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Quit Claim Deed Affects Cost Basis

By Ilyce Glink| 2008-10-17T00:00:00-05:00 October 17th, 2008|

How do you calculate cost basis on a home you receive through a quit claim deed? The type of home ownership is also a factor - for example joint tenancy. Learn how to do the calculation for cost basis and learn the rationale used to determine cost basis when families transfer home ownership using a quit claim deed.

What’s A Comparative Market Analysis (CMA)?

By Ilyce Glink| 2008-10-14T21:57:42-05:00 October 14th, 2008|

When you're buying or selling a home, you want to get a comparative market analysis so you know the property value. In a comparative market analysis real estate agents compare the value of your property with that of similar properties. CMAs are used to determine at what price to list a property for sale. Learn about comparative market analysis from this Expert Real Estate Tips video.

Real Estate Agents: What’s Dual Agency?

By Ilyce Glink| 2008-10-14T20:14:33-05:00 October 14th, 2008|

A real estate agent typically represents either the buyer or the seller. But if a listing agent brings the buyer to the table, that real estate agent is now a dual agent. What is dual agency? How can you protect yourself if you find yourself working in a dual agency situation. Check out this new ExpertRealEstateTips video for the answer.

Buying A House? What Can Go Wrong.

By Ilyce Glink| 2008-10-14T18:04:42-05:00 October 14th, 2008|

Many things can go wrong when buying a house. You'll want to be sure to protect yourself so that nothing goes wrong when you buy your house, the biggest purchase you'll ever make.

Can I Lower My Real Estate Taxes?

By Ilyce Glink| 2008-10-14T17:39:04-05:00 October 14th, 2008|

Is your real estate tax bill too high? If your property has declined in value, you may be able to lower your real estate tax bill. This Expert Real Estate Tips video shows you how.

Mistakes Home Buyers Make

By Ilyce Glink| 2008-10-14T17:19:44-05:00 October 14th, 2008|

How to avoid common mistakes home buyers make, including being afraid to ask questions or being suspicious of the real estate agent's motives. Become a savvy home buyer and avoid mistakes by viewing this Expert Real Estate Tips segment.

Questions To Ask A Real Estate Agent

By Ilyce Glink| 2008-10-14T16:59:59-05:00 October 14th, 2008|

Don't be afraid to ask real estate agents questions before you hire them. Which real estate companies have they worked for and for how long? Do they hold an agent's license or broker's license? What is their specialty and can they provide references? How do they market real estate on the Internet? What real estate have they sold? This Expert Real Estate Tips segment tells you what questions to ask your real estate agent.

Real Estate Contracts: Tips To Make Them Successful

By Ilyce Glink| 2008-10-14T16:37:07-05:00 October 14th, 2008|

View this Expert Real Estate Tips segment to learn tips on how to close a successful bid on a new home. Full disclosure, thorough documentation and professionalism are essential.

Your Real Estate Agent May Know You Best

By Ilyce Glink| 2008-10-14T15:57:09-05:00 October 14th, 2008|

Real estate agents sometimes have a sixth sense for what a buyer wants. Is space, price range or style most important? How does a good agent discover what her client needs and wants? View this Expert Real Estate Tips segment for insight into how real estate agents figure out what their clients really want to buy and to learn why exposure to properties is key in finding out what you want in a property.

Importance Of Neighborhoods In Real Estate

By Ilyce Glink| 2008-10-14T15:15:18-05:00 October 14th, 2008|

Why is a neighborhood important to consider when buying a house? For one thing, you can move a house but you can't move the neighborhood. For another, you'll go through the neighborhood every day to get to your home. If you don't like the neighborhood, you probably won't be happy in your house.

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