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How Is A Home Marketed?

http://videotap.wistia.com/medias/m6owyhbwca?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 As you’ll see in the video, every home and market is a unique situation. Good marketing plans are specific to both. But every plan will include: Preparation...

What Is A Loan Estimate And How Does It Help Me?

http://videotap.wistia.com/medias/kxvygqml48?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 A loan estimate lists your loan terms projected payments, costs at closing measures for comparison, including Annual Percentage Rate and Total Interest Percentage and...

What Is Mortgage Insurance?

http://videotap.wistia.com/medias/q58esngz7c?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 Like the video shows, mortgage insurance is a policy that protects lenders against some or most of the losses that result from defaults on home mortgages. Like home or...

Why Use A REALTOR®

http://videotap.wistia.com/medias/qmjvipjtif?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 A state license is required to sell real estate. But roughly half of those licensed take the additional step of becoming a REALTOR®. As we show you in this video,...

What Details Can I Ask Brokers In Advance?

http://videotap.wistia.com/medias/bdq8kvykuw?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 This video tells you what any real estate professional would tell you. Ask them: How long do homes in my neighborhood currently stay on the market? How would you price...

How Do I Evaluate An Offer?

http://videotap.wistia.com/medias/heimkh6c09?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 Well, as this story shows, there’s more to an offer than the price tag. Factors you should consider: Is this offer at, near or above my asking price? Are there...

What Is A Counter-Offer?

http://videotap.wistia.com/medias/lmpmsaltg4?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 The video puts this in more visual terms, but basically, a seller can respond to a buyer’s offer with changes - a “counter” - that improves the terms....

How Can I Improve My Home’s Value?

http://videotap.wistia.com/medias/bdc2x3pa93?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 Buyers generally seek the least expensive home in the best neighborhood they can handle. Like the guy in the video says, you want to present a home that fits in the...

How Do I Choose The Best Loan Program For Me?

http://videotap.wistia.com/medias/kthrotve5o?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 The video puts this in more visual terms, but your personal situation will determine the best kind of loan for you. By asking yourself a few questions, you can help...

What Costs or Fees Are Associated With Loan Origination?

http://videotap.wistia.com/medias/9jn3vyptr0?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 Yes, loan origination involves costs and fees. As you’ll see in the video, when you turn in your application you'll be required to pay a loan application fee to...