Healthcare law, new taxes, selling homes, investments taxed

This is an important piece of info anyone that owns Real Estate has investments, stocks, dividends should be aware of. This is in the Health Care Law signed March of 2010.

When considering a sale of any of these assets and several others, you should consider this before you make a change!

http://www.realtor.org/small_business_health_coverage.nsf/pages/health_ref_faq_med_tax_earned_income?opendocument

http://www.realtor.org/small_business_health_coverage.nsf/docfiles/government_affairs_invest_inc_tax_broch.pdf/$FILE/government_affairs_invest_inc_tax_broch.pdf

How to Relocate in 7 Easy Steps

Does the  thought  of “ How to Relocate”,  send chills down your spine?

Relax, it is definitely doable and of no cause for anxiety.

After having helped  people move around the globe and really feeling the trepidation they had,  I’m glad I could be the calm in the storm for them.
Since people make these moves for all kinds of reasons,   a key component   is the Cost of Living. These costs from one place to the other,  need to be carefully analyzed.    Having to determine how much your standard of living is going to go up or down depends on so many factors.

That said, and the decision made,   the mechanics of relocating with a competent professional  is a snap.

In picking that competent professional, these guidelines should be followed!

1.        Get references for the person you are considering ---- where?   Google the area,  search real estate,  relocating, pick an agent.     Then check Linkedin,   their website,  facebook,  their blog.  Get a feel for their personality from these sites.   Where their area of expertise is.  How deep is their experience?

2.       Pick up the phone,  call them  or even better Skype them.  You can tell a lot from this.  Their tone,  how  organized  they are, the words they use and how they use them.   If there is a sense of humor,  you want this to be enjoyable!     Your initial impression will be the best.

3.        Get your relationship in writing, establishing what will be accomplished, at what price and in what amount of time.  Defining everything up front is not just professional,   it is smart. 

4.       Clearly outline your needs and then preferences.  A great agent will ask questions that you might not think of and have suggestions --  pay attention to that.

5.       Make sure they are computer literate. This all being done at a distance, proves how important technology can be and how easy working with a savvy  professional  can make your relocation.  Make sure you can have a satisfying  and productive interaction via the computer with the conveyance of information, maps, pictures, legal documents, official agency representations, signatures, wire transfers of money and in general authenticating all doc’s for a legal purpose.

6.       Make sure the information starts to flow immediately.  If you have someone that is not  really on top of your needs, you need to find this out quickly.  Expect action, concise pictures and descriptions in an orderly fashion.  This person is your eyes and senses.

7.       Make  THE   visit.  Your agent should have enough properties for you to see on one visit, that you should be able to pick one that day.  This is when there has been great communication, transfer of info and pics.  Where the agent has ‘gotten into your shoes’ and really engaged in your needs.

One of the biggest aspects  for the agent is LISTENING!!   I love getting to know new people, maybe this is why I have been in Real Estate and helping relocate families for over 35 years.

I truly enjoy getting to know my clients, understanding the differences in culture, language and values.  This is more than a ‘job’ ,  it is an adventure,  with each new person.

Call me anytime, for any Real Estate need!

Marlene Henderson, Broker - Realtor  Calif./Nev.

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