Buying, Selling, Leasing, and More

Posted on: 29 July 2020

In your search for a house to buy, you might come across a home you like that is not listed on the real estate market. Instead, the homeowner might be trying to sell it for sale by owner (FSBO). If you find a house FSBO, can you bring your real estate agent to see the house? If you buy it, will the homeowner pay the agent a commission? Before you view a house FSBO, it might help you to know how this works when a buyer has a real estate agent.
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Posted on: 28 July 2020

If you decide that you are going to buy a fixer-upper over a turnkey house, you can enjoy an easier process with looking at properties since they will be limited. When you want to purchase a place in an area with high population and at least decent population density, you can look forward to finding lots of fixer-upper homes that are listed for sale within a few neighborhoods. To make sure that you are satisfied with the fixer-upper that you buy, you must be willing to analyze a number of important details that can play a role in the outcome.
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Posted on: 24 July 2020

FSBOs, or homes sold 'for sale by owner', may seem like bargain shopping for the uninitiated. They, however, are not a deal and should be avoided. At the very least you should understand why. 1. Disclosure  Sellers are required to sign disclosure documents. While the wording varies from state to state, sellers are required to truthfully represent their home to buyers. A listing agent can explain this fact and the implications of lying to a client.
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Posted on: 23 July 2020

These days, thanks to the internet, it is easier than ever before to list a home as "for sale by owner." But does that mean this is now a good option? Not necessarily. There are still some very real, tangible benefits to hiring a real estate agent to help you sell your home. Take a look at a few of those benefits below. 1. You will benefit from the agent's connections.
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