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Connie Wildasinn-Broker,RealtorŪ

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.94
  • Clarity of Response 9.72
  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 110
 Broker, RealtorŪ, Investor since 1979. Buying or Selling Residential and Income/Investment Properties, How to understand the process, how to negotiate through the transaction, What to Look for - But more importantly 'What to lookout for!', How to tell if the time is right - or hold on and wait. Why not to listen to your friends and even your family members, Who really has your best interst at heart?. Understand why any market is a good market and how to spot a good investment for you!

Toni Yates

U.S.
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  • Knowledgeability 9.57
  • Clarity of Response 9.70
  • Timeliness 9.87
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 99
 As a real estate broker and agent for over 12 years, I am qualified to answer questions about buyer and seller agency, home ownership, second home ownership, lake property and basic real estate information and laws as they apply in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Dick Dennis

U.S.
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  • Knowledgeability 9.91
  • Clarity of Response 9.89
  • Timeliness 9.98
  • Politeness 9.97
  • Total Questions 1687
 With more than 37 years as a real estate broker, I can solve most any problem presented. If I can`t, I do my research. Problems with mortgages, trust deeds, foreclosures, odd ways of conveying titles. Most any good Realtor can answer questions satisfactorily, but I answer questions that most cannot. Also, ask about my hard-copy newsletter.

Dottie Worthington

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  • Knowledgeability 9.80
  • Clarity of Response 9.73
  • Timeliness 9.98
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 367
 I can answer questions on buying a home or a ranch in Texas. I have been an active broker since 1984. Realtor of the year, Board president, and I own my own real estate company in Weatherford, Texas. CRB designation. www.worthington-realestate.com

Laurie Stephenson

U.S.
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  • Knowledgeability 9.80
  • Clarity of Response 9.73
  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 57
 I can answer questions about Residential Real Estate in Upstate NY's Capital District area, from Albany to Lake George. I specialize in Saratoga Springs and the surrounding towns. I am a Buyers and Sellers Agent. Check out my website at www.lauriestephenson.com

John McKenna, CMI

U.S.
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  • Knowledgeability 9.96
  • Clarity of Response 9.96
  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 166
 I can answer your question about home inspections and the hidden aspects of of the industry. I own American Home Inspection for east Texas and am a Certified Master Inspector. Sometimes there are questions about buying and selling a home that a qualified and honest home inspector can answer. Many people are led to believe incomplete information about repair items and make costly mistakes when they respond. If you do not know enough information or know what to ask, you can buy a nightmare instead of a home. Is your home inspector working for you or the Realtor? Is the owner of the home telling the truth? How do you make sure the contractor who makes repairs will do it right? Is the Realtor moving too fast and causing a person to make hasty choices? What are some of the things the Realtor does not want you to know? What you discover after you are the owner of the home and then decide to sell? What type of box can the home inspector put you in when the new buyer is now inspecting your home? What can you do if the home inspector was negligent? How do you prepare for .....

Michael McClure

U.S.
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  • Knowledgeability 9.94
  • Clarity of Response 9.94
  • Timeliness 9.82
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 355
 I am a licensed specialist in mobile home sales in the South Bay area of So. California. I can answer questions related to buying and selling used homes that are already placed in parks, and placing NEW HOMES in park or private land. My previous banking background will also be of help to you re: financing questions. I am not a lender, but may be able to head you in the right direction.....I DO provide financing for my customers!

Diann Tonnesen

U.S.
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  • Knowledgeability 9.96
  • Clarity of Response 9.93
  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 151
 I have over 25 years of experience in real estate in Las Vegas. I can answer almost any specific question about buying or selling homes, condos, high rise properties or land in the State of Nevada as well as general real estate questions that pertain to the industry as a whole. I can also answer questions related to financing on FHA and VA loans, conventional loans, interest only loans, stated income loans, and hard money lending. You can also go to my site at http://www.greatlasvegashomes.com which has lots of information on it as well.

Lisa Webber

U.S.
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  • Knowledgeability 10.0
  • Clarity of Response 10.0
  • Timeliness 9.92
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 81
 I can answer questions pertaining to buyers and sellers of residential property in the state of Maryland. I work with first-time buyers, real estate investors, and move-up buyers. I can help with relocation questions as I help people from all over the country move to Maryland. I also work with military families, helping them move to the Ft. Meade area. I am experienced with foreclosures and short sales and can help you keep your home from being foreclosed on until you can sell it. I can help with finding financing through many local experts.

Tina Clarke

U.S.
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  • Knowledgeability 10.0
  • Clarity of Response 10.0
  • Timeliness 9.75
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 48
 I am an Accredited Staging Professional (ASP) and I own my own home staging business. Home Staging is the very best proven way to get top dollar for your home as you prepare it for sale. Homes that are Staged with an ASP Professional Home Stager sell faster and for more money! This is because Staging sets the scene throughout the house to create immediate buyer interest in your property. This will then lead to your home selling for the highest possible price in today's market. I can answer questions about getting your home ready to sell, specifically what you need to do to get it sold faster and for more money. I can assist with arranging furniture, arranging accessories, decluttering and cleaning tips, choosing the right paint colors, selecting furniture to rent for vacant homes, how to update your home when it is outdated and out of style etc...I can not answer questions about contracts on buying/selling house or legal issues that a Realtor would have to answer.

