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How to Wire Money for Closing

June 16, 2022 by Becca Stewart Leave a Comment

Wire transfers_how to wire money for closing

Finally, closing day is almost here! Before you get the keys, you will need to bring money to cover closing costs and all other fees associated with the purchase. You will bring this amount to closing in the form of a certified payment type: wire transfer, certified check, or cashier’s checks. Wire transfers are usually […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Buyers, Clear to close, Closing costs, Closing day, Down payment, For The Buyer, Home buyer, Homebuyer

5 Things Buyers Need to Do Before Closing Day

February 17, 2022 by Becca Stewart Leave a Comment

Number 5 _ things buyers should do before closing day

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 […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Buyers, Closing, Closing costs, Closing day, For The Buyer, Home buyer, Homebuyer, Mortgage Loans, Mortgage Payment

Closing on a House: How the Process Works

October 14, 2021 by Becca Stewart 2 Comments

Closing on a house

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 […]

Filed Under: Blog, Web and Social Media Tagged With: Closing, Closing costs, Closing day, FHA loans, First Time Homebuyer, First time seller, For The Buyer, Mortgage Loans, Mortgage Payment, Sellers, VA Loans

Understanding Real Estate Terms: What is Earnest Money?

July 29, 2019 by Becca Stewart Leave a Comment

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, […]

Filed Under: Blog, Real Estate Tagged With: Earnest Money, First Time Homebuyer, For The Buyer, Home buying, Real estate, Real estate terms

7 Creative (and Free) Ideas For Making Your Virtual Tours Stand Out

June 21, 2016 by Winning Agent Staff 1 Comment

“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 […]

Filed Under: Blog, Realtor Tech Tips, Web and Social Media Tagged With: Facebook, floor plans, For The Buyer, interactive maps, photo slideshows, Photography, Realtor Websites, Refresh Your Website, Twitter, virtual tours

Winning the Negotiation Game: 5 Factors That Make a Difference

February 28, 2015 by Winning Agent Staff Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Real Estate Tagged With: Coaching Your Buyer, For The Buyer, Negotiation

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