Frequently Asked Questions
Question about buying
Can a home depreciate in value?
A property’s physical structure tends to depreciate over time, while the land it sits on typically appreciates in value.
Is an older home as good a value as a new home?
Ultimately, only the buyer can determine the value of a home, and that varies from buyer to buyer. One buyer may perceive certain qualities as more valuable than others.
A broker is an individual or firm that acts as an intermediary between an investor and a securities exchange.
Can I pay my own taxes and insurance?
It’s possible to avoid escrow and pay your own taxes and insurance under certain circumstances. This will make your monthly mortgage payment lower, but you’ll have to make separate payments for property taxes and homeowners insurance.
How long does the loan process take?
Depending on the financial institution you choose, the process and the time it takes to receive funding may vary. Generally, once the loan application and all related documents are submitted to the bank, the rest of the process can take anywhere from two weeks to six months.
Question about selling
How long will it take to sell my home?
On average, a house takes between 55 and 70 days to sell. That includes 25 days on the market and 30 to 45 days for closing.
How do I prepare my home before I sell it?
When preparing to sell your home, the first thing to do is make it presentable. This means giving the entire house a thorough cleaning and making small repairs.
Mop the floors, scrub the bathrooms, and get rid of all the grime in the kitchen.
What should the list price of my home be?
The first step in deciding your home’s list price is to get a comparative market analysis (CMA) from a real estate agent.
To perform a CMA, your agent will find similar homes in your neighborhood that have the same square footage, number of bedrooms, and number of bathrooms.
They’ll see what these homes recently sold for or are listed for, and use this as a starting point for your own list price.
Are real estate commissions negotiable?
You can definitely negotiate your realtor’s fees. They’re typically 10%, with 5% of that going to the buyer’s agent and 5% going to your agent.
Some agents may be willing to work for less, especially if you use a discount broker or agent-matching service like Clever.
You can also try to negotiate fees on your own, though the realtor may reduce the number of services they provide.
When is the best time to sell a home?
Early spring and summer, especially June, is a great time to sell a home.
Research shows that home sales in May, June, July, and August account for 40% of total annual sales volume.
Overall, home sales are still pretty good through early fall, so it wouldn’t be a bad idea to sell a home during this period, either.
However, home sales drop once winter hits. January is the worst time to sell a home, as market activity is much lower.
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