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7 Takeaways: Due Diligence Fee and Earnest Money in Real Estate

Raleigh Realty

Understanding Due Diligence and Earnest Money in North Carolina Real Estate When you go under contract on a home in North Carolina you are going to encounter terms like Due Diligence and Earnest Money. It's important to note that real estate contracts and laws change depending on what state you are in.

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7 Questions You Should Be Asking When Buying A House

Raleigh Realty

How Do I Know If My Real Estate Agent Is The Right Fit For Me? Much like buying a home, choosing a real estate agent is not something that should be taken lightly. So what are some of the ways you can go about finding a real estate agent?

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Pre-Appraisal Checklist for Homeowners

D Fritz Appraisals

Home inspection reports (current and previous). If you’re unsure about the difference between each, we have a helpful blog post on home inspections vs. home appraisals. HOA documents – if you live in an HOA neighbourhood, the appraiser will need to see the costs, regular maintenance schedule, history of fee increases, etc.

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Say What? Home-Buying Lingo You Should Know

Zillow

American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) : A not-for-profit professional association that sets and promotes standards for property inspections and provides educational opportunities to its members. Attorney state : A state in which a real estate attorney is responsible for closing.

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The Complete Guide to Buying a Home As a Government Employee

Raleigh Realty

With everything from securing a loan to dealing with the home inspection, a home buyer has a lot to handle. Your neighborhood may require homeowner's association (HOA) fees, too. You want to choose the best price available Find an Agent Yes, it does cost money to hire a real estate agent.

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NAR: Appraisal License Equivalency Credit for RE Agents?

Appraisal Today

Excerpts from the letter: … including, but not limited to, experience in real estate market analysis and real estate brokerage, including: • Evaluating and pricing residential real estate. My comments: Real estate agents and brokers are salespersons. They provide CMAs, etc.,

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What’s Included in Closing Costs?

PennyMac

A real estate purchase includes many players and moving parts to reach the final sale, and each of the players and parts do cost money. From taxes, to inspection fees, to mortgage fees, you’ll need to make sure each party is paid to fully purchase your home. Lead-Based Paint Inspection. That’s why there are closing costs.