Sentences with phrase «home buyers and sellers said»

From most important down, here are the skills and qualities of real estate agents that actual home buyers and sellers said they valued.

According to the National Association of REALTORS, over 80 % of home buyers and sellers say they would use their real estate agent again or refer them to friends.

Not exact matches

«Buyers are stepping back, there's more sellers, and that just seems to be contributing to greater downward pressure on detached home prices in the Toronto region,» said Guatieri.

Spring time tends to be the busiest for home buyers and sellers in Metro Vancouver, said Oudil, adding the board will wait to see how they react to taxes and other policy measures the B.C. provincial and federal governments introduced so far in 2018.

Understanding the narratives in the market — what people are saying, thinking and feeling — gives us some insight into the issues that are driving the decisions home buyers and sellers are making.

The bureau says, «This will allow home buyers and sellers to take advantage of a greater range of service options when making one of the most significant financial transactions of their lives.

But a year after its launch last April, industry observers remain unconvinced that Ontario's 15 per cent non-resident speculation tax had the right target in its crosshairs and, home buyers and sellers — caught mid-transaction by the ensuing plunge in home values — say the government hasn't even acknowledged the casualties caused by its manipulation of the market.

«A good buyer's agent should be counseling you on your home inspection and giving you their opinion on how things should be addressed; whether it's asking for a credit or just asking straight up for the seller to make a repair,» Gassett says.

«A buyer's agent can show their client any home as long as the listing agent and the seller approves the showing appointment,» Ricamore says.

Well, 70 % of those realtors say that home buyers and sellers are «kept in the dark» when it comes to ethical infractions, licensing violations and ongoing investigations.

«In our market, it is almost standard now for a seller to pay for a home warranty for the new buyer,» says Jeff Knox, broker and owner of Knox and Associates Real Estate in Dallas.

«Many sellers are disclosing the termite and home inspection reports in an attempt to persuade buyers to offer noncontingent,» George says.

But just as the buyer is able to add additional stipulations the home seller can choose to simply say no and not allow them in the contract.

«Our current market continues to slightly side with the buyer - sellers are offering closing cost assistance and other incentives to help entice the buyer to purchase their home,» says realtor Chuck Evans.

Referring to an annual NAR survey of homebuyers and sellers, Molony said, «When we ask first - time home buyers, «What did you use for your down payment?»

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Making the problem worse, a lot of would - be sellers are afraid to put their homes on the market because then they'll become buyers and face the same trouble finding a home for sale, says Mark Fleming, chief economist for First American Financial Corp..

Inspections - The BUYER»S obligations under this agreement are subject to the right to obtain inspection (s) of the Premises or any aspect thereof, including, but not limited to, home, pest, radon, lead paint, septic / sewer, water quality, and water drainage by consultant (s) regularly in the business of conducting said inspections, of BUYER»S own choosing, and at BUYER»S sole cost within 7 days after SELLER»S acceptance of this agreement.

Here is what Phil Moore, Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver president, says about market conditions: «High prices, new tax announcements, rising interest rates, and stricter mortgage requirements are among the factors affecting home buyer and seller activity today.»

Nancy Allen, president - elect of the Pen - Mar Regional Association of Realtors, says that inventory has risen in Hagerstown, with foreclosures still coming to market and competing with traditional home sellers for limited buyers (more than half of the homes in Hagerstown are rental units).

«High prices, new tax announcements, rising interest rates and stricter mortgage requirements are among the factors affecting home buyer and seller activity today,» Greater Vancouver board president Phil Moore said in a statement.

The National Association of REALTORS ®» 2014 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers showed that 19 percent of recent buyers viewed online recommendations when searching for a real estate agent, and half of those buyers said they were influenced by what theBuyers and Sellers showed that 19 percent of recent buyers viewed online recommendations when searching for a real estate agent, and half of those buyers said they were influenced by what thebuyers viewed online recommendations when searching for a real estate agent, and half of those buyers said they were influenced by what thebuyers said they were influenced by what they saw.

«We believe in informing home buyers and sellers and empowering them to choose who they want to represent them in a transaction,» says Oudil.

