HomeLight

MAY 28, 2021

Ken Crotts , a real estate agent with over 35 years of experience in Seattle , is passionate about helping buyers avoid bad home purchases. Seller disclosures. In many states, seller disclosure forms are required to complete a real estate transaction. Inspections. Is there a lemon law for houses?

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Hank Miller Team

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Buyers were/are so stressed to secure a home that some toss caution to the wind; overpaying, waiving finance contingencies, inspection contingencies and more. But unless the buyer and agent have a working knowledge of construction and a level of experience that allows them to spot signs of trouble, the buyer may be walking off a cliff.

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Redfin

MARCH 14, 2022

One of these critical documents is called a seller’s disclosure. . A seller’s disclosure, also known as a property disclosure, is a document that sellers are legally required to provide buyers. Why is a seller’s disclosure important? For sellers. For buyers.

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Hank Miller Team

APRIL 12, 2023

Georgia is a buyer beware state, so does a seller have to disclose repaired defects? Home sellers in Georgia must disclose known latent or hidden defects, things that might not be discovered during a reasonable inspection of the home. Real estate agents have certain obligations as well. What is the extent of the damage?

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 17, 2022

If you need assistance navigating the legalities of what to include on the Georgia seller’s disclosure form, HomeLight always encourages you to reach out to your own advisor. If you’re about to sell or buy a house in Georgia, you may be wondering what sort of information the seller is required to disclose about the property.

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Gaining an early understanding of the legal documents for buying a house will help you avoid confusion and keep stress levels to a minimum while you’re in the midst of negotiations , inspections , and closing. Real estate agent contract. Real estate agent contract. Seller’s disclosure. Grab a pen and let’s review!

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HomeLight

JANUARY 10, 2023

With such impressive sales figures, some sellers may be curious about how to sell a house by owner in California — a decision that could help them save on agent commissions. Often, the decision to go for sale by owner (or, “FSBO”) is motivated by a desire to save on agent commissions. Can FSBO sellers post a yard sign?

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HomeLight

MARCH 31, 2022

With such impressive sales figures, some sellers may be curious about how to sell a house by owner in Arizona — a decision that could help them save on agent commissions. We’ll also provide a comprehensive overview on the full process to prep, market, and close on your home without the assistance of a real estate agent.

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

By analyzing it from every angle — such as how to make effective home improvements, find the right agent, and nail your home presentation — you’ll walk away from the sale confident that you haven’t left any stone unturned. Find an agent with a track record of selling homes for more. annually up through 2019.

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RIS Media

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

As more and more climate change-fueled extreme weather events—from historic hurricanes to unexpected summer downpours—affect homes, one issue anyone selling or buying a home needs to be aware of is disclosure. ” It also requires that sellers disclose water or leakage in the basement along with frozen pipes or drains.

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 29, 2020

I had one listing that had some pools of water in certain places in the backyard,” says Danii Sedillo , a top agent of 15 years in the El Paso, Texas, area. When a buyer takes interest in a house — whether they’ve found it themselves or through their agent — they’re going to have questions. Source: (smolaw / ShutterStock).

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Of course, a licensed real estate agent will automatically list your home on the MLS, but what if you don’t want to commit to a full-service real estate agent? The MLS is a database that real estate agents use to help both buyers and sellers make a home transaction. How Much Is Your Wisconsin Home Worth Now? Get Estimate.

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Realty Biz

AUGUST 24, 2020

Now, the new owner is suing the real estate agent and seller for fraud by questioning if the garage was legally converted into a living space because it is not up to code. That implies the seller, agent, and buyer don’t agree on the facts. Ask Brian is a weekly column by Real Estate Expert Brian Kline.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 17, 2022

If you need assistance navigating the legalities of what to disclose when selling a home in Texas or using a seller’s disclosure form in Texas, HomeLight always encourages you to reach out to your own advisor. You don’t need to “overshare,” explains 5-star-rated real estate brokerage owner/agent Hillary Smith of Austin.

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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

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

If you are about to get a home inspection, you’re on the home stretch of buying your new home. When it comes to your home inspection, you probably have a lot of questions. After consulting with experts, we compiled a list of things to expect from your inspection, including what home inspectors are and aren’t allowed to do.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 12, 2022

If you need assistance navigating the legalities of what to include on a home seller disclosure form in Utah, HomeLight always encourages you to reach out to your own advisor. We’ve consulted with a top real estate agent and researched items that must be disclosed to help make sense out of the seller disclosure form in Utah.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 31, 2022

If you need assistance navigating the legalities of what to disclose when selling a home in Florida or using a seller’s disclosure form in Florida, HomeLight always encourages you to reach out to your own advisor. We spoke to Niakan to get a professional’s take on what the Florida disclosure form is — and what it isn’t.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Although the appeal of FSBO lies primarily in saving the cost of paying a listing agent , the amount of paperwork, knowledge, and time necessary to sell a house without a real estate agent can be daunting. This establishes your ownership, along with details such as purchase price and previous seller disclosures.

