Q. The foreign Real Estate investment market is booming with some estimates close to 500% return on principle over the last two years. Does anything prevent investment planners from recommending Foreign Real Estate to clients and collecting a commission?

A. Http://www.trasalimenti.blogspot.com/

Q. I also do mortgages so I have thought about: -AK Realty & Finance ( my initials) -Winter Park Realty & Finance Corp. (from Winter Park, FL) -Radar Realty These are just a few I have thought of;PLEASE HELP!!!

A. What about the Dirty money company.. you like dirt aka real estate, and money aka mortgage lending or you could just call it.. Dirty Money.. real estate and mortgages it will get peoples attention and you will stand out in a crowd and that's what you want.there is a guy here called the dirt merchant and he makes a killing because people remember that name.. he is a real estate agent. have fun with it.our what about your palace real estate and mortgage company.. OK that's all i have good luck

Q. So ye firstly how much do real estate agents typically make, i know its commission but how much does it usually work out to be? also would a urban planning degree be useful for someone looking for work in this field?

A. A lot

Q. I am currently a junior in college, majoring in Economics with minors in Political Science, Urban Planning, and Black Studies and I am very interested in becoming a Real Estate Developer or working in Land Use. Do I need to pursue a Master's in Urban Planning, or could I go to the local community college and pick up an associate's degree in Real Estate and be okay. How can I get my feet in the door? Thanks!

A. Get at least a 4 year degree, anything less and you will not be taken seriously in that field.

Q. How do you become a real estate agent for Sotheby's International Realty? Do you already have to have a real estate license? I am trying to become an agent what do I need to do?

A. Http://www.sothebysrealty.com/ServicesBecomeAffiliate.aspx

Q. And you think you can do the job just by having that by your side.. + a day step by step planner.. does this inable me to skip the memorization of everything in the real estate dictionary? Also, i know some of whats in the book.. it just takes a glance at the word.. to really bring stuff back... how much more do i need to memorize? I guess i'm asking will i need to have that info in my head, and ready at all times or can i keep my "notes to self" and my step by step guides.. lol thanks! yes, in a way that is what i was asking. I was asking if you thought my method would work. My method of course emcompasses having a realestate dictionary at my side most of the day, but i would only have to glance at the words mainly that were associated with the specific topic i was searching for. note: A = word so if i see (B) words that are related to say _A_. and i dont even read definitions for (B).. i can remember what A means.

A. After reading your note 3 times, I THINK you are asking if your methods of studying for a real estate license are good methods? and by book, i think you mean a book on Principles of Real Estate. or are you asking about real estate investing methods? or both? Unfortunately, in all careers, some memorization is necessary. Ideally, it becomes less forced memorization as we understand what each concept means and how to apply it to real situations.

Q. I'm looking for rent to live off-campus next year, so I contacted a realty to find me a house. What do they exactly do for me? Do I still have to contact the landlord too? thanks! If I find a house with people who are looking for an additional roommate, can the realty still help?

A. Property owners wishing to rent their property may hire a real estate company to act as their agent. These companies are paid by the property owner to list the property, find the tenants, show the property, check the prospective tenant's credit history, get references, make sure the tenant is acceptable and can pay the rent and sign the rental agreement. In many cases you will pay the rent to the real estate company. No, you don't usually contact the landlord. One reason landlords hire real estate companies is so that the real estate company can handle all of the details. Sometimes you may be charged a small fee by the company to pull your credit and handle the documentation, sometimes not. You can also look for available rentals in the local newspaper or online on such places as craigslist.org. You don't necessarily need a real estate company but sometimes landlords are more comfortable having a real estate company handle the property. Good luck!

Q. I am planning to take my realtor (buyer's agent) to court over misrepresenting a house that I purchased a little over a year ago? Unfortunately, here in NC, the realtor belongs to a very large real estate company. Any caveats or precautions? Aside from simply finding an attorney willing to take the case without a conflict of interest, it seems the real estate industry has the advantage of creating and knowing every aspect of manipulating the process.

A. You can't take the agent to court, it is the agents broker that you take, that "very large real estate company". They will likely win, most misrepresentation is the fault of the seller.