	$57,700	5	$89,100
2	$66,000	6	$95,700
3	$74,200	7	$102,300
4	$82,500	8	$108,900

Maryland Veterans Homeownership Initiative

Targeted especially to veterans' families at or below 50% of the Area Median Income (AMI)
Requires a minimal cash outlay of $1,000 by the homebuyer
Provides up to all closing costs plus the 20% down payment in the form of a zero percent deferred loan to ensure that monthly mortgage payments are affordable to the targeted families
Offers the homebuyers additional funding on a case-by-case basis if repairs are needed, to help ensure the home meets at least minimum property standards.
In addition to NSP funds, DHCD will be able to leverage another $7 million of tax-exempt mortgage revenue bond funds as part of this initiative in the form of an MMP first mortgage loan that has a 40 year term and requires no mortgage insurance.

Deputy Sheriffs, and County and Municipal Police Officers Save on Transfer Taxes when Buying a New Home

Police FIRST TIME Homebuyers

Eliminates the County transfer tax of 1.4% for Prince George's County Police Officers, Deputy Sheriffs, and Municipal Police Officers serving local communities in the County WHO ARE FIRST TIME HOMEBUYERS

Police Homeowners

Reduces the County transfer tax from 1.4% to 1% for County Police, Deputy Sheriffs, and Municipal Police who currently own homes and wish to purchase a new residence

POTENTIAL TAX SAVINGS: Given an Average Sale Price of $365,213 (May 2007)
Police First Time Homebuyers:	$365,213	x	1.4%	=	$5,112.98	Tax Savings
Police Homeowners:	$365,213	x	0.4%	=	$1,460.85	Tax Savings

To Qualify:

The purchase property must be improved residential property located in Prince George's County, Maryland
At least one of the Purchasers must be employed as a Prince George's County Police Officer or Deputy Sheriff, or a Municipal corporation police officer serving in Prince George's County
The police officer must reside in the property as his/her principal residence
A qualified purchaser must maintain their employment as a County Police Officer, Deputy Sheriff, or Municipal Police officer for three years following the purchase or they will be required to repay the tax

Maryland Mortgage Program Offers Low Fixed Interest Rates, $100 Million Set Aside for Loans to BRAC Buyers, and New Incentives for Renovating "Fixer Uppers"

The Acquisition/ Rehabilitation Mortgage Program

Helps purchase a single-family home as a primary residence and obtain funds for needed repairs and renovations

The Homeward Bound Program

Offers eligible buyers of foreclosed or short sale property a lower rate mortgage

In addition to lowering the state Community Development Administration (CDA) mortgage interest rate, $100 million of federal assistance bond money was set aside for 4.5% mortgage loans in Prince George's County and nine other Maryland counties that are impacted by the federal Base Alignment and Closing act (BRAC). Our neighbors Anne Arundel, Howard and Montgomery are also included. It is estimated that this set aside can be used for approximately 625 mortgages.