HomeLight

MARCH 2, 2023

If you’re shopping for a home in San Diego, a trusted buyer’s agent is a key member of your team. HomeLight analyzes millions of transactions and thousands of reviews to find you a proven, top-performing agent in just under two minutes. Find a Buyer's Agent What will it cost to buy a home in San Diego?

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HomeLight

MARCH 6, 2023

With the help of top Bay Area agent Carl Medford , who has 22 years of experience and specializes in helping first-time homebuyers, we’ve put together a comprehensive guide that breaks down all the ins and outs of buying a house in the Bay Area. Looking to Buy Your Dream Home in the Bay Area?

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Redfin

AUGUST 29, 2024

These loans are typically issued for more expensive homes and come with stricter qualification requirements. There are programs on the federal, state, and local levels, so it’s best to research your options and speak to your real estate agent to learn more. Don’t forget to pick your agent’s brain and ask for their input.

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CT Homes

AUGUST 31, 2020

There is a huge difference between a pre-qualification and a pre-approval. Most lenders or mortgage companies will issue a pre-qualification letter after reviewing the credit report and taking verbal information on income, assets and employment. Financing Issues.

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CT Homes

AUGUST 31, 2020

There is a huge difference between a pre-qualification and a pre-approval. Most lenders or mortgage companies will issue a pre-qualification letter after reviewing the credit report and taking verbal information on income, assets and employment. Financing Issues.

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Top agent Dave Mattes , who completes 21% more sales than the average agent in Reading, Pennsylvania, thinks that “a good real estate agent is somebody that dedicates enough time to treat their customers well, and they have fast responses, market knowledge, and good communication.”. What are the agent’s actual results?

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Dwell Real Estate

JANUARY 30, 2020

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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HomeLight

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or an empty nester who’s bought and sold several homes but wants to downsize, one thing’s for sure — you both need to find the best real estate agent to guide you to success. But, how do you find that agent or Realtor®? Be sure and ask any agent that you’re interviewing about their qualifications.

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The Close

JULY 25, 2024

Are you ready to become a master of the art of writing compelling home offer letters as a buyer’s real estate agent? A real estate home offer letter, sometimes called a cover letter, is a written document submitted by a real estate agent on behalf of a potential buyer. I’ll let you answer that question yourself.

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HomeLight

JUNE 28, 2021

Your real estate agent has been forwarding you offers on your home all day. For advice on how to navigate this potentially tricky offer situation, we spoke with Scottsdale real estate pro Lisa Roberts , who was recognized by the Scottsdale Association of Realtors® as a Top 40 Under 40 agent. You’re thrilled but also confused.

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Real Trends

APRIL 27, 2023

This is the first thing that agents drop when they get even a tiny bit busy, but you must actively pursue new, qualified appointments every single workday. It’s the number one reason agents experience feast or famine. The things agents avoid the most are the same things that are most efficient and most profitable.

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HomeLight

JULY 31, 2020

In the February 2020 Realtors Confidence Index survey by the National Association of Realtors, 77% of real estate agents responded that contracts closed on time, and 19% reported delays but eventually closed; 4% of contracts were terminated. How it can delay closing. Pay the difference out of pocket. Image Source: (Shutterstock.com/kurhan).

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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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