Geri's Real Estate Tips
Buying Vermont Real Estate
- Can You Afford That House? (download PDF)
Banks and mortgage brokers use several different ways to decide how much home loan you can qualify for.
- A Final Checklist For Buyers (download PDF)
7 Steps for Buyers
- Location, Location, Location! (download PDF)
There's an old joke that says the three most important things about real estate are location, location, and location. Well, it's not much of an exaggeration.
- Making An Offer (download PDF)
One of the most difficult comes after you've found that perfect house... now you have to decide how much to offer.
- Finding That Just Right House (download PDF)
Have you really thought long and hard about what kind of house you need?
- Are "Fixer-Uppers" for You? (download PDF)
Advantages and Disadvantages of the Fixer-Upper
- Building Equity in Your Home (download PDF)
Buying a home is a great way to improve your family's financial security. The main way this happens is through home equity. What is equity?
- Why Credit Reports Are Important (download PDF)
Before you begin the search for a new home, you should take some time to look up your credit report.
- How Credit Scoring Affects You (download PDF)
Credit scoring is a scientific system creditors use to help determine whether to give you credit.
- How Big Should Your Down Payment Be? (download PDF)
It can be daunting to consider making a down payment on a house and first-time buyers may be unsure how big that down payment should be.
- Mortgages and Deeds of Trust (download PDF)
Nearly everyone who takes out a loan to purchase a property refers to the loan as a mortgage.
- Negotiation (download PDF)
An experienced real estate agent is no stranger to negotiation.Often times during a transaction, the buyers and sellers become too emotionally involved.
- Special Financing Circumstances (download PDF)
If any of the following circumstances apply to you, please read what will be required from you when applying for a loan.
- Understanding the Real Estate Terminology (download PDF)
If you are not accustomed to the industry or are a first-time buyer, the real estate jargon can seem intimidating. Here are a few common terms you should know:
- What's the Best Timing? (download PDF)
If you do not currently own a house or a condo, you are probably renting a home or an apartment.
- Which House Is Which? (download PDF)
If you've ever looked at a lot of houses in a short period of time you know how confusing it can be after a while.
- Why Does A Buyer Need An Agent? (download PDF)
Don't feel overwhelmed by all the names - you only need to talk to one realtor and here's why:
- Why Pre-Approval? (download PDF)
There are advantages to getting pre-approved for a loan before you begin your search for a new house.
- Why Should You Buy Instead of Rent? (download PDF)
Many people get sick of renting because they are sick of paying money every month and they have nothing to show for it. There are many advantages to owning instead of renting.
- Applying for a Mortgage (download PDF)
7 steps applying for a mortgage
- Home Mortgage Basics (download PDF)
Learn about all the different types fo mortgage
Selling Vermont Real Estate
- Moving Checklist (download PDF)
When it's time to move, here are a few things to be sure you take care of.
- Why The Right Price For Your Home Matters (download PDF)
One of the most important issues when selling your home is setting the right price. There are many variables that come into play and it's an emotional time that can affect your judgment.
- Getting Ready To Show Your House (download PDF)
If you want to get the best price for your home and sell it as quickly as possible, you need to get your house ready to show to buyers. Keep these ideas in mind as you get to work:
- Comparable Properties (A.K.A. "Comps") (download PDF)
To determine the asking price for a property, the real estate agent will research the comparable properties, or "comps".
- How to Sell Your Home FASTER! (download PDF)
First impressions are huge. As a seller, you need to prepare your property so it is welcoming to prospective buyers.
- The Anatomy of a Closing (download PDF)
A closing is the final step of the real estate transaction in which the loan and title documents are signed between the buyer and seller and their respective representation.
- Why Does A Seller Need an Agent? (download PDF)
4 Reasons why a seller needs an agent
- Getting Ready For an Open House (download PDF)
Here are some helpful tips that will help lead to a successful open house:
- Building Equity in Your Home (download PDF)
Buying a home is a great way to improve your family's financial security. The main way this happens is through home equity. What is equity?
- Negotiation (download PDF)
Great real estate agents are trained negotiators. They have a talent of being able to listen closely and figure out what it is that people want.
- Understanding the Real Estate Terminology (download PDF)
If you are not accustomed to the industry or are a first-time buyer, the real estate jargon can seem intimidating. Here are a few common terms you should know:
