A smooth property closing process is the goal for all parties involved and understanding how final utility payments are handled is important. In the State of Washington, unpaid utility charges can become liens on the property, rather than attaching to the owner of the...
Title insurance is a critical safeguard when selling inherited property, particularly in probate sales, where unexpected title challenges can arise. When someone passes away, their assets, including real estate, are distributed through a will or probate, a...
Click to Register In today’s real estate market, understanding title reports is crucial to remain competitive and for successful transactions. Our 3-hour clock hour course empowers you, the agent with essential skills to interpret and address issues within title...
As a real estate professional, you do your best to educate and protect your clients from fraud and scams. You watch for anything suspicious, such as requests to sell a property below market value, communication only through electronic means, or requests for a...
Like the video says – real estate agents aren’t paid by the hour!They’re paid a percentage of the purchase price in a successful real estate transaction. When one agent represents the sellers and another represents the buyers the commission is...
Purchasing a home is exciting. Once escrow begins, the excitement can change to frustration, particularly if you are not ready for the closing costs that quickly accumulate. Closing costs simply refer to the fees associated with various things...
