Should I buy at the top of my budget?
August 16, 2018
Should I buy at the top of my budget? Five facts seasoned Realtors ask clients to consider? "I talk to my buyers to get to know what their financial comfort level is," says Benefield. "I tell them upfront that it doesn’t matter what you’re approved for, but what you’re comfortable paying monthly..." ...
Your Realtor Does Many Things For You
August 15, 2018
The Many Hats Your Realtor Wears by Sandra C Brown, Broker/Owner Dream Catcher Realty, Sevierville, TN Your realty does many different things for you usually at no extra cost.1) Provide CMA/BPO to value the property correctly 2) Basic Property inspection3) Zoning Check 4) Basic deed check5) Provide list of contractors, lenders, and inspectors6) Help with price ...
This Week's Market Snapshot from Brand Mortgage
August 15, 2018
>> Market Update-- For the week of August 13, 2018 — Vol. 16, Issue 33 QUOTATION OF THE WEEK..."Don't talk about yourself; it will be done when you leave." --Wilson Mizner, American playwright INFO THAT HITS US WHERE WE LIVE...The National Association of Realtors (NAR) reports the median single-family home price edged up ...
Adapting Terry Watson’s “Three Sheets” for the HUD Sales Process by Tony Smith, Wanda Smith & Associates
August 15, 2018
In last month’s blog post, I talked about the great Terry Watson’s “Three Sheets” for a real estate transaction. The sheets are a wonderful tool for agents to communicate with buyers and sellers and convey things we, as agents, already know and take as a given, that our buyers and sellers might not know or understand. ...
This Week's Market Snapshot from Brand Mortgage
August 15, 2018
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Marketing a home to Millennials: which room is most important?
August 15, 2018
Kitchen is kingWant to market your home to Millennials? Then you might want to upgrade the kitchen. According to a new survey, it’s the most important room in the house.All about the islandAccording to a survey from Redfin and HelloFresh, 35 percent of Millennials say the kitchen is the most important room in the house.But specifically ...
Teamwork Enhances a Successful Closing
August 15, 2018
They say no man/woman is an island. The list agent can not get a property closed without the assistance of others. A good team has various components to include list agent, sell agent, buyer(s), lender for financed transactions, title company…and most significant paperwork and constant communication. The paperwork begins with the HUD Disclosures located in the drop-down section ...
Yard selling Tips that will help sell your home
August 14, 2018
We have all seen the drive by prospects…they creep by, trying to stalk out the neighborhood without looking weird. Curb appeal can make or break a sale. Some buyers just don’t have vision of what it could be, so it’s best to have it looking great! You really have to grab them from them outside before ...
Prepare to Finance a Home
August 14, 2018
Prepare to Finance a Home From the National Association of Realtors MagazineDevelop a budget: Use receipts and your banking transaction history to create a budget that reflects your actual habits over the last several months. This approach will better factor in unexpected expenses alongside more predictable costs such as utility bills and groceries. You’ll probably spot ways to ...
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The State of the Nation's Housing in 2018: The 3 Biggest Takeaways By Clare Trapasso | Jun 19, 2018
August 14, 2018
What defines the American housing market, circa 2018? Let's see: a lack of available homes for rent and sale, rising prices due to that lack of supply, and diminishing affordability, particularly for low-income Americans and first-time buyers.Sound familiar? The biggest difference between this year and the previous one is that these problems have only gotten worse, according ...
15 Secrets of Home Staging
August 14, 2018
15 Secrets of Home StagingHighlight your home's strengths, downplay its weaknesses and appeal to the greatest possible pool of prospective buyers with these home-staging tips. Bye, Bye ClutterThe most important thing you can do to prepare your home for sale is to get rid of clutter. Make a house rule that for every new item that comes ...
Four Creative Financing Options For Real Estate Buyers
August 13, 2018
Financing a home is one of the most critical factors for buyers looking to purchase real estate. In fact, for individuals with bad credit, financing can be a big issue. However, bad credit does not have to prevent you from purchasing real estate. 1. Seller or Owner FinancingIn 2017, there were 89,779 owner-financed notes, which totaled $17....
Why You Need to Work With a Buyer's Agent
August 13, 2018
The home buying process can be exciting and fun, but also complicated, stressful, and overwhelming. Maximize your chance of success and minimize the amount of time spent trying to keep track of all the details by working with a buyer’s agent. There is a plethora of benefits to using a buyer’s agent, and here are our top ...
Top Mistakes Home Buyers make in a Seller’s Market
August 13, 2018
NOT understanding the marketCurrent market conditions will decide how you look for homes, what you pay for a home, and how you negotiate a contract of a home. It is critical to sit down with your agent to review market statistics so you can have a better understanding on the current condition for your local real estate market. Right ...
11 reasons real estate agents make great parents!
August 13, 2018
While real estate agents are busy helping buyers and sellers navigate the often-rocky terrain of the real estate world, we put dozens of important skills to the test. Possessing an uncanny ability to anticipate the needs of others, we're also pros at the art of negotiation, often diffusing potential problems before they begin. And let's not forget ...
Endless Possibilities
August 13, 2018
"Beauty is in the eye of the beholder" a great quote often used in marketing homes with imperfections. When purchasing this type of home, the phrase "Endless possibilities" is also a very true statement. Now, not all foreclosure properties are that way, some are almost move in ready with minor cosmetic repairs or updates. You will run ...
Alabama - low property taxes and rich culture
August 13, 2018
Alabama has mild winters, and summers last five months. Great food and great geographical diversity: the Appalachian Mts. warm, white sandy beaches, water falls and swamps with cypress groves. Alabama has the largest animal diversity in the country, second only to California. Property taxes are low, people are friendly and polite and It has the Robert Trent ...
Characteristics of a Home Buyer
August 13, 2018
The National Association of Realtors conducts an annual survey of 50,000 real estate professionals to study the market conditions, characteristics of buyers and sellers, and the handling of real estate transactions. The characteristics of a home buyer in todays’ market are outlined below:Age Distribution of Buyers:34 and under ...
Don'ts during loan process
August 12, 2018
Don’t Make purchases, add new accounts, increase account balances unnecessarily, car, refrigerator, etc. while your loan is in processDon’t pay off loans, collections etc., while in process. Changes in credit status can be significant.Refrain from selling any major items without creating a paper trail ie. Bill of Sale, copy of checkAny deposit over $100 must ...
In's and Out's of Renting Property
August 11, 2018
Veneta Ford | Veneta Ford Group, Inc | Raleigh NCThe Triangle’s real estate market has made tremendous strides over the past decade, making it a great time sell a home. However, retaining a property and renting it out to tenants can be as sound of an investment as selling. If you decided to rent your home and ...
What to Look For In A Mortgage Planner
August 10, 2018
Finding the right mortgage planner is no different than hiring someone for a job. It is easy to think about the process more than the person, but choosing your mortgage planner is no different than hiring a lawyer or an accountant. This person will guide you through the largest financial transaction of your life, so don’t leave it ...
How To Avoid Roadblocks Before Closing On Your New Home
August 10, 2018
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You need to know these three home buying myths before purchasing a home.
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