Eight Questions to Ask ANY Real Estate Agent Before Signing ANYTHING
Posted by admin in Buying Houses, Selling your home
Everywhere you look, there are advertisements for Real Estate, and for Real Estate Agents. We’re everywhere! The reason is pretty simple: It’s not extremely difficult to get your real estate license, a college degree is not required, and the income potential is pretty high. Unfortunately, this means that there are a lot of BAD Real Estate Agents out there. The BEST way to find a good professional - in any industry - is to ask for a referral from a trusted friend or colleague. This does not, however, mean that any person referred to you is a quality professional - everyone has a brother, sister, aunt, uncle, or cousin who is in the business, after all - but it will increase your odds. Read the rest of this entry »
How to Make an Offer in a Transitional Real Estate Market
Posted by admin in Property Investment
I got my start in the real estate business about four years ago - when the market in Austin, Texas could be described as “bad,” “on the decline,” “busting,” or worse!!! We preferred to describe it as a “buyer’s market.” This way, it made the real estate buyer feel privileged - not foolish. At that time, when I was lucky enough to find someone willing to risk the “buyer’s market,” we’d search high and low for weeks to find the perfect home - and then the question would come, “How low do you think we should come in?” Read the rest of this entry »
The Difference Between a Good & Bad Real Estate Transaction
Posted by admin in Property Investment
As a Realtor and Buyer’s Agent, the most visible part of my job is searching for real estate, negotiating the property, and then contracting the property. Most people think that my job ends there. However, if I want to make sure that I continue to receive business referrals from my past clients, I have to make sure that every aspect of the transaction goes well.
Because of this, I have to be knowledgeable about every aspect of a real estate transaction: contracts, inspections, insurance, title, and most importantly, financing. Read the rest of this entry »