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Managing Your Client’s Expectations to Avoid Home Buyer’s Remorse

McKissock

As a real estate agent, your goal is to help your clients feel more confident with their decisions and not have any buyers’ remorse. When calculating home costs, buyers need to look beyond the mortgage and consider the property taxes, insurance costs, maintenance, and costs of upkeep. .

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

Raleigh Realty

It should be noted that not every state uses due diligence fees in real estate transactions, so it is important to consult with your real estate agent so they may educate you on the legal implications of a housing contract. Due Diligence: What Is it?

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What to Do If You Inherit A Home

McKissock

Specifically referring to things like the time and cost to maintain the property, as well as any taxes and levies that might come with it. Of course, the type, location and value of the property can contribute to the previously-spoken of headache. Tax liabilities: This can include federal estate taxes and property taxes.

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The Complete Guide to Buying a Home As a Government Employee

Raleigh Realty

Refinancing refers to when a homeowner replaces the current loan package with a new one. Your gross income is the income before taxes. Consider Property Taxes When you pay for your home, you'll need to pay other fees like property taxes and insurance. And research the crime statistics for the area.

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A complete guide to closing on your first home

Movoto

You’ve worked with a real estate agent , toured an endless number of properties, got an offer accepted , navigated the mortgage process , and now you’re in the final stretch. Closing agent: This person might work for the lender or the title company. Get excited! It’s time to close on your home.

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Home Appraisals vs Online Home Value Calculators

D Fritz Appraisals

Sometimes these online services are referred to more formally as Automated Valuation Models (AVMs), or more casually, home value calculators. While there are free online tools available to homeowners, the Realtors Property Resource is only available to real estate agents.

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NAR Member Survey on Appraisal Data Collectors

Appraisal Today

They included appraisers, real estate agents, and someone with a week, a month, or online video training. Using MLS photos is a joke, as real estate agents don’t take photos of defects. Turn down non-lender appraisal requests every week and refer them to good appraisers I have known for many years. (I