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How to Conduct a Smooth Real Estate Transaction

McKissock

Here are some tips on how to make the real estate transaction process as smooth as possible for you and your buyer clients. Making an offer. Constructing a real estate offer is an art. In these stressful situations, buyers may take comfort in knowing that they’ve put forth their strongest offer. .

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Market Data for Real Estate Helps Counter Low-Ball Offers

Home Junction

Market data for real estate can be a blessing when it comes to helping your listing clients respond to off-the-wall, low-ball offers. In one instance, you have sellers enjoying multiple offers on a property and achieving a nice percentage increase above their asking price. As we all know, market conditions fluctuate.

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The REO Guide: 10 Steps to Buying a Bank-Owned Home

PennyMac

What is a Real Estate Owned (REO) Property? REO, which stands for “Real Estate Owned,” is a term applied to foreclosed properties whose ownership has transferred to the bank or lender. REO properties are attractive to homebuyers or real estate investors for several reasons.