Academy Tools

Did you have to ask for the tool, or did they just send it to you...I signed up a couple weeks ago, and thought they said something bout sending some kind of package out...But haven't received anything...Just wondering if they actually do send a package out, or what?

Hey......You should receive a package from them that has several CD's in it. One from Dean......One that is ALL RE FORMS......And the PROPTREND software......Call a counselor and tell them u didn't get it.

Thanks a lot...I appreciate you getting back to me on this...I will call them today...

Hi Northwest,
I joined the academy at the end of December and never received the package. I called a few weeks ago and just received the Proptrends software in the mail last week. I did not receive any other cd's.

I called a counselor and he said that I should have received a package also, but all I received is the proptrends software.

I've been reading your responses to many members questions and have used some of your ad ideas, etc. Still hoping that I will receive some leads.

What resource do you use to find preforeclosures? I have found that many of them are not up-to-date.

Thanks

Lori,
the prop trend will give you every pre forecloser the day or day after the court house is notified, what an awsome tool.

I got the 4 cds with the booklet...plus the real esate property pro software...What is the prop trend and are we supposed to get that along with the cds, booklet and the property pro software?

I am glad everyone here is explaining about dean's academy,,it is alot of help to me in letting me know about what I want to do as a career. I need basically someone to in essence "push" me to get looking for houses for sale. I am in true need of someone in my area (IL.),,to show me the ropes ,,so I have been looking through a few places ,,if any of you have any ideas please let me know in here or just give me a call(309)840-5608 thanks guys!

oh...never mind about the Prop Trend software...Apparently I didn't get the same package as you, so I guess I wont get that...Unfortunately, cause that software sounds awesome...I called PMI, and they said that comes with a different package...I didn't realize there were different packages, but you must have qualified for a more expensive package...

You need to work with Agents in some cases because sometimes the Preforclosure people are Listing their houses for sale on the MLS. Ask your agent to give you updated listings, in your price range, every week. Ask them to find deals for you that seem to fit your parameters. Also check Craig's list. org and your local paper. Many of the FSBO people are also in forclosure. Also place ads on craigslist.org that say that you "buy houses" and explain that they need to have decent equity and that you can close quickly. All of these methods are available to help you to find MOTIVATED sellers. That is what you would prefer.

The software give you a lot of information. However, I don't see any area where you can get info about pre-foreclosures. Also, there is no way of printing that info out on particular properties.

Any advice you can give me on the above would be greatly appreciated.

I find that the advisors are really informative about the various tools that you can get through the academy, ie: website, proptrend, etc.

Thanks

I don't see that the tool functions in that way, but I wish it did. It IS GREAT for putting together your COMPS though.......when you look at a property that you have saved or "added"......AT THE BOTTOM there some analysis tabs......one says "comparables".......set the parameters and bam....it will pull up the latest comps....then on the bottom right is says "VIEW COMPARABLE REPORT" CLICK on that and up comes a VERY professional comp set that you can put together to show to a Seller or to your Lender. Great feature.

Lori, do you have forecloser alert? if so then click on LOBBY and the second feild say search foreclosers, check the box for pre forclosers and there you go.

Yes....forclosure alert is indeed an expansion on the same software as PropTrend. They need to Join the 2 programs. Forclosure alert doesn't allow address searching. PropTrend is needed for that.

northwest, my PropTrend came with forecloser alert added on it. see if they can do that for you, it really works great.

Thanks.....I will check with them.....I have seen where it said forclosures on the protrend, but without functionality.

I agree with Sam on the comps list. This program seems fantastic. I just got it and already love to search out new props with it. It also does come with the foreclosure program already built in.

Josh

Hello All,

I was thinking about joining the Academy, but I was trying to understand exactly what software tools come with it? I've seen people refer to PropTrend, Foreclosure Alert and Real Estate Property Pro. Are all 3 of these tools included with the Academy Program, or are there different programs with different tools? I would appreciate any clarification on this.

Thank you,

Craig

I believe there are different academy programs depending on what you qualify for to my understanding...I am in the academy, but didn't get what some of the others got...I do know either way, you get the online classes that go through different things as far as assignments, lease options, fmv, and a bunch of other things...Hope that helps

Well, my version of PropTrend worked the first time I used it, but now doesn't work. I even reinstalled it on my computer and no joy. It didn't come with the foreclosure package that I was told I would get. I paid a lot of money for my academy admittance so I think they should provide what was promised.

DR2

I never got the property trend logo either. I guess I'll call them tomorrow to see if I am supposed to have it. It sounds like a great tool.

Hmm, I'm glad I read this, because I only received the business forms and the Proptrend. Currently, I have 5 properties I rent out and I know the market extremely well in these areas. When I look up those properties, the info in there is not accurate at all. It values 2 of my rentals much higher than they're actually worth, and my primary residence is worth much more than is in there (we just had a smaller house across the street in similar condition to ours sell 2 months ago for over 200K higher than they valued my house) .

I will need to call the academy to inquire about the foreclosure software, because I didn't get that either. Thanks everyone! I'll find out what's going on. I know there are 3 tiers to the training academy, each one adds additional items of training, however, because I have a CPA I didn't opt for the top one which includes taxes. I had the automated foreclosure finder before enrolling, and I was refunded money for the, I wonder if I am still permitted to use that now. I thought because it was refunded when I joined the academy that I couldn't use it. Thanks for sparking my curiosity!

Hello,

I am getting started (again) and noticed there is a new feature on PropTrend that finds local buyers. Has anyone used this tool already? If so, I am assuming you are contacting buyers via mail, have you been successful in reaching some. How else can I maximize this tool on Prop Trend.

Also, reading the previous threads, there were a lot of kinks with the program, have those kinks been worked out to your knowledge or experience.

Thank you so much. Always so humble and grateful when you all answer and help out.

Pilar