Lighter Side of Real Estate

MARCH 5, 2025

Before signing a contract, consider: The buyers financial qualifications. A pre-approval is great, but a buyer with strong financial reserves and a history of stable income may be less likely to back out. Having a knowledgeable agent by your side dramatically reduces the risk of a failed transaction. The buyers demeanor.

Purchase and sale agreement

Redfin

JULY 17, 2025

Get pre-approved: A pre-approval shows the seller you’re financially ready and serious—it’s stronger than a pre-qualification. Lean on your agent: Your real estate agent can guide you in making a smart, competitive offer. Getting pre-approved so the seller knows you’re financially ready.

Earnest money deposit

The Mortgage Report

JUNE 10, 2025

Getting Pre-Approved Down Payment Assistance Buying With Low Credit Buying With Low Income Buying With A Disability Who Has The Best Mortgage Rates? It’s really important that the borrower asks questions to understand the specific terms and works with a trusted lender or real estate agent who explains that process to them.

FHA 203k rehab loan

HomeLight

APRIL 30, 2025

To help streamline your sale, we spoke with Jonathan Hyatt , a top-rated real estate agent serving the Birmingham area who sells homes nearly 60% quicker than average agents. Many agents provide a free comparative market analysis (CMA) when you come in for a consultation. Our data shows that the top 5% of agents in the U.S.

Sales

Redfin

JUNE 13, 2025

Step 3: Research second-time homebuyer programs and loans Step 4: Work with an experienced agent Step 5: Make a strong offer as a second-time homebuyer Step 6: Plan your transition Second-time homebuyer FAQs Is it harder to buy a house the second time? Communicate closely with your real estate agent to align timelines and contingencies.

Debt-to-income ratio

Redfin

JULY 30, 2025

Key takeaways: First-time homebuyer: Anyone who hasn’t owned a primary residence in the past three years Common first-time homebuyer qualifications: Credit score, debt-to-income ratio, down payment, income limits, employment history, purchase limits, homebuyer education Buying your first home? Let’s get started. Generally, no.

Debt-to-income ratio

Redfin

JULY 30, 2025

Speak with a real estate agent to help determine if you’re in a good position to begin the homebuying process. >>See: Should I get pre-qualified or pre-approved for a mortgage? If you’re considering buying a home, you’ve likely heard of getting pre-qualified or pre-approved. Do I need a real estate agent?

Pre-approval

Rochester Real Estate

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

Factors such as earnest money deposits, loan approvals, and real estate agent involvement should be considered. In my experience as a Rochester real estate agent, making multiple offers on different homes is generally not advisable. (585) 704-7095 Contact Now Search Homes Home Fair Housing S.O.P.

Earnest money deposit

The Close

APRIL 8, 2025

These help agents save a tremendous amount of time while also making them more efficient by streamlining processes, automating tasks, enhancing client interactions, and providing marketing and other business insights. Agent Images web design services are a more ideal fit for those marketing to the luxury market.

Staging

Redfin

JULY 31, 2025

Look into first-time homebuyer benefits Many programs are designed to make homeownership more accessible for first-time buyers by reducing upfront costs, lowering monthly payments, and helping with mortgage qualification. Along with your trusted real estate agent, it’s helpful to bring a friend or family member.

Purchase and sale agreement

The Mortgage Report

JULY 1, 2025

Getting Pre-Approved Down Payment Assistance Buying With Low Credit Buying With Low Income Buying With A Disability Who Has The Best Mortgage Rates? Collaborate with the right agent. Choose a real estate agent/Realtor who is experienced, knowledgeable, and reputable. How Much Home Can I Afford?

Loans

The Mortgage Report

JUNE 12, 2025

Getting Pre-Approved Down Payment Assistance Buying With Low Credit Buying With Low Income Buying With A Disability Who Has The Best Mortgage Rates? Easier loan approval — disability income counts toward qualification. How Much Home Can I Afford? Property tax exemptions in many states. Verify your VA loan eligibility.

VA loan

Rochester Real Estate

NOVEMBER 5, 2015

For example, if you use a bank for your loan you may already have a pre-existing relationship with them and they sometimes offer very competitive interest rates. Have you tried calling a bank on a Saturday night to get a pre-approval letter? Check with your agent to determine how the latest guidelines apply to your situation.

Finance

The Mortgage Report

JULY 7, 2025

Getting Pre-Approved Down Payment Assistance Buying With Low Credit Buying With Low Income Buying With A Disability Who Has The Best Mortgage Rates? For example, you might wish to improve your earning capacity by gaining a higher qualification. How Much Home Can I Afford? Most commonly, that comes in the form of home improvements.

Equity

Housing Wire

MAY 8, 2025

Inside of LPT we already have two agent compensation models with the transaction fee model and a split-cap revenue share model. In addition to Palmer and Valdes, Aperture Globals leadership team also includes Mercedes Saewitz, a former principal broker and founding agent of Compass.

Branding

BAM Media

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

We also do Instagram audits during our BAMx office hours , and one thing I consistently see is agents posting videos that just arent moving the needle. or The Difference Between Pre-Approval and Pre-Qualification.

Earnest money deposit

The Close

APRIL 3, 2025

Our team of professionals, researchers, writers, real estate agents, and experts have done detailed research to evaluate the best fix and flip loans for new to experienced house flippers. However, the best choice will depend on your business, financing needs, and qualifications. How to qualify for a fix and flip loan?

