Real estate agents continue to play a pivotal role in guiding buyers through an increasingly complex and competitive housing market. In 2024, 88% of home purchases were made through agents or brokers. Even among buyers of newly constructed homes—where builder agents are often available—63% still opted for a real estate professional, while 92% of those […]
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Closing Costs Explained (Video)
In this video, PSCP Agent Stuart Shefter explains what closing costs are, where they come from, and a few strategies to reduce them. Click here for more videos from Stuart.
How Much Should I Save Before Buying a Home?
“How much do I need to save?”…”How much are closing costs?”…”How much does a home actually cost?” They’re all variations on the same question, which agents get all the time. In this video, PSCP Agent Stuart Shefter offers a full break-down of all the potential expenses that go into purchasing a home. Some of these […]
What Conveys with a Home Sale
It’s important to know what does and doesn’t automatically convey with a home sale. Some listings have items specifically mentioned in their description…but wait…aren’t those supposed to come with the house anyway? In this video PSCP Agent Stuart Shefter explains what conveys with the sale of a home. Click here for more videos from […]
How to Change Contract Terms
Changing the terms of a real estate contract isn’t difficult, but there are some details to keep in mind. In this video PSCP Agent Stuart Shefter shares the details you need to know. Click here for more videos from Stuart.
Due Diligence Request & Agreement Explained
Negotiating repairs is part of the home-buying process. In this video PSCP Agent Stuart Shefter provides an overview of the agreement real estate agents use to request those repairs and a few details for both buyers and sellers. Click here for more videos from Stuart.
What to Expect from your Home Inspection
Your home inspection is the starting point of understanding the home you’re purchasing. In this video PSCP Agent Stuart Shefter covers the basics of what to expect to find in your home inspection. Click here for more videos from Stuart.
Working with Real Estate Agents Explained
It’s important to know who’s working on your behalf in a real estate transaction. In fact, it’s so important, the North Carolina Real Estate Commission made a brochure and acknowledgement form to cover exactly that. PSCP Agent Stuart Shefter returns with two video explaining Working with Real Estate Agents for Sellers and Buyers. Working with […]
9 Homebuying Myths Debunked
There’s a lot of information out there about buying a house. Some of it isn’t always correct. PSCP Agent Stuart Shefter discusses 9 myths frequently heard from home buyers. Click here for more videos from Stuart.
60 Seconds of Real Estate: Rentbacks
In his 60 Seconds of Real Estate video series, PSCP Agent Stuart Shefter explains Rentbacks and how they can be useful to both buyers and sellers in a variety of situations. Click here for more videos from Stuart.
8 Tips to Get Your Offer Accepted in a Hot Market
If you’re interested in buying a home in a hot market and want to get a leg up on the competition, look no further. PSCP Agent Stuart Shefter shares 8 of the best ways to help your offer stand above the rest. Click here for more videos from Stuart.
60 Seconds of Real Estate: What Does “As-Is” Mean?
In his 60 Seconds of Real Estate video series, PSCP Agent Stuart Shefter explains what “as-is” really means in North Carolina real estate, and how it can impact both sellers and buyers. Click here for more videos from Stuart.
