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Why? How much? How? Move it!

“Why?” “How much?” and “How?” are the first questions that we should ask ourselves when we begin to search for an apartment in Tel Aviv. There are numerous considerations; therefore, a deep understanding of our needs will help us to find the right apartment. This article relates to the issues involved in purchasing an apartment, but is also relevant to rentals.

Purchasing an apartment for investment purposes is different than buying an apartment you intend to live in. First of all, one must ask how worthwhile the investment is, what the yields are over the short- and long-term, or to do a cost-benefit analysis. The process of buying an apartment you wish to live in, which is what I will focus on in this article, involves personal questions, dealing more with needs – the questions of “Why?” “How much?” and “How?”

Why?

The answer to this question will guide us in the right direction, thereby preventing us from chasing after the wrong apartment and thus avoiding bitter disappointment.

1. The need to move to a different area – proximity to the office / schools / centers of activity and more

2. The need for more space

3. The need for an elevator

4. The need for parking

5. The need for quieter surroundings

6. Uncomfortable surroundings, noise, annoying neighbors, and other disturbances
7. Upgrade in standard of living

How much?

What is our budget? Make a detailed list of resources that you have at your disposal:

· Loans

· Payment of an existing mortgage

· Taking an additional mortgage

· Future expected income – gifts, an inheritance, bonuses, a raise in salary

· Take into consideration an additional 10% in costs to cover various bank commissions, lawyer fees, real estate agent commissions, taxes (such as purchasing tax), plus other unexpected expenses

How?

What are the regions in Tel Aviv worth considering in your opinion? Make a list of at least three options and rank them in order of preference. Explain why you chose each option, and list the criteria for choosing each option. This will make it easier for you to choose among the different options.

It is very possible that during your search you will discover that moving from area ‘A’ to area ‘B’ leaves you with enough money for other “upgrades”, such as an elevator, parking, or the ability to buy on a better floor in a tall building. It may turn out that buying in a different area allows you to buy a larger apartment, or to install the kitchen you have always dreamed about.

If the neighborhoods are not familiar or are new to you, then visit the area, walk around the public areas from which it is possible to learn about the character of the neighborhood – stores, local groceries, synagogues (if it is of interest), kindergartens, cafes, etc. You can also inquire with friends and family who may live in the area.

Increasing one’s living space is one of the most widespread reasons for moving to a new apartment. Perhaps the family has expanded, you move in with your partner, you begin to work from home, or for whatever reason your current home is not big enough.

Define the minimum size you are looking for in an apartment – how many bedrooms you need. The home office should be defined separately – this can always be located in different spaces. In older Tel Aviv houses built in the Bauhaus style for example, there is usually space that is not reflected in the number of rooms, or the rooms themselves are particularly large and thus can be rearranged. As an alternative, set the minimum net area you need, rather than the number of rooms.

One of the important considerations in the architectural designs of an apartment is clarifying in just which spaces you live today. Usually, the addition of a child to a family demands the addition of more than one room. In this event, an increase of 15 – 20 square meters over the existing space is required.

Checking the market in Tel Aviv – does the current supply in the market meet the needs that you have defined for yourself, or is your budget appropriate for the market? In the event that you need a 4-5 room apartment with an elevator and one or two parking spaces, then you may have to look in one of the more northern neighborhoods of Tel Aviv (Bavli, Kochav Ha’tzafon, Lamed, Ramat Aviv, Azorei Chen), where there is a larger selection, and in accordance with the price.

Move it !!!

The information published in newspapers and Tel Aviv home listings does not list all the information you need. Get off your comfortable couch and go see apartments!

Again – “How?”

We have listed a number of articles that answer the main concerns that you have noted. Now you only need to learn the language of the market (what is “renovated”, “well-kept”, “maintained”, “needs renovations”, “magnificent”, “quiet”, etc.). This will help you in your “real” work and in dealing with real estate agencies throughout the process. Update yourself and learn the market prices, and the inventory of available apartments. At this point, you are acting as an “anthropologist” critiquing the situation, you are still not buying. Visit between five and ten apartments (if indeed the supply in the market allows this).

