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Closing Disclosures: Important Additions

Page 4 of your Closing Disclosure is important. It is NOT just standardized form information that is identical for every loan. Review these terms: Assumption: can this loan be transferred to another person if you sell or transfer the property? D...

Which Square Footage Figure Should I Use?

Home size is one of the key figures used in comparisons. But you may have different measurements to choose from, as you'll learn in this video, including builder, appraiser, tax records and possibly owner records. Which one is right, and which one is best? The o...

Six Home-Selling Mistakes to Avoid

If you’re selling, don’t do these things - take some notes from the video! 1. Don’t Sell Before The House Is Ready. If it doesn’t present well, it won’t sell well. 2. Don’t Over-Improve People buy houses in neighborhood...

What Is An Appraisal?

Every house is unique; appraisers are trained and licensed for expertise in putting a value on properties. Appraisers don’t work for the buyer or the seller; their primary mission is actually to protect the lender who’s risking money against the hom...

The Closing Process for Home Sellers

As this video explains, a signed sales contract doesn’t mean your house is sold. There are still financial, contractual and legal steps for both sides. The buyer has to get financing to meet the contract terms - which includes credit checks. The property is inspec...

After Your Loan Application…

Once you've supplied the 6 required piece of information and included any other information the lender deemed necessary, you'll receive a Loan Estimate within 3 business days. Once all the information has been verified IF the loan is approved the lender will provide ...

Learn Your Community Resources

The video puts this in more visual terms, but basically, contact the local Chamber of Commerce for promotional literature or talk to your real estate agent about welcome kits, maps, and other information. You can get information about school systems by contact…

How Can I Determine My Housing Needs Before I Begin The Search?

Like the video shows, your home should fit the way you live, with spaces and features that appeal to the whole family. Before you begin looking at homes make a list of your priorities - things like location and size. S...

AVON, RIN, RON….Huh?

AVON, RIN, RON....huh? By Lisa R Confused...

12 Mobile Apps for Top Performing Real Estate Agents

If you're like the majority in our industry, you have a bit of extra time on your hands right now. Why not learn some new apps that will help you when we can all get back to work. My two favorite apps on the attached flyer are Canva and CamScanner. Give them a try and l...