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The Business of Commercial Real Estate Sales
from:Because of the purpose of this property type, the sale of commercial real estate has strikingly different aspects than that of residential properties. While an owner of a commercial property need not be licensed in order to make a legitimate sale, non owners will have varying licensing requirements depending on their state of practice. In some states, requirements can be fairly lax. In others, one must first obtain a commercial seller's license. For those who choose to wholly specialize in the sale of commercial real estate, there are entire curriculums dedicated to the pertinent aspects of successful commercial property sales.
While many tend to think of residential homes when it comes to the real estate business, commercial real estate sales actually make up a very large part of the industry. Whether looking for new office, retail or restaurant space, it can take a professional to identify the combination of advantages and disadvantages in a property and direct his or her clients in the right direction. The ethical agent looks to educate his or her client so that fully informed decisions to be made. By performing the proper research, agents can assess fair market values for their clients and ensure that all the standards for a sale or purchase are legally met. This can create a stress free real estate experience for everyone involved.
There are some firms that combine their experience of residential, industrial and commercial real estate sales under one roof, while other agencies choose to focus only on commercial properties. This type of agency is likely to provide better, extensive listings for their clients. Depending on the experience of the agency, these listings can range from strictly local venues to listings with international locations. Dealing with listings on international levels is another type of real estate training that requires agents to be able to focus on a great amount of detail. He or she will likely also have training in real estate law.
Many commercial real estate agents are now further specializing in what is called niche properties. Niche properties are those that have a very specific purpose, catering to a special type of business. For example, retirement facilities, dentist office buildings or and industrial complexes would all be considered niche properties. Many of these types of agencies invest in specific niche properties as an extra service to their clients. At times, they will invest in raw land for the future use of niche properties once the proper permits are acquired. Property ventures that produce income via capital gains or rental income are quickly becoming one of the most popular investment options available.
Mexico Real Estate News
US Confiscates Property of Mexican Ex Gov - Fox News
 Houston Chronicle | US Confiscates Property of Mexican Ex Gov Fox News McALLEN, Texas – US authorities are trying to confiscate a nearly half-a-million dollar condominium and a 46-acre property in Texas allegedly purchased with drug money by a former governor of a Mexican state bordering Texas. Two forfeiture cases were ... US goes after ex-Mexican governor's Texas property US seeks to seize property of ex-Mexican official |
Associa Mexico Realty Services Acquires Elite Destinations - MarketWatch (press release)
Associa Mexico Realty Services Acquires Elite Destinations MarketWatch (press release) SAN JOSE DEL CABO BCS, Mexico, May 21, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Associa Mexico Realty Services, an Associa company, strengthens its presence in the Mexico market with the acquisition of Elite Destinations. "This new partnership further strengthens our ... |
Lawyer: Ex-Mexican gov. denies drug bribe claims - Fox News
Lawyer: Ex-Mexican gov. denies drug bribe claims Fox News McALLEN, Texas – The former Mexican state governor whom US prosecutors accuse of investing drug cartel bribes worth millions of dollars in Texas real estate does not own the properties in question and is innocent of the allegations, his lawyer said ... |
Expatriates in drug violence-riddled Mexico: Stay or go? - USA TODAY
 USA TODAY | Expatriates in drug violence-riddled Mexico: Stay or go? USA TODAY "The Zetas started to steal drug shipments from the Sinaloa (Cartel) due to a shortage of cocaine in South America," says Alberto Islas, owner of the Mexico City consultancy, Risk Evaluation. "This has led to an escalating war." The local real estate ... |
Associa Mexico Realty Services Acquires Elite Destinations - SunHerald.com
Associa Mexico Realty Services Acquires Elite Destinations SunHerald.com SAN JOSE DEL CABO BCS, Mexico -- Associa Mexico Realty Services, an Associa company, strengthens its presence in the Mexico market with the acquisition of Elite Destinations. “This new partnership further strengthens our presence in Mexico,” said Joey ... |
US seeks to seize property of ex-Mexican official - WTAQ
US seeks to seize property of ex-Mexican official WTAQ By Jim Forsyth and Jared Taylor (Reuters) - US prosecutors on Tuesday moved to seize millions of dollars' worth of real estate in Texas that a former governor of a Mexican state is accused of buying with payments from drug cartels and from criminal ... |
Mexico opposition party chides ex-governor in drug probe - Reuters
Mexico opposition party chides ex-governor in drug probe Reuters On Tuesday, US prosecutors moved to seize millions of dollars' worth of real estate in Texas that Yarrington allegedly brought with drug money. "Yarrington has to face justice in the country where he is being accused," the PRI said in a statement. |