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In the past 12 months Weston Harding and his brokerage X Plus Real Estate has doubled their production from 20m to 40m. Aside from being a top 1% producer, Weston is also the largest seller of 2-4 flat properties in Chicago. During our conversation Weston talks about how he transitioned from West Texas to Chicago, why he focuses on investments and investors, and how he gives years of free value to prospects before he ever earns a commission! Weston Harding can be reached at Weston.Harding@XPlusRealEstate.com and 312-669-4343.

In the past 12 months <a href="https://www.xplusrealestate.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Weston Harding</a> and his brokerage X Plus Real Estate has doubled their production from 20m to 40m. Aside from being a top 1% producer, Weston is also the largest seller of 2-4 flat properties in Chicago. During our conversation Weston talks about how he transitioned from West Texas to Chicago, why he focuses on investments and investors, and how he gives years of free value to prospects before he ever earns a commission! Weston Harding can be reached at <a href="mailto:Weston.Harding@XPlusRealEstate.com" rel="noopener noreferrer">Weston.Harding@XPlusRealEstate.com</a> and <a>312-669-4343</a>.

Weston Harding • Largest Seller Of 2-4 Flat Units In Chicago

Originally from Houston, Weston Harding was about to move to Dallas for a job. Before his supposed move, he had a serious conversation with his father over lunch and was advised to explore another big city. He wound up moving to Chicago, where he took a one-day mentorship with Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation resulting to a career in the commercial real estate. Fast forward and Weston has become well-respected in the Chicagoland real estate and sits on the board of directors of the reputable foundation. Geared with expertise and knowledge, he founded X Plus Real Estate in 2011, the no. 1 seller of 2-4 unit property in Chicago to date. Without holding back, he shared about 2-4 unit properties, hot neighborhoods and financing advantages on this episode.    Key Market Insights  Moved to Chicago from Houston to explore another big city as advised by his father Worked for Essex Group, which introduced him to 2-4 unit property As President, founded X Plus Real Estate in January 2011 No. 1 seller of 2-4 unit property in Chicago Couldn’t keep up with the number of clients, end up losing some to competitors Hired employees to disseminate tasks and provide quality service Sold $20 million dollars plus of real estate in 2017 Ranked number 62 out of 15,000 realtors in Chicago 80% of current buyers are house hackers Buyer’s vision: Live in one unit have the other 2-3 units pay off the mortgage 2-4 unit property: Alternative way to living for free, and earning passive income House Hacking Tips: Screen tenants, identify building and property needs, secure property funds for maintenance and repairs 60618 zip code: Avondale, Irving Park, Roscoe Village is the number one seller in 3-4 unit properties for the last four years Hot Sub-Market: Areas along the blue line train, a natural draw for renters Number one driver: Updated Home Possible Loan Program by Freddie Mac - stretches loan limit up to $870,000 available anywhere in Chicago Pilsen: Emerging art community lots of buildings and giant murals Continuous growth and development in the Southside area. Prices remain significantly lower up to date Provides proforma which includes current rents, projected returns, etc. on every single property available in X Plus Real Estate    Bull’s Eye Tips:   Winning Your Market: Getting out there and actually getting into it.   Tracking Marketing Changes: Getting together for coffees and lunch with other people doing things in the area.   Daily Habit: Get up early. If you can, be the first person in the office and the last person to leave.   Resources:  Home Possible Loan Program   Book Recommendation:  Never Eat Alone by Keith Ferrazzi   Digital Resources Easy Texting Software   Tweet This: “Get off the couch. Get out from behind your computer, and go look at properties.” - Weston Harding   “When you make a mistake, you have something very big to learn.” - Weston Harding   Places to Grab a Bite: Staropolska   Connect with Weston: www.xplusrealestate.com westonharding@xplusrealestate.com   Leave us a review and rating on iTunes or Stitcher. Be sure to check out more info at TargetMarketInsights.com.

