Archive for Tega Cay Real Estate
Once You Close, Important Documents You Should Keep
On closing day, expect to sign a lot of documents and walk away with a big stack of papers. Here’s a list of the most important documents you should file away for future reference. 1. HUD-1 setlement statement. Itemizes all the costs-commissions, loan fees, points, and hazard insurance-associated with the closing. You will need it [...]
8 Reasons Why You Should Work With A Realtor
Not all real estate practitioners are REALTORS. The term REALTOR is a register trademark that identifies a real estate professional who is a member of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION of REALTORS and subscribes to its strict Code of Ethics. Here’s why it pays to work with a REALTOR. 1. Navigate a complicated process. Buying or selling [...]
The Value of Home Warranties: Protect Your Wallet
RISMEDIA, June 30, 2011—Even with home sales and prices continuing to fall nationwide, millions of Americans will still navigate the process of buying and selling homes this summer, and for many, the sheer volume of details and decisions can be overwhelming. With so much to consider when buying or selling a home, it can be [...]
July Buying Advice
Before you shop, line up a loan and while you are at it, make sure you understand the difference between prequalified and preapproved. The thought of shopping for a home loan can be daunting, especially when news stories talk about how tight credit is and how perfect your FICO score must be for lenders to [...]
Century 21 Realtor Experiences Proven Success With Pro Step Marketing’s Website and SEO Strategy
RISMEDIA, June 23, 2011— Pro Step Marketing’s all-in-one web strategy has brought exceptionally proven results to Linda Hall of South Carolina. The Linda Hall Team, long time practicing REALTOR® in the Fort Mill, S.C. real estate market continues to bring buyers and sellers cutting edge marketing tools and advertising practices that help get homes sold. [...]
Determine Listing Price For Your Home
Determining the Listing Price by Phyllis Harb Pricing your home is an art — not a science. Achieving the optimal price is the result of both objective research into similar properties and instinct in determining how much a buyer will be willing to pay for your home. The right price will attract showings, which will [...]
Seven Deadly Credit Sins
Your credit score, from about 350(poor) to 800(excellent) is a numerical rendition of your credit report. The higher your score, the more likely you will get approved for credit and the more likely you will get the best rate and terms. negative actions posted to your credit report, take a bite out of your credit [...]
Home Buyer’s Checklist
Home Buying Worksheet Prepare yourself by answering the questions before you head out house hunting. 1. Do you know your housing budget? 2. Have you been approved for a loan? 3. What type of home would you like? Resale or New? 4. Min. square footage and max. square footage 5. Number of bedrooms? 6. Number [...]
Low Cost Ways to Improve Your Home
There are many inexpensive ways to improve your home yourself to get it ready to for selling or just for you to enjoy. 1. The kitchen is a number one spot in a house. Some tips is paint the cabinets and add new handles or knobs. Adding a backsplash will an additional pop to your [...]
9 steps to consider if thinking about selling your home
Part 1: Evaluate Your Situation Do you really need to sell? If you love your neighborhood and just need more space, perhaps you can remodel and stay. Or if the market is slow and houses aren’t selling, you may be better off waiting or renting your home out. Whatever your reason, before you even put [...]
