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If you've listened to some of our previous episodes and wondered what the different real estate terms mentioned in them meant, use this episode as your dictionary. Whether you're just embarking on the home-selling process or have been into it for a while, it's important you know these 16 (+more) terms. 
Loren, Cassidy, and Chris have compiled a list of the most commonly used real estate and home selling terms and explained them in detail for this episode. Starting with listing price, down payment, and the different kinds of fees, including escrow and mortgage fees, etc.
A few of the many terms to look out for:
Listing price: The price that initially hits the market.Closing costs: The fees associated with buying or selling a house. These include your escrow fees, mortgage fees, appraisal, legal fees, association fees, and other commission fees.Commission: A fee paid to a real estate agent for their services.Escrow: The neutral third party in the transaction that hands over the grant deed to the new buyer and the money to the seller.Deed or grant deed: The piece of paper that shows who owns a home.Seller’s market: A term that we use to classify how hot the market is.Downpayment: The cash amount that the buyers are bringing to the table; the part that they're not getting a loan for.Counteroffer: It is a response to the offer written and this is typically generated by the seller.Earnest money: Your initial deposit. Appraisal: An estimate of the property's fair market value.Contingencies: A condition that has to be met before you get to the next part of the transaction.Due diligence: The timeframe in which the buyers have to go through all of the inspections. Rent back: A timeframe that the buyer agrees to let you stay in the property after it closes.+ more!

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If you’re thinking about selling your home you likely have a ton of questions. Well, let’s get them answered!
In today’s FAQ episode of How To Sell A House, Chris, Cassidy, and Loren answer the most popular questions about the home selling process. Though almost all of these have been addressed in separate episodes of the podcast, this will recap everything and provide a starting point for your planning, preparation, and promotion for the sale.
Questions to look out for:
What are the most important things to do before selling your house? (Pricing, preparation, promotion)How can you make your house more appealing to potential buyers?What should you do if you’re having trouble selling your house?Is it easy for people to call and get an appointment to see your house?How much money will you get from selling your house?Can you sell your house without a real estate agent or broker?Are you prepared to negotiate all the different things you will need to negotiate?

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Ever heard of iBuyers? These are real estate companies that use algorithms and technology to buy and resell homes quickly. Sounds like a lot less hassle, doesn’t it? 
One of the biggest reason people may choose to sell to an iBuyer is convenience. Yet, there are many things you must know before deciding to work with iBuyers.
Tune in to today’s episode as Loren, Chris, and Cassidy explain everything they know about iBuyers and how to decide if you should be selling your house to them.

Points to look out for:

What are the pros and cons of selling to an iBuyer?Pros include convenience, no need for repairs, etc.Cons include not being able to negotiate the price.Get feedback from a professional agentSelling to an iBuyer is not always going to land you the best price.Sellers should research all available options before looking at the iBuyer route, and also have a conversation with a trusted realtor in their area.

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You've done so much work to make your house perfect and sale ready; and yet, you aren't landing interested buyers. What is it that's keeping buyers from making an offer?
Is it the looks, or is it the price? Or does it have something to do with the market? Or is it all of the reasons combined?
Find out in this episode of the How To Sell A House podcast with Cassidy, Chris, and Loren. Listen up as they share the top 5 reasons your house is still on the market waiting to be sold despite you having done so much to land it to the right buyer! 

Points to look out for:
Price your home correctly: any home will sell for the right priceDon't be there during the showings.People have different opinions on things, so be aware of that. For instance, some buyers would not want to be around power lines, but some would be okay with that.Make a list of the positives and negatives of your property and price accordingly.Professional photos make all the difference in the world.It is important to assess the market conditions when you're trying to sell your house. Have an idea about your competition and be prepared to compete with them.
 
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The process of selling a house can be daunting; from understanding how the market operates to managing the expectations of potential buyers. But if you’re willing to put in some work, there are a number of ways to sell your home quickly and for more money. And the first is knowing the most common mistakes made by sellers and doing the work to avoid them yourself.
 
In this episode, Loren, Chris, and Cassidy reveal the mistakes they’ve seen many sellers make. Save yourself a lot of time, money, and effort with your home sale – tune in!
 
What you’ll learn:
The number one mistake when selling their house: not preparing it properly. This involves cleaning, maintaining, repairing, fixing, and all the other things that go behind making your house sale ready.The second mistake sellers make when selling your house: pricing the house too high. There are three pricing strategies you can adopt: Price your home right at the market, and you'll get the normal amount of buyers coming and have normal competition, Price it a bit lower than the competition, and you’ll create a feeding frenzy. Everybody would then see it as a deal, and may even end up driving the price up, or Overpricing, which is definitely not the way to go, especially in recent times as the buyers become savvier.The third mistake sellers make is not making their house available for showings as much as possible.The fourth mistake is not investing in an agent. A good agent will make sure you disclose things that you need to disclose and catch problems before they become a problem.The fifth mistake people make when selling their house is not considering their financial situation. Not considering the broader financial situation: the closing costs, concessions, fees, etc.
 
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What can you do if you’re “underwater” with your home or cannot afford to sell it for whatever reason? 
An underwater mortgage situation is when your home purchase loan has a higher principal than what it’ll sell for. There are different ways to go about it, depending on whether or not you can still afford the payments. In this episode, Loren, Chris, and Cassidy explain adjustable-rate mortgages, short sales, and rentals to help you get an idea of the options you have in every situation, no matter how bad it is.
What you’ll learn:
What does it mean to be underwater with your home?What can you do if you can’t afford to sell your house?Think if you can rent it and how much you can ask as rent. If you decide to rent your home out, make sure the numbers make sense.Refinance your mortgage. Having a conversation with your lender about refinancing can help you get into a better spot.Look at a potential short sale. Negotiate with the lender to take less than what's owed on the home because it makes sense for them to do it based on the situation. Remember, the only real reason to do a short sale is if it’s the only option.Talk to a professional about it before deciding on what to do.

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