Loans

Redfin

JULY 7, 2025

Work closely with your divorce attorney and real estate agent: They can help you understand your rights, protect your interests, and ensure your purchase aligns with your divorce proceedings. Careful planning and professional guidance are key to making a smoother transition. Careful planning now can help you avoid financial strain later.

Debt-to-income ratio

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Low inventory means fewer choices for homebuyers, but for years enterprising real estate agents have worked around tight market conditions by searching for off-market homes that fit their clients’ specifications. Burns is a luxury real estate agent in Maui, Hawaii and Clark is a patent and intellectual property attorney in the Washington D.C.

Agents

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Successful agents, brokerages and loan officers of the future are going to rely significantly on technology to find, nurture and engage with buyers and sellers while also playing an expanding role as personal advisors in all things related to mortgage, insurance, moving, renovating and new home transitioning. How do I find a doctor?

Pre-qualification

HomeLight

JUNE 19, 2023

Like pre-qualification or pre-approval. Let’s lay it all out: How pre-qualifications and pre-approvals are similar Pre-qualifications and pre-approvals have a few things in common. Learn More What’s a pre-qualification? What’s a pre-approval?

Pre-qualification

Realtor.com

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

designer491/Shutterstock What is a pre-qualification letter? I tell most people they can take that pre-qualification letter and throw it in the trash,” says Patty Arvielo , a mortgage banker and president and founder of New American Funding, in Tustin, CA. What to know about a pre-qualification letter.

Pre-qualification

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 9, 2023

If you’re interested in becoming a real estate agent in Illinois, you’ll be happy to hear that the path to getting your real estate license in the Prairie State doesn’t require as much of a time commitment as other states. The actual professionals who many states call “brokers,” however, are called “managing brokers” in Illinois.

Agents

Housing Wire

AUGUST 13, 2021

Existing investors and others including Andreessen Horowitz, Singapore’s GIC, GGV Capital and Moore Specialty Credit participated in the round, which pre-empted a capital raise that could have featured new investors, she said. We’re aiming to bring a legitimacy to alternative home financing options,” said Hefets.

Pre-qualification

Keeping Current Matters

AUGUST 27, 2020

You may have heard that pre-approval is a great first step in the homebuying process. Pre-approval from a lender is the only way to do this. This paperwork (the pre-approval letter) shows sellers you’re a qualified buyer, something that can really help you stand out from the crowd in the current ultra-competitive market.

Pre-approval

Housing Wire

JULY 4, 2024

The role of real estate and mortgage professionals In times like these, the role of real estate agents , brokerage owners and lenders becomes even more critical. The question is whether it is becoming less attainable or merely obscured by market noise and confusion. Change is constant, and as professionals, we must adapt.

Pre-qualification

Keeping Current Matters

JUNE 22, 2021

You may have been told that it’s important to get pre-approved at the beginning of the homebuying process, but what does that really mean, and why is it so important? Pre-approval from a lender is the only way to know your true price range and how much money you can borrow for your loan. Bottom Line.

Pre-approval

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 28, 2023

I’ve got several pre-approvals out there where people just can’t find what they want and the rates are throwing them off,” Don Monson, branch manager at Sente Mortgage , said of the challenges he faced in 2023. Nurturing referral partners, training agents Mortgage origination volume for 2023 are expected at around $1.64

Loans

Housing Wire

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Texas residents interested in becoming a real estate agent must first complete 180 hours of approved coursework to be eligible to sit the state licensure exam. We estimate that it’ll take three to six months to get up and running as a licensed real estate agent in the Lone Star State. That’s a longer program than in most states.

Pre-approval

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 29, 2023

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Pre-approval

Housing Wire

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

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Pre-qualification

Housing Wire

MARCH 26, 2025

If youve been thinking about becoming a real estate agent in Connecticut, youve landed on the right page. Youll need to complete 60 hours of pre-licensing education to be eligible to sit for the real estate exam. After youve passed, post-licensing and continuing education courses will be required to keep you at the top of your game.

Pre-approval

Housing Wire

APRIL 22, 2024

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Pre-approval

Realty Biz

MARCH 17, 2021

Real estate agents are there to facilitate home purchases, whether you’re representing buyers or sellers. Here are a few ways real estate agents can aid homebuyers. . Too many real estate agents ask people to describe their dream home and nothing else. Explain the difference between pre-qualified and pre-approved.

Pre-approval

HomeLight

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

From getting pre-approved for your mortgage to offering flexible closing dates, these strategies are designed to put you in a stronger position. Partner With a Top Buyer’s Agent to Guide You HomeLight can connect you with a top-rated local real estate agent familiar with non-contingent offers. Get Started 1.

Pre-qualification

Housing Wire

DECEMBER 29, 2023

To become a real estate agent in New York, you’ll need to complete 77 hours of real estate classes before you can sit the New York real estate exam and apply for your license. Delivery methods: All of the CE Shop’s New York real estate pre‑licensing courses are optimized for a smartphone, tablet, or computer.

Pre-approval

First Team Real Estate

AUGUST 31, 2020

If you’ve read any tips for homebuyers then chances are you’ve heard that you need to get pre-approved for a mortgage loan. The question is – how exactly do you get the pre-approval? Here are the steps you need to take to get pre-approved for a mortgage loan and the most important facts you need to get you there.

Pre-approval