When we say real estate investment, probably the first thing that comes into your mind is a beautiful house sitting inside a well-landscaped lawn littered with luscious greenery and flowers in the background. Or maybe you envision a towering condominium unit overlooking the beautiful city skyline. Perhaps a shopping center with lots of food stalls and retail stores. Well, you aren’t really wrong but you might be forgetting something. What about the soil on which these properties are erected?
Aside from properties, raw land is another form of real estate investment that is appealing to real estate investors due to its hefty returns.
Just like other fixed assets, buying raw land can also reap profits and diversify your portfolio at the same time. It is a good option if you are a budding real estate investor because of its low-risk, low-maintenance characteristics. It is purely simple and straightforward– you purchase a vacant land and erect any type of structure you want on it.
Property values of investments like a house and lot or condominium are dependent on the current market conditions as well as the physical state of the structure itself. However, the same thing cannot be said when it comes to raw land. Even in the fluctuating real estate waters, the value of land remains stable and increasing.
Here are more reasons why buying raw land is a feasible investment:
Real estate appreciation or property appreciation, in the simplest terms, is the way the value of your property increases as time progresses. This applies to types of fixed real estate investments like houses and condominiums. Property appreciation is very crucial especially when you are planning to sell your property in the future.
Aside from the monthly cash flow, this is one of the major reasons why a lot of people prefer to invest in real estate because they get to earn more revenue than what they initially spent on property prices.
Calculating depreciation or physical obsolescence of land greatly differs from how we usually estimate property value, for example, a house. Primarily because land doesn’t have a definitive useful life, and this is what makes land unique from other asset types. Moreover, land value is constantly fluctuating and is dependent on outside factors.
For instance, the value of land can surge up due to the booming of demand for real estate properties. Population growth contributes to the increased demand for real estate properties, including lots. The improvements and developments such as buildings, landscaping, land access, a driveway, fencing, and even outdoor lighting add up to its price appreciation.
On the other hand, land values can go down if it suffers environmental catastrophes or there is evidence of degradation which effectively lowers the value of the land.
In cases wherein the natural resources from the land are all exhausted, then comes the Land Depletion method.
Land depletion method is a common accounting practice, especially in the mining industry that allocates the costs of exploring, mining, and extracting natural resources.
To compute the depletion, you need to establish a depletion base, which is computed from the following:
After the depletion base is determined, you will need to compute for the depletion rate unit which is determined by subtracting the salvage value (if there’s any) from the depletion base and then dividing it by the total units expected to be extracted.
Last, you will arrive at the depletion or depreciation charge by multiplying the units extracted with the depletion rate.
Given the unlimited useful life of land, we can safely say that it is a lifelong investment that yearns hefty returns. You just need to take into account other factors such as the particular location, quality of soil (especially if you want to go down the agricultural route), zoning and road access, and of course, your budget, among others. When done correctly and strategically, your raw investment now can be bearing fruits in the future!
A lot of Filipinos dream of owning their first apartment or house and lot. With today’s booming real estate opportunities, there are so many options to choose from.
Here at Vistaland International, we have a roster of affordable property listings from several locations across the country. Whether you’re looking for a place to live in Manila, Cebu, Davao and etc, we’ve got you covered. So contact our real estate agents today!
Vistaland International was primarily created to bring OFW closer to their dream of finally acquiring a home in the Philippines. And with the rising cost of living in the country, OFWs and their families are looking for ways to earn extra cash flow to support their daily needs. Luckily, you can also join the global network of Vistaland International as a real estate professional and earn a commission!
Vistaland International Marketing, Inc. (VIMI) is the international marketing division of Vista Land. Aiming to provide OFWs and migrant Filipinos a home in the Philippines, VIMI has established long-lasting relationships with brokers and clients around the world.
Get started with your property investments! Contact us today and follow our social media accounts: Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Whether you just moved into your new home or just want to feel really protected in the comforts of your haven, being secured in your home should never be a luxury that people ask for. But from time to time, house disasters happen from natural ones to burglaries and other unexpected break-ins that make you feel threatened and afraid for you to come home after a tiring day of work or a fun day of partying, and believe us when we say those are very frustrating. Even if you have a bunch of security guards who have a pipe or metal bar to keep criminals at bay, it never hurts your bank account to invest in home security.
Well, we’re back from a break, and we’re going to give you some basic and smart home security tips for you that will make you feel most secure in your loving haven. After all, some call it a ‘home’ while others call it a ‘safe haven’ for a reason.
Most people forget this basic yet important step, and a lot of burglaries and unexpected break-ins happen either because you gave your spare keys to the wrong people, because your door exterior and hinges aren’t strong and sturdy, because you haven’t changed the locks even if the previous owner said they’re safe, or simply because you left it open (and we’re guilty about it).
If you just moved into a property from a previous owner, you should change the locks before you move in (especially on your front door) and you should check your other exterior doors, door frames, and hinges to make sure that they’re strong and protected so that unwanted people and strangers won’t unlock your door easily. If your door has a mail slot, make sure that it’s far away from the doorknob so that it wouldn’t reach for the knob from the other side.
If you have a set of glass sliding doors or glass patio doors, you can double lock them the old-fashioned way by simply putting a window bar or a dowel in its track to keep your sliding glass door from being opened with force. You can also go with the high tech option by simply installing some door sensors or a bunch of glass break sensors that will alert you if your sliding glass door is getting tampered with (and trust us when we say it scares thieves, stalkers, and other bad people off).
If your house has an attached garage, simply secure your garage door with a padlock and key and keep your garage door opener somewhere safe and for you to see easily so that you can have easy access whenever you need to open the garage.
We’re pretty sure that you’ve seen a lot of action movies, and the answer is obvious: These are common entry points for criminals because they’re easy to open by either breaking the glass or thieves simply work their way through the window locks (especially garage windows). Plus manufactured latches on windows are ineffective and they tend to be flimsy at times.
You can opt to go for aftermarket window locks or some key-operated levers. But you can also reinforce your glass panels and windows with a window security film, some window sensors or glass break sensors, add window bars, or plant prickly bushes to your first floor windows (but you know, keep them trimmed so that bugs wouldn’t crawl on your windows).
At some point, intruders would be tempted to come in. But when they hear an alarm system, they normally wouldn’t think twice and get out of the house so that they won’t be caught. Some can disable them, some can’t, but you need to get an alarm system that will be loud enough to scare those intruders, would still alert even when disabled, and would reach to the local police department so that you’d save your energy to call 911 (or whatever the emergency number you have) and so that a burglary, hostage, and other crimes can’t happen in your safe haven.
Place this house alarm adjacent to your front door so that they’ll be caught in the act before it actually happens.
Most burglaries happen during the day, but they also happen at night, and that’s where installing a motion detector lighting comes in! They can be useful for detecting movement in the dark and in fending them off. Seeing those lights flash on as they walk by prevents impulsive crashers from breaking in at night. Word of advice: Stick your outdoor security lights to your perimeter so that you can see them easily.
Nowadays, there are doorbells that come with security cameras and an alarm, making it a nifty 3 – in – 1 home security system for your front door. But it’s never too safe to place them in your living room, dining room, kitchen, patio, and in your lounge areas of your home (but never your bedrooms) so that there’ll be burglar proof or any proof in case any criminal activity happens. After all, it never hurts to put just a few dollars for your home security, right?
