What Actually Happens at a Real Estate Closing?

A real estate “closing” is the event where parties meet in order to consummate a real estate transaction. At a typical real estate closing, where one party is selling real estate to another, the parties who will attend the closing consist of the sellers and their lawyer, the buyers and their lawyer, the bank's attorney, the title closer, and one or more real estate brokers

By |2020-08-29T15:19:10+00:00April 3rd, 2017|Real Estate|Comments Off on What Actually Happens at a Real Estate Closing?

What Is My Home Worth?

How much can you sell your house for? 

The “fair market value” of real estate is defined as the amount that the house will sell for if the seller is not under any pressure to sell and the buyer is not under any pressure to buy. Accordingly, if you are selling your house, have already signed a contract to buy another one, and only have a two-month timeframe to sell, you are under pressure to sell and may have to accept a “below fair market value” offer. (See my article - “Should I Buy a New Home Before I Sell My Own”). 

By |2020-01-09T21:18:58+00:00December 16th, 2016|Real Estate|Comments Off on What Is My Home Worth?
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