The FSBO market is growing rapidly as many home owners have chosen to forego the usual method of utilizing a real estate agent to list their home. The most common reason for this is to avoid paying the agent's commission out of the profit of the sale of their home. This process, however, is not as simple as it appears to be. It takes a special kind of seller to properly sell their own home, and in accordance with that, it takes a special kind of buyer to ensure that they get the best value for their money in an FSBO situation.
As with most home sales, the ease of the transaction boils down to the financing that is involved with the purchase. Typically mortgage companies rely on the local real estate agents to bring them the bulk of their business. For this reason, many mortgage companies are not experienced in supplying financing options that are suited for an FSBO sale. In order to secure both your position and financing for a FSBO sale, its wise to enlist the services of a mortgage company that is experienced or even specializes in FSBO financing. A mortgage company that specializes in FSBO financing will supply the buyer with a range of services that are typically dealt with by a real estate agent in a usual sale. This includes aspects of the sale such as contacts, inspections, and legal matters pertaining to the sale.
This service is highly valuable in a FSBO sale as contracts and legal matters can be very confusing for someone who is not trained in the art of contracts. Mortgage companies that specialize in FSBO are experienced in providing protection and security for their clients that is normally provided by the realtor. A good FSBO mortgage company will guide their borrower through the home purchase process as it is in their best interests for their borrower to get the best deal possible.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
New housing and planning delivery grant to Sussex Farmland
As the report came that Ministers have formally begun consultations on a new housing and planning delivery grant (HPDG) in line with the recommendations suggested by the Barker review of housing supply the prices seem to be roaring in Sussex Farmland.
The news came when Farmland in Sussex are being sold by different Land Investment Companies and the government has already made it clear that this funding would be in addition to local infrastructure investment, give local authorities the flexibility to invest in their area and allow them to keep additional council tax receipts for new homes. Sussex Farmland is known for its closeness to nature and old buildings.
Seeing this the prices of the Sussex Farmlands are set to go higher and this leaves the investors with a dilemma of whether to invest in more plots of land, sell it or hold the piece of land so as to gain maximum.
A consultation document just published by the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) said the measure should:
- Strengthen the incentive for local authorities to respond to local housing pressures.
- Support increased housing delivery to meet local needs.
- Encourage local authorities to become very actively involved in the delivery of new housing.
- Return the benefits of growth to the community through new funding streams.
- Incentivise efficient and effective planning procedures.
The government's aim is that the housing incentive element would be awarded to local planning authorities and urban development corporations (UDCs) and paid starting in 2008 when the existing PDG regime is due to end.
The news came when Farmland in Sussex are being sold by different Land Investment Companies and the government has already made it clear that this funding would be in addition to local infrastructure investment, give local authorities the flexibility to invest in their area and allow them to keep additional council tax receipts for new homes. Sussex Farmland is known for its closeness to nature and old buildings.
Seeing this the prices of the Sussex Farmlands are set to go higher and this leaves the investors with a dilemma of whether to invest in more plots of land, sell it or hold the piece of land so as to gain maximum.
A consultation document just published by the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) said the measure should:
- Strengthen the incentive for local authorities to respond to local housing pressures.
- Support increased housing delivery to meet local needs.
- Encourage local authorities to become very actively involved in the delivery of new housing.
- Return the benefits of growth to the community through new funding streams.
- Incentivise efficient and effective planning procedures.
The government's aim is that the housing incentive element would be awarded to local planning authorities and urban development corporations (UDCs) and paid starting in 2008 when the existing PDG regime is due to end.
Monday, August 17, 2009
Overpricing Homes: Sellers #1 Mistake When Listing Their Home
Home sellers said that overpricing was the biggest mistake they made when listing their homes. Next worst mistake is dealing with the same real estate agent who represented the buyer.
Overpricing a home is the number one mistake sellers said they made when listing their homes, according to a new national real estate e-mail survey. The margin was nearly three-to-one over the second choice concerning homes for sale.
Survey respondents said their next biggest mistake was “dealing with the same real estate agent who represented the buyer,” thereby setting up a possible conflict of interest and possibly a perception that the buyer was getting a better deal with the home price.
