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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

 How much is my house worth?

 How much money do I need for a down payment?

 Why can't I just sell my house by owner and save the commission?

 Can we list it at a higher price than your "comps", and see what happens?

 Will you hold my house open on Sunday afternoons?

 

 

Jul 03, 2017 09:14 PM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!
  • What are the first steps in the home buying process? - beginning with obtaining a pre-approval and then narrowing down wants & needs in a home.
  • What is Due Diligence and how long do I have to complete it?
  • What's the difference between an inspection and an appraisal? (for buyers)
  • What do I do to prepare my home for the inspection & the appraisal? (for sellers)
  • How do I prepare my home for the market?
  • We're Under Contract!  What are my next steps?

Yes, I gave you a bonus point - those are the 6 most 'taught' topics for me, Bob!

Jul 03, 2017 08:55 PM
Rainmaker
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
CEO of Vision Drive Realty - Coastal San Diego
  1. Preapproval Process
  2. Buyer Process
  3. Listing Process
  4. Inspections
  5. Escrow Process & Closing
Jul 03, 2017 08:25 PM
Rainmaker
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Pre-approval importance

why title insurance?

what are all my closing costs?

should I get a home inspection?

can I save if I buy direct from an owner?

 

Jul 04, 2017 05:25 AM
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Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

I think everything i woudo have poseted area already here. For me i think a must would be top 5 tips to buy and top 5 tips to sell

Jul 04, 2017 05:21 AM
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Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

It depends on you speciality but most here I believe are into listings of various kinds but some with buyers. I think an FAQ about what to look for from you in the first meeting is important. Also something about what core values mean.

Jul 04, 2017 04:36 AM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Too early in the morning too think that hard, Bob! There are way more than 5 such FAQ's and which is most important might depend on the buyer being targetted.

Jul 04, 2017 04:04 AM
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Peter Mohylsky, Beach Expert
PMI. Destin - Miramar Beach, FL
Call me at 850-517-7098

The two answers posted prior to mine look great.

Jul 03, 2017 09:06 PM
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Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

I like Fred's answer.

Jul 04, 2017 05:51 AM
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Praful Thakkar
LAER Realty Partners - Andover, MA
Andover, MA: Andover Luxury Homes For Sale

Bob Crane -

pricing the home,

preparing the home,

8 steps to buying,

closing costs,

why work with an agent!

Jul 03, 2017 10:44 PM
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Anthony Acosta - ALLATLANTAcondos.com
Harry Norman, REALTORS® - Atlanta, GA
Associate Broker

You have many answers here Bob.

Jul 03, 2017 10:43 PM
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Kasey & John Boles
Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID
Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

Oh geez....hmm...I still have about 6 in my drafts and a bunch more in my head.
1)Why do I need a buyers agent?
2)Why do I need a listing agent?
3)What is the process of finding a home?
4)What do I need to get my home ready to sell?
5)I am under contract, now what? (1 for buyer and 1 for seller).
-Kasey

Jul 04, 2017 08:31 AM
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Sandy Padula & Norm Padula, JD, GRI
HomeSmart Realty West & Florida Realty Investments - , CA
Presence, Persistence & Perseverance

How much will it cost to sell/buy my home?

Why choose us?

Are you a full time experienced agent?

How soon will my home sell?

What should I do if buyers come directly to my door wanting to see my home?

Jul 04, 2017 06:26 AM
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Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

THanks for the question

Jul 04, 2017 03:52 AM
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Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

I don't think it should be limited to 5 and should be a moving target as our markets and populations composition change.

Jul 04, 2017 06:45 PM
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
HomeSmart Real Estate - Phoenix, AZ
602-380-4886

Bob if anybody needs ideas for FAQ's there were 53 entries in the June Contest.   There were many same themes of which quite a few have answered already on your question.

Jul 04, 2017 12:45 PM
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Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC Calabasas CA
  • 1. How much my home worth~ is the main and most important question for sellers. 
  • 2. Buying step by step by dummies.
  • 3. Selling step by step by dummies. ( or something similar)
  • 4. What is closing costs and how much? 
  • 5. How to choose a right realtor?
Jul 04, 2017 12:29 PM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

In addition to what is already mentioned:

  • The importance of sellers full statutory disclosure 
  • For condos - civil code 4525
  • Dual Agency - What is it?
  • Why Hire a Local Agent?
  • The importance of vetting buyers
  • Why work with a mortgage broker versus a bank

Yes, I know, that is six. 

 

Jul 04, 2017 08:43 AM
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Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

I love what Nina Hollander said..... I say ditto....

Jul 04, 2017 06:56 AM
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Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Good morning, Bob Crane Lots of excellent answers to your July 4th question.

Jul 04, 2017 05:58 AM
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Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

You did get lots of great ideas to have on our sites.

Jul 06, 2017 11:23 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties
  1. What qualitities to look for in a broker
  2. Water rights issues
  3. What is ithe most important fiduciary duty
  4. Why did you get into real estate.
  5. Why does anyone use Agent Professor in Utah.
Jul 05, 2017 09:59 AM
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Melissa Jackson REALTOR
Trinity Premier Properties - Azle, TX
Helping You Make The Right Move

Great question Bob Crane these answers give me some good ideas for blogging. 

Jul 04, 2017 09:09 PM
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William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Are you willing to repair.

Are you willing to modify your loan plan.

how long have you been working without a lapse.

Do you have any money for a downpayment

ARE YOU WORKING WITH AN AGENT PRESENTLY?

Jul 04, 2017 06:39 PM
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management
  1. Does it make sense for me to buy?
  2. How should I analyze buying vs renting - pro's and con's; financial involvement
  3. What are the local price trends and why?

This is just for starters

Jul 04, 2017 11:04 AM
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Harry F. D'Elia III
WEDO Real Estate and Beyond, LLC - Phoenix, AZ
Investor , Mentor, GRI, Radio, CIPS, REOs, ABR

great contest

Jul 04, 2017 09:54 AM
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Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Bob,

Great answers from the membership.

Jul 04, 2017 09:08 AM
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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

I do not have a top five.

Jul 04, 2017 06:39 AM
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Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Haven Express @ Keller Williams Arizona Realty

Parked and reading...

Jul 04, 2017 06:35 AM
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Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

To buy, rent or keep?

Why all this now?

What to expect whichever way you go

Real Estate cycles

Getting your monies worth

Jul 04, 2017 06:16 AM
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Dave Halpern
Dave Halpern Real Estate Agent, Inc., Louisville, KY (502) 664-7827 - Louisville, KY
Louisville Short Sale Expert

Why work with a buyer's agent rather than buy from the listing agent

May 26, 2018 12:21 PM