News, articles, and advice for Maine real estate licensees, loan officers, and all professionals who assist the consumer in the real estate transaction.
| Posted by: | Janice Wescott, First Financial |
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| Posted on: | November 24th, 2008 at 3:32 pm |
| Filed under: | Ask The Experts, Maine, Mortgage and Lending, New Hampshire, Real Estate Licensing, The Real Estate Learning Group, Your Real Estate Business |
I have compiled a list of some really great questions that I have received regarding our FHA 203(k) Streamline product. I have put together the following FAQ’s. I hope you find this useful!
First of all, let’s go over, briefly, the definition of what a 203K product is. Then we can answer some specific questions on how it might work and/or help the consumer.
Per Wikipedia:
“The 203(k) program offers low-cost loans to allow low-income participants or nonprofit groups to buy and renovate a house”. (Read more from Wikipedia).
| Posted by: | Steve Hammond, Founding Partner, TRELG |
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| Posted on: | November 14th, 2008 at 2:28 pm |
| Filed under: | Maine, Mortgage and Lending, Real Estate Education, Real Estate Licensing, The Real Estate Learning Group, Your Real Estate Business |
How do we convince the seller that they are asking too much and what is the right price? Let’s take the first part now and deal with the second in another article.
In my opinion, sellers resist reducing the price for many reasons. They need a certain amount to buy their next property, they want to save face, they’re listening to someone else… or what sometimes seems an infinite number of others.
The “need more” objection has to do with qualifications and motivation of the seller as a buyer. Are they really a candidate to sell in this market? Do you really want to invest your time, money and emotional energy in this listing?
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| Posted by: | Hannah McChesney, Realtor®, Photographer |
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| Posted on: | November 7th, 2008 at 6:30 am |
| Filed under: | Ask The Experts, Maine, New Hampshire, Real Estate Education, The Real Estate Learning Group, Uncategorized, Your Real Estate Business |
No Toilets: 10 Tips for Picture Taking
As a professional photographer and also a licensed real estate agent, I frequently come across pictures that do a disservice to the property for sale. Using my photographer’s eye, and my knowledge about what sells a house, I’ve put together some simple tips for agents. Agents, you don’t have to incorporate all of these ideas at once; try one or two to start.
BEFORE
AFTER
1 ) Keep surfaces neat – the camera picks up every detail; the best idea is to clear all clutter off surfaces before shooting. Have a few decorative items, but no personal ones (ex. Flowers on a kitchen counter vs. dish soap and a sponge).