Frequently Asked Questions
What is Clarus Investor®?
What are the benefits of using Clarus Investor®?
What are the features of Clarus Investor®?
What types of reports are generated from the Property Analyzer tool?
How can I utilize Clarus Investor® as an investment tool?
What are the system requirements for Clarus Investor®?
Who can subscribe to Clarus Investor®?
What are the available Subscription Plans?
How do I sign up for Clarus Investor®?
Can I get a refund?
Where can I see a demonstration?
Where can I get more information?
What is Clarus Investor®?
Clarus Investor®, a web application within the Clarus RESource® product suite, is designed to help residential REALTORS® evaluate properties, calculate investment returns, forecast profits and cash flow, and produce professional investment summary reports for clients who are interested in making a real estate investment offer.
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What are the benefits of using Clarus Investor®?
- Generate professional charts to quickly identify the Return On Investment (ROI)
- Execute different “what if” scenarios
- Quickly email PDF reports to clients
- Safe and secure access 24/7 from the convenience of your computer via the Internet
- View and interpret easy-to-read investment projections
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What are the features of Clarus Investor®?
Property Analyzer
Property Analyzer helps residential REALTORS® evaluate properties, calculate investment returns, forecast profits and cash flow, and produce professional investment summary reports for clients to compare different scenarios before making a real estate investment offer.
Training Packages
- Investment School introduces the REALTOR® to various real estate investing concepts:
- Learn about the many types of real estate and how they differ as investments.
- Understand zoning, forms of ownership, taxes and legal issues, etc.
- Uncover the “mysteries” of real estate finance; and learn to measure your client’s investment returns in many different ways.
- Due Diligence Coach provides the REALTOR® step-by-step instruction on how to perform Due Diligence while helping clients to invest in an investment property. It guides the REALTOR® through the process of scrutinizing a property to ensure it is a sound choice.
- REALTOR® Training is a specialized course teaching agents/brokers how to work successfully with investors. Learn proven techniques to increase your profits by becoming an investor’s trusted advisor!
- Business Planner helps agents/brokers build a top-notch business plan. It provides step by step training using essential template files and useful tools.
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What types of reports are generated from the Property Analyzer tool?
Customizable cover page with:
- Name and photo
- Additional business contact information
- Property photo with property information
One-Page Summary Report includes ROI, Cash Flow Projection, Annual Operating Financials, Acquisition Summary, and Loan Terms for a quick overview of the property’s potential investment value.
9 Professional Charts to visually communicate investment considerations:
- Acquisition Cost
- Operating Expenses
- 10-Year Cash Flow Projection Chart
- Capitalization Rate
- Cash on Cash Return
- Equity Dividend Rate
- Gross Rent Multiple
- Return Equity
- Debt Service Ratio
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How can I utilize Clarus Investor® as an investment tool?
REALTORS® can prepare detailed reports for clients who may be looking to add real estate to their investment portfolio. REALTORS® can also become more familiar with property investment through the training modules available with Clarus Investor®.
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What are the system requirements for Clarus Investor®?
Clarus Investor® System Requirements
- PC with 800 MHz CPU or higher (Clarus Investor® does not support Mac at the moment)
- Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- 20 MB available hard disk space
- Video card supporting at least 800 x 600 resolution and 256 colors
- Any printer that can be configured with Windows Print Manager
- High speed Internet access
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Who can subscribe to Clarus Investor®?
Any active C.A.R. member may subscribe to the program.
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Subscription Plans:
You may choose from two different options: monthly or annual subscription payment plans. Whichever plan you choose will provide unlimited access 24/7 to Clarus Investor®. Included with your subscription is access to customer support and training webinars.
Monthly Payment Plan:Our monthly payment plan ($9.99 per month) gives you the opportunity to try Clarus Investor® without making a 12 month commitment. This is a convenient option for those who want to spread the subscription cost over twelve months. Your monthly subscription plan will be renewed automatically each month unless you notify REBS that you’d like to cancel. Cancel or change to an annual membership at any time.
Annual Payment Plan: Our annual subscription plan provides the best possible value at $107.89 per year. This option gives you a 10% discount over the monthly subscription payment plan and requires a twelve month commitment. Full payment is due at time of purchase.
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How do I sign up for Clarus Investor®?
1. Visit http://www.rebsonline.com/category/4/Clarus-Investor.
2. Select the plan of your choice and click Add to Cart.
3. Click the “Checkout” button when done.
4. Click “Check out and create a customer Account” link by providing your user information.
5. Access the Clarus Investor® software at www.clarusinvestor.com.
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Can I get a refund?
We apologize but charges are non-refundable. Once you cancel your monthly subscription you will never be charged again. Just pay as you go and cancel when you're done.
Your annual subscription may be cancelled at the end of your twelve month commitment. We cannot refund any charges that have already been made but once you cancel all future charges will be stopped immediately.
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Where can I see a demonstration?
Live webinars are offered frequently to provide an overview of Clarus Investor®. You may register by visiting http://clarusresource.com/Webinars/index.html.
For an introductory video on how to get started with Clarus Investor®, visit this link: http://www.clarusresource.com/Clarus%20Investor%20Demo.htm.
Webinar doesn’t fit into your schedule? Watch a recorded webinar 24/7 by visiting http://www.clarusresource.com/Webinars/Clarus_Investor_5_5_09.wmv.
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Where can I get more information?
For additional information contact our customer service department at 213-739-8278 or email Clarus@car.org, Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. PST
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