Tip – After visiting approximately five apartments or so in Tel Aviv, you may not remember exactly what you have seen in each apartment. All the sights and information become confusing and intertwine into a beautiful, colorful collage. At this stage it is essential to list exactly which apartments you saw, also the ones you chose NOT to see, each detail, marking date and prices, or attach the information that you downloaded from the Internet and add your comments. It is important to mark down which real estate agent showed you which apartment (the easiest way – attach the business card of the agent to the apartment page) in order to prevent duplication and to know where to return to if you want, and mainly where not to return to. And remember – don’t go anywhere without this list!

When you feel that you are ready, go to Tel Aviv real estate agents. It is recommended to go to agents whom you have heard about, who have been recommended to you, and who work in areas that you are focusing on. If you cannot find an agent through these means, turn to newspaper home listings and work only with those agents with whom you feel comfortable, who is credible, and who understand your needs. Let them know your profile as a guideline, if there are clear limits, then say so, but there is no need to enter into details, sometimes an apartment that is not very high up for example, may have the most exposure to greenery and a nice view. There are surprises. Therefore, you should focus on the three or four most important criteria for you: space / elevator / quiet / parking / neighborhood, etc.

What happens when the budget does not match the Tel Aviv market conditions?

Do I have the ability to increase the budget? Additional loans? A larger mortgage? Selling another asset?

If ‘No’

Does moving into area “B” or “C” on your list of preferred neighborhoods in Tel Aviv allow you to find an apartment that matches your demands? For example, a budget for a three room apartment in central Tel Aviv could allow for an upgrade including an elevator, extra space, or parking in the Bavli neighborhood. Sometimes a slight shifting of locations allows for more. Check the advantages and disadvantages in moving between the different neighborhood options that you listed, what is so essential about choosing one specific area?

If you absolutely must live in the chosen area, then what demand, which is not at the top of your list of criteria, can you compromise on — parking / elevator / a less quiet area / space / the condition of the apartment / the condition of the building / others? Sometimes the difference between an apartment that includes parking and one that does not is significant, and with that difference you can find some other arrangement that is easy and cheaper in a nearby parking lot for many years. Of course, an apartment located on a loud or quiet street also changes the price of an apartment. The price difference between an apartment on a quiet street and an apartment at the end of a road (number one or two) can reach thousands of dollars. This is similar to the price difference seen when moving closer or further away from the center of Tel Aviv.

On the main traffic arteries of Tel Aviv – Ibn Gvirol, Arlozorov, Jabotinsky, Dizingof, Ben-Yehuda, Pinkas, etc. – you can find particularly large apartments at attractive prices. These apartments may surprise you, especially the apartments that face the back. You may discover that such apartments overlook a large, green courtyard, making you forget you are in the center of city. The apartments on the front side of the building generally have balconies that block out the noise of the street, and their bedrooms are deeper into the building, with no windows overlooking the street. Here it is important to remember that “what you perceive from afar is not always what you see from up close”. Even so, you must take into consideration the difficulty you may have in selling the apartment when the time comes, since these apartments often take longer to sell.

Good Luck!

Written by Dorit Shanan



Dorit Shanan, – Central & North Tel aviv

dorit@tovado.com

TOVADO.Com

972+(0)3+5277712



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Do you need help selling IT services?  In order to build a strong IT consulting business, you need to get away from selling low prices and sell your knowledge, expertise and the value-proposition of mutually-beneficial relationships with your prospective clients.    

