What a Real Estate Agent Does and Why You Need One Real Estate Agent, Real Estate Salesperson, Realtor, Broker, Agent, Buyer Agent, Seller's Agent, Listing Agent and Associate Broker are some of the names that Real Estate Representatives are known as. Throughout this piece we will use Real Estate Agent in place of Real Estate Representative to stay current with local verbiage. We're going to...
While the prospect of buying a home can seem daunting and unattainable at first, you’ll soon realize that there are many programs designed to make home ownership more accessible. If you’re looking to buy a home in Washington, DC, you may have heard of DC Open Doors. What is DC Open Doors? DC Open Doors is a homeownership program created by the DC Housing Finance Agency in Washington, DC...
Finding the Right Mortgage Lender You’re on the verge of buying a home and need to know how to find a mortgage lender. Choosing the right lender can save, or cost tens of thousands of dollars based on the lender that you choose. Not to mention in a competitive market a lender with a great reputation can help get your offer accepted! With a home being one of the largest purchases (if not the...
Choosing a Real Estate Buyers Agent You’ve determined how much money you need to buy a home. It’s now time to choose the Real Estate Buyer’s agent that’s going to help get you into that dream home. We’re going to help you understand the types of agents that you’ll need and how they’ll help you throughout your real estate journey. This article will walk you through: The difference...
You find yourself asking the question, How much money do I need to buy a house? One of the biggest mistakes is home buyers assuming that all they need to do is come up with 20 percent for a downpayment and then they’re ready to buy a home; unfortunately, it’s not that simple. Even though it's not simple, it doesn’t have to be complicated either and this guide is going to help you better...
When is the best time to buy a home? The answer is, it depends. For simplicity, we’re going to break down three key factors to consider when you’re trying to determine when the best time is to purchase a home. Those factors include: Establish that you’re ready Determine your long-term plan for the propertyUnderstand your finances As we go through these factors, you’ll be...
Getting Into Real Estate Getting into real estate can be a daunting task when you’re first starting out. If your ultimate goal is to become a real estate salesperson, we’re going to take you through the steps to get started, and what the journey will look like along the way. Most feel overwhelmed with the possibility of switching careers and getting into real estate, or starting off in real...
If you're looking at buying a home in DC, then you need to consider 3 crucial pieces of search criteria. We'll break down each aspect of the search criteria and why it's important to consider them before buying your home. The three pieces of DC home buying criteria covered are: PriceSizeLocation Building your search criteria Building your search criteria is one of the first things you need to...
Table of Contents If you're a DC First Time Home Buyer, we understand how overwhelming the process can be; But it doesn't have to be if you simply follow the steps below. In this article, we’ll break down the eight steps to homebuying and how you can build a strong team that will ensure you have a great experience throughout the process. Skip the reading and schedule a call with one of our...
You’re navigating the buying process and are looking for your first home mortgage in DC. As we know how stressful this process is, this discussion will explore 4 options to that you have while searching for financing. While we can’t decide which home is best for you, we can help you make informed decisions, specifically on the best way to finance your home. Whether it’s your first home, or...