by Lauren Jackson | Nov 21, 2017 | Attorney, buying a home, Contracts, Lawyer, Real Estate, real estate appraisal, real estate closing, selling a home
If your home has been on the market for some time (and you are using a realtor) you better make sure your realtor is working for you. Do you know the common ways that realtors and property owners use to market their property listings? Below is a short list that you...
by Lauren Jackson | Feb 17, 2017 | Attorney, buying a home, Contracts, Real Estate
When the time comes for you to sell your home it may seem like a very daunting process. If you are using a realtor, he or she should have the contract properly filled out before you sign anything (if you are not using a realtor, I can make sure the contract is filled...
by Lauren Jackson | Jun 7, 2016 | Attorney, buying a home, Contracts, Lawyer, Real Estate, real estate closing, selling a home
When you are buying real estate you have to sign a contract. Once the contract is signed by the seller time becomes of the essence. People believe that once you sign a real estate contract, everything in the contract is final. That is not true. Although I tell my...
by Lauren Jackson | Dec 14, 2015 | Attorney, buying a home, Contracts, Lawyer, Real Estate, real estate closing, selling a home
An earnest money deposit is a money deposit put down by the buyer in a real estate transaction that shows the seller the buyer is serious about purchasing the property. When a buyer signs a contract, they put down earnest money, anywhere in the range of $1000 to...
by Lauren Jackson | Nov 2, 2015 | Attorney, buying a home, Contracts, Lawyer, Real Estate, real estate closing, Real Estate Inspection, selling a home
When you are buying a piece of real estate, I would highly recommend getting a certified home inspection on the property. A home inspection points out various problems with the land itself and with the house. Common problems that a home inspection reveals include: 1....
