Do Increased Commissions Sell Homes?
Does offering more commission to the buyer's agent help sell a home?
Several times this week, I have received flyers and info advertising homes for sale with an increased commission for the real estate agent who brings the buyer.
One offered 6% to ...
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Posted by Paula Henry on February 22, 2008 in Seller Information
Simple Real Estate Definitions: Average Days On Market
In the world of real estate, Days On Market is the number of days between when a home lists for sale and when it goes under contract.
It is often abbreviated as DOM.
Average Days on Market is a similar statistic but instead of applying to one home ...
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Posted by Paula Henry on February 12, 2008 in Real Estate Terms
Indianapolis Real Estate Market Questions
I received a call today from a gentleman which made me think about questions I am routinely asked about the real estate market here in the Indianapolis area.
Referring to a previous post, he specifically wanted to know about buying a home in ...
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Posted by Paula Henry on February 9, 2008 in Buyer Resources
Did You Know : The Lifespan Of A Mortgage Approval
Mortgage approvals don't last forever. A conforming mortgage approval from Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac has a shelf-life of 120 days. After 120 days, the approval expires and a mortgage applicant must re-submit his application for ...
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Posted by Paula Henry on February 7, 2008 in Mortgage News and Info