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12 Questions to Ask Your Real Estate Agent

PennyMac

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. Finding the right agent should involve careful planning and research, but many of us just don’t know where to start. How long have you been working as a real estate agent?

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Opinion: Investors play key role in providing affordable housing options

Housing Wire

Selling a home typically involves nearly 10% in transaction fees between real estate agents , title companies, inspections, and other expenses. Instead, we prefer a “certified” pre-owned car that has gone through a multi-point inspection with all of the preventative maintenance up to date.

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52 Tips to Negotiate an Office Space for Lease in Columbus, Ohio [2021]

The Robert Weiler Company

However, not every prospective tenant fits the type of tenant the landlord is looking for, such as business standing, financial situation, etc. Lessees don’t always realize that some office space lease terms are negotiable; landlords and lease brokers often want to keep it that way. As such, there is a lot of competition.

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Inventory needs to increase to balance housing market: Fed Beige Book

Housing Wire

Landlord concessions have also somewhat increased. Days on the market are lengthening, and home inspections are becoming the norm again. Cleveland – Residential construction and real estate activity declined further. Residential rental markets weakened further, though the high end of the market has shown some resilience.

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7 best real estate schools in Massachusetts for 2024

Housing Wire

Visit Website Overview The Lee Institute School of Real Estate combines professional instruction and video format training to make the concepts of the real estate business more digestible and engaging. You’re given 4 hours to complete this section What is the average salary for a Massachusetts real estate agent?

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Various Shades of Buyer Representation

Eppraisal

When interviewing for a real estate agent to help you purchase a home, be sure to ask them what type of buyer representation they are going to provide to you. The seller’s brokerage will pay them commission if this real estate agent helps you find a home. Explain real estate terms.

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What to Do When You've Been Outbid for Another Home

Eppraisal

Here are few ideas your real estate agent might have up her sleeve to help you. Of course, have your real estate agent look at the comparable sales prices to be sure your offer isn't out of the ballpark as it will need to appraise. If you've been outbid for another home, keep your head up.