Heather Lamp & The Living Well Team Blog
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Total Gross Commission SHALL BE DISCLOSED?.
…in Dual/Designated Agency to both clients. The following example from the NC Real Estate Commission is discussed in our Update 2008-09 Course on pages 41 and 42. I want to give everyone a “friendly reminder” regarding the disclosure of compensation applying to dual and designated agency sales in your firm. Our NC Real Estate Commission is [...]
Quick Tips for a Fast Sale
1. Use a Full Time Producing Real Estate Agent. If you want to sell quickly, this is the most important decision you?ll make. Top agents have a huge sphere of influence and know the market. They can gauge the correct price for your home, and give you an unbiased view of what you need to do to [...]
Do you have the right policy for your vacant home?
So, you have to relocate. Or the new house you’re building is finished. But you haven’t sold your current house. And now it’s sitting empty. Is that a big deal? “Your house still needs protection,” said John Frounfelter, an Allstate insurance agent in Rock Hill. “If the house is empty, you need a ‘vacant home [...]
For 2009 Home Purchases
For 2009 Home Purchases The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 expanded the first-time homebuyer credit by increasing the credit amount to $8,000 for purchases made in 2009 before Dec. 1st. For homes purchased in 2009, the credit does not have to be paid back unless the home ceases to be the taxpayer’s main residence within a three-year [...]
Consumer, Do you understand Agency?
The State of South Carolina real estate commission mandates how all real estate agents/brokers are to work with the public. In the state of SC it is required that at the first available opportunity, agents are to review and explain the SC Agency Brochure to the consumer. In the state of NC, the NC real estate commission requires a signature from both [...]
Don?t be mad at your neighbor for telling you that little white lie?.
about how much the house down the street really sold for! We are in a high tech society with information that is available for all consumers at their fingertips 24/7. Yet we continue to rely on those we know personally to help provide us with information we believe to be fact. Unfortunatly, the information provided to us by our neighbors, family and friends won’t always benefit us [...]
Who?s that little birdie in everyone?s window?
TWITTER! And this one is singing a new song of praises from everyone, everywhere! I must say, as a professional real estate practitioner, I understand the importance of feeding something. And Yes, this is just one more hungry cyber-mouth. Already, everyday I have to feed myself to get the energy needed to work with clients and perform full speed [...]
Charlotte buyers are crossing the line these days?
But it’s about time! In today’s market, buyers are benefiting greatly when crossing over into South Carolina’s Fort Mill town. In the midst of financial turmoil around the nation, Fort Mill retains its small town, suburban appeal - and at an incredible deal , according to one survey by “Business Week”. The former mill town turned suburban hotspot ranks among [...]
Fort Mill Fire Department? One of our Neighborhood HERO?s!
I can still remember the smell! I was young but I knew instantly this was the worst thing my eyes had ever seen in the 5 years I’ve been looking at the world. I watched the smoke racing to beat the flames as both of them over powered each other and destroyed our home. Thankfully, we were not inside when the fire broke [...]
Effective 3/1/09 Lenders are prohibited from reducing commissions below 6% on short sells.
Most agents are coming up short when it comes to short sales. That is until March 1, 2009. Like myself, agents who have grueled over a short sale transaction (Do not be fooled by the name…it’s a very long process!) knows there may be at a blink of an eye a drastic change in compensation when the lender announces a reduction in [...]
