Perhaps no other profession in North America is in more dire need of respect and appreciation than that of realtor/real estate agent. Setting aside the jokes about the world’s 2nd oldest profession, even early caveman needed an “MLS” and an efficient way to evaluate all the important aspects of a prospective cave’s suitability to the…
Some short sale clients ask: “Why do you charge an up front fee for your services? and what good is $100, really? What can you cover with $100?” The lion’s share of the initial $100 charge is to pay to have our client’s title searched. In the Virginia conveyancing industry, title examination is almost always…
Some clients who come into our office to sign documents to shed the albatross of an upside down home, have asked, “why do you have a dog in the office?” First I must point out that many enlightened organizations permit well trained canines at work. Dogs have long since proven their worth in law enforcement,…
Please click this link and check out an article I was invited to co-author with one of our firm’s realtor friends, Dennis Blackmore: http://dennisblackmore.com/2013/11/07/divorce-short-sale/ Complications of Divorce under Virginia law can make real estate transactions more difficult. The article addresses some of the most common pitfalls in completing short sales in Virginia while also dealing…
We often have clients ask us what to do with a deceased parent’s real estate that was “under water” or requires a short sale to be able to sell it. Is it worth the effort, time, and potentially a little money to short sell a deceased parent’s home? There is no “one size fits…
When interviewing agents to list and sell your Short Sale, i.e., your real estate which is currently worth less than the total owed on the mortgage, there are many factors to consider. Personality compatibility, motivation level, persuasiveness, compassion, are all factors in selecting a “partner” to help you succeed in the business of selling your…
Many of you have emailed us to ask for more information on the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA). A copy of this consumer legislation can be found at http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/credit/cre27.pdf. You can also use your web browser and get a shorter summary. One of the main problems with defending yourself against collection agents trying to…
