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Lack Luster Performance – Knowing When to Replace Your Real Estate Agent
Mistakes happen, even big ones like having hired the wrong real estate agent to help you sell your home. Even though precious time has been wasted, the problem can be corrected by knowing when to fire your agent and find a new one to help you recover some of that lost time. The job of selling your home doesn't stop when you hire a real estate … [Read More...]
The Foreclosure Process – What Every Home Owner Should Know
The foreclosure process is the action that a bank takes when a homeowner defaults on a mortgage. The process allows the bank to gain back as much money as they can from the sale of the home in order to recover the money that was originally loaned to the homeowner. Foreclosure occurs when the homeowner stops paying their mortgage for any … [Read More...]
The Buyer and Real Estate Agent Relationship
We all want the sale of our house to go smoothly. We know that somewhere between sticking that sign in the front yard and packing up the moving van, there are a lot of details that need to be handled. With these details comes stress, all bundled up in emotion. Selling our home means more than signing on the bottom line. That's where hiring … [Read More...]
Understanding the Differences Between a Short Sale and Foreclosure
There are several differences between a short sale and a foreclosure. Homeowners who find they are having difficulty meeting their monthly mortgage payments should be careful to understand these differences before taking action. Discussing the options with their mortgage company, scheduling a meeting with a real estate consultant, and learning … [Read More...]
Making Smart Pricing Decisions When Listing Your Home for Sale
In the process of selling a home, the single most important item to address is pricing. Pricing a home has several factors which must be addressed in order for the outcome to result in successfully attracting a buyer. This is especially true due to the fact that most local markets are experiencing what is termed a “buyer’s market.” A … [Read More...]
Common Pitfalls to Avoid When Hiring A Real Estate Agent
Hiring a real estate agent to help you sell your home is a smart decision, but there are many pitfalls to avoid in order to ensure you are hiring the best qualified professional for you. By understanding what an agent does for their client, why they do it, and what their systems are, it is possible to not only successfully sell your home, but … [Read More...]
Real Estate Basics: What to Know When Listing Your Home as For Sale By Owner
Every day hundreds of homeowners are selling without an agent. Although utilizing the services of a professional real estate agent is the easiest way to sell a home, there are systems available to those homeowners who feel they can manage the transaction on their own. The process of selling “for sale by owner” (FSBO) requires the homeowner … [Read More...]
4 Common For Sale By Owner Mistakes to Avoid
Selling a home may seem like a simple task, one that only entails a 'for sale' sign, a few flyers, and possibly posting the home on Craigslist, but there is much more involved than meets the eye. Real estate agents help countless people buy and sell homes, attend many hours of education, and develop systems, all in an effort to guarantee … [Read More...]
10 Must Have Books For Any Home Buyer
House Selling For Dummies ~ Eric Tyson, Ray Brown ~ This book provides clear and concise counsel on preparing a house for sale. This includes determining the asking price, preparing the house, hiring the right agent, and negotiating the best offer. House Selling for Dummies also discusses the pros and cons of selling a house without a listing … [Read More...]
Bank vs Homeowner – When Does A Short Sale Benefit Both
A question that is being asked frequently in the real estate market is, “What is a short sale?” Short sales used to be an infrequent type of real estate transaction, but with current economic conditions, more and more homeowners are opting for this type of sale. A short sale occurs when a homeowner sells their home for less than what is owed … [Read More...]