Lorrie Miller's (lorrie26) Blog

       How Can a Real Estate Agent Help?   Whether you're in the market for a primary residence, an investment property or a second home, purchasing real estate involves many important considerations and decisions. A real estate agent can provide the focus, due diligence and expertise needed to h...

What the Heck Is a Short Sale? Over the last several years a lot of buyers have bought homes, intending to live in them for many years, then something happened - maybe good, maybe bad, but regardless - they don't have a choice. Some owners have to move. When most homeowners move, they sell their ...

This is a question that puzzles many agents, and it seems to be a split decision on whether they put the listing prices on property flyer, they do not put the price on the. I am an agent who has not in the past put prices on property flyers, but I think I am going to change gears and agree to gi...

Four Part Series; Buyer's Guide to buying a home. (part 4) Here is part 4 of 4 in this series. Flood Insurance: If you are in a flood zone, the buyer is responsible for obtaining flood insurance and it is to be in place on the date of closing. Shopping around for a quote and/or best rate is also ...

Four Part Series; Buyer's Guide to buying a home. (part 3) Here is part 3 of this 4 part series. Mortgage Commitment: If the buyer needs a mortgage to purchase the property, then it is his or her responsibility to meet with the lender/ bank and begin the application process if they haven't alread...

Four Part Series; Buyer's Guide to buying a home. (part 2) Here is part 2 of this four part series: Signing a Contract: Your Realtor will write up the contract and the buyers will sign it first. As long as you agree with the terms completed by the Realtor (i.e. purchase price, deposit amounts, mo...

Four Part Series; Buyer's Guide to buying a home. (part1) I have decided to write a four part series educating buyers on a step by step process to home buying. I am going to write part 1 of 4 today, and more will be to follow this week. I am going to try to post one part per day if time allows. P...

Simplified view of the mortgage process. I wanted to give customers one of the most simplified views of the mortgage process, so here it goes. 1. Finding the home of your dreams. Do some shopping to different lenders to find the best terms and rates for yourself. Ask your Realtor for some suggest...

Join the OCBR Education Committee and the Women's Council of REALTORS® for a very informative seminar focusing on Short Sales. Kristen Johnson, Esq. from Karlinski & Johnson Law Offices in Brick will be the speaker. Her presentation will feature: How to determine if you want to take a short sale ...

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