As a small business computer consultant, there are a lot of challenges you will face as you build your business.  One of them involves marketing and selling your services to highly qualified business owners that understand and embrace the value of your sophisticated IT solutions.  The following 3 tips can help you set yourself apart from the competition and avoid price-sensitive buyers.
1) Leverage Your Expertise.    When you are selling IT services, your expertise will set you apart from the competition.  There are hundreds of people who can do the easy work of an IT “generalist." But you need to make it your business to do the hard work and show you know the industry better than they do.  You need to be an IT “specialist” and be one of only a couple people in your area that can do what you do.  When you can truly leverage this concept of being a specialist, you will move away from price sensitive buyers and towards those that understand the concept of a sophisticated IT solution.  These tend to be the same clients that are willing to pay higher hourly billing rates for relatively scarce, high-value, results-focused expertise.



2) Sell Knowledge, Not Commodities.  If you want to have a successful IT business, you need to stop selling the same old products by themselves and start selling the real value of your services… and the bottom-line business value they provide.  You aren’t going to get very far by selling IT services to product-only customers or competing on price alone.  You need to bundle in value-added services and add real value in order to substantially grow your company and survive for many years.  Think about the concept of selling “You, Inc.”. Remember, your value proposition includes everything you know and are good at, as well as the personalized relationships you build with your clients.  How can you transform your whole marketing approach, so it’s not about just reaching potential customers and clients?  Rather, think about reaching long-term clients, who will need you for many months and years to keep their IT systems up and running.  Stop thinking about how to market “low, low prices” and start really selling your specific solutions that solve real business problems and are different from the solutions of any other IT service provider in your area.  



3) Sell Unique Benefits.  When you are selling IT services, think about which benefits you can give your clients that will be different from the average generalist consultant in your area.  You need to differentiate yourself from the competition to increase your base of high-paying, steady, long-term clients.  Think about the benefits you offer as part of long-term relationships with clients.  For example, what are the terms of your service contracts, and how do they benefit both you and your loyal clients?  Or is your location – close to clients – something you can leverage with a guaranteed response time during regular business hours?  Think carefully about exactly what you offer clients that no one else can and then stress these unique benefits in all your marketing collateral.

 

In this article we talked about 3 valuable tips that can help you when you are selling IT services.  To learn more about how you can get great, steady, high-paying clients, sign up for free tips on Selling IT Services now at http://www.ITServicesBusiness.com.

 

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Sell and Rent Back

Commercial apartment loans have fared very well, compared to other commercial real estate loans.  We are still seeing low, long term fixed rates (up to 30 year), and underwriting standards that are not near as tight within other commercial property types.  There’s a couple of different reasons for this.  One is the historic stability of the asset class, and secondly, the government plays a big role in supporting the banks and lenders that fund commercial apartment loans.

The stability of the apartment buildings is both simple and complex.  People need to live somewhere and rental housing is normally much easier to qualify for and get done.   We are also seeing an interesting dynamic right now as many people re contemplate the benefits and potential appreciation of real estate ownership. 

It was a “given” just 6 months ago that real estate was a sure thing.  Now, many without the stomach for risk or the ups and downs of this investment class, have switched their attitude to the opposite perspective and have gone back to renting.  In addition, the toughening credit standards for home buyers have forced many back into the rental market.  As a result, demand for apartment housing has gone up and landlords are seeing some of the best quality tenants that they have in decades. 

Commercial Apartment Loan

The government, through programs offered by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (and others) have kept the liquidity in the apartment marketplace.  Without their involvement the apartment secondary market would probably look a lot like everywhere else.  For example, other building types like office, retail, etc that do not get the benefit from Uncle Sam are down to portfolio lenders and underwriting guidelines like 60% loan to value – max.

The commercial secondary market for these building types is battered and bruised.  Banks and lenders are having a very difficult time selling commercial debt off and are themselves forced to hold onto paper they meant to sell off.    

What happens here with the government involvement for commercial apartment loans, is that Uncle Sam’s buy the debt from the funding bank/lender.  The bank makes a fee by selling off the debt, and more importantly, they get back their capital back so that they can go out and fund another loan request.  Besides the liquidity, this involvement give banks a lot of confidence and enables them to offer high leverage loans, like 80% loan to value on purchase and 75% on refinances because they believe they will be able sell the debt and not hold onto it over the long term.   



