Expert Real Estate Tips

Buyer Broker Agreement

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 18:32:18 PST

What is a buyer broker agreement? Some real estate agents require buyers to sign a buyer broker agreement to ensure the real estate agent's commission and formalize the buyer/agent commitment. The buyer broker agreement guarantees the real estate agent's compensation for the real estate purchase even if the buyer uses another real estate agent. Should you sign a buyer's broker agreement and how can you cancel a buyer broker agreement? Watch this Expert Real Estate Tips segment to learn more about buyer broker agreements. Play video

Multiple Listing Service (MLS)

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:28:34 PST

Whether you're a home seller or real estate agent or broker, the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) is a key tool in the sale of your house. Based on your local realty boards, the MLS lists properties for sale and can be a resource in comparable home sales for real estate agents and home sellers. Learn more about how the MLS works and how to find comparable home sales for your area in this Expert Real Estate Tips segment. Play video

What Real Estate Agents Should Do Before Listing a House

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 18:25:08 PST

What should an agent do before listing your house? They should make multiple visits to the house and create a market analysis. Good agents will give tips on how to improve the marketability and enhance the house for sale. Real estate agents should discuss the location, condition and give other tips and recommendations. Watch this Expert Real Estate segment for more information on what real estate agents should do to prepare a house for sale. Play video

Characteristics of a Great Real Estate Agent

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 18:21:40 PST

What makes a good real estate agent? Trust, integrity, and good communication (phone and email)! Find an agent who is a good advocate, works hard and successfully buys and sells homes. Can your agent communicate the pros and cons to you and find great deals? Watch this Expert Real Estate Tips segment for more information on important characteristics in real estate agents. Play video

Real Estate Agents: What's dual agency?

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 17:30:56 PST

A real estate agent typically represents either the buyer or the seller. But if a listing agent brings the buyer to the table, that real estate agent is now a dual agent. What is dual agency? How can you protect yourself if you find yourself working in a dual agency situation. Play video

Will a buyer's agent try to get the best price?

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 17:27:35 PST

Home buyers wonder if their buyers' agent will try to get them the best price? They're concerned that since the buyer's agent gets a piece of the commission, they may not negotiate a tough deal. Play video

Questions to Ask a Real Estate Agent

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 17:21:43 PST

Don't be afraid to ask real estate agents questions before you hire them. Which real estate companies have they worked for and for how long? Do they hold an agent's license or broker's license? What is their specialty and can they provide references? How do they market real estate on the Internet? What real estate have they sold? This Expert Real Estate Tips segment tells you what questions to ask your real estate agent. Play video

Your Real Estate Agent May Know You Best

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 17:17:20 PST

Real estate agents sometimes have a sixth sense for what a buyer wants. Is space, price range or style most important? How does a good agent discover what her client needs and wants? View this Expert Real Estate Tips segment for insight into how real estate agents figure out what their clients really want to buy and to learn why exposure to properties is key in finding out what you want in a property. Play video

Real Estate Market Conditions in 2008

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 11:23:02 PST

What's the real estate market like at the moment? Agents from Southern California describe the real estate market. Because the 2008 real estate market is flooded with inventory, it's a buyer's market. Current real estate market conditions make financing a challenge. View this segment to learn more about the real estate market conditions from Expert Real Estate Tips. Play video

Buying a Home with a Broker or Agent

Thu, 03 Jan 2008 13:47:37 PST

Once you have decided to buy a home, you may decide you want to work with a broker or an agent. Brokers and agents provide a variety of services to home buyers. These include education, legwork and guidance. Play video

Gloria Matlin, Coldwell Banker Agent

Mon, 15 Oct 2007 13:37:21 PST

Top-selling real estate agent Gloria Matlin talks about how she works with buyers and sellers and why she loves to sell real estate. Play video