Realty Biz

JANUARY 12, 2021

Today, traditional investing involves finding available properties on the internet-based MLS (multiple listing system). It’s about working with a professional agent to narrow your search and help you navigate through the purchase process. It means proving you are pre-qualified for a loan before you know what house you might buy.

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 15, 2021

We’ve heard the stories about people who managed to make an offer on a house before it officially went up for sale, beating out all the other would-be buyers and scoring the home of their dreams. But if you don’t know how to buy a house before it’s listed on the MLS (multiple listing service), then you’ll miss out on this chance.

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HomeLight

AUGUST 31, 2021

These are all areas where a knowledgeable buyer’s agent who’s got lots of new-build experience and local builder connections can be invaluable. And if you thought buying new construction without an agent would save you a few bucks in commission, think again. In this article: The value of a real estate agent in buying new construction.

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 6, 2022

When the time comes to move, some tenacious homeowners in New Jersey are eager to take over the reins of their home sale and figure out how to sell a house by owner. With millions of homes sold each year, a modest portion of sellers — about 7% in 2021 and 10% in 2022 — choose to list “For Sale By Owner” (or FSBO — pronounced fizz-bow).

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HomeLight

MARCH 17, 2021

The planning stage (1 to 3 years before purchase). “If you want to buy a house, you need to have money saved up,” says April Mason , an agent in Corpus Christi , Texas, who has completed 24% more sales than the average agent in her market. The shopping stage (1 to 6 months before purchase).

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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. This tool, also known as a like-kind exchange, allows investors to defer paying capital gains taxes on a sale.

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