Listing Spark

DECEMBER 9, 2020

One of the most common questions we get from our home sellers at ListingSpark is “How do I determine what my closing costs are”? For this article, we are going to focus on the home seller closing costs we would typically see in Texas with a residential sale (commercial sales typically have a different set of fees).

Sellers 69

Sellers HOA Insurance Contracts 69

McKissock

APRIL 20, 2021

Meet with/learn from service providers such as loan officers, title companies, attorneys, home warranty, and insurance companies. FREE Guide : Learn how to earn more with our Real Estate Agent Income Guide. You really can control your time and costs with referrals.”. appeared first on McKissock Learning.

Real Estate Agent 98

Real Estate Agent Real Estate Agents Realtors 98

AmeriMac

MAY 10, 2022

The home inspection is a standard step in most home buying processes, but some homebuyers are tempted to forgo inspections in the current real estate climate. When you make an offer on a house, here are some of the many reasons why you shouldn’t waive a home inspection. Identify Major Expenses. Major water heater leak.

Inspection 36

Inspection Appraisal Sellers Home Improvement 36

D Fritz Appraisals

MARCH 7, 2019

Doing These Eight Things Will Help Increase Your Home’s Appraised Value. Looking for ways to increase the appraised value of your home? The biggest things determining the value of your home are its location, its size, and the current market conditions. You might not get back the cost of those $1,000 lighting fixtures.

Renovations 78

Renovations Appraisal Real Estate Agent Buyers 78

On Q Financial

MARCH 4, 2022

Are you thinking of buying a foreclosed home as investment or second home ? In today’s market, foreclosed homes can be a great way to find an affordable and desirable property. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of purchasing a foreclosed home from start to finish.

Buyers 68

Buyers Finance Investing Real Estate 68

D Fritz Appraisals

AUGUST 12, 2019

What’s the Difference Between a Home Inspection and a Home Appraisal? If you’re in the market for a new home, the terms “home appraisal” and “home inspection” are more than likely to come up at some point as you zero in on a property you want to buy. What Is a Home Appraisal? What Is a Home Inspection?

Inspection 95

Inspection Appraisal Real Estate Property Appraisal 95

Will Springer Realtor

JULY 20, 2021

There was a time not too long ago when almost all residential real estate transactions required face-to-face customer interaction with a real estate agent/broker and ancillary services such as title, escrow, mortgage and home inspection. Wishing to make home upgrades before listing the home on the open market but short on funds?

Real Estate 36

Real Estate Sellers Contracts Buyers 36

Listing Spark

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Originating in 2015, Opendoor promised to simplify the home selling process by giving sellers an all-cash offer for their home within 24 hours. One of the pioneers of the real estate iBuyer model, Opendoor guarantees to help home-sellers “ skip the hassle of listing, showings, and months of uncertainty.” How Does OpenDoor Work?

Sellers 36

Sellers Inspection Real Estate Agents 36

PennyMac

OCTOBER 13, 2021

What does your ideal home look like? And when it comes to choosing whether to purchase an existing home or opt for new construction, there's a lot more to factor in than the curb appeal or how it would look dressed up in Christmas lights. Do homes really age like fine wine, or is newer always better? Builder's warranties.

Construction 36

Construction Property Taxes Inspection Finance 36

The Robert Weiler Company

JANUARY 2, 2021

A home or condo. Learn how you, the real estate investor, can avoid the bank and make an agreement directly with the seller. First and foremost, specific costs associated with the property, namely taxes and insurance, are not the responsibility of the buyer. Multifamily housing. A commercial building.

Contracts 143

Contracts Tenants Legal Sellers 143

Appraisal Today

APRIL 14, 2023

The degree and cost to cure becomes an issue to buyers and sellers, and a challenge for appraisers. At some point it’s no longer “normal market value minus cost to cure equals as-is value.” There are few comps as almost all homes are fixed up for sale. In my MLS “contractor special” is often used.

Appraisal 52

Appraisal Bracketing Contracts Valuation 52

Listing Spark

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Texas continues to represent one of the strongest markets, home to two of the top ten cities for real estate: Dallas/Fort Worth and Austin. These reports can filter available properties by conditions like status, area, price, and different types of home features. It even provides historical insights into past property transactions.

Investors 36

Investors Investing Real Estate Agent Real Estate 36

Appraisal Today

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

As it turns out, both the appraiser and the home inspector had each independently inspected the home 18 months prior and both mistakenly reported a few of the smoke alarms present at the home, as CO detectors. Consequently, both the appraiser and home inspector ended up on the receiving end of a “wrongful death” legal claim.

Appraisal 52

Appraisal Inspection Easement Contracts 52

Will Springer Realtor

OCTOBER 11, 2022

That’s the million-dollar question and the answer is closely tied to the government’s ability to stem inflation, which makes the cost of our question closer to $1,085,000. If interest to finance a home is roughly twice the Fed funds rate of today, does that mean mortgage rates could hit double digits? home prices will decline 5.5%

Housing Market 36

Housing Market Marketing Buyers Real Estate 36