Sell and Rent Back

If you’re moving and your lease hasn’t run out, there can be some pretty stiff penalties. To avoid these fees, the best option is to sublet your apartment to someone else for the duration of the lease.

First, draw up a list of selling points and facts about the apartment. There are several things that will go into this list, but the most common are:



Amount of rent

Deposit necessary

Utility costs

Apartment specs (# of bedrooms and bathrooms)

Size of bedrooms

Duration of sublet

Roommates

Sublet location

Nearby attractions

Nearby cities/employment areas

Any other selling point about the apartment



Now that you’ve got your list, you need an ad to place in the local paper, on community bulletin boards and other places. Make sure you include all the items of the list and make the ad as attractive as possible without being untrue. Once the ad is written, you can post it online through Sublet.com or another similar service or use traditional routes like newspapers.

Now that the ad is posted, you’ll have to show the apartment. There may be quite a few interested parties; make sure the apartment is neat and clean and set up showing times as best you can. Take into account your schedule and the potential renter’s needs as well. Many people prefer to show the apartment on a single day, with each viewer coming at a specified time.

Make sure you give an accurate depiction of the apartment while showing it. If there are detractions to the apartment, make sure you make everyone aware of them, don’t leave them to be found later, this will increase your risk of having a bad experience. Paint a realistic picture of the place, with all the good and bad qualities.

Prepare all the necessary paperwork ahead of time. You should have a copy of your rental agreement, a sublet agreement and any other pertinent paperwork handy during the process in case anyone needs to see it. The sublet agreement comes in handy if you have an interested party that wants to get the ball rolling immediately.

Chances are that you’ll have more than one interested party. That means you have to choose between them. Choose a subletter that has commendable references showing that they pay bills on time, don’t damage property, annoy the neighbors and anything else you can think of the make the process less painful. Always remember, the lease is in your name, no matter who is living in the apartment, choose a subletter wisely.



Sell House Quick

No matter how bad the current property market is, there are still many ways in which to sell an apartment fast. Believe it or not, there are always thousands of eager buyers prowling the market for that perfect flat. With a bit of extra energy and a smart sales strategy, your flat can be the one that gets snatched up within 3 weeks!

First, you need a smart asking price. Because of the shape of the economy, it’s better to keep your profit margins low. That way you’ll generate a massive initial spike of interest in your flat. The best thing to do would be to invite a third-party valuer into your apartment to give you some price ranges.

Once you feel comfortable in a price, you’re ready to get to work on your advertising method. This is the single most important part of any sale, and it’s worthy to note that traditional sales copy isn’t going to work in the current market. The buyers are in control at the moment, so focus on them. Why should they spend the energy on seeing your place over someone else’s place?

With a strong ad campaign both on the internet and in local property classifieds, you should see a strong flow of keen traffic to your apartment. However, there is yet more to be done! The one thing that makes buyers urgent to make a solid offer is the impression of competition. If they know there are many other interested parties, they’ll generally bid higher too. I recommend holding a mass showing inside your flat to show off the competition to each other.

For a highly detailed plan of action to sell an apartment in 21 days or less, check out this Sold In 21 Days website now!

Alternatively, check out this article: How To Sell An Apartment In 3 Weeks



Quick Property Sale

 

While you are searching for an apartment in Flower Mound, you need to consider a lot of factors. Flower Mound Apartments are available in different prices. You can also find then at different locations. So, you have to first decide, if you are looking for an apartment as rent or you want to purchase a Flower Mound Apartment. Purchase Flower Mound Apartments in a planned manner. Consider the different factors. Do not take a decision without a planning.

 

Budget



Try to sick to your budget while you are reviewing different Flower Mound Apartments. In case you are overburdened, there is a fair chance for you to get debt trapped. Moreover, plan your budget in such a manner that you are able to pay for your home insurance as well. As soon as you purchase your dream home, purchase a security policy immediately. This will help you to enjoy a secured life.



