Troy Allen's (yakcounty) Blog

Let see, doing an open house as a realtors is very time consuming.  According the the National Association of Realtors the chances of someone buying your home on that day is less than 3%.  So you see the other 97% of a hundred must also come to the open house.  I have in all my years never had 10...

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Houses are expensive. Probably the largest purchase you'll ever make. That's why very few prospective homeowners have enough cash on hand to purchase a home outright. Instead, most homebuyers seek financing-a mortgage-to cover the difference between what they've saved, and what they need, to buy ...

  The client party was a huge success and the turn out was more than expected, Eric and I made more than enough food enough for at least 100 people.  And of course lots and lots of beverages.  During the event many of my past and current clients attended, also many people that have come to my ope...

Hello all, this is my second annual client appreciation party and I am looking forward me seeing everyone again.  I can remember when I was just starting as Realtor and doing countless open houses, walking and knocking on door just to servive and pay my bills. I am coached by a networking company...

A purchase contract is created when there is a “meeting of the minds” on all terms—when you and the seller have come to agreement and signed the offer form along with any counter-offers and addenda. Real estate contracts must be in writing; verbal contracts to purchase real estate cannot be enfor...

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What services can I expect to receive?This depends on what level of service you have established as a homebuyer. If you have not formed an agency relationship, you are probably considered a customer, rather than a client, and you will likely receive a lower level of service. The terms vary from s...

Everyone deserves to be paid for valuable services they render to others, and real estate professionals are no different. But as a prospective homebuyer, you'll want to be sure you understand how compensation factors into your transaction. What is the standard compensation structure?For the most ...

  Buyer Closing Costs Category: Blogging Closing costs are simply the fees associated with 1) purchasing a home, 2) borrowing money, and 3) preparing paperwork to finalize the sale. Your total closing costs will vary depending on where your new home is located, what type of property you are buyi...