If you’ve seen some signs such as, ‘Keep Out Dog Barking’ or ‘No Trespassing,’ then these are home security signs that you should have, even if you don’t have a basic home security system. Be sure they’re legit because professionals won’t be fooled by fakes and they look for easy targets for them to break in.
Since criminals and intruders have googly eyes on your doors and windows, it would be nice to fool them by trimming down your shrubs and bushes that might shield them from view. That way, you’d be pranking them to come into your home, and then your home security systems such as your home alarm system can catch them before the act even happened. It’s the smartest way to catch them into action. After all, mice can’t be lured into mouse traps without cheese, right?
Smart homes have smart security systems, and it doesn’t murder you to invest in extra security when it’s needed, especially when you’re on – the – go. Instead of paying a house sitter all the time when you’re out, you can invest in a smart home system to “keep your house occupied at all times” so that it won’t be an easy target for criminals to jam your house (and they’ll think that your house has ghosts, so it’s smarter compared to just having security signs and it’s even a wittier way to prank people, making it an instant funny home video for you to watch while you’re away).
You can even accommodate the people you trust when they want to leave something for you or to get something from you without the anxiety and guilt of being away from home.
It’s never safe to make your Wi-Fi public. Why? People will hack into your system and steal important information such as passwords, financial statements, and other things that are confidential and leak them everywhere (and it’s no surprise why a lot of people turned to cybercrime). If you don’t leave your door open, then you don’t leave your Wi-Fi network open by securing it with a password and by setting it to a home network so that people won’t get into your network.
Sure your insurance company can back you up when something happens in your home, but they say that prevention is better than a cure, and investing in home security shouldn’t be a question when it comes to home safety because it’s the most essential part of living in a secure community.
Following basic home security steps from keeping your doors locked, having the locks changed, having many police departments accessible, having a neighborhood watch, having a back door, and keeping your windows locked to installing a security camera in an area that you can easily see (or using old cell phones for that), to keeping your spare key hidden well so that anyone won’t find it will come a long way.
Installing a smoke detector in case of a fire and finding ways to lock all your sliding glass doors will also protect you, your family members, and your loved ones from unspeakable activities that happen in your own home or in a person’s office. All a thief wants is an easy target, so they’ll do everything to break glass panels and enter unharmed.
If you move into a new house or property, it’s better to follow these tips (and more) on how to improve home security so that home disasters won’t happen and to keep your home protected, even if you’re surrounded with outdoor buildings in a metropolitan area. Besides, it’s better to be safe than sorry.
Looking for an affordable property? Contact us today
A lot of Filipinos dream of owning their first apartment or house and lot. With today’s booming real estate opportunities, there are so many options to choose from.
Here at Vistaland International, we have a roster of affordable property listings from several locations across the country. Whether you’re looking for a place to live in Manila, Cebu, Davao and etc, we’ve got you covered. So contact our real estate agents today!
Vistaland International was primarily created to bring OFW closer to their dream of finally acquiring a home in the Philippines. And with the rising cost of living in the country, OFWs and their families are looking for ways to earn extra cash flow to support their daily needs. Luckily, you can also join the global network of Vistaland International as a real estate professional and earn a commission!
Vistaland International Marketing, Inc. (VIMI) is the international marketing division of Vista Land. Aiming to provide OFWs and migrant Filipinos a home in the Philippines, VIMI has established long-lasting relationships with brokers and clients around the world.
Get started with your property investments! Contact us today and follow our social media accounts: Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Today, we’re taking a trip back to art class.
Choosing colors for your home’s interior design is probably one of the most exciting and daunting things to do. Sure, you can just select your favorite color as your main color but coordinating it with other hues can be such a headache, especially if you aren’t sure which color complements the other. Just a simple mismatch can break the overall aesthetic of your room– and that’s a sight we all don’t want to happen!
Well, we’re here to help you create the perfect color scheme for your living space! Read through the article to find out how!
Color, as defined by physics, are the electromagnetic frequencies (visible to the human eye) that bounce back into our eyes when light reflects or falls on a surface.
When it comes to interior designing, color is one powerful tool that you can use to transform any drab or dull-looking interior into a refreshing and lively living space that invokes the vibe you want to emanate and achieve. Depending on your chosen color combination, you can easily create a living room that invokes a cozy and comfortable mood, or a bedroom that radiates warmth and energy. The color scheme you have chosen can either make or break the overall interior design of your home.
At first glance, a color wheel simply looks like a rainbow-colored pie. But taking a closer look, the color wheel actually shows you ‘how colors naturally combine, blend, and contrast.’
It is divided into twelve colors which are categorized into three: primary, secondary, and tertiary colors.
I’m quite sure you already know about them, but in case of a memory slip, let’s take a refresher at them:
Aside from the color categories, here are other terminologies and their definitions to help you better understand color combinations and the color theory.
Remember this line: When in doubt, use the color wheel. Actually, just use this helpful tool. Even the best interior designers in town still use the color wheel as a reference when picking out paint colors and varying shades in creating the perfect color palette for their project.
Also known as the one-color scheme, the monochromatic scheme only uses one color and incorporates all of its shades and tints to pull off the interior design. This color scheme is perfect if you aren’t really sure of the color that you want at first or if you just want a subtle or subdued hue in your living room.
While this color scheme is the easiest to understand, it can be a bit tricky to pull off, as a room with only one color can give off a dull and boring vibe when the coordinating colors don’t really match the overall tone of the room. Make sure to show a variety of shades and colors when going for this scheme.
They say that opposites attract– and that is completely true when it comes to complementary color scheme. You can achieve this by simply pairing colors opposing each other on the color wheel, like blue and orange, red and green, or yellow and purple. Or you can create a high contrast color scheme by combining two complementary colors together.
These combos tend to be bold and are guaranteed to add energy to your living space. The key to achieving this scheme is not to let one color overpower the other. For instance, if you’ve decided to use blue as a wall color, use the orange shade and tint as the accent.
Technically speaking, analogous colors are three colors that sit next to each other on the color wheel. For easier visualization, think of the setting sun–it has hints of red, orange, and yellow. That’s analogous colors for you!
When using the analogous scheme, a lot of interior designers follow the 60 30 10 rule which means 60% dominant or base color, 30% accent color or secondary color, and 10% for the pop of color.
To effectively distribute these color combinations, you can follow this guide from Lucia Tonelli of Elle Decor:
If two colors are not enough for your adventurous spirit, then why not use three? A triad color scheme incorporates three evenly-spaced colors in the color wheel. And how do you determine that? Simply draw an equilateral triangle in your color wheel. Each point of the triangle will land on a specific color. The three colors, when placed side by side, create a vibrant and playful feeling.
Just like other color schemes, balance is the key when using triad colors to decorate your abode. Decided which color will be the dominant one and the remaining will serve as the accent colors.
We all know that colors have a certain effect on our moods, so choose wisely. It is also helpful to know which are the warm colors and which are cool. Keep in mind that red, orange, yellow, brown, and pink fall under warm colors while cool colors include blue, green, and purple.