Lautz, highlighting findings from NAR's 2017 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, said supply constraints at the lower end of the market are a big part of the reason why first - time buyers made up only 34 percent of sales over the past year and have lagged the historical average of 39 percent for several Buyers and Sellers, said supply constraints at the lower end of the market are a big part of the reason why first - time buyers made up only 34 percent of sales over the past year and have lagged the historical average of 39 percent for several buyers made up only 34 percent of sales over the past year and have lagged the historical average of 39 percent for several years.

This gives us the opportunity to continue to give our home buyers and sellers the best deals and service in the area,» says Steven Reid.

«The new smart home definition will allow our network of independent sales associates to educate their home buyers and sellers regarding what defines a smart home and how the technology is making our lives more comfortable and convenient,» says Sean Blankenship, chief marketing officer of Coldwell Banker Real Estate.

For example, if a Registrant consistently sells their Buyer's into a new, resale, home at a higher percentage of list price, than they sell their Seller's out of their homes, say: 98 % for Buyer's and 94 % for Seller's, one needs to contemplate who really benefits from this kind of a statistical reality and what it really means!

«We are humbled by the ongoing recognition we've received from clients, and we'll continue striving to provide our home - buyers and sellers with a premium service experience,» says McAdams.

How many realtors you know that will spend the whole weekend with you visiting homes in neighboring towns... On one Saturday we saw 16 homes in 3 towns... My wife and I wanted to get a feel for the communities being we were new here and she was superb to say the least... we were able to determine which town met our needs because of this... Signe and Ryan are the most honest and humble professionals we have ever team up with... they made our challenge theirs and were willing and were able to do whatever it took... the best part, they were able to negotiate a $ 30,000 discount from the sales price of the home... The home we bought was not in an area that would be considered a buyers market, it was a sellers market but they were still able to save us $ 30K... Now that is what the Denny Real Estate Group is all about... it's not about them, it's all about «YOU»... I wholeheartedly recommend this realtor for all your real estate needs... Oh and by the way, we wanted to have some work done on the home and they put us in touch with professionals that were fantastic and inexpensive saving us even more money...

In addition to being remote, small - association AEs often say their area — its housing stock and its home buyers and sellers — are so unique, outsiders from neighboring areas wouldn't understand local practices, ordinances, issues, and challenges.

Eighty - four percent of sellers say they are likely to use the same agent again or recommend that agent to others, according to the 2010 National Association of Realtors ® Profile of Home Buyers and Ssellers say they are likely to use the same agent again or recommend that agent to others, according to the 2010 National Association of Realtors ® Profile of Home Buyers and SellersSellers.

«I think it carries extra weight with buyers and sellers, but it also carries extra weight with other real estate professionals, because they know I have the experience in resorts and second homes, so if they bring me an offer, or I bring them an offer, they know I'm aware of what's going on in the market,» says Price.

«Educating clients about a home warranty is key to providing them with the value proposition they desire, and it's an essential element in giving both buyers and sellers the added protection they need,» says Miles.

«Sellers continue to benefit from limited inventory, getting top dollar for their homes, and, as a result, overall sales are at a record high,» says Adam Contos, co-CEO of RE / MAX, «but buyers shouldn't be discouraged.

Stark explains: «An agent can say to the seller, «I have 26 buyers looking for a home very similar to yours, and I can reach out to them even before listing your house.»

When asked how they found their real estate agent, 43 percent of all buyers and 41 percent of all sellers said they were referred by a friend, neighbor, or relative, according to the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS ® 2007 Profile of Home Buyers & Sebuyers and 41 percent of all sellers said they were referred by a friend, neighbor, or relative, according to the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS ® 2007 Profile of Home Buyers & Ssellers said they were referred by a friend, neighbor, or relative, according to the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS ® 2007 Profile of Home Buyers & SeBuyers & SellersSellers.

However, asking a seller if there's «anything» within the structure that «could» negatively effect a buyers» decision may be even a worse solution, anything and could are in my opinion too broad... the precedent case that's being examined says the Realtor has an obilgation to go beyond that stated by the seller... therefore what the seller has said or signed that they said is of little relevance in the event of a problem... her most egregious act was not invoving a home inspector... people... find a couple inspectors that you yourself find to be valuable, recommend them to your buyers and involve yourself, go to the inspections with your buyers and see firsthand what condition the property is in.

