Raleigh Realty

AUGUST 17, 2021

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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Raleigh Realty

MARCH 31, 2021

What Does Contingent Mean in Real Estate? When searching for a home for sale, you may have encountered a variety of different sales statuses online including contingent real estate listings. Here is what contingent means in real estate: Without further ado let's jump in: What Does Contingent Mean in Real Estate?

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Lamacchia Realty

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

WHY YOU SHOULD USE A REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY TO SELL YOUR HOME As a home seller you may think you are saving money by not hiring an attorney to guide you through the legal aspects of your sale but in actuality, it could end up costing you more not to! A seller’s attorney will work directly with the closing attorney.

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Lamacchia Realty

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

ARE YOU A "WANT-TO-BE" SELLER IN 2024? From low inventory levels to increasing mortgage rates , the real estate landscape has experienced a multitude of changes and challenges over the last several years, leaving many sellers wondering when the “right” time to list would be given current market conditions.

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Housing Wire

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Most brokerage leaders know about the multiple challenges facing the real estate industry, not the least of which are the major class-action lawsuits. Those details are clearly established in the listing agreement between your brokerage and the seller. Meaning, they were counting on buyer agent compensation to pay their bills.

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Raleigh Realty

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

and in order to answer that question, you need to understand how Real Estate Agents make money. If you could go back to your first year as a Real Estate Agent, what advice would you give yourself? Real estate agents are known to wear multiple hats all the time and to bootstrap themselves more often than one could imagine.

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Lamacchia Realty

MAY 18, 2021

FINDING A GOOD REAL ESTATE AGENT. Real estate agents are trained and experienced at negotiating for the client to get the most out of each transaction and to ensure each step of the process is done with great attention to detail. You should do the same thing before choosing a real estate agent!

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McKissock

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

While you can’t do your job without relying on real estate technology to some degree, you do have to be extra careful when you use it. Here are six ways technology can hurt—or even ruin—your real estate business. Clients demand instant gratification because of real estate technology.

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Realtor

JULY 13, 2021

In our current seller’s market, the national inventory of active listings is down 43.1% They’re making sky-high offers and writing heartfelt letters to sellers about why they should get the house. Contingencies, in the world of real estate, are essentially conditions that must be met to finalize the sale of a home.

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Lamacchia Realty

DECEMBER 18, 2023

REALTOR: WHY THE DIFFERENCE MATTERS Often, we hear the terms “real estate agent” and “REALTOR ®” being used synonymously. To the everyday buyer and seller , they may not think there is much of a difference between the two. The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) is America’s largest trade association with over 1.5

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CA Realty Training

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

To a real estate agent, this means that an offer happens only if certain requirements are met. So, the seller hopes that the appraised value is $1,000,000 or higher. The seller is happy, the buyer is happy, and the appraisal contingency can now be removed. . This also makes their offer more attractive to sellers.

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PennyMac

JULY 20, 2021

Whether you are buying or selling a home, your real estate agent will be your partner through one of the most significant transactions of your life. Here are 12 questions that will help you avoid the bad actors in your search for a great real estate agent. How long have you been working as a real estate agent?

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CA Realty Training

JULY 19, 2021

You have to build strong relationships with your clients to have a long, lucrative career in real estate. . That’s how successful real estate agents create successful careers. So, let’s explore the fiduciary duties of a real estate agent are so you can start building trust. By Bettina Siochi. Disclosure.

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Housing Wire

APRIL 20, 2022

Bonnie Williamson never intended to be a real estate agent. She then went on to teach high school French, but after six years of dealing with “hormonal teenagers” Williamson was ready for a change, and on a friend’s suggestion interviewed at the local Daniel Gale Sotheby’s International Realty affiliate. “It

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CA Realty Training

AUGUST 9, 2021

The listing presentation is a real estate agent’s opportunity to make a first impression on their prospective client. A great listing presentation converts home sellers into clients. There’s a common saying in real estate that goes, “when you list, you last.” Clients want real estate agents who they can trust.

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Raleigh Realty

MARCH 23, 2021

The question should I sell my home for sale by owner or without a Realtor® is likely one asked by every home seller with the thought of trying to save money. We would imagine it's the same in most real estate markets around the country as we have found the same to be true of homes for sale in Charlotte as well.

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Lamacchia Realty

MARCH 17, 2022

ARE YOU A "WANT-TO-BE" SELLER IN 2022? Now two years later , 2022 started with the lowest inventory EVER recorded and while inventory has grown slightly, This means NOW is a still a great time to list and take advantage of motivated buyers before other sellers really start to saturate the market. Worried about having to move twice?

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Realtor

OCTOBER 16, 2023

It’s very important for first-timers to do research and understand all their options before they start looking for a home,” says Cara Ameer , a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker who is licensed in California and Florida. Listing agents are going to recommend their seller ask for shorter time periods for loan approval.”

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Lamacchia Realty

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CLOSING COST CREDITS Buyers , sellers , and sometimes even real estate agents get confused with how closing cost credits work. Closing cost credits doesn’t hurt the seller in any way. In fact, they help sellers because many buyers cannot buy without them.

