HomeLight

JULY 31, 2021

“This gives us a good idea of the condition of the property, so we know where we can provide value in the sale. If the whole house has been renovated recently and the seller wants full market value, they’re typically better off working with an agent.”. Work with a real estate agent. Good bones. Strategic price point.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Teaming up with an experienced agent on foreclosure properties and auctions, we’ll answer this question and more — to prepare you for what to expect at a foreclosure auction. John Durham is a successful real estate agent in Henry County, Georgia, and has purchased homes at auction for 16 out of 20 years of his career as a real estate agent.

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 30, 2021

If you work with a buyer’s agent, you’ll sign a contract. Matt Laricy is a top agent in Chicago , completing 41% more sales than the average agent in his area. Matt Laricy is a top agent in Chicago , completing 41% more sales than the average agent in his area. Real Estate Agent. Matt Laricy.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

“A foreclosed property is a property that has gone through the legal process of foreclosure where the bank seeks to regain ownership of the property to make good on a debt,” explains top Seattle real estate agent Ken Crotts , who works with over 66% more single family homes than the average area agent. But let’s back up a minute.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 5, 2020

To help you calculate how much a foreclosed home might sell for at auction, we talked to expert real estate agents with years of experience in the field of foreclosures. When a home goes up for auction, the process for purchasing it will be different than if you were to buy a home in a more traditional way, with a full inspection.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

According to top Florida Real Estate agent Troy Walseth , who has 27 years experience under his belt, “You really can’t buy a ‘foreclosure.’ You can buy a short sale, or you can buy a bank-owned property — but the foreclosure is just what’s happening in the process.”. Step 1: Find the right agent.

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The Close

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Whether you’re a veteran agent or a rookie hoping to sound authoritative during your first transaction, you need to be able to succinctly explain common real estate terms and definitions to your clients. It might feel stressful, but handling contingencies well is actually a time when you, as the agent, can really shine.

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HomeLight

JULY 29, 2022

“One big thing that could delay closing is if, say, someone goes out two weeks before they close and they buy a car — or they buy all new furniture,” explains Pete Veres , a top-selling agent with 19 years of experience in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Talk to your agent and loan officer about these options. Real Estate Agent.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Choosing a qualified agent and searching for the perfect home in terms of ideal size, location, price, and condition can already feel like a journey, but making an offer on a property is when the challenge really begins. Home inspections. Short sale or bank approval contingencies. Negotiable contingencies.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 24, 2022

Work with a reputable local real estate agent. There are plenty of reasons to have a real estate agent in your corner — visibility in the MLS , help with stagings and showings, assistance with negotiations and contracts, to name just a few — and now you can add sourcing a cash buyer to the list. Do your due diligence.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 25, 2021

Jim Griffin , a top real estate agent in Johnson City, Tennessee, has helped connect cash investors with sellers looking to unload damaged property, such as a 1,600-square-foot home wrecked in a fire. The structure “had to be taken down to the studs,” Griffin says, not the ideal condition for a conventional sale.

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HomeLight

MARCH 30, 2022

In a HomeLight survey of top agents, 58% expect the upswing in cash offers to continue throughout 2022 as sellers want convenience, speed, and certainty. When you add in agent commissions, you could save an average of $31,000 in selling costs, according to HomeLight data. Keep it simple with HomeLight’s Simple Sale platform.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 16, 2021

If you are already a listener, come join us to mastermind with other listeners, connect with the guests that you hear on the show, learn from other agents and share your knowledge, get exclusive content, influence future episodes, and more. You can find the group here: HomeLight Agent Mastermind – The Walkthrough. FreddieMac.

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HomeLight

JULY 31, 2021

Whether you’re a retiree looking to downsize from a large suburban home or a landlord ready to unload a River Walk rental condo, finding cash home buyers in San Antonio will be the best way to fast-track the sale and move you closer to your goals. No additional repairs, prep costs, agent commissions, or hidden fees. Hot climate.

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HomeLight

APRIL 29, 2022

“Some people have a lot more time and energy to engage and make the best of the sale, and some people don’t,” says George Graham , a top real estate agent in the Seattle, Washington, area. An as-is home sale often indicates that the home has some “big-ticket items” that won’t pass the required inspection or appraisal, he adds.

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HomeLight

MARCH 10, 2023

We tapped two top HomeLight agents to help you navigate the ins and outs of house flipping in the State of New York as well as provide some tips and tricks specific to New York properties. A Top Agent Can Be Your New York Real Estate Investment MVP Interested in flipping a house in New York? A top real estate agent can help.

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HomeLight

MAY 27, 2021

We include advice from an agent who has worked with hundreds of new buyers, descriptions of different loans, and information about the many kinds of paperwork you’ll deal with. Before you start house-hunting, find a real estate agent to guide you through the process. Step 9: Do your due diligence.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 24, 2022

Some companies may make a preliminary offer at this stage, but it’s usually subject to change once they’ve inspected your property. With Simple Sale, you can get an all-cash offer in as few as 48 hours and sell your home in as little as 10 days, skipping the months it can take to sell the traditional way. stars out of 5 , and has 4.6

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