On This Episode:
Buying a home will be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life, but it can be overwhelming to a first-time buyer.
We want to get back to the basics on this episode of Keeping it Real Estate so we’ll be walking you through every step of the process. From getting pre-approved for a loan to moving day, find out all about closing costs, due diligence, earnest money, and loans.
Plus, Colleen has an update on the real estate market in Oregon and what questions her team has been getting quite often since the pandemic.
Listen to the full episode or click on the timestamps below to hear a specific segment.
[1:24] – What’s new in the real estate market in the area?
[4:44] – A lot of people asking about mortgage relief, forbearance, the CARES Act.
[7:11] – We’re going back to the basics on today’s show.
[7:34] – Prequalification and pre-approval
[9:42] – The different types of loans and mortgages.
[11:59] – What is the MLS?
[14:42] – Due diligence and earnest money.
[17:55] – Making an offer.
[19:18] – The process between the offer and closing.
[22:00] – Closing costs
[26:10] – Moving day
Colleen Quotes:
“The best part of the job is handing keys to a happy, new homeowner.” – Keeping It Real Estate Podcast
Ep 75: Renovations, Open Houses, Budgets & Other Mailbag Questions
Today we’ll do that by answering five questions that have come into the podcast. We’ll cover topics ranging from changing the layout of your home to whether you should use discount real estate companies. If you’re in the market for a home or thinking about selling, there’s probably a good nugget or two for you in this episode.
Ep 74: Questions to Ask a Real Estate Agent, Part 2
We pick up on our conversation from last episode and continuing sharing the questions you should be asking a real estate before you start that relationship. This part will focus on specialization, communication styles, and honesty.
Ep 73: Questions to Ask a Real Estate Agent, Part 1
You’ve made the decision to buy or sell a home and now it’s time to look for a real estate agent. How do you make that choice? Colleen will provide you with the important questions to ask and what answers you want to listen for in this first of a two-part series
Ep 72: 6 Clever Real Estate Tactics
Through the years we’ve learned many useful tips and ideas that we try to pass along to our clients during the buying or selling process. We’ve compiled six of them for you on this show and we’ll explain why this gives you an advantage in the real estate world.
Ep 71: Step-by-Step Process for Selling Your Home
If you’re thinking about selling your home but a little overwhelmed by the entire process, join us as we walk you through each step.