So, before you start picking paint colors that you’d want to incorporate into your home, it’s important to decide first what kind of mood you want to set in a particular living space.
You don’t have to become a professional interior designer to be able to create a cohesive look for your interior design. Just fetch out your color wheel and start making the color scheme that best suits your style, design, and most especially your personality!
Looking for an affordable property? Contact us today
A lot of Filipinos dream of owning their first apartment or house and lot. With today’s booming real estate opportunities, there are so many options to choose from.
Here at Vistaland International, we have a roster of affordable property listings from several locations across the country. Whether you’re looking for a place to live in Manila, Cebu, Davao and etc, we’ve got you covered. So contact our real estate agents today!
Vistaland International was primarily created to bring OFW closer to their dream of finally acquiring a home in the Philippines. And with the rising cost of living in the country, OFWs and their families are looking for ways to earn extra cash flow to support their daily needs. Luckily, you can also join the global network of Vistaland International as a real estate professional and earn a commission!
Vistaland International Marketing, Inc. (VIMI) is the international marketing division of Vista Land. Aiming to provide OFWs and migrant Filipinos a home in the Philippines, VIMI has established long-lasting relationships with brokers and clients around the world.
Get started with your property investments! Contact us today and follow our social media accounts: Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Sometimes we are too occupied trying to catch up with the fast-paced adult life that we tend to forget to stop and take a breath. We are too caught up with running after our goals that we sometimes forget to take care of ourselves. The adulting life sometimes may feel draining and exhausting, both physically and mentally.
Imagine this scenario: you are an employee working a 9-5 day job. You come home feeling all tired and exhausted after a day’s worth of work and commute. Surrendering yourself for the day, you slump yourself on your caring bed. You go to sleep, wake up and find yourself going through the same circle again. I know, it can be very tiring.
As a way to celebrate Nutrition Month this July, we’ve listed down wellness activities at home for a healthier wellbeing. And as you know, Nutrition Month promotes eating healthy and at the same time advocating for a healthy lifestyle overall!
Before we dive into what a wellness activity is, let’s find out what is wellness first. According to IncentFit, wellness is defined as “a regular practice of activities, choices, and lifestyles that lead someone to a state of complete wellbeing.”
Wellness activity spans beyond eating the right food and getting balanced nutrition; it is an outlook in life that strives to achieve a balanced lifestyle, leading to a happier, healthier, less stressful, and fulfilling life for an individual.
Consequently, wellness activities are what you do to achieve such wellness. They are the habits you incorporate into your daily life to lead you toward your goal. Whether be it a physical activity like running or a mental health exercise like meditating, they all have contributions to shaping you into the healthy individual you are aiming to be.
Allocating a few minutes for yourself every day can give a significant effect on your overall disposition and mood throughout the day. You may think a simple, well-made breakfast served on a table won’t do much but eating a hearty food (prepared by you or a loved one) in the morning will put you in a better mood as you head on to your busy day.
As the strict quarantine measures slowly loosen up, we are now slowly returning to how our lives were before the pandemic. And as we adjusted to the ‘new normal’ back, we’re certain that going through another transition in our lives will give unwanted headaches and stress.
Take a look at these easy wellness activities for a healthy body and mental wellbeing!
Sometimes, your piled-up thoughts can weigh us down, making you feel weary and tired. Take some time to ‘sort out’ your thoughts: what are the stuff that you can put aside for now? If you can postpone that decision you have to make then throw it at the back of your head for a moment. The more you lighten your mental load, the clearer your perspective will be on things.
Also taking some time (about 5-10 minutes) to meditate, especially before going to work can create a huge impact on how you will foresee your day. Proven by studies, meditation aids to relieve stress and improve overall health.
Meditating is important to improve employee wellness as well. Some companies implement workplace wellness programs that can help cultivate healthy habits and foster healthy behaviors that are beneficial for employee health (and of course reduce levels of employee turnover.)
Maybe you’ve promised yourself you’ll be starting a healthy lifestyle from now on, and we totally support you with that! And what’s a good way to start than with changing your diet?
It may be hard at first, as your palate is already accustom to the salt and sugar from junk foods. The secret to success is discipline. This doesn’t mean that you can never enjoy these guilty pleasures of yours–just in healthy portions and in moderation!
Plus, there are lots of easy-to-cook recipes that you can find online. If you’ve got plenty of time on your hands, you can enroll in cooking classes! But if you don’t, you can just try those video demos on Facebook or TikTok! There’s no excuse for you not to eat healthy this time!
Now, this is something I personally do when things get a bit heavy for me to carry. Listening to your favorite song or any upbeat music in general triggers the release of dopamine in your brain. As a refresher, dopamine is the ‘happy hormone,’ which means that the more dopamine released in your body, the more you will feel at ease and have better focus.
Creating a playlist greatly helps if you have a lot of comfort songs to listen to. Genre doesn’t matter; as long it makes your feet tap to the beat then it deserves a spot on your playlist!
The pandemic gave birth to lots of plantitos and plantitas. It became a global trend that almost everyone you know–whether they have a green thumb or not– is growing their own garden.
Aside from harvesting grown vegetables or picking up fresh flowers for your vase, growing your own garden at home gives that much needed mental boost and aids in stress management. We minimize outdoor travel to prevent the spreading of the virus, but we can still be close to nature by tending to your backyard or patio garden.
Boost nutrition
Now, what are we going to do with those harvested vegetables? Of course, turn them into a delicious meal that everyone in the family can enjoy. Involve the members of the family by letting them pick what’s going to be on the menu for today’s lunch or dinner, following the portioning guidelines that you set. Bring the kids over for grocery shopping and let them help you pick out fruits and vegetables! Not only that you’ve encouraged wellness activities for your family but it’s also a great bonding time with the kids!
Writing your feelings and thoughts out is also a great way to release any pent-up emotion or tension you didn’t know you might be carrying. You can bring your journal to work or school so can jot stuff down easily whenever you want to. Might as well encourage employees or schoolmates to start journaling, too!
A win is a win, no matter how big or small it is. And a win doesn’t have to be grand to call for a celebration. Don’t
Whether you received a salary increase, got promoted, or simply finished your report on time, don’t hesitate to give yourself a treat, because you truly deserve it!
With the pandemic still on the lookout, most people still prefer to stay inside their abode to protect themselves and their family from the threat of the virus. Indeed, it is undeniably more fun to stay indoors where you can lounge around in your bed all day until your eyes get tired from scrolling through various social media sites. Or you can spend the whole being a human burrito and catching up on your favorite Netflix show or Korean drama series.
While these activities sound tempting to do on a daily basis, it is still important to stretch those joints and muscles that are aching due to sitting or lying in the same position for hours. Being socially distant doesn’t mean that you need to literally isolate yourself from the world and stay in your cave until this pandemic is over.
Your mind and body still need some tending— and that means you should go out for a short walk around the community. Say hello to your neighbors and grab the chance to make new friends. You’ll never know your next best friend might just be two doors away!
Clouded by negative thoughts? Counter them by listing down all the things your are grateful for! From the food on your table, lesser sick days, the clothes you wear, and compassionate friends and family. Just by writing this stuff down can promote a sense of happiness and appreciation for the stuff you have right now.
