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 Every city has at least one big-shot real estate agent. Maybe it’s someone who’s been working in the business for decades. Maybe he or she has invested a lot of time and money into

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 Real Estate Compensation FactsWe have received questions about why brokers representing home sellers often pay the compensation of brokers representing home buyers. Here are answers to those

First of all, home sellers don't have to sell their homes at all, and they certainly don't have to pay anyone to sell them. They can do a for sale by owner or "FSBO". As most people know, this is a

Why do I need a Realtor When Buying a Home?Professional real estate agents do much more than drive clients around to look at homes. In fact, that's only about 15% of the value buyers receive when

Congratulations! Your house is sold and closed. Important After Closing Reminders for Sellers 1. Cancel your homeowners insurance with your insurance agent once the transaction has closed,

The Home Closing Process The Paper TrailWhat if paperwork isn’t finished by closing day? Regardless of when the closing is scheduled, it can’t happen until the closing agent

Contract to Closing Time-line Typically, closing happens four to six weeks after the sales and purchase contract is signed, although it could be sooner or later. Normally, as the seller you are

Contract and Negotiation  When an offer is presented on your home, you will have three basic choices in deciding how to respond. 1. Accept the offer. 2. Reject the offer. 3.

Ideas to Make Your House Shine Staging Your HomeTo maximize the value of your home, we recommend the three C’s of staging:• Clean = spotless kitchens, baths, patios, and decks•

Welcome! Thank you for meeting with us and for the opportunity to earn your business!  We realize that you have a choice when hiring an agent to help you sell your home and truly

Your home is more than where you live. We Get That.Once your closing is complete...the move is done, and you’re settling into your new house, we truly hope that it’s starting to feel

What to Expect During the Closing ProcessSettlement – closing statement review – Near the end of the transaction, you will receive the settlement statement (Closing).

How to Plan Your Move Moving Made Easy So, you've decided to make the big move. Did you know that moving is ranked among life's moststressful events? However, with the proper planning,

20 MOVING HOUSE HACKS TO ENSURE YOU STAY SANE I don’t know anybody that enjoys moving but it is one of those things that we all do probably more than once in our lifetime. Packing and

​Earnest Money DefinedEarnest money is the buyer’s commitment of funds to indicate a serious desire to buy a property.  It is customary, but it is not a legal requirement for a binding

Your Earnest Money Deposit InstructionsIn our Atlanta market, the Buyer's Broker generally holds the Earnest Money in a protected Escrow Account. There is also a trend to the closing attorney

The AppraisalWhat is a Home Appraisal?A home appraisal is an expert's opinion of how much a home is worth. Most lenders will require an objective, third-party, certified appraiser to determine the

Congratulations…You’ve Won the Deal! Now What?Typically, closing happens four to six weeks after the Purchase and Sale Agreement is signed, although it could be sooner or later.,

Let’s Make an Offer! Negotiating the transaction is usually the most complex aspect of buying a home. At the same time, it’s the one that can involve the most creativity. That’s

Thinking About New Construction? It is important with a new-home purchase that a buyer hires a real estate agent to represent them in this process. ... As Realtors who specialize in an area of

Welcome!Thank you for your time and the opportunity to earn your business!We realize that you have a choice when hiring an agent to help you locate and buy your next home, and we truly appreciate

If you’ve been holding off on selling your house to make a move because you felt mortgage rates were too high, their recent downward trend is exciting news for you. Mortgage rates

If you've been following the news recently, you might have seen articles about an increase in foreclosures and bankruptcies. That could be making you feel uneasy, especially if you're thinking

During the pandemic, many people distanced themselves from their loved ones for health reasons. Grandparents were told to stay away from their grandkids, especially as schools started to

During the pandemic, many people distanced themselves from their loved ones for health reasons. Grandparents were told to stay away from their grandkids, especially as schools started to

The lack of existing inventory for sale has forced many home buyers to begin looking at new construction. When you buy a newly constructed home instead of an existing home, there are many extra

FSBO (pronounced fizz-bo), or For Sale By Owner, is a way of selling your home without the use of a professional real estate agent or broker. The idea behind FSBO is that by selling your home

Spring market means an uptick in buyers, even with the higher interest rates. If a home is priced according to current market value, as opposed to the high inflated value of the previous spring.

As people realize their needs are changing, some are turning to luxury housing to find their dream home. Investopedia helps define what pushes a home into this category. In a recent

Many of today’s homeowners bought or refinanced their homes during the pandemic when mortgage rates were at history-making lows. Since rates doubled in 2022, some of those homeowners put their

Is It Really Better To Rent Than To Own a Home Right Now?You may have seen reports in the news recently saying it’s better to rent right now than it is to own your home. But before you

You may have seen reports in the news recently saying it’s better to rent right now than it is to own your home. But before you let that impact your decision, you should understand what

Today’s homeowners are sitting on significant equity, even as home price appreciation has eased recently. If you’re a homeowner, your net worth got a boost over the past few

Some HighlightsIf you’re thinking of selling your house, be sure to explore all the options you have for your next home.Both newly built homes and existing homes offer

In order to get the highest price in the shortest time, you need to know how to market your home. The better you market your home, the more offers you will get. And the more offers you get, the more

Your First Step Toward Buying a HomeWhen preparing to buy a home, the first thing many homebuyers do is look at the real estate ads in newspapers, magazines and listings on the Internet. Some

                  Analyze why you are selling - If you understand your motives, you will be able to better negotiate and to get what it is that you