Real Estate Education

Buyers and sellers shouldn't need a dictionary to understand their agent. While I'd love to eliminate all the industry jargon that gets thrown around, I've put together these informational posts just in case. The goal is to help my clients feel empowered during their real estate journey.

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Real Estate Education What’s a Contingency in Real Estate? A contingency in a real estate transaction is a way of setting a rule that has to be met before the deal can go through. It’s an agreement between the buyer and seller that says, “This sale will only happen if certain things are done first.” For example, the buyer might need to get approved […]
Real Estate Education What’s a Property Survey in Real Estate? When you’re buying or selling land or a home, it is a good idea to hire a company to perform a property survey. What exactly is a property survey? It is a detailed map or drawing of a piece of land that shows boundaries, measurements, and any structures, like houses, fences, or driveways. The survey […]
Real Estate Education Understanding Purchasing Property “As Is” Means in Real Estate What Does It Mean When a House Is Sold “As Is”? You see a house being sold “as is,” and you feel as though you should avoid looking at this house, much less consider it for purchase.  Keep in mind, all “as -is” means is that the seller isn’t going to fix anything before selling […]
Real Estate Education Understanding “Lease Backs” in Real Estate When you sell a home but still need time to move out, a lease back might be the ideal solution. A “Lease Back” means you sell your house to the buyer but rent it back from them for a short time. In other words, you stay in the home as a renter for an agreed […]
Real Estate Education Understanding a “Home Warranty” in Real Estate What Is a Home Warranty, and Why Does It Matter? A home warranty is like a service plan for your house. It helps cover the cost of fixing or replacing things like appliances or home systems (plumbing, heating, etc.) when they break down due to normal wear and tear. It’s not the same as homeowner’s […]
Real Estate Education Understanding “Flood Plains” in Real Estate A flood plain is an area of land next to a river, lake, or other body of water that is likely to flood during heavy rain or storms. These areas are important because they help manage water flow, but they also come with risks if you’re thinking about buying or selling property in a space […]
Real Estate Education Understanding “Titles” and “Title Insurance” in Real Estate When you buy a house, the words “title” and “deed” often come up. First, let’s define these terms for you: Title: Refers to the legal right to own a property. It shows that you are the official owner. Think of it as the idea of ownership. Deed: Refers to the piece of paper that states […]
Real Estate Education Understanding “Property Setbacks” in Real Estate A property setback is the distance between a building and the property lines, streets, or other structures. Property setback rules are dictated by local zoning laws and are meant to ensure safety, maintain privacy, and create space for utilities or landscaping. For example, setbacks might say that a house must be a specific distance from […]
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Real Estate Education Understanding Why Air Quality Testing is Imporant You are out looking at houses, and there’s one you really like. But your nose is twitching the entire time you are inside the house. It’s easy to say to yourself, “Oh, it just needs a good airing out.” and focus on things like the number of bedrooms, the size of the yard, or how […]
Real Estate Education Understanding “Due Diligence” in Real Estate Due Diligence is a phrase used in to generally indicate a person’s need to take time to research whether something is in the same condition as someone claims it is. In real estate, it is the name for a period of time during the buying process where the buyer makes absolutely sure that this is […]
Real Estate Education Understanding Earnest Money Deposits When you are dealing with real estate, it can sound like the agents and lenders are speacking a different language. Build your home buying confidence by knowing more about earnest money and understanding what is it, and why is it important. Earnest money is basically a cash deposit made by the buyer to show they […]
Real Estate Education Understanding “Escrow” in Real Estate When navigating the world of real estate, you’ll likely encounter the term “escrow” at some point. Whether you’re buying or selling a home, understanding escrow is essential to ensure a smooth and secure transaction. But what exactly is escrow, and how does it work in real estate? Let’s break it down. What Is Escrow? In […]
Real Estate Education Understanding the Risks & Rewards of For Sale By Owner When people decide to sell their home, they usually hire a real estate agent. Sometimes however, they choose to sell a home themselves. This is called a “For Sale By Owner” (FSBO) (also pronounced Fizz-Bow). FSBOs can be risky. Let’s look at this more closely: Why Would People Choose FSBO? Save Money on Agent Fees […]
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