 

Think about the location

 

Whenever you are searching the Flower Mound Apartments, try to look up for an apartment, which is situated at a comfortable location. Check out if you can avail the transport facilities very easily from the apartment. See if the railway or the metro station is at a close proximity. Find out, if the Airport can be assessed very easily. Look out for the nearest bus stop. Inquire if the shops, restaurants and the entertainment facilities are nearby. See, how far is your workplace, your friends and relatives and the school of your child (if you have any) from your place. Sometimes, you may have a desire to stay at a particular position, from where you can enjoy a desirable view. Certainly review that factor as well.

 

Community



If you are purchasing a second hand apartment, see if the community is of your choice. If you already take a decision, it is not very easy to sell out you your flat immediately. So do not take a decision without plan.

 

Pet allowance



There are several Flower Mound Apartments, where pets are not allowed. If you have a pet, opt for an apartment which allows pet. Otherwise, you may have to make some other arrangement for your pet.



 

Apartment size

 

Flower Mound Apartments come in different sizes. If you have a large family then one room apartment will be of no help for you. Try to opt for a bigger apartment. However, if you get a flat which is bigger than your desired size, you can opt for it easily.



Quick Property Sale

Here is a work opportunity that will always be in demand, no matter where you live. In almost any town of any country in the world, you will find apartments or even temporary housing. The problem for property owners is that apartments require constant cleaning and repairing due to the number of tenants that are moving in and out. This creates an awesome opportunity for you to start a home-based apartment recondition business.

As an apartment recondition business consultant your job is to come in and access what should be cleaned, repaired and even replaced to get the housing back in shape and suitable for new tenants. The real advantage for the property owners is that an apartment that looks great will be able to be rented out a lot faster and for more money. No owner wants to keep any available space open for any period. Each day the apartment is not occupied is a lost day of revenue.

To get started you should first build a list of tasks that you can do and associate a price with each. If you list that, you can clean carpets, and then have a price for each room you will clean, or a price for the whole apartment. You should do this for all tasks. Your tasks could be, carpet cleaning, general room cleaning, wall painting, appliance repair, plumbing repair, tiling, and grout cleaning. These are just some of the tasks you could sell as services.

If you are unable to actually perform some of the work yourself, you could subcontract out the work to a professional contractor. You can either charge the contractor a business finders commission or just simply negotiate with the contractor to perform a particular piece of work for a set fee, you then charge the property owners a little more than you are paying the contractor.

After you have designed your pricing schedule, you should make some brochures explaining what you do and how you can help property owners get their properties ready for tenants. When those are ready, you should personally visit property managers in your area. I believe that it is best to personally hand deliver your brochures so that the managers can meet you. If you mail them, more than likely, the brochures will land up in the landfill and you will have wasted your startup investment. If you want some consistent exposure you could run a cheap classified ad in the local newspaper, these tend to be cost-effective when run for long periods.

I hope that this article will have been helpful to you in your desire to start a home based business. Good luck.



Quick House Sale

Amenities offered with rented properties are often a big decision maker for renters. Because the amenities that are available in a rented property often make the difference, the properties are seen to be more appealing. Therefore, the price for the rent would become higher because then, there would be more options available for the renters to choose. Therefore, a higher price would be compensated by a bigger number of amenities offered. When having to decide about what to eventually choose, homeowners need to take into consideration personal preference, personal budgets and the importance of the amenities that are offered. Once having made an informed decision, the person needs to contact the leasing agent and discuss the terms under which the agreement will be made. Therefore, you need to carefully think about it, beforehand.

Which Amenities are Considered to be the most Important?

For instance, some amenities offered by leasing agents might not prove to be too much of a help, because the renters don’t really need those amenities around. For instance, having some sort of exercise room is certainly something optional. It is not entirely required to offer for rent an apartment with an exercise room in it; however, most people opt for this option in the detriment of others. Also, even though you don’t have an exercise room of your own, you can still always go to the gym and work out from there. Depending on the type of location, this can also make the amount for rent to be paid pretty high and not all people might afford this. Therefore, one needs to carefully consider whether they need such a room or not and if not, distribute the money to serve for other purposes or towards savings.

