Most people understand what a real estate agent is and does. A real estate agent is not just simply a job but a licensed position that requires continuing education to maintain their license and keep their job.For most people, the legalities and details of buying and selling property is not something that they want to deal with on their own. Many homeowners feel that they can try to sell their property on their own first, and if that doesn’t work, hire the help of a real estate professional. Many first-time homebuyers don’t even realize that it can benefit them to have their own agent when buying a property, rather than going with the listing agent of the home they chose. This is where a buyers agent, a listing agent and dual agency come into play. [Read more…]
10 Questions You Should Ask When Buying a Condo
Buying a condominium or a townhouse for that matter is very similar to a single-family home but there are distinct differences. You will be dealing with the homeowners association when you buy into a condo or a townhouse community, very similar to a subdivision that might be gated or part of an HOA. Not only will you be paying a monthly mortgage payment along with principal, interest, and homeowners insurance but you’ll also be paying fees directly to the homeowners association. There are specific questions you should ask before buying a condominium. With so many townhouse/condo associations and developments throughout the Tri-Valley area, this is a common issue that I have with a lot of homebuyers. It’s best to understand the implications and the details of buying a condo before jumping into the transaction. [Read more…]
How to Write Up an Offer and What to Offer
If you’ve never written of a real estate offer before the process might seem overwhelming and confusing but it doesn’t have to be. One of the biggest things I tell any potential homebuyer is to make sure you have your own buyers agent before jumping into the real estate market. Buyers agent works solely for the homebuyer helping them throughout the process, offering tips, suggestions and advice not just on placing the offer, but on home inspections, financing, appraisals and anything else that might come along during the process. [Read more…]
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