There’s no way around it — the process of buying and/or selling a home requires you to get personal with your Realtor®. With time, conversation, and plenty of leaning on your Realtor® for their professional expertise, you’re bound to build a relationship that’s beneficial for both parties. To jumpstart that process, here are five things … Read more
Like any other industry, real estate has a language all its own. As you embark on the buying/selling process, you’re bound to hear a million new terms and phrases. Certainly, one of the best parts of having a Realtor® is having a translator at the ready to help explain any term or step in the … Read more
So you are thinking about or have just moved to Fort Worth, TX. First of all, welcome! Often ranked at the top of the best places to live list, Fort Worth offers residents a balance of nightlife and city living with easy access to natural amenities. One topic that many new homeowners or prospective home … Read more
Step 1: Find a Realtor® “Realtor®” and “real estate agent” are often used interchangeably, but they aren’t the same thing. While both sell real estate, only a Realtor® is a member of the National Association of Realtors®, bound by the professional standards of the Realtor® Code of Ethics. This code stipulates that Realtors® deal with … Read more
The Basics of a Mortgage First things first, let’s walk through the mortgage process with some basic definitions of terms you’ll hear throughout the process. GFWAR Realtors® can provide a better understanding of the home buying process, including mortgages. Mortgage — In a nutshell, a mortgage is a loan that enables you to cover the … Read more