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Short Sale vs. Foreclosure – What’s the difference?!
Posted by Property Guiding
I have had several questions over the last few months about the difference between purchasing a short sale or a bank owned foreclosure. When it comes to financing there is not a difference between the two. When you’re looking at homes and you see that it is a short sale, there a several things you need to take in mind. Read the rest of this entry →
Posted in Finance
Tags: As-Is, Buy a Home, Buyer, Closing, Finance Me, Financing, Foreclosure, Fort Myers, Genesis Lending Group, Kara Holleran, Listing Agent, Loan, Mortgage, Offer, Property Guiding, Realtor, Seller, Short Sale
How to Guide: Real Estate Closings – Part I
Posted by Property Guiding
For starters, the title company will need a legible, fully executed copy of the contract and all addendums. Also, don’t forget to send the title company the prior title policy and the survey, if no changes have been made. The listing agent should submit an info sheet with contact information for the buyer, seller, buyer’s agent, seller’s agent, mortgage loan originator (MLO) and the attorney for seller and/or buyer. The info sheet should contain the current mailing address, phone number(s), email address(es) of both the buyer and the seller. Verify the real estate commissions and or transaction fees, if any. Read the rest of this entry →
Posted in Title
Tags: addendum, Attorney, back child support, Buyer, buyer's agent, Clear Title, Closing, contract, county public records, Deficiency Judgment, Earnest Money Deposit, Estoppel, Fort Myers, Jennifer Ferri, Judgments, lawsuits, Lease, Listing Agent, mortgage loan originator, Property Guiding, Security Deposit, Seller, seller's agent, SWFL Real Estate, Tenant, Title Junction, Title Search, Title Work, wage garnishments
Homes selling quickly, time on market down!
Posted by Property Guiding
Hot off the press! This Florida Realtors news article came straight to my inbox yesterday and I just had to share the great news! Read the rest of this entry →
How do Realtors get paid?
Posted by Property Guiding
When I became a real estate agent, I quickly grew aware of how misinformed the public is about realtor’s compensation. There are many misconceptions out there. Let me explain with some Facts: Read the rest of this entry →
