Electronic Signatures on Real Estate Closings
Mike Robbins and Brad Avergon on the evolution to electronic signatures for real estate closings.
Mike Robbins and Brad Avergon on the evolution to electronic signatures for real estate closings.
How does a couple make the transition to a larger home? In this episode, mortgage loan officer Brad Avergon of Envision Bank talks through some options when looking at a larger home.
Lee Abdella of Walsh Home Inspections on 3 things you never want to hear from a home inspection
Attorney Michael Robbins discusses what it mean to be “on the record” and privacy considerations
Real estate can be stressful. When buying or selling, consumers are making some of the biggest transactions they will make in their lifetime. When renting, you’re often making decisions under a tight timeframe. A real estate agent can help navigate local markets and help make the process a pleasant experience. Selecting a real estate agent is an important part of this process. Here are 6 steps to get you down the path to selecting a real estate agent:
A word on reviews
There are a plethora of sites where reviews can be found (such as Yelp, Facebook and Trulia/Zillow.) Unlike Consumer Reports where independent test results are published, some of these services are vulnerable to manipulation. Many online reviewers have an agenda beyond providing valuable information. For example, many consumers try to leverage their negative reviews into getting free stuff from the place they are reviewing. Additionally, many companies pay people to leave reviews: either positive reviews for themselves or negative reviews for their competition.
Additionally, there are many inherent weaknesses in the review sites themselves. For example, Yelp can be paid to influence ratings, by hiding negative reviews and promoting positive reviews to the top of a company’s page. Also, “bad” Facebook comments can be simply deleted. Like anything on the Internet, take these “reviews” with a grain of salt.
As someone formerly writing reviews I was well aware of the need for quality, reliable reviews. My personal published restaurant reviews were always independent, while some services are paid to provide reviews.
With the right agent, you’ll be settled in your new home quickly!
Longtime area blogger Gary Kelley transitioned to real estate working as a REALTOR® in Massachusetts after running data center operations for major global retailers and financial services firms.