You will often hear the phrase ‘Don’t be too hard on yourself,’ and that is totally true. It’s completely normal not to achieve every goal you set but that doesn’t mean you’re a complete failure. You can always fire your shot the following days. Be always gentle with yourself and don’t beat yourself up on something you cannot control or change.
Aside from practicing these healthy habits inside your humble abode, you can also encourage a workplace wellness program to continue cultivating such healthy activities even when you are sitting in front of your office desk. Getting the whole office involved can be a great way to bond and foster great relationships with each other.
Even if you are bombarded with a heavy load of stuff you need to accomplish, you can still maintain a close watch on your nutrition and health with these easy-to-do wellness activities. Your health is also a precious investment that’s why you should go great lengths to keep your mind and body healthy!
A lot of Filipinos dream of owning their first apartment or house and lot. With today’s booming real estate opportunities, there are so many options to choose from.
Here at Vistaland International, we have a roster of affordable property listings from several locations across the country. Whether you’re looking for a place to live in Manila, Cebu, Davao and etc, we’ve got you covered. So contact our real estate agents today!
Vistaland International was primarily created to bring OFW closer to their dream of finally acquiring a home in the Philippines. And with the rising cost of living in the country, OFWs and their families are looking for ways to earn extra cash flow to support their daily needs. Luckily, you can also join the global network of Vistaland International as a real estate professional and earn a commission!
Vistaland International Marketing, Inc. (VIMI) is the international marketing division of Vista Land. Aiming to provide OFWs and migrant Filipinos a home in the Philippines, VIMI has established long-lasting relationships with brokers and clients around the world.
Get started with your property investments! Contact us today and follow our social media accounts: Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
In this modern and technological age, people turn to the internet to search for basically everything they need– from food, clothes, shoes, and even property investments like affordable house and lots and condominium units. Indeed, with the advent of technology, humankind’s way of life was made easier and more convenient.
With that being said, real estate companies, property developers, real estate agents and brokers should capitalize on the power of digital marketing to create more brand awareness for their real estate business. You do not want to miss out on the chance for your business to appear when someone searches for affordable house and lot or condominium unit on Google or to place ads on various social media sites like Facebook.
Not only that your business will reach a wider range of audiences, but it will also generate more leads for your business and can possibly turn into sales and revenue. Most importantly, you will set yourself apart from your competitors while at the same build an online database with a strong and reliable profile.
We’ve listed down some digital marketing strategies to help you establish online brand visibility in the real estate industry!
One of the crucial steps you need to do in order to build online presence is to set up a website for your real estate business. Take note of the elements that make up an interactive and user friendly website such as website responsiveness and easy-to-navigate with high-quality photos and videos. Also, remember that majority of online users surf the internet using their mobile devices so ensure that your website is well-optimized and mobile-friendly for maximum user experience.
You can also add featured listings to your landing page to give visiting property buyers an insight about what’s hot in the current real estate market while at the same time helping them locate a specific property. Client testimonials and reviews also help in establishing the integrity of your real estate company, especially for first-time buyers. If they saw that your real estate business has gotten positive reviews from past clients, then they’d likely to trust you as well.
Some real estate websites even have a live chat feature that lets users talk with a bot or support agents if they have any inquiries or concerns. You can also add Click-to-Action (CTA) buttons to remind clients of the actions they need to take. CTAs don’t have to sound ‘salesy’; they just have to be visible and clickable on your website.
The digital world is truly a different niche– an environment where everyone strives to be at the top or the first page of search engines for every client’s query. Establishing a website of your own is a crucial first step, but implementing SEO guidelines makes your site accessible to various searches related to ‘real estate.’
According to data gathered by True Logic from Google Keyword Planner, over 100,000 real estate industry-related searches are generated in the Philippines alone, with the keyword ‘house for sale‘ having the highest search volume. These numbers imply that a significant number of home buyers look up for available properties online, despite the fact that local SEO in the Philippines is just in its blooming phase.
With this data, it is safe to say that real estate companies should capitalize on the SEO digital marketing strategy as early as possible to get the top position on the search engine results page when a user inputs in a certain keyword.
There are ways to make your website SEO-friendly which are as follows:
Email marketing hits two birds with one stone by generating new leads and keeping existing clients in touch and interested that’s why this digital marketing strategy is preferred by most realtors and agents. Moreover, there are various email marketing services like MailChimp, Active Campaign, and sendinblue that you can utilize to make the work faster and automated.
But remember, not all emails are created the same, so before you send out those emails, make sure that the contents are compelling enough and are related to the user’s needs and intent.
Your digital marketing campaigns and efforts shouldn’t be limited to your website and sending emails alone. According to a survey conducted by The Close in 2020, real estate agents got new clients because of their social media marketing efforts during the pandemic period.
Indeed, using various social media platforms to promote your real estate company or business is a good digital marketing strategy considering almost everyone owns at least a Facebook, Instagram, or TikTok account. In fact, the Philippines ranked first when it comes to most amount of time spent on social media.
Create engaging posts, stories, or reels on Facebook and Instagram, showcasing your properties’ interior designs and amenities. You can also list your properties, host virtual open houses, or do a Facebook live to interact with your potential clients in real time.
On the other hand, creating a TikTok account is a great way to do video marketing. Highlight success stories of real estate agents or home buyers in your video content or participate in the latest TikTok challenges with the appropriate hashtags so your contents will be easier to find. You can also create a series so that your followers will have something to look forward to when visiting your account.
Don’t forget to add links redirecting to your website on every social media account that you manage so that you can still garner traffic for your site.
Virtual tour hosting became popular, especially during the pandemic as agents and companies used this as an alternative to open house tours due to travel and face-to-face restrictions. Hosting virtual tours streamlines the buying process for home owners as they now easily inspect every property without leaving the comfort of their homes.
When conducting virtual tours, make sure to use actual photos of the house or unit you are selling to make it more realistic. Home buyers can easily envision themselves living inside that space if you use exact photos of the living room, kitchen, or bathroom. Make sure that the photos and videos you are going to use aren’t blurry and are of high quality.
The reason is simple: everything is digital now. People look up to the internet for any information, product, or services they want to know. With digital marketing, you can reach an audience on a global scale in an instant with just a few clicks. It also helps you unleash your creativity through your blogs, posts, and campaign materials.
You can also monitor your performance easily, and identify which boosts sales the most and which delivers poorly. With that, you can easily devise plans, adjustments, and strategies all for the benefit of your real estate business.
Using digital marketing for real estate can sound daunting at first, especially if it’s your first time diving into its waters. Don’t worry! You can easily find a trusted digital marketing company online that will help you generate more leads and sales. But, it won’t hurt to read some points and see for yourself how this marketing strategy greatly impacts your business.
At the end of the day, it all boils down to how well you can utilize the powers of these strategies. Yes, it’s a great thing to reach a lot of audiences, but the conversion quality matters the most.
A lot of Filipinos dream of owning their first apartment or house and lot. With today’s booming real estate opportunities, there are so many options to choose from.
Here at Vistaland International, we have a roster of affordable property listings from several locations across the country. Whether you’re looking for a place to live in Manila, Cebu, Davao and etc, we’ve got you covered. So contact our real estate agents today!
