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Need To Know – Exclusive Buyer Agency Agreement

Buying a home is an exciting journey, and an essential step in this adventure is signing an Exclusive Buyer Agency Agreement. They are a requirement in a growing number of states, and that includes our markets here in SC and … Continue reading

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Assembling Your Home Buying Team

Disclaimer: This article is written with the perspective of the South Carolina consumer in mind. Each US state has different laws and procedures regarding contracts and closings. If you are not in SC, the details discussed here may vary. So, … Continue reading

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Read Before You Sign

Signing contracts is a part of any real estate transaction. In South Carolina, you always have the right to have an attorney review your contract with you before you sign, but more often than not, it’s you and your agent … Continue reading

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When Should I Hire A Buyer Agent?

Buying a home is a big decision, and there are lots of things to consider. One of the most common questions I hear from people online especially is “when should I start looking for a buyer agent”? Odds are, if … Continue reading

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When Should I Start Looking For A Buyer Agent?

Buying a home is a big decision, and there are lots of things to consider. One of the most common questions I hear from people online especially is “when should I start looking for a buyer agent”? Odds are, if … Continue reading

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“I Didn’t Want To Waste My Agent’s Time”

Buyer agency is a mystery to most consumers, and it’s mostly because we don’t talk about it enough. In the eyes of many, the job of the buyer agent is to find a listing, schedule an appointment, and open a … Continue reading

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Read Before You Sign

Signing contracts is a part of any real estate transaction. In South Carolina, you always have the right to have an attorney review your contract with you before you sign, but more often than not, it’s you and your agent … Continue reading

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Don’t Ghost Your Team!

Communication, even if it’s awkward, and you don’t know what to say, is important.  We don’t communicate as a society like we used to, but there are times when we must. When you call a lender, real estate agent, attorney, … Continue reading

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Do I Get My Earnest Money Back?

Of all the real estate questions real estate agents are asked, this is in the top ten most common. This isn’t a scientific study, don’t check me on that. It is asked often, though. We usually cover this during the … Continue reading

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What Is Cash To Close?

When you are under contract to buy a home it seems like nothing is happening for days, even weeks, after your inspections are over. Then, all of a sudden, everything is happening at once. One more pay stub and bank … Continue reading

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