Is it a Good Idea to Work with a Real Estate Broker When You Buy?
By Jennifer Lynn Walker A lot of people think that they will save money if they buy a property without the help of a real estate broker. They think they’ll negotiate a better deal because they are saving the cost of fees. In fact, it doesn’t cost you anything extra to...
Benefits of working with a realtor when buying a home
I see a LOT of buyers visiting open houses and booking visits on their own, who are not represented by a real estate broker. I’m always amazed at this because of the value of working with one outways going about it on your own. There are only benefits. In fact...
Saving the Deal
About 70% of all deals will run into a snag.These all could be deal breakers if not handled properly. The solution to these “situations” is dedication, research and a lot of plea bargaining and negotiating. These “situations” could be anything from declined financing,...
How much of your finances do you tell your Agent?
It always humours me when I’m dealing with a newer client and when I ask them if they’ve been to the bank or have talked to a mortgage broker, most all seem to get defensive…like, “Of course I have the money!” Maybe it’s my approach.It seems to me in that moment that...
Agent commission rates
This is the first thing buyers want to know when I go do a listing presentation. I can understand why, it is their biggest expense and they need to budget it in, especially if they are planning on buying another home. Before I get into commission rate, I have to say...
Who’s involved in a Real Estate Transaction?
In the course of buying or selling a property, aside from your agent, you will get to know a number of professionals working in the real estate industry. Since real estate agents are central to any real estate transaction, they can help coordinate your transaction by...
Well-Deserved Compensation
When the time comes to sell your house, you have two ways of going about it: selling it yourself or hiring a professional to represent you. If you decide to sell it yourself, you will be responsible for all the steps involved. If you choose to deal with a real estate...
Go it alone, or use a Realtor?
By Jennifer Lynn WalkerSelling and buying real estate is a time consuming and financially perilous process. The fact is most people who try to sell their own home end up using a real estate broker in the end anyway. Before anybody decides to fly solo through this...