When you represent a buyer as a real estate agent, the process of touring homes can be very exciting. There is nothing more rewarding than seeing a client finally express interest in a property and inform you that they want to make an offer on it. It can take a lot of...
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How to negotiate the terms of your company’s lease
Your business has been successful, and you find yourself thinking about expanding. Maybe you want to open a second location or simply acquire property nearby to complement your existing space. Perhaps so far you have sold products on consignment at other businesses...
What should realtors know about property titles?
As a realtor, you know how important clear title is to make transactions go smoothly. But you may feel sometimes that you'd like to get a better understanding of how it works. Toward that end, here’s a quick tutorial on property titles. What is a property title? The...
What does title insurance cover?
Your clients will come with many questions. In addition to your knowledge of the real estate market in your area, they will also want to know the ins and outs of purchasing a home. Title insurance can seem like a necessary evil. You know your clients will need it to...
Avoiding real estate contract discrepancies and buyer’s remorse
Hot housing markets bring excitable buyers - and agents. Unfortunately, excitability creates an environment for mistakes and client misinterpretations in the rush to get the deal done. Here are a few tips for keeping your head, keeping contracts clean and keeping...
What should homebuyers know about closing costs?
The price that you offer for the purchase of a home is not the full amount you will need to pay. There will be other costs that you will need to cover, either by retaining liquid capital or by preserving extra wiggle room in your financing. As someone hoping to buy...
What is procuring cause and when do I get my commission?
Procuring cause refers to the individual who is chiefly responsible for connecting the buyer with the seller. This individual then receives a commission after the sale of a home. However, it’s not unusual for two brokers or agents to be involved in a home purchase....
What can keep your client from closing?
It can seem like a long road between when a seller accepts an offer and when you can close on the sale of the home. While acceptance is an important milestone, many situations can still cause the sale of a home to fall through. Whether you represent the buyer or the...
Commission lawsuits could change the industry
The real estate industry is always in a state of change, particularly here in Florida. But the usual trends involving buying habits, prices and increasing use of technology may be swept aside by ongoing commission lawsuits currently in the courts, including Moehrl,...
Buying commercial real estate? Get your attorney ready
Buying commercial real estate is a major step for your business. You might be buying commercial real estate to rent out the property to tenants of your choice, or you could be purchasing commercial real estate for your own business’s location. Whatever the reason is,...