Third biggest mistake was “failure to disclose known defects or problems.” Virtually tied for fourth place were: “under pricing their real estate properties” and “not utilizing Internet technology to market their homes.”
“With the rapid home price appreciation we’ve seen in many housing markets across the country, it’s not surprising that sellers expectations sometimes outran their local real estate market reality,” said Michael Bearden, president and CEO of HouseHunt, Inc.
Bearden expressed surprise over the negative response to agents representing both buyers and the sellers: “Usually it boils down to good communication with the consumer. The agent who communicates effectively and stays in touch throughout the real estate transaction usually has a positive experience with both the buyer and the seller.. With automated response systems customer communication should not be a problem.”
Overpricing a home is the number one mistake sellers said they made when listing their homes, according to a new national real estate e-mail survey. The margin was nearly three-to-one over the second choice concerning homes for sale.
Survey respondents said their next biggest mistake was “dealing with the same real estate agent who represented the buyer,” thereby setting up a possible conflict of interest and possibly a perception that the buyer was getting a better deal with the home price.
Third biggest mistake was “failure to disclose known defects or problems.” Virtually tied for fourth place were: “under pricing their real estate properties” and “not utilizing Internet technology to market their homes.”
“With the rapid home price appreciation we’ve seen in many housing markets across the country, it’s not surprising that sellers expectations sometimes outran their local real estate market reality,” said Michael Bearden, president and CEO of HouseHunt, Inc.
Bearden expressed surprise over the negative response to agents representing both buyers and the sellers: “Usually it boils down to good communication with the consumer. The agent who communicates effectively and stays in touch throughout the real estate transaction usually has a positive experience with both the buyer and the seller.. With automated response systems customer communication should not be a problem.”
Buying a Home With No Cash
You want to buy a home, but you have very little money saved. What are your options?
Traditional mortgages don't always require large down payments. If you have a good income, stable job and good credit, you should easily be able to get a traditional mortgage, even without a down payment.
However, if your credit is bad, there are still plenty of options for getting into the real estate market. Despite the mortgage-due-on-sale clause, sometimes a buyer can take over payments on an existing mortgage. It is very unlikely a bank will demand the full mortgage, and risk ending up having to deal with a foreclosure, if monthly payments are being made on time. These sales, called "subject to" sales. In these cases, the seller will require a second mortgage to get their equity out of the home. If there is little or no equity in the home, a contract can be arranged wherein the buyer agrees to pay off the sellers mortgage in a set number of years when they in turn sell the home. Often, this deal is made with the promise of a percentage of the buyers profit going to the seller when the home is sold again.
These contracts allow a highly motivated seller to walk away from their mortgage and either easily get a second mortgage, or start fresh, but receive a check in an agreed upon number of years for a percentage of the homes re-sale. As a buyer, you can assume the mortgage, either live in the home or rent it out, then when it has gained equity, sell it and only then give the person you bought it from a small sum.
While subject-to sales sound complicated, they can really be a great deal for both buyers and sellers with little money.
Traditional mortgages don't always require large down payments. If you have a good income, stable job and good credit, you should easily be able to get a traditional mortgage, even without a down payment.
However, if your credit is bad, there are still plenty of options for getting into the real estate market. Despite the mortgage-due-on-sale clause, sometimes a buyer can take over payments on an existing mortgage. It is very unlikely a bank will demand the full mortgage, and risk ending up having to deal with a foreclosure, if monthly payments are being made on time. These sales, called "subject to" sales. In these cases, the seller will require a second mortgage to get their equity out of the home. If there is little or no equity in the home, a contract can be arranged wherein the buyer agrees to pay off the sellers mortgage in a set number of years when they in turn sell the home. Often, this deal is made with the promise of a percentage of the buyers profit going to the seller when the home is sold again.
These contracts allow a highly motivated seller to walk away from their mortgage and either easily get a second mortgage, or start fresh, but receive a check in an agreed upon number of years for a percentage of the homes re-sale. As a buyer, you can assume the mortgage, either live in the home or rent it out, then when it has gained equity, sell it and only then give the person you bought it from a small sum.
While subject-to sales sound complicated, they can really be a great deal for both buyers and sellers with little money.
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