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Fighting Against Real Estate Fraud

The Residential Specialist

Agents must stay vigilant as fraud and scams become more prevalent in the residential real estate profession By Jason Henninger Anywhere there are financial transactions, the threat of fraud comes with them. To prevent falling victim to fraud, real estate agents must clearly understand what types of scams are out there.

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Navigating Bidding Wars During a Hot Real Estate Market

RIS Media

Keller Williams real estate maverick, Alexis Bolin, joined us this week on a Secrets of Top Selling Agents webinar to discuss what you can do to navigate a hot market and distinguish your client’s offer from the others. Yes, as a real estate agent, you can always find listings that your client may be interested in.

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What to Look for in a Strong Cash Buyer

CT Homes

The earnest money deposit should be substantial and submitted to escrow within 72 hours of offer acceptance or sooner. One of the basic items investors should provide when submitting an offer is a proof of funds letter. It’s also extremely important to note what kind of an account the funds are coming from.

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11 Homeselling Myths, Debunked

The Close

Then, when the price drop happens, you have to justify the price cut to other agents. The truth is a big piece of a real estate agent’s job is to price a listing accurately. You’ll most likely get three different numbers if you have three different real estate agents conducting a CMA. Then interest starts to taper off.

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How to Sell your Home for Cash: The Process!

CT Homes

Real estate agents are vital in most transactions, but there are times when selling on your own could benefit your bottom line. Real estate agents are vital in most transactions, but there are times when selling on your own could benefit your bottom line. If they are offering cash make sure they submit an updated proof of funds letter.

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Tips to be a Successful Buyer During Season

Dwell Real Estate

Realtor's never want to leave their clients hanging so the more time you can give your agent to accommodate your visit, the more successful your house hunting will go. Among the multitude of things an agent does, facilitating tours and scheduling showings requires time and energy to coordinate a days worth of homes to see.

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Are HUD Homes a Good Deal? How to Tell If the Properties Are a Fit

HomeLight

The HUD Home bid package includes a sales contract , an addendum regarding lead-based paints, an earnest money deposit of 5% through cash, cashier’s check, money order, or letter of credit, and a forfeiture of earnest money deposits document. How does bidding work? Source: (Flipboard / Unsplash).