Originally from Houston, Weston Harding was about to move to Dallas for a job. Before his supposed move, he had a serious conversation with his father over lunch and was advised to explore another big city. He wound up moving to Chicago, where he took a one-day mentorship with Harold E. Eisenberg Foundation resulting to a career in the commercial real estate. Fast forward and Weston has become well-respected in the Chicagoland real estate and sits on the board of directors of the reputable foundation. Geared with expertise and knowledge, he founded X Plus Real Estate in 2011, the no. 1 seller of 2-4 unit property in Chicago to date. Without holding back, he shared about 2-4 unit properties, hot neighborhoods and financing advantages on this episode.   Key Market Insights <ul> <li>Moved to Chicago from Houston to explore another big city as advised by his father</li> <li>Worked for Essex Group, which introduced him to 2-4 unit property</li> <li>As President, founded X Plus Real Estate in January 2011</li> <li>No. 1 seller of 2-4 unit property in Chicago</li> <li>Couldn’t keep up with the number of clients, end up losing some to competitors</li> <li>Hired employees to disseminate tasks and provide quality service</li> <li>Sold $20 million dollars plus of real estate in 2017</li> <li>Ranked number 62 out of 15,000 realtors in Chicago</li> <li>80% of current buyers are house hackers</li> <li>Buyer’s vision: Live in one unit have the other 2-3 units pay off the mortgage</li> <li>2-4 unit property: Alternative way to living for free, and earning passive income</li> <li>House Hacking Tips: Screen tenants, identify building and property needs, secure property funds for maintenance and repairs</li> <li>60618 zip code: Avondale, Irving Park, Roscoe Village is the number one seller in 3-4 unit properties for the last four years</li> <li>Hot Sub-Market: Areas along the blue line train, a natural draw for renters</li> <li>Number one driver: Updated Home Possible Loan Program by Freddie Mac - stretches loan limit up to $870,000 available anywhere in Chicago</li> <li>Pilsen: Emerging art community lots of buildings and giant murals</li> <li>Continuous growth and development in the Southside area. Prices remain significantly lower up to date</li> <li>Provides proforma which includes current rents, projected returns, etc. on every single property available in X Plus Real Estate</li> </ul> Bull’s Eye Tips: Winning Your Market: Getting out there and actually getting into it. Tracking Marketing Changes: Getting together for coffees and lunch with other people doing things in the area. Daily Habit: Get up early. If you can, be the first person in the office and the last person to leave. Resources: <a href="http://www.freddiemac.com/homepossible/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Home Possible Loan Program</a> Book Recommendation: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Never-Eat-Alone-Expanded-Updated/dp/0385346654" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Never Eat Alone</a> by Keith Ferrazzi Digital Resources Easy Texting Software Tweet This: “Get off the couch. Get out from behind your computer, and go look at properties.” - Weston Harding “When you make a mistake, you have something very big to learn.” - Weston Harding Places to Grab a Bite: <a href="http://www.staropolskarestaurant.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Staropolska</a> Connect with Weston: <a href="http://www.xplurealestate.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.xplusrealestate.com</a> westonharding@xplusrealestate.com Leave us a review and rating on iTunes or Stitcher. Be sure to check out more info at <a href="http://TargetMarketInsights.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TargetMarketInsights.com</a>.

Ep. 55: Live for Free through House-Hacking with Weston Harding 

Weston set a goal to specialize and be the number one seller of 2-4 unit properties in Chicago. Goal accomplished! With his brokerage and team around him, together they are the move the highest number on 2-4 unit properties in all of Chicago! Weston saw this need years ago and went all in. Hear how he has been able to have such great success. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review!   Best Ever Tweet: “Don’t always look to help yourself” - Weston Harding   Weston Harding Real Estate Background:  Owns and operates X Plus Real Estate His team is currently the #1 brokerage for 2-4 unit sales in all of Chicago Team closed over $20M in sales in 2017, on track for $40M in 2018 Say hi to him at https://www.xplusrealestate.com/ or at 312.669.4343 Based in Chicago, IL Best Ever Book: Never Eat Alone    Best Ever Listeners: We have launched bestevercauses.com We profile 1 nonprofit or cause every month that is near and dear to our heart. To help get the word out, submit a cause, or donate, visit bestevercauses.com.

Weston set a goal to specialize and be the number one seller of 2-4 unit properties in Chicago. Goal accomplished! With his brokerage and team around him, together they are the move the highest number on 2-4 unit properties in all of Chicago! Weston saw this need years ago and went all in. Hear how he has been able to have such great success. If you enjoyed today’s episode remember to subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! Best Ever Tweet: “Don’t always look to help yourself” - Weston Harding Weston Harding Real Estate Background: <ul> <li>Owns and operates X Plus Real Estate</li> <li>His team is currently the #1 brokerage for 2-4 unit sales in all of Chicago</li> <li>Team closed over $20M in sales in 2017, on track for $40M in 2018</li> <li>Say hi to him at <a href="https://www.xplusrealestate.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.xplusrealestate.com/</a> or at 312.669.4343</li> <li>Based in Chicago, IL</li> <li>Best Ever Book: Never Eat Alone</li> </ul> Best Ever Listeners: We have launched <a href="http://bestevercauses.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bestevercauses.com</a> We profile 1 nonprofit or cause every month that is near and dear to our heart. To help get the word out, submit a cause, or donate, visit <a href="http://bestevercauses.com." rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bestevercauses.com.</a>

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