«Certified Resale Home offers tremendous value to home sellers and protection to home buyers by streamlining the transaction, providing more information transparency, particularly about «blind spots» such as the foundation, roof and heating and cooling systems,» says Mark Page, head of the initiatHome offers tremendous value to home sellers and protection to home buyers by streamlining the transaction, providing more information transparency, particularly about «blind spots» such as the foundation, roof and heating and cooling systems,» says Mark Page, head of the initiathome sellers and protection to home buyers by streamlining the transaction, providing more information transparency, particularly about «blind spots» such as the foundation, roof and heating and cooling systems,» says Mark Page, head of the initiathome buyers by streamlining the transaction, providing more information transparency, particularly about «blind spots» such as the foundation, roof and heating and cooling systems,» says Mark Page, head of the initiative.

«I'll never forget the time my buyer and I found the seller hiding in a closet,» she says, regarding our piece about working with clients who are averse to leaving home during showings.

«By giving potential home buyers and sellers a way to easily connect, I Want That Home.ca allows frustrated home hunters to look beyond the limited number of homes on the market with For Sale signs that don't meet their specific needs by helping them target and connect to owners of the home of their dreams — whether the homes have a For Sale sign or not,» says the company in a news release.

«When agents remain transparent, informative, and responsive, they can greatly impact customer satisfaction and increase agent reputation and recommendations,» Greg Truex, senior director of the at - home practice at J.D. Power, said about the results of the 2017 Home Buyer / Seller Satisfaction Sthome practice at J.D. Power, said about the results of the 2017 Home Buyer / Seller Satisfaction StHome Buyer / Seller Satisfaction Study.

I hate to sound like the field tested and jaded veteran but... In 26 years of transcations, many before home inspections were popular, there is not one deal I can name wherein a proper inspection would not have revealed the defect (s)... the fact of the SPIS is, no matter what the seller says, the practioner had better check it & the buyer better inspect it, you are concerned about drainage?

The use of seller financing — in which the seller agrees to take a promissory note from the buyers for the purchase of the sellers» home — has dropped because fewer sellers can finance the sale of their current home and buy another, says Mark Steele, president of Howard Hanna Mortgage Services in Pittsburgh.

According to the 2015 Profile of Home Staging, a survey of more than 2,300 REALTORS ® representing buyers and sellers, 81 percent say that staging helped buyers visualize the property as a future home, and 45 percent say staging positively impacts the value of the home if it is decorated to the buyer's tasHome Staging, a survey of more than 2,300 REALTORS ® representing buyers and sellers, 81 percent say that staging helped buyers visualize the property as a future home, and 45 percent say staging positively impacts the value of the home if it is decorated to the buyer's tashome, and 45 percent say staging positively impacts the value of the home if it is decorated to the buyer's tashome if it is decorated to the buyer's tastes.

«The REBGV has a long history of standing on the side of local home buyers, sellers and owners,» Oudil says.

«With the real estate market remaining strong, it is more important than ever that agents, buyers and sellers focus on the trade basics, especially for first - timers,» says Greg Truex, senior director of the At - Home Practice at J.D. Power.

Sites founder Natalie Armata says the site also gives home sellers a way to gauge the interest and popularity of their neighbourhood, street or home and the comfort of knowing that, should they decide to sell their home, there will be buyers.

«No offer can be accepted by a full - service - Realtor - represented - seller until a buyer has completed and accepted a home inspection on said property, «prior to» an offer being presented.»

«Home buyers and sellers can expect to pay eight per cent more on legal fees, appraisals, real estate commissions, condo fees, home inspection fees, moving costs and the provincial government's recently introduced system of mandatory home energy audits,» says OHome buyers and sellers can expect to pay eight per cent more on legal fees, appraisals, real estate commissions, condo fees, home inspection fees, moving costs and the provincial government's recently introduced system of mandatory home energy audits,» says Ohome inspection fees, moving costs and the provincial government's recently introduced system of mandatory home energy audits,» says Ohome energy audits,» says OREA.

«Our office is a one - stop shop for home buyers and sellers, providing an in - house lawyer, mortgage broker and home inspector as well as their dedicated sales team,» says Randhawa.