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How Should I Prepare The Inside For An Open House?

http://videotap.wistia.com/medias/zln8vjom2n?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 For many homes and markets, professional help from someone in “staging” makes good financial sense.  Like this video say, check your staging...

Which Square Footage Figure Should I Use?

http://videotap.wistia.com/medias/50wcu8nc3z?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 Home size is one of the key figures used in comparisons. But you may have different measurements to choose from,  as you'll learn in this video, including...

6 Selling Mistakes

http://videotap.wistia.com/medias/4a8bq0n435?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 If you’re selling, don’t do these things - take some notes from the video! 1. Don’t Sell Before The House Is Ready. If it doesn’t present well,...

What Is An Appraisal?

http://videotap.wistia.com/medias/omzkimext1?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 Every house is unique; appraisers are trained and licensed for expertise in putting a value on properties. Appraisers don’t work for the buyer or the seller;...

What Does The Closing Process Involve When I Sell?

http://videotap.wistia.com/medias/4a4m4jpl9v?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 As this video explains, a signed sales contract doesn’t mean your house is sold. There are still financial, contractual and legal steps for both sides. The buyer...

What Are Discount Points?

http://videotap.wistia.com/medias/rumpaqg9mx?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 Discount points allow you to lower your interest rate. While this video simplifies things to help you remember, “points” are essentially prepaid interest...

What Is An Escrow Account? Do I Need One?

http://videotap.wistia.com/medias/mbcyk8nts9?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 As we show you in this video, an escrow account is an account, established by your lender, to set aside a portion of your monthly mortgage payment to cover annual...

What Steps Need To Be Taken To Secure A Loan?

http://videotap.wistia.com/medias/e3a53mg8cl?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 You’ll see some pictures in this video to help you remember later, but the first step in securing a loan is to complete a loan application. To do so, you'll need...

What Is Included In A Monthly Mortgage Payment?

http://videotap.wistia.com/medias/yjuzo0p87c?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 The monthly mortgage payment mainly pays off principal and interest. But most lenders also include local real estate taxes homeowner's insurance, and mortgage insurance,...

How Large A Down Payment Do I Need?

http://videotap.wistia.com/medias/mfqljyowex?embedType=async&videoFoam=true&videoWidth=640 There are mortgage options now available that only require a down payment of 5% or less of the purchase price. You’ll see some pictures in this video to help you...

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