The Loan Officer Species

The hunt continues!  A couple of weeks ago we discussed the various types of Realtors one is likely to come across.  Now it is time for the loan officers to be exposed.  Once again, this post is littered with stereotypes and generalizations, but we all know we have run across these folks at some point [...]

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The Realtor Species

Over the years, I have been monitoring and documenting the types of Realtors I have come across in this business.  While I am sure there are some other undocumented species of Realtor, these are the ones I see most frequently in metro Chicago.  If you are aware of any others, please let me know as I [...]

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The Players on the Team.

Buying a home is a complicated financial transaction.  Unlike any other purchase you make, there are a host of other parties that will be involved each with their own responsibilities and agendas. It is important that each one of the parties listed are experienced and professional because any mistakes by one individual can cause the [...]

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Realtor Compensation

Over the past couple of years with the run up in housing prices and with the internet part of our daily lives, many people have been focusing on Realtor compensation. Often times when I am working with client’s who have not yet chosen a Realtor, they often ask me how Realtors are compensated.
First, let [...]

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The Players in the Industry

Buying a home is a complicated financial transaction. Unlike any other purchase you make, there are a host of other parties that will be involved each with their own responsibilities and agendas. It is important that each one of the parties listed are experienced and professional because any mistakes by one individual can cause the [...]

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