Those of us at 1850 Realty live busy lives, just like you. We have bought and sold property personally before, and are familiar with the pain points and stress involved. We have bought and sold concurrently, while planning our wedding; and we have had our own home for sale with an infant! It doesn’t get […]
Strategy first, it’s that simple.
I’m in Real Estate. Oh! So is my “insert relative/friend/co-worker/stranger” is a Realtor. Yeah, we know. Everyone who has a license can practice. But folks there in lies the rub, PRACTICE. Strategy. Seek. Hire. It’s that’s simple. Strategy is needed. Seeking is work. Hiring is a breeze. HOW? You ask. Strategy Sure, it can be […]
Short Sales: Is Help Available?
Indeed there is, and 1850 Realty can help! This might seem like an odd topic in 2018, but the fact of the matter is short sales still exist. Options exists for you if you are “underwater” on your home via negative equity, mortgage and/or property tax arrears. This can be a very stressful and emotional […]
Contingent Offers, Do They Work?
The answer is yes! With our proven strategy of course. Let’s take a look at the definition of contingent: “a future event or circumstance that is possible but cannot be predicted with certainty.” What is a contingent offer? This is an offer to purchase real estate, that requires the buyer to sell a property in […]
3 More Questions to Ask a Real Estate Agent
3 More Questions to ask a Real Estate Agent At 1850 Realty, we are a resource for you. We wanted to add another post addressing questions we have fielded recently, especially those who have an agent that they aren’t exactly thrilled with. The home buying/selling process should be handled with care by a professional. Here […]
How to Buy: Closing
Closing: Time to close. There are so many moving parts & so many people involved in a Real Estate transaction. The closing is the final part & it falls primarily in the hands of your mortgage lender and escrow company. The steps to complete the transaction are as follows: 1. Loan funding. Your final loan documents […]
How to Buy: The Offer
The Offer: You have found the one, time to put together an offer! As members of the California Association of Realtors, we use CAR forms exclusively during real estate transactions. There are a number of benefits, primarily being that CAR updates their form library to keep up with current state law. Advantage is that the […]
How to Buy: Earnest Money Deposit
Earnest Money Deposit: Once the offer is accepted & the RPA (Residential Purchase Agreement) is fully executed by all parties, the first part in holding up your end of the purchase agreement is to deliver your deposit to escrow within the agreed upon timeline. This is 72 hours in most cases. Hand delivery or wire […]
How to Buy: Contingency Period
Contingency Period: This is the timeline you have to satisfy all of your loan conditions, as well as property inspections. Sometimes known as your ” Free Look”. Obviously, inspections cost money so expect to have out-of-pocket expenses during your contingency period. You will pay for a home appraisal & that will be ordered by your […]
How to Buy: Contingiencies Removed
Contingencies Removed: The home stretch of the buying process. You are content with the disclosures, reports, and inspections. Your loan has been given clearance to go to the final document phase. The seller is going to want this commitment in writing, and you guessed it: there is a form for that! This is the part […]
