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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 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...