Common Stress Factors of Buying a Home and How to Alleviate Them

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A recent article posted in RIS Media states that 58% of people find moving to be more stressful than planning a wedding. Another article written by Independent Online lists factors such as “filling out excessive documentation”, “the large sums of money at stake”, and “lost documentation” as other stressors of the home buying process. Knowing this, real estate agents should be sure to do … Read More

5 Items to Remind Your Buyers ‘Before’ They Buy

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Buying a home is one of the largest financial decisions most people make in their lifetime. As a real estate agent, you can help your buyers think through areas that they may have overlooked. These five simple reminders can make sure that the buyers are ready to make an informed and winning offer on the home they desire. 1. Pay down … Read More

TrustFunds Solves the Issue of Meeting Regulations for Tracking Earnest Money

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Convenience The real estate industry is changing every day. It can be exhausting trying to keep up with all of the new regulations and standard operating procedures, especially when it comes to an earnest money payment. Most states require deadlines for the delivery and deposit of the funds and to be accountable for tracking and documenting the steps of an … Read More

TrustFunds Outsmarts Hackers and Keeps Earnest Money Payments Safe

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As online payments are becoming increasingly popular in all industries, so is the art of stealing this sensitive information. Within the real estate industry, there have been several instances where an email from a hacker requesting payment is mistaken for an email from a realtor, lawyer, or title company requesting payment. If this happens and the buyer submits their money … Read More

6 Real Estate Technologies We Are Thankful For

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Virtual tours or drone photography: If a photo is worth a thousand words, drone videos and other virtual tours are worth a million. These technologies give potential buyers a much better idea of what a home looks like before they take time out of their (and their agent’s) busy schedule to do a live tour. Electronic forms: Thanks to services … Read More