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How Do I Make A Home Ready To Sell?
http://bucket.wistia.com/medias/vtlb73ahed?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 As we show you in this video, start several months before the property is made available. Look through the eyes of a buyer What needs to be cleaned? Repainted? Repaired? Or...
What Are 203(B) And 203(K) Loans?
http://bucket.wistia.com/medias/tuescigiko?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 The video puts this in more visual terms, but 203(b) is the most commonly used FHA program. It offers a low down payment, flexible qualifying guidelines limited lender's fees, and...
What Is PMI?
http://bucket.wistia.com/medias/ulzlgz6j8c?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 This video tells you about it all. PMI stands for Private Mortgage Insurance or Insurer. These are privately-owned companies that provide mortgage insurance. They offer both...
What Do I Get At Closing?
http://bucket.wistia.com/medias/7fiz1vzxdl?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 For most real estate loans, you will receive a Closing Disclosure 3 business days before loan consummation – which frequently happens at the closing meeting. At the meeting itself...
What Is A Loan Estimate And How Does It Help Me?
http://bucket.wistia.com/medias/bxh15nxzjb?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 A loan estimate lists your loan terms projected payments, costs at closing measures for comparison, including Annual Percentage Rate and Total Interest Percentage and other...
What Is The Best Way To Compare Loan Terms Between Lenders?
http://bucket.wistia.com/medias/twfncv9dmd?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 Watch this video and take a few notes! First, devise a checklist for the information from each lending institution. You should include: the company's name and basic information...
What Is A Counter-Offer?
http://bucket.wistia.com/medias/p5it6bzjhk?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 The video puts this in more visual terms, but basically, a seller can respond to a buyer’s offer with changes - a “counter” - that improves the terms. You need to put yourself in...
How Do I Evaluate An Offer?
http://bucket.wistia.com/medias/yy8xc3rd85?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 Well, as this story shows, there’s more to an offer than the price tag. Factors you should consider: Is this offer at, near or above my asking price? Are there clauses and...
What Details Can I Ask Brokers In Advance?
http://bucket.wistia.com/medias/l2hggbbat9?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 This video tells you what any real estate professional would tell you. Ask them: How long do homes in my neighborhood currently stay on the market? How would you price my home?...
Why Use A REALTOR®
http://bucket.wistia.com/medias/hvvmmkmb0u?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 A state license is required to sell real estate. But roughly half of those licensed take the additional step of becoming a REALTOR®. As we show you in this video, only members of...