buying foreclosures: Is Your New Home Really Secure?
- 06/18/11 01:28 PM
Do you always recommend that your clients change the locks on the home they just purchased? If you don't, you should. This is especially true if the home was a foreclosure. Foreclosures are generally rekeyed to a "master" keycode that any number of agents, vendors, and other contractors, etc. have access to. I personally have over 25 different master keys; this should give you an idea of the level of accessibility of a foreclosure property. Not only that, but many buyer's agents have been known to give out the lockbox code to their investors (a real no - no), and WHO … (9 comments)
buying foreclosures: Thinking of Making an Offer on a Short Sale? What You Need to Know
- 06/16/11 02:24 PM
Are you looking to buy a new home? Are you thinking that now's a great time to find bargains? That's true, but it pays to know a little about the seller's situation before you make an offer. If a home is being sold for below what the current seller owes on the property it is considered a short sale. Many more home owners are finding themselves in this situation due to a number of factors, including job losses, aggressive borrowing against their home in the days of easy credit, and declining home values in a slower real … (6 comments)
buying foreclosures: Free Info on buying a home in Anderson Sc and Greenville SC - Buying a home? We can help!
- 08/24/10 05:46 AM
Negotiate Your Best House Buy Keep your emotions in check and your eyes on the goal, and you’ll pay less when purchasing a home. Read Understanding Real Estate Representation Whether you’re buying or selling, it’s important to choose representation that meets your needs in the transaction. Read 5 Tips for Buying a Foreclosure Get prequalified for a loan and set aside funds, and you’ll be ready to purchase a foreclosed home. Read 7 Tips for Improving Your Credit Here’s how to clean up your credit so you get the least-expensive home loan possible. Read 7 Steps to Take Before You Buy … (0 comments)
buying foreclosures: Costly Mistakes to Avoid when Buying a Foreclosure
- 05/04/09 09:05 AM
1) Assuming ALL REOs are bargains - some homes are listed for actual market value w/no consideration for the home's condition. Be prepared to do your homework and to rely on a professional REALTOR working for you as a buyer's agent to help you avoid any problems or other land mines!!
2) Overbidding when making the initial offer- You must know the area home values or have a buyer's agent that knows!! Also, you must take into consideration the general area, condition of other homes in the area, zoning issues, etc...
3) Assuming that No inspection is necessary- with … (0 comments)
buying foreclosures: Free Customized Report: Upstate SC Bank Foreclosures and Distress Sales
- 04/20/09 06:57 AM
Bank Foreclosures and Distress Sales often represent a great way to get a fantastic deal on a home. It's not easy for the average homeowner to find these deals, because you have to keep scouring the paper to see when one comes up. If you're the type of person who recognizes what a great deal some of these properties could represent, you will be interested to know about our service! When you receive this free, no obligation service, you're automatically plugged in to the most current list of Foreclosure Properties on the market in the price range and area that … (0 comments)
buying foreclosures: Want to buy a Fannie Mae Foreclosure but it needs repairs? Here is the answer you've been looking for...
- 03/31/09 02:28 AM
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Do you always recommend that your clients change the locks on the home they just purchased? If you don't, you should. This is especially true if the home was a foreclosure. Foreclosures are generally rekeyed to a "master" keycode that any number of agents, vendors, and other contractors, etc. have access to. I personally have over 25 different master keys; this should give you an idea of the level of accessibility of a foreclosure property. Not only that, but many buyer's agents have been known to give out the lockbox code to their investors (a real no - no), and WHO … (9 comments)
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