Are Realtors employees or independent contractors? Most Realtors are independent contractors. Some Realtors are salaried employees depending on their duties within a firm. Generally a listing agent or buyer’s agent is an independent contractor. Who pays the Realtor? Realtor compensation usually comes out of the seller’s proceeds of the property sale at closing and is paid to the representing firm. …
I’m Ready to Make an Offer on a Home but I need to understand the details
You have found the home you want to purchase and you are not sure about what is needed to place an offer. The NC Offer to Purchase and Contract is the form used to make an offer on a property. Here are the basics: Offer Price: The Offer Price is the price you are willing to pay for the home and …
Home Inspection reveals needed repairs
Congratulations! You are under contract on your dream home. You are very excited! You selected your inspections and they are scheduled. Your mortgage loan is moving right along as you took all the necessary documents to your lender and they have sent your information to underwriting for review. Today you had your home inspection and pest inspection and some issues …
Home Owners Association
HOA or No HOA? Some neighborhoods and most condos & townhome communities have a Home Owners Association. The question about living in a comminity with an HOA really depends on you and your lifestyle. Your attitude also plays into the decision. Let’s talk this through and see how you feel about it. Do you like to make all of your …
How has COVID-19 affected the value of my home?
What has affected our economy? We ended 2019 and began 2020 with COVID-19 which has been with us for a while now. Therefore the economy has suffered due to the attempt to save lives and control the spread of COVID-19. This is a global issue that has affected the economic status of the world. Good news: Unlike the The Global …
Getting your home ready to sell?
The Carswell Team can help you get ready: A little blue bird told me that you are thinking of getting your home ready to sell. There are so many things to do to start that process. We will make it easy on you so that you don’t waste time and especially money. Step 1: Call Paul & Meredith Carswell …
Buying a home in 2020
2020 has been an interesting year: What an interesting year we have had so far. Never say “it can’t get any worse” because 2020 has proven that it can. If you have been in the market to buy a home this year has had its challenges. With COVID-19 we have had communities shut down, limited air travel, difficult long distance …