Vistaland International was primarily created to bring OFW closer to their dream of finally acquiring a home in the Philippines. And with the rising cost of living in the country, OFWs and their families are looking for ways to earn extra cash flow to support their daily needs. Luckily, you can also join the global network of Vistaland International as a real estate professional and earn a commission!
Vistaland International Marketing, Inc. (VIMI) is the international marketing division of Vista Land. Aiming to provide OFWs and migrant Filipinos a home in the Philippines, VIMI has established long-lasting relationships with brokers and clients around the world.
Get started with your property investments! Contact us today and follow our social media accounts: Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
It’s Nutrition Month again, and people are constantly finding ways on how to be healthier with this year’s theme, New Normal na Nutrisyon, Sama-samang Gawan ng Solusyon! with the rising COVID – 19 and dengue cases that affect our immune system (according to recent data released by the press) and loved ones. This year’s theme encourages people to have healthy interventions in response of living in a world with COVID – 19 virus.
Being healthy is essential when it comes to not only being fit, but in loving your body and your immune system. But most people have this mindset that eating healthy is only for the rich because the prices of fresh ingredients alone have gotten up, and some of us get that (especially when we’re starting our healthy eating journey or just simply going on a diet). Plus, it’s hard to make some healthy meals given that some ingredients are actually hard to find in groceries.
Well, we’re here to change your mindset about healthy eating with these easy – to – make healthy eats in your condo building that you can search on your browser as we celebrate National Nutrition Month according to the Presidential Decree along with their international standard portions.
This dish consists of various fruits such as grapes, oranges, papaya, pineapples, kiwis, and blueberries, making it a scrumptious snack that is served with cream or juice. Citrus fruits such as oranges, limes, and pears will give you a natural immune system boost, and Fruit Chats are usually served during summer, making your immune system refreshed and healthy with Vitamin C.
A healthy dish made with soft broccoli florets with a sprinkle of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper with garlic along with capsicum, carrots, and snow peas to enhance the flavor will definitely boost your immune function against COVID – 19 because of its green leafy vegetables and it will also regulate your gut function and immune cells, making a perfect warm and healthy snack to beat the rainy days (minus your usual hot chocolate or coffee fix).
If you think that citrus fruits only have Vitamin C, well you should think again with this vegetable! Since bell peppers have Vitamins A and C, they are a great source of vitamins for your daily needs. You can make one with hummus or guacamole, which contain healthy fats along with chopped tomatoes and feta cheese for a guilt – free snack!
If you’ve been given this when you’ve had colds, well this healthy staple is made with chicken broth that is simmered along with sweet corn, vegetables, chopped garlic, turmeric, and coriander leaves and it’s rich in antioxidants protein, and amino acids that detoxify and heal your body. Most people order this in most restaurants or simply make one because it’s light, easy to digest, and the most satisfying in the Snacks category.
This yummy vegan dish is basically made of carrots and it’s spiced with ginger, making it creamy and warm during a stormy day. Aside from the fact that carrots are good for the eyes, it’s also packed with boosters and vitamins such as Beta Carotene and it captures the sweet – savory mix of ground carrots. Also, soups are staple for healthy diets, You can enjoy it with a slice of bread while relaxing in the comfort of your home or in a train while sightseeing.
Another vegan treat for you to try is the Pomegranate Smoothie, which is made of milk, honey, and yogurt along with pomegranate arils to have a creamy and thick texture, making it a perfect summer drink for you to cool down and a refreshing way to beat sicknesses! It has immunity boosters and nutrients to make your immune cells strong. Supercharge yourself with one on a hot summer day while relaxing or travelling, and you’ll feel more refreshed and healthier!
This vegetable is mostly found on most foods in every cuisine in the world as it adds a little taste and it’s a must – have for your health. Early civilizations have used it to fight infections, slow down hardened arteries, and lower blood pressure. It also has immune – boosting nutrients that come from a heavy sulfur – compound, which is allicin.
Nuts are also good for your diet as they improve your memory, and that’s where almonds come in. They contain Vitamin E, which will protect you from colds and this powerful antioxidant keeps your immune system healthy because it has healthy fats (although you need some fat since it’s fat – soluble). You can use these in dessert recipes as well as a snack on its own and in trail mixes. Since adults only need 15mg of Vitamin E each day, you only need a half cup of almonds that provide 100% of the recommended daily amount.
Seeds are also great snacks to add to your trail mix, and they’re also rich in Vitamin E (which is important in regulating and maintaining immune systems) and in Vitamin B – 6. They’re also high in Selenium, so you only need an ounce of these babies so that you can get the average daily of Selenium.
If you like Matcha Green Tea, you might want to tone it down with green or black tea as both of them are packed with flavonoids, a type of antioxidant. But green tea really excels in epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), which is another powerful antioxidant that enhances your immune system and it’s also an excellent source of L – theanine, an amino acid that produces germ – fighting compounds in your T – cells, one of the white blood cells that help in fighting diseases.
This is another fruit that is loaded Vitamin C. You can double your daily recommended of Vitamin C in this fruit. Aside from this, it also contains a digestive enzyme called papain, which has anti – inflammatory effects as well as decent amounts of Potassium, Magnesium, and Folate which are beneficial for your health.
Sweet potatoes are richer in fiber and carbohydrates compared to ordinary potatoes, making you feel full and healthy (especially when you’re planning to travel on a long journey).
Unlike regular vegetable oil and canola oil that contains Omega 3 that you usually see in ads, cooking food in olive oil reduces the risk of heart disease and it has low cholesterol and healthy fats so that you can cook your favorite food without feeling guilty of being too oily.
Even if the pandemic has made a huge impact on nutrition such as disruptions in nutrition delivery related services, increased hunger (especially with sweet potatoes and regular potatoes), and many more, it also has positive impacts such as improved delivery services, home food production, increased awareness of one’s health and going on healthy diets, and the solidarity to help one another (especially in finding food to support your healthy living by doing a quick search on a bunch of websites that have three levels of the WCAG level.)
Aside from taking a rest, you should eat some fruits and vegetables as well as making some healthy dishes and snacks that you can research on your browser so that you can have the accessibility key in making yourself healthy. Get some vitamins such as a healthy amount of Vitamin D so that you can make the most out of your Nutrition Month.
You only have one life to live, so be on the current page and live healthily to celebrate the importance of National Nutrition Month and search some ways on how to be healthy when it comes to food. After all, a healthy immune system provides several accessibility keys to a better life.
You may check out the Nutrition Month Philippines home page here to find out more about this year’s theme and how to celebrate Nutrition Month.
Choosing curtains for your living room isn’t as simple as you think. It takes a lot of careful planning and decision to make sure the fabric you’re going to incorporate aligns with the overall aesthetic of the room, otherwise, it’s going to be a decorative disaster. A simple color mismatch can break the entire look of your living space. And a window frame with no curtains at all just feels bland and boring.
Aside from contributing to the overall aesthetic of the room, window treatments such as drapes and curtains also regulate the flow of natural light streaming through your living room. But with the endless options you can choose from– colors, prints, type of fabric, length, and even the rings and rods, it’s understandable for one to get confused about where he or she should start.
But don’t worry! We’ve curated some tips on how to choose curtains for your living room to make it the perfect haven for you and your family!
