Whether you have decided to sell your current home, or if you are in the market for your dream house, it is essential to find the right real estate agent to help you. The question then becomes, “How do you choose?” Continue reading
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How to Interview Potential Real Estate Agents Before Selling Your Home
When it comes to selling your home, you want to find the best Realtor for the job, the one who will advise you on how to prep, stage, and price your home for a speedy sale with the greatest return on investment. This means conducting some research. Continue reading
HOA Basics for Newbies
When searching for a new home, you may find that many desirable communities have homeowner associations (HOA) in place. This shouldn’t deter you from purchasing a home in your favorite neighborhood—there’s a lot to love about entering a community that features an HOA. Continue reading
5 Ways a Real Estate Agent Makes Your Life Easier
Buying and selling a home is a big deal – quite literally. In fact, it’s one of the biggest deals you’ll sign, seal, and deliver in the course of your life. That’s why when it comes to listing your home, you want to be absolutely certain you are protecting the value of your property and getting the best bang for your buck. Continue reading
5 Things Real Estate Agents Should Always Do for Their Clients
Anyone interested in buying or selling property naturally wants the best Realtor on the job. What does this mean though? What separates the best real estate agents from those you’d rather not work with? Continue reading
How to Properly Vet a Real Estate Agent
Choosing a real estate agent is just as important as selecting a financial adviser or a lawyer. The decision shouldn’t be made lightly because this individual could mean the difference of thousands of dollars taken out of your pocket. I’m not just talking about their fee, either. Continue reading
8 Important Questions You Should Ask Your Realtor
Finding the right real estate agent can be a real challenge. There are plenty to choose from as it seems everyone is a real estate agent these days, but getting the one who will work hard and get you the best deal possible isn’t always so obvious. Realtors are your teammate in this game we call the housing market and you’re hiring an individual to provide you with their expertise, advice, and unquenchable zeal to find an amazing deal that keeps more money in your pocket on a sale or purchase. Continue reading
How to Avoid Seller’s Remorse After You List Your Home
Seller’s remorse. It can be much tougher to reverse than if you are on the other side of the transaction. If a buyer gets cold feet, there are often stipulations in a contract to allow for the sale to be voided. But what if you’re the seller and you’re feeling like you’ve made a big mistake? Continue reading
Top Do’s and Don’ts for First-Time Home Buyers
Buying your first home can be exciting. Not only are you investing in a property purchase that will one day show a significant financial return, but you’re also getting a place that is your own, where you can paint the walls any color you want and play loud music without upsetting neighbors on the other side of the wall.
Of course, taking on so much debt can also be pretty stressful the first time around. Are you making wise financial decisions? Can you really afford a home purchase? What if you lose your job?
There are many concerns associated with this major purchase, but there are also a lot of benefits to be gained. Plus, there are plenty of resources to help you choose wisely. Here are just a few dos and don’ts to get you started. Continue reading
Top Brokers: How to Find Them and Why You Should Use Them
Real estate agent, Realtor, Real Estate broker: they all do the same thing, right? Do they though, really? Most first time homebuyers and even novice sellers suffer from “title blur.” Knowing what each one does gives you a better chance of hiring the right person for the job. Continue reading