When you look in the real estate section of the Sunday newspaper, you will find dozens, if not hundreds, of agents trying to market themselves with their faces and their listings. It is tough to know which real estate agent will be right for you.
One thing you should be aware of is that the multiple listing service is the same for any and all of the agents in your area. You can even look through the houses on this site for yourself, if you like.
When you find the right house, call an agent about it. The agent who holds the listing may know more about the house than other agents. But he works only for the seller. You should be aware that since the seller is going to be the one to pay this agent’s commission, this agent has a responsibility only to the seller of this house. Any other agent can get the same information, if they probe enough, that the listing agent has. They can get the key,…
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If you are a first time home buyer, finding the perfect home may be a bit time-tasking, so it is normal for you to seek the aid of a real estate agent. You have to be aware that simply relying having a real estate agent hunt down a house for you is not the only option that you have, and doing some online research about the area you are interested in can greatly aid you to make a wise purchase.
Ilyce Glink, author of “100 Questions Every First-Time Home Buyer Should Ask”, encourages homeowners to educate themselves about the prospective neighborhood by doing online research and interviewing several realtors to find the best match. This is a proven strategy for first time home buying success.
You can actually screen out real estate agents to find out which one will service your needs the best. Here is a list of pertinent questions that you can ask to help you decide who to choose:
1. How many years have you been selling real estate in…
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13 January 2010
Home Buying
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Short sales in real estate have become more common in the past few years as a result of the collapsing value of houses. It is an option for a homeowner facing foreclosure. In a short sale, the lender or mortgage holder will agree to accept less than the full amount due on the mortgage if the homeowner is able to sell the property at fair market value.
There are criteria that must be met for a short sale. The first is that the value of the home has dropped. A real estate agent can verify this through an analysis of comparable homes in the neighbourhood and their recent sales amounts. The mortgage must also be in default. Some lenders will consider a short sale if it appears that the property may go into default. This move could avoid the lengthy process of foreclosure. The homeowner must demonstrate that he/she has become insolvent; the prospect of continuing to pay the mortgage is unlikely, and there are no assets to cover the shortfall…
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21 November 2009
Real Estate
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