Before you go out shopping for your living room curtains or curtains in general, you need to know first what your room requires. More often than not, homeowners go buy window treatments without knowing the difference between blinds, shades, drapes, and curtains. This may lead to inhibiting the correct amount of natural light that should be reaching your living space.
Sheer curtains are those lightweight fabrics that are usually hung from curtain rods. Curtains are perfect for areas such as the living room to allow maximum amount of natural light to stream through. Drapes (and blackout curtains) are good for bedrooms because their thick fabric blocks the entrance of sunlight.
Function comes first, so in choosing living room curtains, you need to consider two factors: the amount of sunlight you want to come through and the mood and décor you want to set in your living room. For minimalist-inspired living rooms, sheer curtains are the perfect match while for traditional rooms, thick curtains are the most common.
The next thing you should do is to accurately measure the height and width of your living room windows. No one wants a curtain that is either too short, too long, or too narrow for their window. Aside from the height and width, you also need to consider your window’s shape. For instance, if your house has bay windows, you might need wider curtains to fit the frame perfectly.
If you want to create an illusion of a bigger space for your living room, add floor length curtains to your window frame! Full length drapes make the room taller and wider.
It’s better to opt for custom curtains or custom drapes to avoid mistakes when it comes to the measurements as custom window treatments are made to fit perfectly your windows!
Probably one of the most exciting parts of curtain picking. However, don’t get carried away too easily! The color of your living room window curtains can either make or break the overall design and mood of your space so choose wisely!
Aside from the fabric material, the amount of light that will reach your living room also depends on the color of your curtains. Light-colored curtains can easily make your living room look warm and cozy without sacrificing the amount of privacy you are getting. On the flip side, dark shades create that sophisticated and elegant effect less the gloomy vibes. What’s more is that you can easily block the sun while you situate yourself on a movie or series marathon in your living room!
Whatever your chosen color will be, make sure that your window treatment matches or complements the wall color of your living room!
They say that opposites attract and complement each other. That is also applicable when deciding whether you should go with prints or with plain solids.
Starting off, scan your living room décor. If the soft furnishings in your living room are usually of a solid color, then go for printed or patterned curtains and vice versa. Remember, prints and patterns add weight to the visual appeal of any design, so the best way to work with patterned curtains is to pair them with solid-colored furniture. You can also match the print of your curtain with the throw pillows, sofa, and area rugs to create a cohesive design.
Your living room is one of the busiest places in your house. It is where you and your family hang out to bond and relax so it’s important to create an inviting and relaxing atmosphere for everyone. It is where you let in your guests and friends for a quick catching up about each other’s lives so it’s important for you to create an impression!
You don’t have to become a professional interior designer to upscale the design of your living room. Through these living room curtain ideas, we hope that you’ve gained insights on how you will hang curtains in your living room less the design disaster!
A lot of Filipinos dream of owning their first apartment or house and lot. With today’s booming real estate opportunities, there are so many options to choose from.
Here at Vistaland International, we have a roster of affordable property listings from several locations across the country. Whether you’re looking for a place to live in Manila, Cebu, Davao and etc, we’ve got you covered. So contact our real estate agents today!
Vistaland International was primarily created to bring OFW closer to their dream of finally acquiring a home in the Philippines. And with the rising cost of living in the country, OFWs and their families are looking for ways to earn extra cash flow to support their daily needs. Luckily, you can also join the global network of Vistaland International as a real estate professional and earn a commission!
Vistaland International Marketing, Inc. (VIMI) is the international marketing division of Vista Land. Aiming to provide OFWs and migrant Filipinos a home in the Philippines, VIMI has established long-lasting relationships with brokers and clients around the world.
Get started with your property investments! Contact us today and follow our social media accounts: Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Looking for ways to release stress is vital for our Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). The weight of their job coupled with the homesickness they feel while working in a foreign land far away from their loved ones can sometimes take a toll on their mind and body. And with their busy schedules, sometimes they prefer to skip destressing and just sleep the tiredness away.
Good thing that there are simple and easy ways to shake the stress off their shoulders inside the comfort of their homes. Aside from taking short walks, listening to their favorite music, or making a quick stretch, our OFWs and migrant Filipino workers can also try meditating to help them reduce stress.
Walk through this article to find out the wonderful health benefits of meditation not only for our OFWs and migrant Filipino workers but for every individual out there!
Mindfulness meditation involves learning to divert and concentrate your attention on how you breathe and at the same time noticing when your mind wanders and then bringing it back to the present moment, less the judgment.
Wellness professionals and meditation teachers agree that when you practice meditation, even for a few minutes a day can give such an impact on your physical and mental health. Here are some of them:
Now that you’ve known the positive effects of meditation on your physical and mental health, it’s time for you now to start mindfulness meditation inside the comfort of your home. Unlike other wellness activities, meditation doesn’t require a large space or heavy workout equipment. All you need is you and your mind.
Step 1: Find a cozy spot
It’s a rule of thumb to find a comfortable spot in a serene environment when you want to start to meditate. Feel free to find a space in your home where you can feel relaxed without any distractions. You can either sit on the couch, on your bed, or it could be on your favorite chair! You can opt to lie down but as a beginner, it is more advisable to stay seated to prevent yourself from falling asleep.
Step 2: Set a time limit
Now, as a beginner in the meditation practice, you don’t have to push yourself to meditate for a long period of time. Five to ten minutes of mindfulness meditation a day can give a huge impact on your concentration and overall disposition as you go through your daily routine and tasks. It would be helpful to set a daily reminder on your phone or calendar so you won’t miss out on your daily meditation practice.
Step 3: Notice your body
Whether you are sitting on a chair with both of your feet flat on the floor, kneeling, or sitting cross-legged on top of your bed, yoga mat, or meditation cushion, make sure that this position is comfortable enough for you to stay for a while.
Step 4: Focus on your breathe
Take a deep breath and slowly let it out. Follow the sensation of your breathe as you inhale and exhale over and over.
The essence of meditation involves focusing on breathing to maintain a calm main and develop inner harmony. One of the easiest ways to begin meditating is to concentrate on the air going in and out of your system.
Step 5: Be kind to your wandering mind
As a neophyte to meditation, it will be very common for your mind to wander and think about various stuff. You might look back on your regrets in the past or be curious about what’s in store for you in the future. Or your mind could drift away into thinking about someone or a specific moment in your life.
Don’t beat yourself up if that happens–it’s completely normal! When you notice that your thoughts have taken off course, simply let go of the thought, reopen your attention and slowly redirect back your focus on the inhalation and exhalation.
“Don’t just drag the mind back to the breath. Instead, reopen the attention, then gently come and land again,” advises Tara Brach, a meditation teacher from Washington D.C as mentioned in an article from New York Times.
Remember that mindfulness meditation isn’t about letting your mind roam free nor making it empty– it’s about focusing your attention to the present moment.
“Where we build our skill is in the practice of coming back. Coming back again and again. Notice it — thinking — and then pause, and then come back to the present moment,” Ms. Brach adds.
Step 6: Close with kindness
Whenever you’re ready, slowly lift your gaze (or open your eyes if you meditated with closed eyes) and notice your surroundings. Pick up on the sound of your environment and notice on how your body is feeling. Take note of your emotions– are you feeling better now than before you started mindfulness meditation?
