Are real estate prices negotiable?
Yes! Almost everything in real estate is negotiable. Typically, there is a difference between a home’s list price and how much it sells...
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jodi427
- Jan 5
- 1 min
What if my offer is rejected?
Sellers can flat-out accept or reject an initial home offer, but often sellers will initiate a counteroffer. Remember this: a deal isn’t...
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jodi427
- Dec 22, 2022
- 1 min
What is the first step in buying a home?
The absolute first step is to get pre-approved for a mortgage loan. If you need a referral for a mortgage loan officer, please contact...
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jodi427
- Dec 14, 2022
- 1 min
What is a final walk-through when buying a home?
A final walk-through is not required, but is highly recommended! A final walk-throughs give buyers a chance to make sure nothing had...
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jodi427
- Nov 17, 2022
- 1 min
How should I prepare my house before selling it?
First impressions matter in business, but especially in real estate. Anyone touring a home in person or virtually will be looking for...
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jodi427
- Nov 10, 2022
- 1 min
What is earnest money?
When you make an offer on a home, I will ask for a check to accompany it. In the Pittsburgh market, I typically recommend a deposit...
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jodi427
- Oct 26, 2022
- 1 min
How many homes should I view before buying one?
That’s entirely up to you! Research shows home buyers view a median of 8 homes before purchasing a property. Home shopping today is...
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jodi427
- Oct 10, 2022
- 1 min
What kind of credit score do I need to buy a home?
Most loan programs require a FICO score of 620 or better. Borrowers with higher credit scores represent less risk to the lender, often...
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jodi427
- Sep 28, 2022
- 1 min
How long can the seller take to respond to my offer?
We can stipulate the timeframe in which the seller should respond to your office. I typically request a response by 12:00 pm noon the...
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jodi427
- Sep 22, 2022
- 1 min
Should I order a home inspection?
Yes! Home inspections are required by lenders with an FHA or VA loan. For other mortgage programs, inspections are not required but...
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jodi427
- Sep 15, 2022
- 1 min
How much do I need for a down payment?
The national average for down payments is 11%. But that figure includes first time and repeat buyers. Let’s take a closer look: While the...
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jodi427
- Sep 7, 2022
- 1 min
How much do I have to pay an agent to help me buy a house?
Home shoppers pay little or no fees to an agent to buy a home. Here’s why: For most home sales, there are two real estate agents involved...
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jodi427
- Aug 30, 2022
- 1 min
How long does it take to buy a home?
From the start of searching online to closing, buying a home typically takes about 10 to 12 weeks. Once a home offer is accepted, the...
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jodi427
- Aug 24, 2022
- 1 min
What the first step of the home buying process?
Getting pre-approved for a mortgage is the first step in purchasing a new home or real estate. Getting a pre-approval letter is important...
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jodi427
- Aug 18, 2022
- 1 min
Should I sell my home before buying a new home?
Unfortunely, there is no definitive right answer to this question. Even if the market is in a seller’s favor, you may face challenges....
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jodi427
- Aug 11, 2022
- 1 min
What the heck is Seller's Assist?
In simple terms - Seller's Assist involves the seller providing a credit used to pay the buyer’s closing costs. Most times, a seller will...
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