What Are Fiduciary Responsibilities and How Do They Relate to The Home Buying Process? We can explain! When purchasing a new home, it’s typical to hire a real estate agent who can provide representation and counsel with fiduciary responsibility to you throughout the home buying process. Fiduciary responsibility means that your agent acts as a […]
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Is Anyone Representing You During the Home Buyer Process? Having the right representation is essential when you are trying to buy a home. For most prospective home buyers, the process becomes much easier with a great real estate agent on your side. To begin the process, your agent will be able to walk you through […]
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The end goal of a property transaction is for both the buyer and seller to come together and say yes to both the price and terms of an offer. There are many factors that go into the final price, including the market and the condition of the home, and it is inevitable both the buyer […]
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Avoid the trap of mind games during the negotiation stage. Stay calm, professional, and rational throughout the discussions to put your best foot forward. If your offer isn’t accepted, do not become too discouraged! Some markets are extremely competitive, and you have to be respectful of your budget. There will be another property you love […]
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The market fluctuates constantly, so if you want to know what you will need to pay to get the home you want, analyze the market trends! If you are well versed on the market trends, it will allow you to avoid overreacting if your offer is rejected. While a home rejection is always painful, it’s […]
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It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for… You’re ready to submit an offer on a home, which means it’s time to start the negotiations. Your realtor should be able to prep you in advance so that you are never blindsighted throughout the process. As you put together your offer, you want to closely look at […]
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It’s critical to think about the lifestyle you want to have with your new home, and to evaluate what neighborhoods in your area are most conducive to that lifestyle. In order to get the feel of a neighborhood, you will want to spend time exploring the areas where you could see yourself living. Some great […]
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Thinking of Buying a Home on Your Own? This is called self-representation, where there is no REALTOR® involved on one side of the transaction. The homebuyer or home seller is choosing to represent themselves throughout the transaction process. There are a few major pain points to self-representation. With self representation, it can be easy for […]
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The landscape of real estate agent compensation has shifted dramatically due to a significant lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) and other major real estate agencies. The lawsuit challenged certain practices around agent commissions as unfair, leading to new rules that affect how agents are compensated when a property is sold. Understanding these […]
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Your most effective home buying process is ultimately going to involve a combination of touring homes online and in-person. The combined approach allows you to efficiently use your time to weed out houses online you don’t like, while also giving you a well rounded knowledge set about the homes you love and want to tour […]
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