There are two types of real estate closings in Ohio: Roundtable closings and Escrow closings, and in Ohio, you can have either type of closing anywhere in the state. Certain… CONTINUE
Title Companies and Closing Protection Letters
There are title companies and there are title agencies. Title companies are the actual insurance company, and typically you want a national company that is the insurance company insuring the… CONTINUE
Bank Foreclosure Sales and Disclosure Requirements
In my experience, bank contracts used in foreclosure auctions are very, very one-sided. Banks are not making any representations or warranties about the property, and their documents offer very limited protection,… CONTINUE
How Do Real Estate Agents Get Paid?
There is a Multiple Listing Service used by real estate agents throughout an area, and typically within that service, the real estate agent is paid a percentage that is paid… CONTINUE
In a Real Estate Transaction, Can Both Buyer and Seller Have the Same Broker/Agent?
A real estate agent has loyalty to their customer. If you are the seller’s agent and the buyer says to you, “I’m offering $300,000, but I’ll go to $350,000, the… CONTINUE