In many markets across the country, inventory is low and that can make it very difficult for buyers who wish to purchase a home. At the National Association of Exclusive Buyer Agents (NAEBA), we noticed that most of our members are still finding success for their...
A large portion of Americans remain burdened by rental costs, according to the 2017 State of the Nation’s Housing Report, published by the Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University. The report shows that while homeowners are enjoying the benefit of rising...
The National Association of Exclusive Buyer Agents (NAEBA) recently conducted a survey among their members on the topics of under-appraisals and CMAs. Survey results showed that 87.14 percent of Exclusive Buyer Agent respondents said that they have not had issues with...
Home buyers might be confused about the role earnest money plays in their real estate transaction. There’s good reason for this, since earnest money isn’t technically required! Customs regarding the amount of earnest money that should be offered – and whether it’s...
Limited home inventory means dealing with buyer competition for available properties. A bidding war happens when a seller gets multiple offers on the home, and buyers are pitted against each other, each raising their purchase offer in hopes of winning the deal....
Anxious home buyers have some mistaken beliefs about how to succeed, according to a recent article by Bernice Ross in Inman News. Ross reported that too many buyers are omitting the representation of a buyer's agent. Instead, they are contacting individual listing...
Rising home prices, multiple offers and short days-on-market are the norm in many locales, causing special frustration for first-time home buyers! While market conditions can be challenging, home buyers can succeed by following some good advice. Here are tips to help...
A better selection of homes to choose from is the goal of many home buyers as they set out to buy their next home. One way of achieving a greater ‘inventory' of homes to select from is to choose agents who are exclusively representing real estate buyers. These...
Enjoy peace of mind during the home buying process by planning ahead and shopping for your real estate agent before you shop for your new home. Don't get so caught up in the excitement of buying a new home that you miss out on the chance to have a real estate agent on...