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 70: Best Pieces of Real Estate Advice
We all turn to friends and family for advice when it comes to buying and selling a home. It’s one of the biggest life events we’ll experience so it’s important to get it right. Today we’ll find out what advice real estate veteran Colleen has given and received through the years that she would pass along to you.
Ep 69: How Sellers Should Prepare for Home Inspections
A home inspection can create a lot of anxiety and worry for the seller but there are steps you can take to make the process go much smoother. Today we’ll share some of the things we tell our clients to do before the inspection takes place.
Ep 68: The Importance of Social Media When Selling a Home
Today we open up the mailbag for a couple of listener questions, which got us into a great discussion on the value of social media when it comes to marketing your home. Find out where Colleen stands on this strategy.
Ep 67: Top Recent Real Estate Searches + Other Headlines
Specific real estate search terms have skyrocketed during the pandemic. Can you guess what they are? Find out on this episode along with the latest on foreclosure forecasts and the future of real estate photography.
Ep 66: Emerging Behaviors During Pandemic
How is the pandemic changing the way buyers and sellers are behaving? A recent study found seven different trends emerging due to COVID-19 and they could impact real estate over the long-term. Let’s find out whether Colleen agrees with each of these behaviors and how they’ll impact Oregon.