This new podcast features buyer agents from all around the country. In this first podcast, Andi Defelice, Associate Broker with Exclusive Buyers Realty in Savannah Georgia talks about VA loans, obtaining seller credits and more! Here's a link to the podcast, Listen Up Home Buyers … (1 comments)
true buyers agent: How Not To Be A Bitter Buyer
- 04/09/19 12:06 PM
The escalation clause is used by home buyers who are competing with other buyers in a multiple offer situation. Photo by Ryan Franco on Unsplash
In the Greater Washington DC area, buyers are competing for houses on the market near a Metro station, shops, and restaurants. In Arlington Virginia, where the Amazon headquarters will soon be located, the competition is tough. Last week, we submitted a contract on a one bedroom condo in Arlington and ours was one of twelve offers! We included an escalation clause which looks something like this; Sales Price $350,000 with an escalation factor of $1000 and a cap at $365,000 This means the … (3 comments)
true buyers agent: 5 Top Tips for Visiting Open Houses
- 03/22/19 06:38 AM
The real estate agent at an open house works for the seller. In many states, there is a sign, usually next to the sign in sheet, saying the agent at the open house works for the listing brokerage and the seller. If you are new to the real estate game, be polite to the open house agent but don't divulge too much about your personal situation. You don't want to compromise your bargaining position if you intend to put an offer on a house. Here are a few tips on what to do when visiting an open house.
Don't show your hand-Remember, the … (27 comments)
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