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Agent vs. REALTOR®: Why the Difference Matters

Lamacchia Realty

To the everyday buyer and seller , they may not think there is much of a difference between the two. Members of NAR are granted access to tools and systems that will only benefit their buyers and sellers, Additionally, members are required to attend an extensive training session every 2-3 years on the organization’s strict Code of Ethics. “To

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How For Sale by Owner Is Changing in Texas

Listing Spark

If you’re a typical home seller offering a 3% commission to your listing agent, that’s a median cost of $11,172 or $14,037, respectively. Technology companies and marketing services firms are providing the tools sellers need to confidently manage real estate transactions without agents.

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What Happens to My Mortgage If I Move?

Assurance Financial

In a traditional home sale, the seller lists the house for a price that will cover the following costs: The mortgage’s remaining costs. After taking care of the above expenses, whatever amount is left over is the seller’s profit. As a result, the seller no longer has that mortgage. Traditional Home Sale.

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The Ultimate Guide to Estate Planning Appraisal for Real Estate Properties

The Robert Weiler Company

While his addition to the coveted 90-year-old club is welcomed news for nonagenarians and their families alike (not to mention his rabid fans), the logistics of that longevity include some serious discussions over estate planning. Independent and not contracted with any party, institution, or broker.

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Ohio Land for Sale: Is the Market Still Ripe for Growth in 2022?

The Robert Weiler Company

Low inventory and high demand are the signatures of a seller’s market. Consider this: Central Ohio homes under contract in June 2021 proved to be the best for the month and a record high for any month, ever! Offer a Land Contract: What is a land contract? Don’t believe it’s time to sell?

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Expectations for 2022 in Seattle/King County Real Estate

Will Springer Realtor

Buyers will continue to outstrip sellers by a significant margin but less extreme than in 2021. One recent analysis indicates prices could rise well above $5 a gallon at the pump by this time next year if OPEC nations continue to struggle with logistics and capital to explore crude oil. a gallon (official data, Nov.

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Why Buy Commercial Real Estate? Deep Dive Into 6 Sought-After Property Types!

The Robert Weiler Company

If you plan to buy commercial real estate in Ohio or beyond, you must have access to a roster of current tenants, service contracts, and maintenance records. The buyer provides a down payment and repays the seller of the property the remaining balance of the loan according to specific terms. Do you have a paper trail?