Closing day is almost here! Before you sit down at the table and get the keys to your new home, there are a few things you need to get squared away. 1. Purchase Homeowners Insurance Unless you purchase your home with cash, you will need homeowners insurance. Lenders require you to buy an insurance policy […]
Closing on a House: How the Process Works
You’ve searched and searched and finally found the perfect home. You made an offer, the sellers accepted, and now you’re on the road to closing. But how long is the road, exactly? And what happens between now and closing day? We’re breaking it down for you, from the moment your offer is accepted until you […]
Understanding Real Estate Terms: What is Earnest Money?
The home buying process can be a complicated ordeal, especially for the first-time homebuyer. There are stacks of paperwork to sign, dozens of financial forms to fill out, and the seemingly foreign language of real estate terminology to navigate. It can be confusing. One of the terms you’ll hear is “earnest money.” What is it, […]
7 Creative (and Free) Ideas For Making Your Virtual Tours Stand Out
“Most agents think virtual tours are an automated slideshow of pictures. Why would anyone want to see that? These are the exact same photos the person just saw!” This comment by a home shopper on Reddit sums up how people—especially Millennials—feel about today’s version of the “virtual tour.” Most online tours, even on major sites […]
Winning the Negotiation Game: 5 Factors That Make a Difference
Why do you suppose clients utilize your services to negotiate on their behalf? Because most people aren’t very good negotiators. So if they are not, you better be. Here’s how to play the game and win. And just because you win, it doesn’t mean someone else has to lose. The best deal is one that’s […]
Coaching Your Buyers for Success
In many neighborhoods across the country, it’s still a buyer’s market. You’d think that would make life easier for both the buyer and the Realtor. Not necessarily. Buyers may be operating from a place of overconfidence in their own situation, combined with the belief that every home in the neighborhood is underwater. This is both […]