Blog Category - Realtors®

Jun 27, 2024 • 11 min read

7 Takeaways: Due Diligence Fee and Earnest Money in Real Estate

Here is what you need to know about Due Diligence and Earnest Money in Real Estate! When you go under contract on a home in North Carolina, you will encounter terms like Due Diligence and Earnest Money. It's important to note that real estate contracts and laws change depending on your state. Whether you are a first-time home buyer or are buying again, you will want to know how due diligence and

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Oct 24, 2023 10 min read

17 Things You Should Know Before Moving Cross Country

Are you moving cross country? Here is what you should know before moving cross-country! Committing to move cross country can be a daunting task. Several details are often overlooked until it is too late, and it can be challenging to organize everything before the big day, especially if you are moving with kids. However, When you arrive in Raleigh, the stress behind moving will quickly be forgotte

Oct 20, 2023 11 min read

Moving Checklist: 10 Steps to a Shockingly Simple Move

Moving doesn't have to be complicated. Here are ten tips to help guide you through your move! Moving is not fun. Buying and selling real estate is one of the least enjoyable parts.When you buy a house, you must move in; when you sell your home, you must move out.With the amount of people moving to Raleigh, NC, it's about time we simplified things with a 'Moving Checklist.' This article is intende

Oct 17, 2023 8 min read

10 SIMPLE Steps to Buying a House

Here is what you need to know when buying a home in 10 simple steps! Are you or someone you know wondering what the steps are to buying a home?A lot of the first-time home buyers we work with typically don't have a clue where to begin. So, to help the disconnect between what they don't know and what they'll need to know, we have created this 10-step guide to buying a house.This is valuable infor

Oct 17, 2023 10 min read

11 Tips: Sell Your Home for More Money Than Your Neighbors

Here are 11 Incredible tips to help you sell your home for more money than your neighbors! To sell a house for the most money and in the shortest timeframe possible, you'll want to ensure you utilize the tips within this article. We are sharing just eleven, so if you have some of your own, please drop us a line in the comments section below to help readers. Hiring a top local Realtor is a great p

Oct 17, 2023 20 min read

The Complete Guide to Buying a Home After College

Here is what you need to know about buying a home after college! Are you a recent college graduate interested in buying a home? Even if the ink isn't dry on your diploma, taking on homeownership could be a good move. You can build equity and set yourself up for a bright financial future.You'll also gain a comfortable place to decompress at the end of the workday. But the benefits — and responsibi

Oct 13, 2023 10 min read

Should You Buy Real Estate at a Young Age?

Is buying real estate at a young age a smart investment? Here are 10 reasons that you should consider buying a home while you are in your twenties!Did you know that 90% of millionaires invest in real estate? If you see real estate as an asset, buy it. If you see real estate as a liability, don't. You can pay off someone else's mortgage, or you can pay off your own.Some people will say you shouldn

Oct 12, 2023 11 min read

11 Strategies Realtors Use to Make Sellers More Money

Have you ever wondered why Realtors make sellers more money for the sale of their homes Here are the 11 strategies top Realtors use to sell houses for the most money Did you know that the founder of ForSaleByOwner.com, Colby Sambrotto, couldnt sell his home for sale by owner He enlisted the help of a Realtor, who then sold it for 150,000 more than the original price. So, how did a Realtor earn Mr.

Oct 12, 2023 11 min read

How to Be a Successful Realtor

What makes a successful Real Estate Agent? Here are 10 essential qualities of a great Real Estate Agent! Are you wondering how to be a successful Realtor? You may be early on in the process searching for information on the steps to becoming a Realtor or how much Realtors make, or possibly even the costs of becoming a Realtor. These three articles are great places to start before you jump into bec

Oct 11, 2023 12 min read

10 Things Realtors Do for Buyers and Sellers

Here are the top ten things that realtors do for buyers and sellers! Many folks wonder exactly what Realtors do all day long when working for their buyers and sellers. While there are countless roles a Realtor must take on when representing buyers and sellers, many of those tasks happen behind closed doors. Whether you're a first-year Realtor or a veteran, your job is to make the transaction as s

Oct 10, 2023 11 min read

The Good & The Bad: Mortgage Protection Insurance (MPI)

What is Mortgage Protection Insurance MPI Here is everything to know about Mortgage Protection Insurance Mortgage protection insurance MPI is a policy that pays off your mortgage if you pass away during the mortgage term. If you share the mortgage with someone, both individuals must be covered under mortgage protection insurance. The policy lasts the same length of time as your mortgage. For examp