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How to execute an effective walk-through inspection

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A walk-through inspection won’t uncover everything a full inspection would, but it can still help reduce buyer risk in a hot market. Here’s how to make the most of it. Continue reading →

5 benefits to partnering with a property insurance attorney

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Finding an attorney who can advise your clients about the pile of paperwork sitting in front of them saves them time and money, and it shows them how sensitive you are to their needs. Here are a few more important benefits. Continue reading →

Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac ease appraisal standards amid coronavirus

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The federal loan servicers announced an adjustment of long-held appraisal and employment verification standards in order to help facilitate mortgages amidst the COVID-19 outbreak. Continue reading →

5 bad buyer habits that need to stop

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Buying a home is stressful, and it can cause lots of anxiety for buyers. Sometimes that stress and anxiety can cloud buyers’ judgement. But when buyers take matters into their own hands, it can result in expensive mistakes. Continue reading →

Buyers looking for a fixer-upper? Here are 10 things to consider

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It might sound like a great deal for your weekend warrior clients, but some properties just aren’t worth the price. Here’s what to watch out for. Continue reading →

Fix that outlet! How to manage client expectations during the appraisal process

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The home appraisal process can be a tripwire during the sales process because it involves judgments about a family’s home, the center of their emotional lives, whether they realize it or not. Here’s how to help your clients — and yourself — during thos… Continue reading →

7 reasons for-sale-by-owners fail

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Homeowners are often tempted to sell their homes on their own, but do they really have the time and expertise to get top dollar for their property? Often the answer is no. Here are the top seven reasons these transactions so often fail. Continue reading →

7 reasons for-sale-by-owners fail

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Homeowners are often tempted to sell their homes on their own, but do they really have the time and expertise to get top dollar for their property? Often the answer is no. Here are the top seven reasons these transactions so often fail. Continue reading →

The home inspection is not just for homebuyers

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Local market reports from the relentless sales professionals of Century 21 Real Estate nationally indicate that supply in some local markets is moving toward demand equilibrium. As such, DOM (days on market) is increasing, and sellers looking for a com… Continue reading →

9 unreasonable repair requests your buyers should skip

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Educating buyers and setting expectations from the beginning is critical for successful repair negotiations. Buyers cannot understand which repairs are necessary and which might annoy the seller enough for the deal to shatter without the guidance of a … Continue reading →