Here are a list of the most common real estate questions. These are the top 52 questions that a customer who is actually interested in buying, selling, or investing in real estate may have. One for each week of the year. Answer them in your weekly blog. post or email newsletter.
1 | What is the difference between an appraisal and inspection? |
2 | How much down payment do I need to buy a home? |
3 | What fees do I have to pay to sell my home? |
4 | What is the difference between an FHA and conventional loan? |
5 | How long does it take to sell a home? |
6 | Do I have to use a real estate agent to sell a home? |
7 | What is rent to own? |
8 | How do I get approved for a loan? |
9 | Why is my assessed value different from the appraised value? |
10 | How long does it take to buy a home? |
11 | What is a back-up offer? |
12 | How do I buy a foreclosed home? |
13 | How do I negotiate the best price? |
14 | What is mortgage insurance? |
15 | How do I pick an agent to sell my home? |
16 | How much do I pay a real estate agent to buy a home? |
17 | What is the home sale process? |
18 | What do I do if I miss a house payment? |
19 | How does a VA loan work? |
20 | Do I have to sell my home before buying another one? |
21 | How do you buy a brand-new home? |
22 | Is staging really effective? |
23 | Do I need a home warranty? |
24 | What are the best ways to market my home? |
25 | How accurate is the Zillow estimate? |
26 | What is the difference between a Realtor and a real estate agent? |
27 | Do national real estate companies have better exposure? |
28 | Do I have to move twice to sell my home and buy another? |
29 | What is title insurance? |
30 | How do I get an appraisal? |
31 | What are the best sites to search for homes? |
32 | Are all mortgage company interest rates the same? |
33 | Should I do a 15- or 30-year mortgage? |
34 | Do new windows increase the value of my home? |
35 | What home expenses can I write off on my taxes? |
36 | What are five low-cost things you can do to get more money for your house? |
37 | How does an agent come up with the sales price? |
38 | What does owner/seller carry mean? |
39 | How much are closing costs? |
40 | How do I get/find the lowest interest rate? |
41 | Are the prices negotiable? |
42 | What is a seller’s market? |
43 | How long does it take to renovate a home? |
44 | What kind of credit score do I need to buy a home? |
45 | What is earnest money? |
46 | Do I need a final walk-through? |
47 | Can a seller reject an offer? |
48 | How long does it take to stage a home? |
49 | When is the best time to sell a home? |
50 | What do I have to disclose to buyers? |
51 | Why are commissions so high? |
52 | How long should a listing agreement last? |