With recent events HomeTraq very quickly put into place Live Video Tours so that people can now have the option do have a video call with an agent to tour the home. But which one suits you?
Live Video Tours [House-Hunting 2020]
Mar 31, 2020 3:23:12 PM / by Brett O'Daniell posted in home shopping, real estate, touring homes, home showings, home tours, innovation
Real Estate Insider Tips [Procuring Cause]
Mar 16, 2020 9:20:36 AM / by Mark Gorman posted in real estate, buyer's agent, commission, homebuyers, dual agency, representation, listing agent, selling agent, home showings, disclosure, negotiation, procuring cause, home tours
"Procuring cause" is a real estate term which agents, brokers and sometimes buyers use to determine who will receive the commission on a house sale. It is widely identified by the specific tasks performed by a real estate agent which lead to an accepted purchase contract and successful sale of real estate.
In many cases, the "procuring cause" task could be identified as the first showing of a house by a real estate agent which a buyer purchases. "Procuring cause" could also be construed to mean the task of writing and negotiating the purchase offer. Since there is no hard and fast rule as to what specifically triggers "procuring cause", its easy to see how this situation can get tricky.
Real Estate Master Terms [Home-Buying Guide]
Mar 10, 2020 4:20:50 PM / by Brett O'Daniell posted in home shopping, real estate, house hunting, home purchase
Handling The Home-Inspection [8 Pro Insights]
Mar 4, 2020 2:00:51 PM / by Brett O'Daniell posted in real estate, home inspection, homebuyers, housing market, homes for sale, selling agent, home tours, homebuying, selling home
The App That is Changing The Real Estate Industry
Feb 28, 2020 7:03:50 PM / by Brett O'Daniell posted in real estate, housing market, buying a home, selling home, innovation
Home Flipping Fundamentals
Feb 19, 2020 5:27:29 PM / by Brett O'Daniell posted in real estate, house hunting, STL
Five key estate planning documents: not just for the rich
Nov 29, 2019 5:25:44 PM / by Brett O'Daniell posted in real estate, buying a home, online home buying
A will isn’t enough
Confused by all the home buying lingo?
Aug 17, 2019 9:02:00 PM / by Mark Gorman posted in Insider, Mortgage, AUS, real estate, FHA, closing costs, HOA, 203k, MLS, PITIA, before you buy, buying a home
Buying a home can be a high stress time and it feels even more stressful when you don’t understand the lingo being tossed around. From abbreviated words in listings to acronyms used by real estate agents and loan officers, sometimes it can feel like everyone is speaking a different language. Knowing these acronyms will keep you on the same page as everyone you are working with.
Can you tour homes without a real estate agent?
Aug 3, 2019 8:24:00 AM / by Brett O'Daniell posted in real estate, buyer's agent, commission, listing, homebuyers, first-time, homeownership, agency, listing agent, home showings, disclosure, procuring cause, home tours, do it yourself, hometraq
When you speak to an agent at an open house, call an agent for more information about a house, or ask an agent to show you a home, you might be opening a can of worms for yourself if you don't intend to buy a home through any of these agents. Don't make the mistake of leading an agent on, even unintentionally, because it can come back to bite you.
The real estate agent and brokerage who have a home listed for sale represent the seller and that person's best interests. The listing agent is contractually obligated to report to the seller all activity & material facts they learn about the local market and potential buyers.
17 questions to find the best agent for you
Jul 16, 2019 8:14:00 PM / by Brett O'Daniell posted in Home tour, home shopping, real estate, house hunting, touring homes, home search, real estate agents, agents, real estate agent, professional, buyer's agent, commission, listing, realtor, home purchase, sales contract, home inspection, homes for sale, listing agent, selling agent, home showings, home for sale, hometraq, home ownership, buying a home
Interviewing potential real estate agents before deciding on whom to hire is a good idea. It’s in your best interest to ask them some or all of the following questions to gauge their knowledge and fit with your needs. Take a look below, and let us know if there are any other questions you’ve found valuable when interviewing agents.