Winning in Multiple Offers – TOP TIPS for Agents and Buyers!

Top Tips to WIN When There Are Multiple Offers!   Contingencies – Try to keep them to a minimum. Maybe give an amount the buyer will cover for repairs. Try an appraisal gap. Be flexible with closing date or possession, give 7 days free. Let the seller choose the title company. Closing costs – only have if needed. You don’t …

If you’re considering selling any property this year, read this first!

If you’re considering selling any property this year, read this first! Despite what you might be hearing on the news, there is STILL a shortage of inventory and it’s a SELLER’S market. Rising mortgage interest rates have some people concerned that the real estate market could be heading for a downturn, and while prices did dip slightly last month, we’re …

Your CREDIT SCORE – Top 3 Things You Should Know! Free Realtor Training

Top Three Things You Should Know About Your CREDIT SCORE!   Three bureaus report credit scores: Equifax Experian Trans Union It is important to monitor your report!   Your credit score is comprised of: 35% – Late Payments, over 30 days 30% – Ratio of Amount Owed; should be less than 30% of your available credit 15% – Length of …

What will rising mortgage interest rates do to the housing market? Is a crash imminent? – Realtor Training!

Who’s freaking out about rising mortgage rates? Will this lead to a housing market crash? Falling prices, fewer sales…. We’ll take a look at past data, what has happened when rates rise more than 1% in less than a year. The data may surprise you! So whether you’re an agent trying to figure out how your career will be affected …

Think You Know About Insurance? Think Again! – Our Latest PODCAST

Make Sure You Have the Right Coverage – Don’t Get Stuck with Unnecessary Costs!   On our most recent podcast Mike and Tony were joined by Collin Doyle from State Farm Insurance in Mayfield Village ([email protected] or 440/646-2530). There are many types of insurance; be sure to always discuss with your agent what is covered specifically in your policy. Do …

Your Rental Portfolio is a MESS! Now What?!? – Tips for Real Estate Investors and Property Managers

Your Rental Portfolio is a MESS! Now What?!? Normally, the biggest complaint investors have is that they are not making enough money on their real estate investments. Owners often don’t understand the repair costs; especially in a market like Cleveland! Many homes in NE Ohio are around 100 years old, no matter how much you update these homes, there are …

WIN with Multiple Offers in a Seller’s Market – tips and strategies

Up Against Multiple Offers? How to work with Buyers to get their offer ACCEPTED in a Seller’s market! Join Mike and Tony as the discuss how to make your offer stand out and get accepted in this Seller’s market! FREE Beer and Real Estate, subscribe to our new podcast!  

Down Sizing Tips

So Long, Adios, and Good-bye!   YOU WANT TO MOVE TO SOMETHING SMALLER AND YOU NEED HELP FROM THE 21 MIKE TEAM Saying good-bye to a lifetime of possessions isn’t easy. It can feel like you’re throwing away memories. So, we have listed some tips to help make it easier. Set aside a few hours each day. Eliminate the emotional …

Buying A Home During Covid-19, Selling A Home During Covid-19

Home Buying and Selling During Covid-19 Home Buying and Selling During The COVID 19 Pandemic doesn’t have to be stressful or a source of worry. Here at Century 21, we’ve made some innovative adjustments to help you with your real estate transactions even during the crisis. Home Buying & Selling Using Government Guidelines For Health Safety In early March, as …

Real Estate Q&A: #1

You ask, we answer. We get a lot of questions on a daily basis here at the office. We decided to start a new blog series where we answer common questions that we receive from buyers, sellers, and agents. If you have a question you would like answered, leave it in a comment below to be featured in the next …