We’ve Closed. Where’s My Money? Closing is the one word used to describe the process of passing title or transferring of the deed. It should be a happy occasion for everyone and is often referred to as celebration day. Closing takes place at “the closing table”. The closing table can be at various locations and […]
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Smoke and CO2 Inspection There are a few things a Seller is required to take care of before title can exchange hands. The first is mandated by the government as a safety measure for the Buyer. Prior to closing, sellers must contact their local fire department and set up a smoke and carbon monoxide detector
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Staging your Home Is This Your Yard Sign? Stigmatization When sellers put their homes on the market, they all want two things: for the home to sell fast, and for the most money possible; whereas, sellers should have two completely different thoughts in the forefront of their minds. In order to sell quickly and for
PAPERWORK – SIGN HERE AND HERE! AGENCY/WORKING WITH AN AGENT Before you really begin to work with a REALTOR®, it will be helpful to know that he/she will be truly representing your best interests. Frankly, this should be the case all of the time… unless you are working with a Facilitator – a title given
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Spit and Polish 7 Cheap Ways to Improve the Marketability of your Home You want to put your house on the market and you want it to be as attractive as possible, but you do not want to redo the kitchen or remodel the bathroom. Here is a list of seven little things that can
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WHOM TO CHOOSE?? Sellers are people. Agents are people. People naturally want to work with people they connect with. Unfortunately, salespeople have learned to fake it (that they know what they are doing) until they make it (the sale). This leaves sellers in a position of believing that they are committing to an experienced, professional
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First-time buyers and sellers should become familiar with the words used in real estate transactions. Jim offers the following list with some caveats: Terms are defined as they are commonly understood in the mortgage and real estate industry. The same terms may have different meanings in another context. The definitions are intentionally general, non-technical and
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