Notice, our title is not in the form of a question...that's because we wanted to tell you what REALLY makes a quality Real Estate Agent. All the things mentioned are important and praiseworthy. However, if you can find all in ONE Realtor® (or a Team....wink wink), you've hit the jackpot! 1. A Realtor® who knows every detail of...

Are you in the beginning stages of buying a home? You're pre-qualified...now the fun part- HOUSE HUNTING! These 3 things could be detrimental if you do not follow them... #1 is MOST important so keep reading! Do not assume it is just you and your agent listing to your conversation while on the property. Survellance cameras are very...

A Comparative Market Analysis, CMA for short, is a way we help determine value of a home. We compare the property in question to other homes that have sold or are currently for sale. This is completed prior to a home being listed for sale or a buyer making an offer on a home. Please note, comps (a.k.a....

Well, here we are. Another Tuesday, another Tip. It's time we explain a common myth that buyers have. They think they will get a "better deal" or "higher chance" of an accepted offer if they go directly to the listing agent. Raise your hand if you thought so, too. To get straight to the point, Realtors have an...

So, the Earnest Money Deposit (EMD). What is it? How is it used? Is it refundable? This one was quick and easy. The Earnest Money Deposit is also known as the "initial deposit" made by the buyers when buying a home. It is money that gets put up front, and is held in escrow, while buyers complete their...

Here is another video on contingencies. Are you a seller? This one explains what to expect during a buyer's contingency time frame and what your rights are. A contingency is a condition that has ro be met prior to the close of escrow, or prior to the transaction continuing on. How does a buyer's contingency timeframe affect the...

In continuation with what sellers have to disclose when selling their property, today we are talking all about AVIDs. They are required on EVERY residential property sale....but what are they? Take note by the name- Agent VISUAL Inspection. This is not to replace a home inspection. We are Realtors, not licensed inspectors or contractors. We take this form...

Last week, we talked about the 2 disclosures that are pertaining to your property. A very important thing we wanted to talk about today is when they need to be sent to the buyers. Timeframes are CRITICAL in a Real Estate transaction! The timeline is specific to each transaction alone. When we have an accepted offer, we have...

So. Much. Paperwork. What even is it that you are signing? For this part, we will talk about the disclosures that are pertaining specifically to your property. There are two forms you will fill out- the Transfer Disclosure Statement (TDS) and the Seller Property Questionnaire (SPQ). These forms have to be filled out by the sellers. Us Realtors...

Everyone and every business is effected. This is one new form that has been implemented in Real Estate since the pandemic has started. You will sign a PEAD every time you look at a home for sale on the market. So, what are you signing? The video discusses this information. Below, you will find the PEAD form and...

You asked for it, you got it! These are 5 common things we explain to most of our clients when they are thinking of selling! Let us know if any of these were new information to you. Zestimates are not accurate- Zillow has its place, but this is a computer that is based on algorythms. Can it truly...

Are you currently renting a home? Do you have a dream to purchase your own? Are you worried about what the risks are to buying? We want to help you tackle these big questions. So we broke down the 5 reasons renters choose not to buy- "My mortgage payment will be too high."- Well, $2000-$3000 is the average...