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Sellers, don't be difficult when showing home
Category: Real Estate/Seller
... its best when a prospective buyer comes through, so set up a showing procedure that requires agents to call in advance to let you know when they're coming. This way, you'll have time to straighten up the ...Tuesday, 07 October 2008 -
The Critical Role of the REALTOR®
Category: Real Estate/National
... market conditions and projection 22. Review agent’s and company’s credentials and accomplishments in the market 23. Present company profile and position or niche in the marketplace 24. ...Friday, 11 January 2008 -
The Dangers of Not Using a Home Inspector
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... and exteriors - Electrical system - Mold and pests - Mold, pest and water damage Hiring an Inspector Your agent or the seller’s agent may supply you with a list of inspectors to choose from. ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Rethinking your home search
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... of visiting these in person, either with a real estate agent or at an open house. Buyers with pressing needs usually have less of a problem finding the right home to buy. For example, if you live ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
From the Roof to the Floor, It's Always Wise to Determine Lifespan
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... in your home exceed these timeframes, you may want to start planning to replace them. Your real estate agent can help you identify the most urgent replacements, if you're planning to sell your home ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Warm Up an Empty House for Faster Sale
Category: Real Estate/Seller
... quickly. In addition, many estate agents believe that staging is effective for both occupied and vacant properties. In a slow market, it's a great way to help ensure a quick sale, and in a strong market, ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Tips for First-time Buyers
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... sound, if the plumbing and wiring are in good condition, and if it has sustained any major pest damage. Your agent may provide you with a list of contacts or may offer to help handle it. However, it ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Open Houses '101'
Category: Real Estate/Seller
Holding an open house can be extremely beneficial for both you and your agent. For you, it's a chance to vastly increase the profile of your home on the market. Particularly if you're in a high-traffic ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
All About Escrow Accounts
Category: Real Estate/Mortgages
An escrow account is a means of safeguarding the interests of both the buyer and the seller of a property. The contents of the account are held by a neutral third party (an escrow agent), and are released ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Mortgage Glossary
Category: FAQs/General
... a possible price that they could be approved for and pay for a house, and the mortgage required to pay that amount. Agency Disclosure - Most states require that an agent discloses which side they ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Is an Interest-only Loan for You?
Category: Real Estate/Mortgages
... equity. If you're forced to sell up and move much sooner than you expected, you may end up losing a significant amount of money in agent fees and closing costs - and you've got no equity in the house ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
The Best Way to Sell Your Home Quickly
Category: Real Estate/Seller
... a Good Agent An agent will be able to give you advice on how to price your home competitively, and their knowledge and impartiality will aid in pinpointing problem areas that might reduce your property's ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Home Sellers Hit Roadblocks in Today's Market
Category: Real Estate/Seller
... realty agent in your vicinity, there are five key reasons your home might not sell although nearby comparable residences are selling: 1. THE ASKING PRICE IS TOO HIGH. By far, this is the top reason ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Getting Your Home Ready for a Showing
Category: Real Estate/Seller
When it comes to home showings, it's best to have an agent present the house. They'll present the house from a sales perspective and know the right things to say. It's also preferable for you to be away ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
What do School Test Scores Mean for the Value of Your Home?
Category: Real Estate/Seller
... test scores. According to one agent, a house that would sell for $780,000 in the lowest-performing area would easily sell for over $1 million in the highest-performing area. A study carried out in ...Tuesday, 25 December 2007 -
Wallace Shealy - GRI, SRES, ECO
Category: FAQs/General
... Residential New Development Vacation Homes Retirement Living Investment The Perfect Mountain Home Expertise Buyer's Agent Seller's Agent Investment & Exchanges Awards Member, ...Tuesday, 25 December 2007 -
Vacation cottages can be challenging to buy, own
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... such a property is much different than purchasing an urban house or condominium. The author warns cottage buyers to be aware the listing agent primarily represents the seller and, unless buyers hire ...Sunday, 23 December 2007 -
Best Way to Buy Home That Needs Repairs
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... the buyers' request and told their agent to put the house back on the market. The buyers, realizing that they were buying the house at a fair price, removed their inspection contingency and the sale went ...Saturday, 22 December 2007 -
What's Your Sales Strategy?
Category: Real Estate/Seller
... and your agent agree on, right down to the last detail. With all the details of your plan firmly in place, you'll have a strategy that will help your sale go more quickly and more smoothly when you start ...Saturday, 22 December 2007 -
Secrets to Making a Lowball Offer
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... you create, the more likely you are to have a seller accept your offer. Hire a buyer’s agent. The seller’s agent is trying to get the best possible deal for their client and they’re not going to help ...Friday, 21 December 2007 -
Moving out may bring faster home sale
Category: Real Estate/Seller
... our home faster? --Dana P. DEAR DANA: Your listing real estate agent is in the best position to advise you whether to stay or move during the sales process. Purchase Bob Bruss reports ...Friday, 21 December 2007 -
Setting the Stage for a Successful Sale
Category: Real Estate/Seller
... or have your home fluffed by a professional, one Chicago-area expert confirms that homes that are staged often sell 75% faster and for 3%–6% higher than the asking price! Tip # 1Your real estate agent ...Friday, 21 December 2007 -
Don't buy a house with these problems
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... or precedent court decisions that require home sellers and their real estate agents to disclose, in writing, known defects with the residence. However, some sellers and realty agents have "selective ...Thursday, 20 December 2007 -
Fair Housing
Category: FAQs/Terms of Service & Privacy Policy
... salesperson acting as your agent to convey for you any limitations in the sale or rental, because the real estate professional is also obligated not to discriminate. Under the law, a home seller or landlord ...Thursday, 20 December 2007 -
Finding Perfect House Is All About Timing
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... property. First, search the Internet, if you haven't already, to see if there are similar listings on the market in the area where you want to live. Ask your agent to show you as many of these as possible, ...Thursday, 20 December 2007 -
Making an attractive home-purchase offer
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... you could end up paying a higher price if other buyers suddenly become interested. In order to make sure you know that the sellers are contemplating reducing the price, ask your real estate agent ...Thursday, 20 December 2007 -
Terms of Service
Category: FAQs/Terms of Service & Privacy Policy
... parties, officers, directors, employees, agents, independent contractors, advertisers, partners, and co-branders from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorney's fees, that may be made by any ...Thursday, 20 December 2007 -
Privacy Policy
Category: FAQs/Terms of Service & Privacy Policy
... that may be collected by us on our site. This Policy does not apply to other entities that we do not own or control or persons that are not our employees, agents or within our control. Please take time ...Thursday, 20 December 2007 -
Working with Real Estate Agents (pdf)
Category: Web Links / Real Estate Resources
Working with Real Estate Agents in North Carolina(pdf) a must read publication of the North Carolina Real Estate Commission. The commission has made this brochure required reading at first substantial ...Monday, 18 February 2008