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HomeLight

JUNE 19, 2023

When you need to sell your house fast in Florida due to life’s unexpected twists and turns, you have two main options: 1) seek a cash offer, or 2) recruit a top real estate agent. Once accepted, you can close the deal quickly since there are no mortgage approvals or inspections to wait for. No showings, no repairs, no open houses.

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

If you need assistance navigating the legalities of what to include on a home seller disclosure form in New York State, HomeLight always encourages you to reach out to your own advisor. What is a seller’s disclosure? The home seller is often legally required to share any issues or problems within their knowledge.

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HomeLight

JULY 29, 2022

When you’re buying a house, the list of what can go wrong at closing includes everything from issues with the mortgage loan and buyer’s credit, insurance snags, appraisal problems, title claims, and events beyond everyone’s control (such as natural disasters, or buyer or seller illness or death). Problem: Wire fraud (money goes missing).

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Agent John Leinaar works in Kalamazoo , Michigan, an area where many pharmaceutical companies operate. Agent John Leinaar works in Kalamazoo , Michigan, an area where many pharmaceutical companies operate. It will help your agent bring you the right houses, too. But it will be different from a normal homebuying experience.

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

For insight on what it takes to sell a home without a Realtor® , we spoke with Texas real estate agent Stephanie Nash. Not only has she sold 100% of her past listings, but the properties sell 46% quicker than the average agent in her area. Source: (Kelly Sikkema / Unsplash). Steps to selling your house without a Realtor®.

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HomeLight

MARCH 13, 2023

We’ve gathered insights from top real estate agents and investors to create this guide navigating Orlando’s cash home buyer market so you can sell your property in as fast a timeframe as you require. Available to sellers in Orlando. Looking for cash home buyers in Orlando? Need to Sell Your House Fast in Orlando?

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HomeLight

JUNE 30, 2021

Making an offer on a house without a Realtor® or a real estate agent is kind of like trying to represent yourself in a court of law — it’s possible, but it’s not a good idea. and what’s an agent? A real estate agent is licensed to help people buy, sell, or rent different housing or real estate property types. or an agent?

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 20, 2022

If you need assistance navigating the legalities of what to disclose when selling a home in New Jersey (NJ) or using seller disclosure forms, HomeLight always encourages you to reach out to your own advisor. If the seller’s home was built in 1979 or afterward, the form is not required. Find Agent. Real Estate Agent.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 17, 2022

If you need assistance navigating the legalities of what to include on a PA seller disclosure form, HomeLight always encourages you to reach out to your own advisor. So, you’re getting ready to sell your Pennsylvania home, and among the many documents you’ll be signing in the process is a disclosure statement. Find Agent.

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The Residential Specialist

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Dealing with clients who own pets can present unique challenges for real estate agents and their marketing efforts. How does any given agent know whether to highlight—or hide—a property’s pet-related amenities? By Shaila Wunderlich. Fern Kulpreecha has moved six times over the past 14 years. 1st, presume no pets. Ventilating.

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Lighter Side of Real Estate

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

All you have to do is hire a great real estate agent who had to do both of those things in order to help you sell your house quickly and for the most money possible. Even if you took the same classes and tests your agent took to become an agent, it’d be difficult for you to know everything you need to know.

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HomeLight

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

As North Carolina’s market balances itself, with the days of over-ask offers fading, some sellers may be tempted to sell their home without a real estate agent with the hope of reaping a bigger financial reward. While inspectors and appraisers can also access the MLS, only licensed real estate agents and Realtors® can post on the MLS.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 5, 2022

Real Estate Agent. Real Estate Agent at Era Key Realty Services- Fram. There could be asbestos in all sorts of areas: very old heating systems, tiles on the basement floor, the insulation in the attic, or the exterior siding,” says Nelson Zide , a Massachusetts real estate agent with more than 40 years in the business.

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HomeLight

OCTOBER 30, 2020

For added expertise on how to nail the pre-listing process, we spoke with Toril Schoepfer and Lisa Hudson , two top real estate agents in Sumner, Washington. Working with 69% more single-family homes than the average agent in their area, this team knows just what it takes to sell a house in 30 days without compromising on sale price.

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HomeLight

JANUARY 29, 2021

Throughout your home sale, your real estate agent wears many hats: salesperson, stager, marketer, negotiator, and all-around industry expert. Still, there are some questions real estate agents can’t answer. Here are five types of questions real estate agents can’t answer: Source: (park dasol / Unsplash).

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HomeLight

APRIL 29, 2022

For many home buyers and sellers, finding a trustworthy real estate agent is top of mind, since unethical real estate agent behavior could endanger one of the largest financial transactions they will ever make. Most real estate agents do act ethically. Does it matter whether I choose a Realtor® or a real estate agent?

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

If you’re 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.

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 28, 2021

To get you the inside scoop on this hot place to be , we’ve spoken with local experts, including top agent Julie Sidorevskaya, who has 20 years of experience in Miami Beach real estate. In essence, it’s a friendly, laid-back city with a lively arts scene that welcomes tourists, snowbirds, and year-round residents of all kinds.

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