Jay Denit

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.90
  • Clarity of Response 9.98
  • Timeliness 9.95
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 143
 I'm a Real Estate Broker/Loan Consultant in the state of Colorado. We have a separate foreclosure investing company, so I'm more than willing to answer any Colorado foreclosure questions for both the home owner and investor. I have sold bank owned homes all across the country for all of the big banks. I'd be happy to answer any questions about buying or selling residential homes and specialize in luxury estates. Furthermore, I have some experience in land acquisition and development and know a touch about water rights. We are a licensed lender in most states, so I can answer general questions about all types of mortgages.

Tim Norris

U.S.
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  • Knowledgeability 10.0
  • Clarity of Response 10.0
  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 20
 Insurance, especially focused on the real estate investing market.

Jessica Bryan

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  • Total Questions 1242
 buying and selling process such as:
General questions from first time buyers
How to market a home
Why choose a REALTOR
How do I find a REALTOR
Should I consider buying or selling without a REALTOR--how much can I save
Should I remodel or move
How much can I expect to gain by fixing up my home before selling
Helpful tips when selling
Helpful tips when buying
finding a good mortgage loan
what is the difference between banks, mortgage bankers, and mortgage brokers
Questions from the general public, people thinking about getting their real estate license, newly licensed.
Fellow professionals who have interests in networking and how to get started
What is a market evaluation and how does it differ from an appraisal what are the different loan programs
services a REALTOR can perform
when to use a lawyer
when to use escrow
what are the regional differences in the buying and selling process
what is the MLS and how does it work
how can the layman access information on the web--listings and other information
These are just a few of the questions. I can suggest that if I am unable to answer a question I will refer the inquiry to a source that can.

Jim Root

U.S.
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  • Knowledgeability 9.89
  • Clarity of Response 9.87
  • Timeliness 9.96
  • Politeness 9.91
  • Total Questions 171
 How to select the right Real Estate Salesperson & Loan Officer--ones who will serve your best interests! House-hunting tips & suggestions on selection of the home best for your family needs. Introduction to the Home Buying Process & all the "Players" involved.What is of utmost important to the Homebuyer? Real Estate Contracts & Negotiations, Appraisal needs, Title Co. involvement, Home Inspection issues& the Closing/Escrow systems, etc. Whatever your question, the answer will follow, whether from personal knowledge or research! Gale, shown here with me, has been a Real Estate Office Administrator, licensed Realtor & has served as my Research Assistant over the years!

Karyn Foley

Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.88
  • Clarity of Response 9.91
  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 9.98
  • Total Questions 445
 I can answer questions on picking the right agent, marketing properties, contracts, ethics, buyers and sellers responsibilities and fiduciary relationships. I prefer not to answer questions relating to real estate financing.

Nori J. Muster

U.S.
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  • Total Questions 35
 I can help you find the perfect winter home or luxury home in the Phoenix Valley of the Sun. I manage a historic preservation blog where people talk about buying and selling historic properties, home and garden, genealogy, and general questions about transfer of real property (marketing, escrow, inspection, appraisal, disclosure, agency, etc.)

Hans Weber, Licensed Broker Associate

Afghanistan
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  • Knowledgeability 9.93
  • Clarity of Response 9.95
  • Timeliness 9.95
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 392
 I am able to answer questions related to buying or selling residential real estate in New York. There are many questions buyers and sellers have about the process of buying or selling a home that they are afraid to ask or that might seem too simple to ask. For instance: in a house, why do some doors open in and some doors open out?

Emily

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  • Knowledgeability 9.60
  • Clarity of Response 10.0
  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 66
 I have been an all experts volunteer in the category of weddings for the past few months and have found it so fulfilling that I would like to also help people in the category of home/decorating.

Marvin G. Bobbitt, III

U.S.
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  • Knowledgeability 10.0
  • Clarity of Response 10.0
  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 11
 I can answer questions about Real Estate in North Carolina.Professional Real Estate Broker,REALTOR Residential Real Estate, Professional Advising,Commercial Real Estate, Estates, Bank owned properties, REO/Foreclosures and Investment properties, New homes & re-sale home sales ,Management of Investment properties, 1031 tax deferred exchanges, Profit enhancement within investments,Investment property advisor, North Carolina agency and required forms and disclosure.

