The market’s slow, interest rates are up, and buyers are backing off. For some agents, this means no transactions, but for savvy agents, this isn’t a problem, it’s an opening.
Traditional financing isn’t the only way to get a deal done. And in today’s market, it might not even be the best.
Creative financing, like seller carrybacks, AITDs, and assumable loans isn’t just for desperate deals or distressed assets. It’s a strategy smart agents and investors are using to create leverage, build portfolios, and close deals others can’t.
It’s how you turn a 5-acre parcel of undeveloped land into 10 cash-flowing rental units. It’s how you turn a “no” from the bank into a “yes” from the seller. It’s how everyday agents become long-term investors.
In this episode of Signature Buzz, we unpack the most underutilized and misunderstood tools in today’s market.
We cover how to talk to skeptical sellers, structure win-win deals, and turn “dead” listings into serious opportunities. You’ll also hear surprising stories about how average investors became millionaires, just by understanding the right financing structure at the right time.
Things You’ll Learn In This Episode
-Why creative financing beats a price cut
Why would a seller agree to 0% down, and actually prefer it? What kind of pitch makes them say yes? Could creative terms beat slashing the price?
-How sellers make more as the bank
Is it really possible to earn 7% interest on money you never put in? What’s the strategy behind owner-carry and AITDs and why are sellers saying yes to them?
-The truth about AITDs, lease options & land deals
You’ve heard the warnings about due-on-sale clauses and lease options… but are they overblown? What risks are real and what do smart agents do differently?
-How to turn dirt into dollars
What’s the playbook for turning an empty lot into 10 income-producing properties? How are agents structuring land deals with builders and unlocking millions in value?
About Your Hosts
Your co-hosts are Brandon Roberts, founder of Signature Real Estate Group, and Chris Bishop, General Manager. Signature Real Estate Group was founded in 2013 and has grown to 600+ agents in multiple states. Collectively Brandon and Chris have trained and coached real estate brokers and agents all over the country, including helping agents become multi-million dollar producers in their first year. Signature has become known for its family atmosphere even as it grew and expanded from Las Vegas into multiple offices in Nevada, Utah and beyond.
Christopher Bishop is a seasoned real estate professional with over two decades of industry experience. He currently serves as the General Manager at Signature Real Estate Group, where he leads a top-performing team of agents and brokers, helping them achieve exceptional results in the competitive Las Vegas market. Christopher’s career includes a prestigious role as the President of the Nevada Association of REALTORS in 2020, where he worked to advance the real estate profession across the state. His dedication to the industry was recognized in 2021 when he was named REALTOR of the Year by the Greater Las Vegas Association of REALTORS. In addition to his leadership roles, Christopher has coached and mentored brokers and agents nationwide, helping them build successful real estate careers through his proven strategies and insights. Christopher’s commitment to excellence and passion for real estate have made him a respected leader and influential figure in the industry.
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