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Lamacchia Realty

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The way a REALTOR® determines real estate market value totally different than how Zillow does. Rascoff replies, “It’s a starting point, but if you want to get a more accurate opinion of your home’s value, you should talk to a real estate agent or an appraiser.” Simply put, a Zestimate is JUST a starting point!

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Lamacchia Realty

JUNE 19, 2021

Home inspections are used to identify any issues in the home so that the buyer knows exactly what they’re getting into and the seller isn’t selling a home that’s unsafe. The home inspection is one of the last steps of the selling process, but the home is still technically the responsibility of the seller at this point.

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Lamacchia Realty

JULY 6, 2022

People will often see “broom clean condition” on real estate contracts and rental leases but are unsure about what it means. What “Broom Clean” Means for Sellers. Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®. Seller Resources. appeared first on Lamacchia Realty. WHAT DOES “BROOM CLEAN” MEAN?

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McKissock

JANUARY 18, 2022

A skilled real estate agent can play a major role in guiding these fledgling property owners through the maze that is a real estate transaction. In an interview with Entrepreneur , property experts say that a real estate agent can make or break a home-buying experience. What are they willing to sacrifice?

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CA Realty Training

JULY 20, 2021

Let’s face it, real estate transactions can be extremely complicated and take up a lot of an agent’s time. But, dealing with contracts and disclosures comes with the territory when you’re in escrow. Whether it’s the buyer or the seller, they are the principals in your real estate deal. . By Karen D.

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Raleigh Realty

AUGUST 27, 2021

It lets sellers know that you are serious about purchasing their home and that you have done the work to be in good financial standing. Sellers want to know that you will be able to follow-through with the purchase of their home. How Do I Know If My Real Estate Agent Is The Right Fit For Me?

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Raleigh Realty

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Like making counter-offers and going through the home inspection process, the home appraisal can be a sticking point between buyer and seller. The home appraisal is something you can negotiate prior to going under contract as well, or even while under contract. It's one of the final steps after going under contract.

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Raleigh Realty

MARCH 26, 2022

What is a Buyer's Agent in Real Estate and do I need one when buying a home? A Buyer's Agent in Real Estate is someone who helps homebuyers understand the local real estate market while finding a home that matches their criteria. Do I need a Real Estate Attorney? What Is A Buyer's Agent?

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Lamacchia Realty

JANUARY 27, 2023

The market trends in Connecticut do not deviate from the real estate story being told nationally, and more of the same is expected to come in 2023, especially in regard to sales numbers. sellers and buyers) began to restore itself. Real estate is a long game and market adjustments do not last forever.

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Housing Wire

MARCH 22, 2024

“I think one of the major trends we are seeing is that our overall inventory is up 60% year over year compared to 2023,” said PJ Smith, president of the Naples Area Board of Realtors and the broker-owner of Naples Golf to Gulf Real Estate. “We We are seeing a healthy increase in inventory, which we really needed.”

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Lamacchia Realty

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Just announced as well, Lamacchia Realty now offers consulting services for clients looking to relocate Florida ! An experienced real estate agent will make all the difference while you’re moving. Make sure to look at the various insurance options from the moving companies and look over any written contracts before signing.

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McKissock

AUGUST 9, 2021

Mike McElroy has been in the real estate business for seven years. After working for a time at a Chicago radio station, he got his first real estate job in 2009. Mike is the Founder and Managing Broker of Access Chicago Realty. How does Mike find success with his Millennial real estate clients ?

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Housing Wire

MARCH 7, 2022

February 10 may go down as a momentous day in real estate history. In the past year, NFTs pole vaulted from mostly commodifying art and digital assets to an array of spheres including – very preliminarily – real estate. It also gives real estate agents ideas. How a real estate NFT works today….

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Raleigh Realty

JULY 31, 2022

Major Home Inspection Issues and How to Handle Repairs If your home inspection turns up any of these 7 major issues it could be time to negotiate some mandatory fixes with the seller before you proceed with purchasing the home. This is one of the steps that happen after you go under contract and sometimes can happen prior to.

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Lamacchia Realty

JUNE 21, 2022

For the past few years, with inventory at historically low levels , sellers were coming pretty close to naming their price and buyers were paying. The low rates made it possible to offer more on a home as the cost of borrowing was lower and therefore, sellers weren’t the ones competing, buyers were. The same will be true for sellers.

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Raleigh Realty

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

However, this is not an option that would be recommended to you unless you have a considerable amount of experience in the real estate market. For Sale By Owner (FSBO) - Most sellers who choose to go this route are often trying to save money and know that in a FSBO you avoid having to pay a realtor’s commission fee.

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Listing Spark

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Real Estate commissions are typically highly structured and are usually a percentage of the home sales price. Traditional real estate brokerages in Dallas typically charge 6% commissions, this is 6% of the final sales price of the home. Syndication on to Major Real Estate Sites. Professional Photos.

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Listing Spark

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Real Estate commissions are typically highly structured and are usually a percentage of the home sales price. Traditional real estate brokerages in San Antonio typically charge 6% commissions, this is 6% of the final sales price of the home. Syndication on to Major Real Estate Sites. Professional Photos.

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