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Aggressive Real Estate Agent Pushes Home Purchase

By Ilyce Glink| 2008-12-17T00:00:00-06:00 December 17th, 2008|

What recourse does a prospective home buyer have when dealing with an aggressive real estate agent who is pressuring him to close on a house he no longer wants? The home buyer should contact a real estate attorney to find out if he's on the hook legally because there is no contract for a home purchase unless the offer was made in writing and it has been accepted in writing. Also, the home buyer should ditch the real estate agent and think long and hard before making the single biggest purchase of his life.

Foreclosures Rising In The Real Estate Market And Realtor Ethics

By Ilyce Glink| 2008-12-17T00:00:00-06:00 December 17th, 2008|

What are some ways to slow the rising number of foreclosures in the ailing real estate market, and what to do if you're questioning a realtor's ethics? Suggestions for improving the real estate market and slowing foreclosures include enforcing the Realtor Code of Ethics, encouraging prelisting home inspections and lower real estate property taxes.

Quit Claim Deeds and Mortgage Loans

By Ilyce Glink| 2008-12-17T00:00:00-06:00 December 17th, 2008|

Will a quit claim deed remove your name from the mortgage? No, quit claim deeds only remove your name from the house deed, not the mortgage. If you have a quit claim deed on your property, you're still liable for the mortgage but have no ownership rights.

Expert Real Estate Tips: Buyer Broker Agreement?

By Ilyce Glink| 2008-12-16T21:34:51-06:00 December 16th, 2008|

What is a buyer broker agreement? Some real estate agents require buyers to sign a buyer broker agreement to ensure the real estate agent's commission and formalize the buyer/agent commitment. The buyer broker agreement guarantees the real estate agent's compensation for the real estate purchase even if the buyer uses another real estate agent. Should you sign a buyer's broker agreement and how can you cancel a buyer broker agreement? Watch this Expert Real Estate Tips segment to learn more about buyer broker agreements.

Making An Offer On A House

By Ilyce Glink| 2008-12-12T00:00:00-06:00 December 12th, 2008|

When making an offer on a house you want to buy, you should make it in writing and set an expiration date. Making an offer in the right way will lead to buying your dream home. What can you do if after making an offer on a house you want to buy, you get word from your real estate agent that the home seller received a better offer?

What Real Estate Agents Should Do Before Listing a House

By Ilyce Glink| 2008-12-11T23:05:26-06:00 December 11th, 2008|

What should an agent do before listing your house? They should make multiple visits to the house and create a market analysis. Good agents will give tips on how to improve the marketability and enhance the house for sale. Real estate agents should discuss the location, condition and give other tips and recommendations. Watch this Expert Real Estate segment for more information on what real estate agents should do to prepare a house for sale.

Tips To Sell In Today’s Tough Real Estate Market

By Ilyce Glink| 2008-12-11T00:23:46-06:00 December 11th, 2008|

Selling a house in today's tough real estate market? Furniture, paint, clutter and repairs all impact the sale of a house. Is the price right? Maybe not! Watch this Expert Real Estate Tips segment for tips on how to sell your house from painting to repricing!

Characteristics Of A Great Real Estate Agent

By Ilyce Glink| 2008-12-10T00:37:54-06:00 December 10th, 2008|

What makes a good real estate agent? Trust, integrity, and good communication (phone and email)! Find an agent who is a good advocate, works hard and successfully buys and sells homes. Can your agent communicate the pros and cons to you and find great deals? Watch this Expert Real Estate Tips segment for more information on important characteristics in real estate agents.

Housing Market: Sell This House High And Buy Low

By Ilyce Glink| 2008-12-02T00:00:00-06:00 December 2nd, 2008|

With the mortgage crisis and shifting American economy you may wonder "when is the best time to sell a house?" You can't time the real estate or housing market to sell a house. One expert, a top real estate agent in Chicago, says you will likely never buy low and sell high unless you're moving to a different state. Learn about the best time to sell a house and buying and selling high and low.

Filing formal complaints against real estate agents

By Ilyce Glink| 2008-11-26T00:00:00-06:00 November 26th, 2008|

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 act against you, contact the police. But make sure you have a true complaint against your real estate agent and not just a minor disagreement or frustration because your property has not been sold.

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