There are various types of meditation that you can try out. Some of them are as follows:
Listening to guided meditation practices can be a big help, especially for beginners. There are various websites that offer guided meditation exercise and meditation techniques in the form of audios (which can be as short as 1 minute or as long as 15 minutes) that you can use and incorporate into your every meditation session.
Finding ways to reduce stress levels is essential for our OFWs and migrant Filipinos, especially with the toll of working and being far away from their loved ones greatly affecting their physical and mental health.
Whatever meditation style you prefer, completing a successful meditation session promotes progressive relaxation for our OFWs. Allot a few minutes of your day to meditate. It will help you release any negative emotions for a positive and healthier well-being.
If you’ve read our article about real estate marketing using social media platforms, you’d know that a lot of people use Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and many others to not only communicate with loved ones and individuals with common interests through groups as well as sharing photos and with what’s up with them recently, but real estate agents also use these platforms to sell real estate, and TikTok isn’t exempted to the rule.
People use TikTok nowadays amidst the boredom they have faced at the start of the pandemic and a series of lockdowns to have more engagement not only with their family and friends but with a lot of other people out of their social circle. With this social media platform, influencers and small businesses promote themselves by doing TikTok challenges and collaborating with each other through PR packages and sponsored videos.
If you’re asking us whether TikTok should be included as a social marketing platform for real estate industry, then the answer is definitely! We’re going to give you a refresher on how TikTok works so that you can use this social media platform to get new leads for real estate.
TikTok is a video app that can let you create short videos that are entertaining for a broad audience. It started out as Douyin when it was launched by ByteDance in Beijing in September 2016. The company bought out its rival, musical.ly, for around $1 billion, which started in Shanghai and has an overseas headquarters at Santa Monica, California. It’s a video content sharing app with more than billions of downloads every day, and it’s an ideal way to reach out to even more people by creating TikTok videos about anything from making POVs to mini vlogs to educational videos.
TikTok users can comment, like, and share just like how they normally do it on Instagram, and they can even ‘Duet’ and ‘Stitch’ videos from other users as well as go live to join in the fun! Some would say it’s just like other platforms, but this is actually an interactive platform for everyone to use! Plus, this is a great platform for social real estate marketing! How cool is that?
Now that we’ve covered the watered version of what TikTok is, we’re going to walk you through the basic steps on how to get and generate more leads using TikTok in the real estate business.
Your TikTok real estate agent journey starts with creating your TikTok account. All you have to do is simply sign up with your Google or Facebook profile (or basically sign up with your phone number or email address).
The only challenge that you need to come up with is your username.
Try to use a username and a display name that matches your other social media platforms so that people can easily find you. It’s ideal if it either includes ‘realtor,’ ‘real estate,’ and/or the name of your area. You can always change them later if you aren’t happy with your first username and display name.
Next is that you should have a blurb about what your TikTok real estate page will be about. Most real estate agents keep it short, simple, and catchy in their bio, so you should have the area you service, the link to your website, and a short blurb of who you are and what you do. You can use your company’s logo or your “real estate agent” picture as your profile picture, and you should also link your other social media platforms so that people can reach out to you more.
Let us tell you that it’s easy to establish some real estate niche and an audience since there are new trends that are adapted for any business or topic. In fact, most TikTokers have grown their audience by creating a series of videos or doing the same trend with small changes constantly.
You can reach out to a general audience, which are sellers and homebuyers. But you can also attract potential renters, flippers, and empty nesters by narrowing it down to a specific audience that you’re aiming for. Visualize your ideal client within your niche, write down some frequently asked questions and concerns, and then make some video content regarding those questions and concerns because you will get more engagement and leads from one type of client on TikTok. Continue answering questions and having more engagement as well as making more targeted content for TikTok users who represent your niche audience and who are the most active on the platform.
The numbers can be overwhelming on top of your busy schedule, especially if it’s your first time using TikTok for real estate. However, consistency is key for TikTok real estate success, so you should post at least one video a day (three if you have a growing audience) so that you’ll be more noticeable around TikTok. Keep in mind that your goal for your TikTok videos is like you’re creating an elevator pitch, so keep your videos short, simple, and straightforward with its in-app editor so that your 15 – second or 30 – second video is up in a few minutes.
In TikTok’s language, an audio is a clip from a song, movie, TV show, or any random sound to make your videos even more attractive. Unlike other social media platforms, TikTok is heavily driven by audios, especially popular ones such as “Material Girl,” “Sway,” and many other tunes that are familiar to the older generations.
You can even make a video with the audio turned all the way down so that your voice can still be heard and still attach it to your video. This is the easiest and the most practical way to make it more attractive for more people to view without the actual audio being played. Think of the audio that you’re using as a hashtag because lots of people use the same audio for their videos too, gaining popularity for people to see other videos using the audio.
Pair cover pictures with each video that you’re making for a more polished look and to make people watch your videos more. Many successful TikTok videos include the title of the video so that they’ll know what they’re about to watch.
Next, pair your videos and cover photos with witty captions. A lot of people go through TikTok without turning on the sound, so using witty captions can help in making your content more engaging and more accessible to those who have impaired hearing. It can also summarize as to what the video is about.
TikTok hashtags such as #ForYouPage and #fyp help famous and aspiring TikTokers get noticed, so you should use some TikTok real estate hashtags to teach the algorithm what your content is about and to organize your posts (especially if you’re creating a series) as they are clickable. Once users click on a hashtag, they’ll see a list of videos that use the same hashtag, so you should use some popular hashtags along with some real estate hashtags that make sense with your content.
Tiktok trends are constant, and every time there’s a new audio, a new trend arises, whether it’s a new POV, a dance trend, or a challenge. One of the common mistakes real estate agents make is to hop into the trend without actually incorporating the real estate part of the content, and we’re guilty of it because we can get too carried away.
So we want you to find ways on how to follow trends and participate in challenges that will incorporate your informative content along with popular music and think of a way on how to attract your TikTok audience with the challenge or trend you’re getting into. After all, if you want your followers and clients to be engaged while house hunting, then you should hop into the challenge or trend (without actually acting on the trend, but it’s okay if you do it).
Another way to get your audience to enjoy more of your content (and to reach out to even more people) is to create a video series on what you are talking about. You can make a series about buying your first home in your 20s or the dos and don’ts of renting on your own. Think of common real estate topics and make them catchy within your niche so that more people of that audience can view your videos without the hassle of finding the other one that relates to each other. You can also find a bunch of TikTok schedulers to make content all at once for a series and then have it posted at a later date.
Of course, let’s not get carried away with the trends and all that because at the end of the day, you’re still a real estate agent promoting your real estate business. You can post listings of luxury homes by simply taking a “video tour” and use a video editing app such as Cap Cut to make it fit for 1 minute or 30 seconds so that you can still maximize your social marketing expertise in the real estate industry and to attract potential buyers and renters.
Sharing your TikTok content to other social media platforms diversifies your audiences all across the Internet, especially those who are interested in the properties you sell or you put up for rent. Most people appreciate this tactic to market your properties so that a lot of people (such as your followers) will be intrigued by what you’re selling and so that they’ll have a bigger advantage in landing a new home easier! This also allows people to get in touch with more real estate agents online, so it’s a simple matrix everyone follows!
