Refinance After Mortgage Crisis: Help Finding A Mortgage Lender
It may sound great when you hear you're pre-approved to refinance your mortgage loan. But how can you figure out whether the mortgage lender who wants to refinance your loan is credible, especially after the mortgage crisis? You can call the Better Business Bureau (BBB) and check out what other…
Filing formal complaints against real estate agents
Know your rights if you have a complaint about your real estate agent. If your real estate agent has broken a law, you can file a complaint with your state's regulatory agency, the Better Business Bureau, and the National Association of Realtors. If your real estate agent has committed a criminal…
What's A Comparative Market Analysis (CMA)?
When you're buying or selling a home, you want to get a comparative market analysis so you know the property value. In a comparative market analysis real estate agents compare the value of your property with that of similar properties. CMAs are used to determine at what price to list a property for…
Real Estate Agents: What's Dual Agency?
A real estate agent typically represents either the buyer or the seller. But if a listing agent brings the buyer to the table, that real estate agent is now a dual agent. What is dual agency? How can you protect yourself if you find yourself working in a dual agency situation. Check out this new…
Will A Buyer's Agent Try To Get The Best Price?
Home buyers wonder if their buyers' agent will try to get them the best price? They're concerned that since the buyer's agent gets a piece of the commission, they may not negotiate a tough deal. This Expert Real Estate Tips video discusses the issue.
Questions To Ask A Real Estate Agent
Don't be afraid to ask real estate agents questions before you hire them. Which real estate companies have they worked for and for how long? Do they hold an agent's license or broker's license? What is their specialty and can they provide references? How do they market real estate on the Internet…
Your Real Estate Agent May Know You Best
Real estate agents sometimes have a sixth sense for what a buyer wants. Is space, price range or style most important? How does a good agent discover what her client needs and wants? View this Expert Real Estate Tips segment for insight into how real estate agents figure out what their clients…
Real Estate Research Can Save You Money
How can you protect yourself from costly mistakes when buying and selling a home? How can you save money when you're looking at real estate? Educate yourself on the process, do research on your property and find a good agent to represent you. Real estate research in all areas of the real estate…
Selling By Owner? Check Out These Sites
If you're selling by owner, you have two jobs: The job of the seller and the job of the agent, which involved pricing the property correctly and marketing it in tough times.
You should check out these websites that are a cornerstone for any online marketing program:
www.forsalebyowner.com (The largest…
Housing Market Affects Steps To Sell Home
A home seller worries about her real estate agent changing her approach to selling a home. The real estate agent first said the home "shows well" and is now asking her to declutter her house. The housing market likely changes the approach the real estate agent takes. A good agent may change tactics…
Seller Offering Home To Buyer Affects Commission
Most of the time, when you're selling your home, the buyer will come to you with an offer. In some cases, the seller proposes an offer to the buyer. Why would a seller offer his home to a buyer? How does a seller offering a home to a buyer affect a real estate agent's commission?
Home Buyer Or Home Seller Should Offer Real Estate Contract
A home seller asks whether he should approach a home buyer with the asking price for his home. The seller says the real estate agent wants him to approach the buyer. Ilyce asks whether the real estate agent represents both the buyer and the seller, as a dual agent. Ilyce also discusses why the real…
Real Estate Agent's Commission Can Be Reduced By Advertising Costs
A real estate agent writes that real estate commissions are reduced by real estate advertising costs. The real estate agent describes other costs that lower real estate commissions more. In addition to real estate advertising costs, real estate agents may have to split commissions with other agents…
Home Buyers Search Real Estate Online
Many potential home buyers start their real estate search online. Listed here are several websites where home buyers can search for real estate. But despite the proliferation of online sites where home buyers can search for their dream home, they still lack uniformity and even the best websites…
Real Estate Agent For Home Buyers
What qualities do the best real estate agents have when working with home buyers? While home buyers often perceive the real estate purchase process as unpleasant, a great real estate agent can change that. The best real estate agents work with home buyers to help them figure out what they want and…
Home Seller And Buyer: Negotiate Lower Real Estate Commission With Agent
Learn how to negotiate a lower real estate commission when using a real estate agent. A recent survey from Consumer Reports indicates that real estate agents are open to negotiating lower real estate commissions. In some cases, the buyer's agent and the seller's agent split the real estate…
Save Money With A Home Inspection
Do you need a home inspection? The quick answer is YES! Find out why you should invest in a home inspection, if you are a rare exception that doesn't need a home inspection and ways to save money with a home inspection.
Real Estate Listing Agreement: Real Estate Agents Asks About Proper Length
A real estate agent asks about the length of a real estate listing agreement, which governs how long he can take to sell a home. The real estate agent says 90 days is too short a duration for a real estate listing agreement. How long should the real estate listing agreement last? Does Ilyce agree…
Seller vs. Agent -- From Today's Show
We had a caller today who had gotten divorced in January and her neighbor (who turned out to be a real estate agent) said she had a buyer for her house. The seller found herself quickly agreeing to sell her house and now is wondering why she paid a 3 percent commission to the neighbor/agent, and…
The Birth Of A Real Estate Company
San Francisco -- At 8:30am PDT, Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate officially opened its doors. The company, which is part of the Realogy group in Parsippany, NJ, has licensed the BHG name from Meredith (publisher of Better Homes & Gardens Magazine) for 50 years, with a 50-year option to renew.
Led…
Who Has Possession At Closing?
Who legally owns a home on the day of closing? The party who possesses the home on the day of closing varies depending on where you live. If a seller stays in a home beyond the day of closing, the buyer should charge the seller substantial rent to assure the buyer that the seller will move out in a…
Breaking A Contract With Real Estate Agency Owner
A home seller asks about breaking a contract with his real estate broker. In this case, the real estate broker owns the agency. Does the seller have to do something different to break this real estate agreement with his broker?
Selling Or Buying A Home: Finding The Best Real Estate Agent
Selling or buying a home is a stressful experience, and it's important to find the real estate agent who suits your needs. Real estate agents say someone with experience and knowledge of the neighborhood is important whether you're selling or buying a home. Being able to trust your real estate agent…
The Difference Between Mortgage Brokers And Bankers
Not sure whether to get a mortgage loan through a mortgage broker? Learn what mortgage brokers and mortgage bankers do and how they get paid. How can you find a good mortgage broker?
Steps For Establishing A Credit History
Having a good credit score will help you get a better mortgage interest rate. Learn how mortgage lenders use your credit score from mortgage broker Victor Benoun. You should try to increase your credit score before you apply for a mortgage. To establish a good credit score you must make your…
