kris collis pocono realtor: FSBOs Must Be Ready to Negotiate
- 02/06/22 07:09 PM
FSBOs Must Be Ready to Negotiate In this market of high demand for homes, some sellers might be tempted to try and sell their home on their own (FSBO) without using the services of a real estate professional. The real estate agent is a trained and experienced negotiator. In most cases, the seller is not. The seller must realize the ability to negotiate will determine whether they get the best deal for themselves and their family. Here is a list of some of the people with whom the seller must be prepared to negotiate if they decide to FSBO: The buyer … (5 comments)
kris collis pocono realtor: Owning Is More Affordable than Renting in the Majority of the Country
- 02/06/22 05:50 PM
Owning Is More Affordable than Renting in the Majority of the Country If you were thinking about buying a home this year, but already pressed pause on your plans due to rising home prices and increasing mortgage rates, there’s something you should consider. According to the latest report from ATTOM Data, owning a home is more affordable than renting in the majority of the country. The 2022 Rental Affordability Report says: “. . . Owning a median-priced home is more affordable than the average rent on a three-bedroom property in 666, or 58 percent, of the 1,154 U.S. counties analyzed for the … (2 comments)
What's the one thing you can do to make your offer to buy a home stand out? What's the secret sauce, the magic bullet, the key to success?
If you answered, "There isn't one," you're pretty close. Truth is, I haven't found any singular aspect of any offer that assures success. All-cash offers, zero-contingency offers, overbid offers, offers with colorful "love letters," etc., none of them provide any guarantees to the hopeful buyer. But there is one thing I've noticed that does increase the odds dramatically --- stacking advantages.
How long have you lived in your current home? If it’s been a while, you may be thinking about moving. According to the latest Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers by the National Association of Realtors (NAR), in 2019, homeowners were living in their homes for an average of 10 years. That’s a long time to be in one place, considering the average length of time homeowners used to stay put hovered closer to 6 years. With today’s changing homebuyer needs, especially given how the current health crisis has altered our daily lifestyles, many homeowners are reconsidering where they’re at … (6 comments)
kris collis pocono realtor: Can a Buyer without an agent receive the Buyer agents commission?
- 07/08/20 02:42 PM
The Internet is full of "advice", and in the latest version, has buyers calling and wanting to receive the buyer agents share of the commission when they do not have a buyer agent. Lets set the stage. I am the listing agent. My contract is with the seller. I agree to list said home for said fee. My job is to sell the home and take good care of my seller.
I wake up and there is an email from a buyer who saw my new listing. They love the home and want to buy it. They include the fact that … (3 comments)
More than ever, our homes have become an integral part of our lives. Today they are much more than the houses we live in. They’re evolving into our workplaces, schools for our children, and safe havens that provide shelter, stability, and protection for our families through the evolving health crisis. Today, 65.3% of Americans are able to call their homes their own, a rate that has risen to its highest point in 8 years. June is National Homeownership Month, and it’s a great time to reflect on the benefits of owning your own home. … (4 comments)
FSBOs Must Be Ready to Negotiate In this market of high demand for homes, some sellers might be tempted to try and sell their home on their own (FSBO) without using the services of a real estate professional. The real estate agent is a trained and experienced negotiator. In most cases, the seller is not. The seller must realize the ability to negotiate will determine whether they get the best deal for themselves and their family. Here is a list of some of the people with whom the seller must be prepared to negotiate if they decide to FSBO: The buyer … (5 comments)
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