Sharon Huneycutt

U.S.
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  • Knowledgeability 9.75
  • Clarity of Response 9.50
  • Timeliness 8.25
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 13
 A lot of people who want to move to the mountains don't really realize what it might involve. For instance, if you want a mountain view, you may have to drive up very steep roads. Will you have well water (That's usually good!)? Do you speak septic tanks? Have you considered that if you want really want to get away from it all, you'll do it on a gravel road? What's difference between a Log home and a Log Sided home? How can I tell? Who takes care of the house when you're not there? Where can you stay to check it out? This is a very popular area for second homes and investment properties or when you finally decide to get way from it all, I can find your perfect property. I can answer questions on North Georgia Mountain living, housing, land, amenities, and activities. We handle a lot of foreclosed properties in our office so I have become a Certified REO Specialist. REO means Real Estate Owned and is the industry name for a Foreclosure. It refers to "owned by a bank or other corporate entity". If it involves an area of expertise I don't have, I can .....

Russel Ray

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.90
  • Clarity of Response 9.93
  • Timeliness 10.0
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 187
 Through home inspections, I provide an education about real estate. I'm one of those rare home inspectors who has been involved in real estate in many different capacities: as a Realtor (in Texas), as a property investor/flipper, as a teacher, and as a marketing expert (for Realtors and home inspectors). I believe that my experience as a Realtor and property investor provides me with a different viewpoint about home inspections in that I work for my Clients, but when there are other people involved in helping my Clients, then I firmly believe in helping them, too. That includes Realtors (both the seller's and the buyer's), repair professionals (e.g., plumbers, electricians, etc.). If I can get all the players (seller, seller's Realtor, buyer, buyer's Realtor, and repair professionals) playing in the same sandbox together to accomplish goals as a TEAM (Together Everyone Accomplishes More), then I believe I have succeeded in my job as a home inspector. My profession is, in my opinion, much more than simply documenting the condition of a property and then take the money and run. I am also a rare breed in that I don't believe that one inspection fits the needs of all .....

Lori Frankfort

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.83
  • Clarity of Response 9.97
  • Timeliness 9.97
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 131
 I can answer questions pertaining to buying or selling single-family residences in Southern California.

Todd C. Menard

U.S.
Available
  • Knowledgeability 9.88
  • Clarity of Response 9.94
  • Timeliness 9.86
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 150
 National Association of Realtors Code of Ethics and Professional Standards * Contract Questions: 05/05 Arizona Real Estate Purchase Contract, Exclusive Buyer Broker Contracts, Listing Contracts and associated contract documentation as it relates to boilerplate, covenants, contingencies, procedures and procedures. * ARMLS Arizona Regional Multiple Listing questions * Real Estate Professional Standards and Practices, Ethics, Obligations, Duties * Agency relationships in Arizona, Procurring Cause * Questions typicaly arising during the listing period * Questions typically arising during the escrow period * Questions about working with a real estate agent v. REALTOR * Questions Related to New Home Builders

John Hendricks

U.S.
Unavailable
  • Knowledgeability 9.85
  • Clarity of Response 9.80
  • Timeliness 9.82
  • Politeness 9.96
  • Total Questions 163
 As a California Realtor for 23 years practicing in Marin and Sonoma Counties, it is now time to provide counsel through AllExperts.com to those who need advise in real estate. My knowledge and experience includes a wide range of resale residential real estate purchases, new home sales, income related investment properties involved in 1031 exchanges, and land. Let me help you in any of these areas...

liznarr

U.S.
On Vacation
returns 11/26/2009
  • Knowledgeability 9.93
  • Clarity of Response 10.0
  • Timeliness 9.94
  • Politeness 10.0
  • Total Questions 595
 I can answer questions relating to the purchase and/or sale of residential homes and land, including what a really good agent should be expected to do and/or not do; where to turn when problems occur; and questions regarding disclosure. I`m a Licensed Realtor in the Southeast since 1984 with designations of Broker, GRI, CRS, and CBR (Certified Buyer Representative). Current active and Life Member of Million Dollar Club, Certified by State Real Estate Commission to teach Pre-Licensing and Continuing Education courses, specializing in Agency. Currently serving on Grievance and Professional Standards Committees, and Education Committee in past.

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2009-11-20 Selling real estate in Nevada without a permit for a granny unit:

Dear Darren; The seller who represented that the suite was permitted could run the risk of a law suite for fraud or misrepresentation. However...trying to prove that now is probably impossible. My advice

2009-11-19 house on market 9 months- no offers:

It's hard to say whether that is a good strategy or not as there are two ways to look at it. If the house has been on the market for 9 months and has had a lot of showings but no offers, that pretty much

2009-11-18 Land Recombination Issue:

I would be foolish to try to answer your question, Rob, without taking a physical inspection. To give you a reply via the Internet without looking at the land and documents involved is just not kosher

2009-11-17 recombination of land:

Have you thought of an easement, this might be something you might look at.If this don't work , come up with a price that will work for all property owners, ,always remember, ye who owns the property

2009-11-17 condo nightmare:

As best as I can understand your plight, Dore, if it was me, I would just stop making payments on my mortgage and put away in a savings account your monthly mortgage payment. Then I would go out and find

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