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I Just Want to See the House
I received a phone call this week from someone asking for more information about a house we have listed. After chatting for a few minutes, I found that he was looking at houses with a bunch of...
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Buyer’s Agent – A Good One Doesn’t Sell You a House
Buyer’s Agent Most salespeople have a less than stellar reputation. Think about buying a used car and you know what I mean. Unfortunately, REALTORs get lumped in with other groups and I’m...
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New Orleans Real Estate FAQ | Who Orders the Appraisal?
Who Orders the Appraisal? Buyers and sellers alike often have questions about the appraisal process. Sometimes, we’ll have a home seller who offers up an existing appraisal on their home in the...
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New Orleans Real Estate FAQ | What is a Back-up Offer?
What is a backup offer? When a seller has already accepted an offer from another buyer, they should still be willing to hedge their bets and accept backup offers. Basically, a backup offer puts...
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What Is a Buyer’s Agent?
A true buyer’s agent works only with home buyers. They are well versed in the local real estate market (as every agent should be) and have a slew of behind the scenes professionals just waiting...
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New Orleans Real Estate FAQ | Who Pays the REALTOR Commission?
Who pays REALTOR commissions? I’ve found that one of the biggest hesitations that first-time home buyers have about working with an agent is the cost. One of their concerns is who pays REALTOR...
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New Orleans Real Estate FAQ: When and Where Do We Close?
Once you have found the perfect house, or received an offer on the home you are selling, one of the most important dates that gets added to your calendar is the Act of Sale. The Act of Sale is...
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Buyer Etiquette: Dos and Don’ts When Touring Homes for Sale
Home Buyer Etiquette I met with a seller this week who was upset. Not with me, but with a family that had viewed their home with the kids in tow. Apparently, during the showing no one was...
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Are You Ready to Be a Home Owner?
Budgeting for home ownership Owning a home is what we have all been told is the American Dream. It brings to mind a picture of a neatly manicured lawn, flower beds in bloom and a white picket...
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What You Need To Apply and Get Approved For An FHA Loan
FHA Loans Part of being a successful real estate team is knowing who can help us get our buyers through what can be a daunting task for someone who has never done it before – loan approval. It’s...
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What Does That Mean? A New Orleans Real Estate Listing Status Lingo Lesson
New Orleans Real Estate Listing Status A lot of time and effort goes into the analysis of the New Orleans real estate market each month. But, if you are not a real estate geek (like me) or have...
