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Real estate advice means receiving information for buyers, sellers and renters, including how to get a house appraised, how to prepare a house for sale and how to locate rental property. Get great home buying and selling information with this free video series on real estate.
There are 27 videos in this series:
Finding an apartment can be done by searching the Internet for websites like Craigslist, Century 21 or Coldwell Banker or by visiting any real estate office to speak with its property management department. Use both Internet and real estate resources to find an apartment with advice from an experienced real estate broker in this free video on real estate.
To get back a rental deposit, leave the property in the same or better condition it was in upon move-in, cleaning the floors and patching any damage that goes beyond regular wear and tear. Take a final walk-through with the landlord to get back all or part of a rental deposit with advice from an experienced real estate broker in this free video on real estate.
Getting seller financing for a home requires talking to a real estate broker to prepare the proper forms for partial seller financing, but an attorney is needed to draw up forms for 100 percent seller financing. Get the right paperwork for seller financing and speak with a mortgage lender with advice from an experienced real estate broker in this free video on real estate.
Renting out a home that is on the market to sell is best done with a month-to-month lease, where tenants are given a 30-day notice to vacate the property when the house sells. Provide a fair environment for both rental tenants and home buyers with advice from an experienced real estate broker in this free video on real estate.
To find subsidized housing, search the Internet for neighborhoods that offer HUD housing, keeping in mind that the homes must be maintained for an annual inspection by the government. Find a home eligible for government aid with advice from an experienced real estate broker in this free video on real estate.
Renewing a lease on a home or apartment requires contacting the landlord, agreeing upon a month-to-month, 12-month or two-year lease and allowing the landlord to inspect the property prior to signing a new lease. Renew a lease after maintaining the property to the landlord's satisfaction with advice from an experienced real estate broker in this free video on real estate.
When getting a land contract, whether selling or buying a piece of land, always work with a real estate agent to get efficient searching resources, the right advertising and the right buyer protection contracts. Buy or sell a piece of land, taking advantage of a real estate agent's help, with advice from an experienced real estate broker in this free video on real estate.
A home foreclosure can only be done by a bank or a first lien holder, as the personal owner of the house cannot foreclose on their own home. Learn how a house is foreclosed by the bank with advice from an experienced real estate broker in this free video on real estate.
Offering seller financing on a home is a great way to get the house sold quickly, and a real estate agent is required to go over the paperwork, as the seller becomes the second lien holder on the deed. Hire a real estate attorney to draw up seller financing paperwork with advice from an experienced real estate broker in this free video on real estate.
Renting an apartment or house is a process of finding a property, filling out a rental application and signing a lease with the landlord after being approved to rent the home. Have an experienced friend or a real estate attorney look over the rental lease before signing it with advice from an experienced real estate broker in this free video on real estate.
Inspecting a fixer-upper home and determining if it's a good investment requires hiring a licensed contractor for the initial inspection and working with a real estate agent to see if the price, repairs and location make for a good investment. Hire a good real estate agent when considering a fixer-up home with advice from an experienced real estate broker in this free video on real estate.
Getting a higher appraisal on a home requires making the house as beautiful as possible, brightening it with light, cleaning it, making it smell good and planting some flowers in the well-manicured lawn. Get the highest possible appraisal for a house with advice from an experienced real estate broker in this free video on real estate.
To find cheap apartments, search the Internet on websites such as Craigslist to find housing rented out by individuals outside of the real estate company, as rentals through property managers tend to be more expensive. Find inexpensive housing, making sure to thoroughly read any lease before signing, with advice from an experienced real estate broker in this free video on real estate.
Finding the lien holders on a property is as easy as searching the county courthouse website for the property owners or the property address to find the deed with a list of lien holders. Identify lien holders on any property with advice from an experienced real estate broker in this free video on real estate.
Getting a house appraised requires contacting a local real estate broker who is familiar with the neighborhood and who can find the right local appraisers for the job. Work with a real estate agent to get information on home appraisals with advice from an experienced real estate broker in this free video on real estate.
To get a house ready to be appraised, de-clutter and clean the entire house, open doors, turn on lights, and make the house smell nice by microwaving a paper towel doused in vanilla and cinnamon. Make the home welcoming and appealing, removing pets from the property the day of the appraisal, with advice from an experienced real estate broker in this free video on real estate.
Finding out about auctioned homes is possible through websites such as private auction companies, Craigslist or the Yellow Pages, as well as through any other free advertising that an auctioneer might use. Go to a mortgage broker for a loan approval before bidding on an auctioned house with advice from an experienced real estate broker in this free video on real estate.
Getting a good home appraisal involves cleaning the house, turning on all the lights, opening all windows, making it smell nice and having a well-manicured lawn and exterior. Make the house as beautiful as possible for the highest appraisal with advice from an experienced real estate broker in this free video on real estate.
Getting a home appraised requires hiring a real estate agent who knows the local appraisers and can gather information on comparable homes in the neighborhood. Use the help of a realtor to get a great home appraisal with advice from an experienced real estate broker in this free video on real estate.
A flyer to sell a house should have just enough information to peak the buyers' interest, such as square footage, the number of bed and bathrooms, updates and color photographs of the interior. Make high-quality flyers that include a realtor's contact information with advice from an experienced real estate broker in this free video on real estate.
To find home foreclosures, go down to the local courthouse and search on the bulletin board for foreclosure flyers, or search the courthouse's website for a list of foreclosed homes. Hire a real estate agent and get a mortgage loan approval before pursuing a foreclosure house with advice from an experienced real estate broker in this free video on real estate.
Getting a house ready for sale requires cleaning both the interior and exterior of the home, maintaining a well-manicured lawn, de-cluttering and depersonalizing the rooms and making the house smell inviting. Ready a home for sale, removing pets from the home while it is being shown, with advice from an experienced real estate broker in this free video on real estate.
Finding out if a house has been foreclosed is as simple as searching the local courthouse website for the deed, as deeds are public records that can be searched by property address or by the owner's name. Find out if a deed has changed from a general warranty deed to a quick-claim deed with advice from an experienced real estate broker in this free video on real estate.
Finding a good realtor requires interviewing people affiliated with the National Association of realtors who do between $5 million and $7 million worth of real estate per year and who have at least five to 10 years of real estate experience. Find a great realtor who offers personalized service with advice from an experienced real estate broker in this free video on real estate.
Having an open house requires advertising the home, placing signs and balloons out front, keeping the door open and gathering names and email addresses upon entry. Offer contact information to potential buyers during an open house with advice from an experienced real estate broker in this free video on real estate.
Real estate is a legal term that encompasses land along with anything permanently affixed to the land, such as buildings, specifically property that is stationary or fixed in location. With the development of private property ownership, real estate has become a major area of business. Purchasing real estate requires a significant investment, and each parcel of land has unique characteristics, so the real estate industry has evolved into several distinct fields. In this free video series on real estate, an experienced real estate broker discusses buying, selling and renting homes. Sellers can get information on readying a house for an appraisal, for an open house or for selling. Buyers discover how to locate homes for sale in the area, how to get seller financing and how to find foreclosure homes. Renters find out how to find inexpensive apartments and how to get back all or part of a security deposit at the expiration of their lease.
Penny Smith Penny Smith has been in real estate for more than 14 years. She has a degree in architectural design and has received buyer and seller associate training, as well as CMA Training. She is currently a North Carolina real estate broker and realtor with Live Oak Real Estate in Wilmington, N.C.dkdk
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