Category: Real Estate Tips

If you ask someone, anyone really, if real estate agents are overpaid, you’ll likely hear a resounding “yes.” Now ask the agent if they feel they get compensated enough for what they do and they’ll probably say “not even close!” There lies a disparity between what real estate agents get paid and what consumers think… Continue reading Ask Your Real Estate Agent to Rebate Their Commission to Close the Deal

Double End Real Estate Deal This probably sounds ridiculous and completely unconventional, but in today’s ultra-hot real estate market, you might have a better chance of getting your offer accepted if you don’t have an agent. Think about it this way. Most folks looking to purchase a home have a buyer’s agent that represents them.… Continue reading Double End: How to Get Your Purchase Offer Accepted Without a Real Estate Agent

You may have seen ads for “We Buy Ugly Houses,” a company that will make a cash offer for your property as-is, even if it’s not in great shape. The value proposition is that they’ll take the property off your hands quickly so you don’t have to deal with unloading it via the traditional route,… Continue reading We Buy Ugly Houses Review: Should You Sell Them Your Ugly House?

Lately, there’s been a lot of buzz (and anger) about Zillow’s new “Coming Soon listings,” which are properties listed on the Zillow website but not yet on the MLS. They’re basically pocket listings with a wider audience. You may have seen brokerage signs next to homes in your neighborhood that say, “coming soon,” only to… Continue reading Who Actually Benefits from Coming Soon Listings?

Realty Q&A: “What’s the best day to list your home?” Nowadays, money is a little tighter than it used to be. And house values aren’t surging like they once were. As a result, homeowners need to be a lot more thoughtful when listing their properties for sale. One way of squeezing out a bit more… Continue reading What’s the Best Day to List Your Home?

When searching for a new home or condo to purchase, you’ll surely be scouring the MLS for listings day after day, week after week. In the listings you’ll find everything from square footage to the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, the city the property is located in, and much more. Unfortunately, there is also a disclaimer… Continue reading Don’t Trust a Real Estate Agent’s Description of a Home

Consider this. You set out to buy a piece of property, and enlist a real estate agent that was referred to you, or considered to be the “best around.” Regardless of where you found them, after some snags and let downs (and probably a lot of lies), your purchase transaction finally closes. You got your… Continue reading Don’t Use a Bad Real Estate Agent Twice

Once you agree to purchase a piece of property, and your seller is on-board, your real estate agent will order a home inspection to ensure everything is shipshape. After all, it’s nearly impossible to see and know everything about your property-to-be with the naked eye. And if you’re not a professional, you’ll miss things, even… Continue reading Go to Your Home Inspection! It’s Important!

As a result of the ongoing mortgage crisis, it’s a lot more difficult to get approved for mortgage financing when purchasing a piece of property. Gone are the days of 100% financing and no doc loans. Now you actually have to prove you make the income you say you make and put a little skin… Continue reading Getting Pre-Approved with the Real Estate Agent’s Preferred Lender

If you’re planning on selling your home in the near future, or currently have it listed, you’ve probably considered an “open house” or two to help facilitate the sale. Put simply, an open house is an event where your listed property is made available to the general public (anyone off the street) to tour for… Continue reading The Open House Scam Your Agent Doesn’t Want You to Know