5/31/2009 3:16:00 PM
Real Estate Terms "E"
Earnest Money -Also known as the Escrow Deposit. This in money paid by the buyer at the time an official offer to purchase is submitted to the seller, inteded to demonstrate the good faith of the buyer to complete the purchase. Earnest money is applied against ...
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5/3/2009 8:13:00 PM
"B" and "C" Real Estate Terms
Balloon Mortgage: A short-term mortgage, generally at a fixed rate of interest, to be paid back in predetermined, equal monthly payments with a large final payment for the balance of the loan to be paid at the end of the term. Broker: A person licensed to ...
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4/25/2009 3:11:00 PM
Real Estate Terms Made Simple! "A"
Knowledge is power! A Glossary of Real Estate Terms will help you to untangle the complicated web of current real estate language. I'll add weekly to my real estate glossary starting with "A" and ending with "Z" . Feel free to contact ...
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2/26/2009 7:17:00 AM
Negotiating Factors and Accepting an Offer
Negotiations for the sale of a home can be affected by emotional factors. For example, it is easy to be offended by someone who is making an offer on your property. Even if the buyers love your house, they are trying to negotiate the best possible price and ...
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2/15/2009 8:30:00 PM
Preparing for your Move!
There are so many things that must be done before the big moving day! Here is a helpful list to assist with the process! Transfer or cancel deliveries of newspaper, garbage collection, etc...Coordinate the transfer of your gas and electric services to the ...
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1/20/2009 2:14:00 PM
Meeting with your Agent for the First Time.
When a real estate agent begins to work with a new buyer, we will sit down with you, ask a number of questions, and listen carefully to your answers. Our purpose during this initial interview is to explain the laws of agency to you as well as get a clear idea ...
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1/17/2009 3:46:00 PM
The Overpricing Impact!
Trying to sell a home in this "buyers" market is hard! Trying to sell your overpriced home is virtually impossible! What is the impact of overpricing your home with the current market conditions? You are helping your competition sell their home. ...
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1/7/2009 9:06:00 AM
Preparing Your Home for a Last Minute Showing!
Let's face it, no one likes surprises when it comes to showing their Home! Unfortunately, in this current market it is imperative to be ready at a moment's notice. What can you do to get "ready in a jiff"? Before you get started...if you ...
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1/1/2009 9:34:00 AM
Locate Your Lifestyle!
If you are looking for a new home in Williamsburg or elsewhere, it is important to communicate with your real estate agent about any special aspects of your lifestyle that will influence your choice. This information will help your agent to locate the perfect ...
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12/19/2008 7:23:00 AM
Preparing Your Home Exterior To Sell!
When prospective buyers first approach your home, they form an opinion quickly: Do they want to look inside based on what they see outside. Having a neat, attractive yard entices a buyer to come inside! It is so important to carefully evaluate every inch of ...
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