I remember it like it was yesterday. I had found the home of my dreams, and my real estate agent was trying to make a deal. Unfortunately, the sellers wouldn't budget on the sales price, and I was left wondering if I could foot the bill for closing costs. I was devastated, and I didn't know what to do. However, my agent asked me to trust him while he offered a tremendously low amount, coupled with amenities like home warranties and closing cost allowances. I was scared, but I decided to go with it. Believe it or not, he pulled it off--saving me thousands of dollars. This blog is all about trusting your real estate broker and letting him or her do their job.
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8 November 2017
Selling a house to a family member is much different from gifting a house to a family member. If you aren't careful, you can fall out with your loved one or lose money on the sale. Therefore, if you want to sell your house to a relative, keep the following advice in mind to enjoy a successful sale and avoid alienating your relative:
Decide Whether to Handle It like Any Other Sale
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8 November 2017
If you are an avid hunter but are tired of having to pay to hunt on someone else's land, consider buying your own land to hunt on. Finding the perfect land to invest in does not have to be difficult to do. A real estate agent can help you find the perfect piece of land if you use the guide below as a checklist of the things you need to look for when choosing the perfect land for you.
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19 October 2017
If you have been living with someone else or renting your place and you have had it in the back of your mind that you'd like to buy a home soon, then you want to make sure you recognize when that window opens and you should follow through with buying. Here are some things that can tell you the time may be right for you to buy:
The time in your current home may be coming to a close
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2 October 2017
If you are putting your home on the market, you may be somewhat confused about how your real estate agent is paid. Real estate agents usually get paid a percentage of the home's sales price, known as a commission. This amount can be negotiable, depending on what real estate agents earn in your local area, however. To learn more about how your agent gets paid, read on.
How is my agent paid?
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