Learning FAQs for Home Buyers & Sellers
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1. Over Pricing Can Be Costly |
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2. Curiosity Seekers |
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 Q: Several Realtors have told me that my house is overpriced by about 20% and, in the long run, could cost me money. How can this be?
A: Because over-pricing stops buyers from considering your home... |
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 Q: I'm trying to sell my house on my own and I'm being - swamped with "curiosity seekers". How do you limit these intruders?
A: Curiosity seekers are one of the plagues which the do-it-yourself broker... |
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3. Printed Form Fable |
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4. Rent Home Out or Sell? |
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 Q: Why should I use the services of a Realtor when I can buy all the real estate forms I need at the stationery store and just fill them in myself?
A: These printed forms are only a starting point. There are dozens... |
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 Q: I plan to buy a larger home. Do you have any advice on the merits of selling versus renting out our present home?
A: I would strongly consider selling over renting... |
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5. The Counter Offer |
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6. Move In Before Close |
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 Q: I received a written offer to purchase my property. What happends to the original offer if I make a counter offer?
A: A counter offer is a combination of a rejection of... |
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 Q: Is there any way we can move into a house we plan to buy prior to the date of closing?
A: The purchase and sale contract should be... |
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7. That Beautiful Leverage |
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8. Avoid In-house Flood |
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 Q: What is meant by the word "leverage" when used in conjunction with investing in real estate?
A: Leverage arises because ALL of the income and ALL of the... |
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 Q: I am no plumber. I hire specialist for that. My wife says I should learn something about it in case of emergency. Do you agree?
A: Your wife is right! You could avoid... |
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9. Who Are Buyers |
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10. Bridge Loan To The Rescue |
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 Q: Can you classify types of buyers and how each class operates?
A: Basically, there are three classes of people who look at homes... |
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 Q: I have just found a buyer for my home but he cannot close the purchase for three month...
A: An experienced Realtor can often arrange interim financing, or what is know as... |
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11. Falling For Frills |
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12. Quick Sale Query |
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 Q: My wife fell in love within a built-in microwave oven and insists we buy a house that is over priced and out of our financial range. Any advice?
A: This is one of the typical mistakes... |
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 Q: I listed my home with a Realtor on a Friday and he had it sold on Saturday. Do you think he really earned his fee?
A: He certainly has! In fact... |
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13. Importance Of Comparables |
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 Q: I understand the most important task in selling a home is deciding on the right sales price. How do you come up with the best price?
A: This is not done by looking into a crystal ball or consulting with a guru... |
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