You’ve found the perfect home, made an offer, completed all the paperwork with your lender, and you receive the exciting news: you’re “clear to close.” For many homeowners, it’s the news they’ve been waiting for: the finish line to a long and sometimes arduous process. However, a clear to close is not the finish line. […]
8 Ways to Save for a Down Payment
If you’re one of the millions of Americans hoping to buy a home soon, you are probably searching for ways to save for your down payment. A more substantial down payment can save you money in several ways: Lower interest rates and access to better loan programs. Lower monthly payments. Less interest over the life […]
Real Estate Financing Options for Every Home Buyer
You’ve decided it’s time to ditch the rental and buy your own home. Maybe you’re ready to upgrade to a larger home and expand your family or downsize for retirement. No matter your reasons for real estate investment, the road ahead may seem complicated and obscure. It doesn’t have to be. We’ll break down everything […]
Reset Your Mindset: How to Work With Real Estate Investors
You’ve got your market niche, right? You know how to work with home buyers and sellers. You have certain types of properties that are your specialty. But how about real estate investors? Frankly, that’s a whole new ball game, and if you want to play, it’s going to require a different mindset altogether, a […]
Beyond Staging: How (Not) to Turn Potential Buyers Off
You know all about staging, right? And of course you tell your clients how to declutter their closets and counter tops by following the old 50% rule. Great ideas, and absolutely necessary of course. But it’s not enough. There are hidden turn-offs lurking everywhere, in almost every house you might list. Keep a sharp […]
9 Quick Tips To Finding A Good Loan Officer
It’s often hard to know if the person you are about to work with is credible and knows what they are doing. Without question, a good loan officer is the most important person who will work on your loan, and on your behalf. A good loan officer knows what the underwriting (the person that approves […]