Most renters adore having a pool installed in the house they are living in. even those living in apartments would like to see installed a pool in the garden. Some renters might not prefer the idea; however, there are some people willing to have such a thing in the garden. A pool however universes are far bigger and steeper than the ones you have watched before

Which Amenities to Use?

For instance, beside amenities, the renter needs to carefully discuss with the supervising terms so that an outline can be made regarding your future. For instance, having a move theater installed inside might mean that more and more customers are attracted by this possibility. T hen, if you think you are settling down for something, it is best to have then somewhere else, therefore, you need to have with what food to entertain your friends coming to visit you. The leasing owner, of course, needs to be made aware of this recent change in the status of the books.

Renters in the need to rent an apartments have pointed out that they often look for places which remind them of who. For instance, even though the political administration has not changes and that the public is generally buying and selling at the same time and thus, encouraging the market to grow and the affairs to run smoothly. Nonetheless, an apartment for which the prices are can include some of the more advanced amenities, all without having to pay even more money. Therefore, it is a good thing to know that you can always use what you already have and see whether you can maximize the utility or not.

Information can be found directly from the sources in that, companies will usually tell how the factions ism owing in the direct of the positive. Another thing worth pointing out would be that you need to reconsider your budget is really tight. Because money can easily face away in a matter of seconds, it is thus virtually possible that you need to think about it extremely seriously and then decide where your money will go.



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Cyprus apartments in Protaras, are in a more relaxed resort compared to the more well known Ayia Napa, Cyprus althought as a Cyprus map of Protaras shows, it is just a ten minute journey by car. Protaras is located on the beautiful coastline in between Cape Greco and the village of Paralimni and boasts the fabulous Fig Tree Bay.

Many holidaymakers choose Cyprus apartments in Protaras as it a family friendly resort and they have the freedom of doing their own thing rather than being tied to a hotels schedule for meals etc. While laying on the beach you can think about which of the many restaurants you will try in the evening. This is the place to have freshly grilled fish in one of the open-air seafood restaurants or take a pick from the many ethnic eateries including Thai, Italian, Indian and many others. There is something here for everyone here.

A Cyprus map of Protaras shows the magnificent golden Blue Flag beach of Fig Tree Bay which stretches for 10 miles (16km) or so going gently into the crystal clear Mediterranean, and further up and down the coast there are secluded coves and inlets for those prefer more privacy. The main beach offers a vast range of water sports opportunities and equipment hire, from paddle boats to jet skis. There are also two water parks nearby at Ayia Napa, which provide thrills and spills for all ages.

Cyprus apartments in Protaras can also offer some tranquillity away from the main streets. Most visitors enjoy a stroll along the cliff tops of the coastline and the more energetic can hike up the steep crag on the outskirts of the resort to the Ayios Ilias Church from where there is a spectacular view. Local operators offer day trips, sea cruises and excursions to places of interest, like into the Troodos Mountains or to explore the city of Nicosia.

There are many retail establishments in the resort including supermarkets, clothing stores and jewellers. Serious shoppers may want to take a bus or taxi to nearby Agia Napa where there is a host of stores selling tax free designer goods. Local jewellery and leather goods are also good buys.

Cyprus property for sale and Cyprus apartments in Protaras in particular have been snapped up by investors as the capital appreciation on these properties has been increasing each year. There is a good rental market for these, but the season is quite short, from May to the end of September so you must do your sums to reflect that if you want rental income to cover all your expenses. Out of season the area all but closes down, which for some is a bonus as they have the bustling summer months and then peace and quiet with the place to themselves in the winter.

At just under an hour from Larnaca airport, Protaras is a modern and well-equipped resort adjacent miles of golden sand, washed by warm turquoise water. The water is clean and safe for swimming, which makes Cyprus property for sale and Cyprus apartments in Protaras popular with families for holiday homes or for relocation.



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