Alan Barnard, SRES, ABR and Michaelle Barnard, CRS, GRI
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Existing-Home Sales Slip, But Prices Stabilize
Posted on July 20, 2011
Existing-Home Sales Slip, But Prices Stabilize
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Foreclosures Post Biggest Drop on Record
Posted on March 10, 2011
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Seller Information
Posted on March 10, 2011
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Make Your House FHA-Loan Friendly
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7 Tips for Staging Your Home
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7 Tips for Short Sale Success
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Survey: Sellers Fare Better With Agents
Posted on February 24, 2011
Sellers have a better chance at getting their house sold by using a REALTOR® than opting for the do-it-yourself approach...according to a survey of 1,000 home owners by HomeGain.com, an online real estate resource. Nearly 60 percent of home owners who used a REALTOR® to sell their home were successful compared to 39 percent of FSBOs, the survey found.
In the survey, 83 percent of home owners said they used a REALTOR® to sell their home, whereas 17 percent said they tried to sell it themselves. This corresponds to results from NAR's 2010 Profile of Buyers & Sellers, which found 88 percent of sellers were assisted by a real estate agent. (Additionally, 83 percent of buyers bought their home through an agent.)
It is especially striking that home owners fare significantly better in selling their homes using a REALTOR® than selling on their own, says Louis Cammarosano, general manager at HomeGain. Due to that relative success, the level of satisfaction in the home selling process is also higher for home sellers utilizing the services of a REALTOR® than those who try to sell their homes on their own.
Among the findings in its For Sale by Owner vs. REALTOR® survey:
Source: HomeGain Survey Finds Home Sellers Fare 50% Better in Getting Their Homes Sold Using a REALTOR® Than Selling on Their Own,HomeGain.com (Feb. 24, 2011)
In the survey, 83 percent of home owners said they used a REALTOR® to sell their home, whereas 17 percent said they tried to sell it themselves. This corresponds to results from NAR's 2010 Profile of Buyers & Sellers, which found 88 percent of sellers were assisted by a real estate agent. (Additionally, 83 percent of buyers bought their home through an agent.)
It is especially striking that home owners fare significantly better in selling their homes using a REALTOR® than selling on their own, says Louis Cammarosano, general manager at HomeGain. Due to that relative success, the level of satisfaction in the home selling process is also higher for home sellers utilizing the services of a REALTOR® than those who try to sell their homes on their own.
Among the findings in its For Sale by Owner vs. REALTOR® survey:
- 88 percent of home owners who sold their homes using a REALTOR® said they would use a REALTOR® again.
- 24 percent of FSBOs eventually contacted a REALTOR® to help sell their home.
Source: HomeGain Survey Finds Home Sellers Fare 50% Better in Getting Their Homes Sold Using a REALTOR® Than Selling on Their Own,HomeGain.com (Feb. 24, 2011)
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10 Questions to Ask Home Inspectors
Posted on February 16, 2010
Before you make your final buying or selling decision, you should have the home inspected by a professional. An inspection can alert you to potential problems with a property and allow you to make an informed decision.
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What You Can Do to Improve Your Credit
Posted on February 16, 2010
Credit scores, along with your overall income and debt, are big factors in determining whether you�ll qualify for a loan and what your loan terms will be. So, keep your credit score high by doing the following:
1. Check for and correct any errors in your credit report. Mistakes happen, and you could be paying for someone else's poor financial management.
2. Pay down credit card bills. If possible, pay off the entire balance every month. Transferring credit card debt from one card to another could lower your score.
3. Don't charge your credit cards to the maximum limit.
4. Wait 12 months after credit difficulties to apply for a mortgage. You're penalized less for problems after a year.
5. Don't order items for your new home on credit, such as appliances and furniture, until after the loan is approved. The amounts will add to your debt.
6. Don't open new credit card accounts before applying for a mortgage. Too much available credit can lower your score.
7. Shop for mortgage rates all at once. Too many credit applications can lower your score, but multiple inquiries from the same type of lender are counted as one inquiry if submitted over a short period of time.
8. Avoid finance companies. Even if you pay the loan on time, the interest is high and it will probably be considered a sign of poor credit management.
This information is copyrighted by the Fannie Mae Foundation and is used with permission of the Fannie Mae Foundation. To obtain a complete copy of the publication, Knowing and Understanding Your Credit, visit www.homebuyingguide.org.
1. Check for and correct any errors in your credit report. Mistakes happen, and you could be paying for someone else's poor financial management.
2. Pay down credit card bills. If possible, pay off the entire balance every month. Transferring credit card debt from one card to another could lower your score.
3. Don't charge your credit cards to the maximum limit.
4. Wait 12 months after credit difficulties to apply for a mortgage. You're penalized less for problems after a year.
5. Don't order items for your new home on credit, such as appliances and furniture, until after the loan is approved. The amounts will add to your debt.
6. Don't open new credit card accounts before applying for a mortgage. Too much available credit can lower your score.
7. Shop for mortgage rates all at once. Too many credit applications can lower your score, but multiple inquiries from the same type of lender are counted as one inquiry if submitted over a short period of time.
8. Avoid finance companies. Even if you pay the loan on time, the interest is high and it will probably be considered a sign of poor credit management.
This information is copyrighted by the Fannie Mae Foundation and is used with permission of the Fannie Mae Foundation. To obtain a complete copy of the publication, Knowing and Understanding Your Credit, visit www.homebuyingguide.org.
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