Being on TikTok as a real estate agent can be iffy at first considering that this social media platform is for millennials and Gen Zs, but if you want a more diverse audience, then having a TikTok account and sharing real estate related content up on TikTok can take your real estate social marketing game to the next level! They say it’s like any other platform where you just post videos, like, comment, and share them as a past activity, but it’s more than that: It’s an avenue for different industries (such as the real estate industry) to generate more leads as well as to more audiences to get to know the real estate business more (and to make it more fun with challenges and trends to market the properties you’re selling and putting up for rent), and it’s a better way to promote and reach out to people than just your average ads.
So, what are you waiting for? This is the best time to create your TikTok account for real estate and for you to dive into the TikTok world to get more audiences and create videos that are informational, educational, and fun at the same time!
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A lot of Filipinos dream of owning their first apartment or house and lot. With today’s booming real estate opportunities, there are so many options to choose from.
Here at Vistaland International, we have a roster of affordable property listings from several locations across the country. Whether you’re looking for a place to live in Manila, Cebu, Davao and etc, we’ve got you covered. So contact our real estate agents today!
Vistaland International was primarily created to bring OFW closer to their dream of finally acquiring a home in the Philippines. And with the rising cost of living in the country, OFWs and their families are looking for ways to earn extra cash flow to support their daily needs. Luckily, you can also join the global network of Vistaland International as a real estate professional and earn a commission!
Vistaland International Marketing, Inc. (VIMI) is the international marketing division of Vista Land. Aiming to provide OFWs and migrant Filipinos a home in the Philippines, VIMI has established long-lasting relationships with brokers and clients around the world.
Get started with your property investments! Contact us today and follow our social media accounts: Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
Thinking of adding some significant upgrades to your house like an outdoor kitchen or a sunroom? Or perhaps you want to create a bigger living space for you and your family so you want to build your way up to a second floor? Have you always been dreaming of renovating your master bedroom and add an en suite bathroom so you won’t have to make long trips to the loo, especially in the middle of the night?
Whatever your next home improvement will be, you’ll surely need an ample amount of budget to execute your plans. But sometimes, the money in your pockets isn’t really enough to cover all the building and labor costs because let’s admit it, home renovation projects can be really expensive.
Good thing is that there are lots of banks and government agencies that are willing to lend you money and offer loan assistance to help you kick-start sprucing up your home! And with that, we’ve listed down the best home improvement loans you can avail in the Philippines to help you start your home facelift!
Security Bank believes that your home deserves an improvement, that’s why they’re going to help you spruce up your abode with their Home Improvement Loan. You can easily and quickly get a home loan approval in just 10 days!
They have streamlined the home renovation loan process into four easy steps so you’re just a few steps away from welcoming the new look of your niche. Simply calculate your home improvement costs on the built-in home loan calculator on their website and select the loan that fits your needs. Then fill out the application form and checklist and you can either send your application to the nearest branch (along with the necessary documents) or proceed online.
Take note that this type of loan may require documents other than you already have like bill of materials and estimates of construction and labor cost, floor and building plan and building specifications, and contractor’s risk insurance so might as well get them ready beforehand. It would be very handy for you to check out their website for the necessary documents for a hassle-free loan application!
After submission, you can sit back and plan the construction of your dream house while you wait for the bank’s approval.
The interest rate of your loan starts at 6.25% with a fixing period (or how long your interest rate will be applied) of a minimum of one year up to 20 years, depending on your loan amount.
Your humble abode withstood a lot of seasonal changes and endured the daily wear and tear due to the volatile weather so it’s about time you strengthen up your shelter and at the same time give it a fresh new look! Well, I have great news for you!
The Social Security System or SSS offers home construction loan with a maximum loanable amount of 1 million pesos with an interest rate of 9% per year, and a loan term of a minimum of 5 years up to a maximum of 15 years.
To be able to apply for a SSS housing loan, you should be an SSS member with at least 36 months of contribution and within that, at least 24 months of continuous payment contribution. This should be your first time applying for home improvement loans (or you don’t have an existing housing loan), either from SSS or National Home Mortgage Finance Corporation (NHMFC).
Home improvement loan from SSS may be used for home repairs, especially for distressed houses or for home improvement purposes that are permanently attached to the existing house, completion of an occupied bare house, construction of gates and fences, and installation of motor pump or deep well.
Just prepare the necessary loan documents (which are indicated on their website) and submit them to the nearest SSS branch, Housing and Business Loan Department, or Participating Financial Institutions (PFIs) to get a loan account!
We all know that when it comes to housing loans and programs, PAG-IBIG is one government agency you can rely on. And that also includes financing your home renovation project! To start your application, just download their application form readily available on their website.
To get a loan contract, you should be an active member of PAG-IBIG with a minimum of 24 months of contribution not more than 65 years old during submission of application and not more than 70 years at the date of loan maturity for your request to be considered. Moreover, you should have no PAG-IBIG housing loan that is foreclosed, canceled, bought back, or voluntarily surrendered.
Converting your house into a smart home is now possible with Citi Bank’s home improvement loan. Because aside from home renovations and constructions, Citi Bank’s home improvement loans also give you the budget to buy new appliances and furniture for your abode! This is just one of the perks of applying for a personal loan at Citi Bank!
You can also easily calculate your monthly amortization in the built-in loan calculator on their website. Just simply indicate your desired loan amount (maximum of 2 million) and your preferred loan term (maximum of 12 years) and you’ll see how much your possible monthly payments will be in a few minutes!
Just submit your signed application form together with two valid IDs, ITR or the latest 3 months pay slip, and a photocopy of your credit cards, if you have any. Expect a call from Citi Bank once your application is approved or you can personally track its status through their 24-hour hotline.
Truly enough, BDO will help you find ways in constructing and achieving that dream home of yours through BDO home loan. Aside from purchasing a property, BDO also offers home refurbishing budget for homeowners who wants to upscale their home interior or add more living space to their current house.
Just follow these three easy steps for a home loan approval which all can be done online:
Or, you can head on to the nearest BDO branch or BDO loan centers and submit personally your completely filled out form together with the loan documents.
If you don’t want to deal with the monthly amortizations and interest payments, the most logical way to finance your home facelift is to save up in advance! We recommend opening up a different savings account solely for this purpose so it won’t mix up with your monthly budget. You can also set up an automatic debit arrangement so that a portion of your salary immediately goes for your home improvement project.
You can also use the current market value of your home to get the cash you need to spruce up your home. It’s like a second mortgage that you will also have to pay at a fixed price per month. One advantage of getting a home equity loan is that it has comparatively lower interest rates than a personal loan.
Home renovation and reconstruction have been made easier with lots of avenues or ways to finance your project. However, before you start submitting your application form to any bank or government agency, make sure that you’ve considered these two: project size and budget.
Weigh in all the options you have and don’t rush yourself in coming up with the big decision. Remember, a carefully planned project leaves little to no room for errors. And last, consult professionals to give you helpful advice and insights regarding your prospected project.
So, there you have it! We hope you’ll achieve that dream home of yours with these home improvement loans! Happy constructing!
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