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What makes for a great home sale? Let's ask AI
When it comes to a great sale for a home seller, what does that really entail? I recently has some fun with AI tool ChatGPT to find out
Michael Baird
Sep 26, 20232 min read
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How to Prepare Your Credit for a Mortgage
Chris LoPilato, credit expert and CEO of National Financial Credit Group, joins me to discuss how buyers can prepare their credit for a mort
Michael Baird
Nov 15, 20221 min read
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But What About The Paint Cans?
When it comes to closing on a home sale, who is responsible for all those half used, unwanted cans of paint?
Michael Baird
Mar 23, 20222 min read
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Elements of a Title V Holdback
What happens when a septic inspection doesn't pass during the home buying process? And how can a Title V Holdback help?
Michael Baird
Jan 11, 20222 min read
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What About Damage?
What happens when you have an agreement to buy a home, then a tree lands on it, or some other major damage occurs prior to closing?
Michael Baird
Nov 11, 20212 min read
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Interview: Don't Fear The Appraiser
Interview with home appraiser Danyl Collings of Four Core Properties on what appraisers are looking for and how agents can help
Michael Baird
Sep 8, 20211 min read
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Why God Created Title Insurance- When Attorneys Disagree
Anytime I speak with a client about title insurance, the sentiment is the should be fine. But, roughly 25-30% of titles reveal something to
Michael Baird
Aug 17, 20212 min read
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Too Many Irons in the Fire Can Burn
It’s clear buyers are in a competitive situation. So, now there’s a new phenomenon… buyers making simultaneous offers on multiple properti
Michael Baird
Aug 5, 20211 min read
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Appraisal Waiver vs. Modification
How much money do you have? Buyers are waiving the appraisal portion of their financing contingency in order to stand out to sellers. As a
Michael Baird
May 27, 20212 min read
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Interview: Tips For Hiring a Professional Moving Company
Special thanks to Bill Bailot of Gallo Moving & Storage for joining me for this interview to discuss some great topics when it comes to hiri
Michael Baird
Mar 29, 20211 min read
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Do You Really Want To Use That Escalation Clause?
Much like the power of love, a price escalation clause is a curious thing. When considered against the background of contract mechanics, i
Michael Baird
Mar 8, 20212 min read
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Beware Buyers Bearing “Informational Purposes Only” Inspection Contingencies
The standard language is simple, but generates some concerns. “Buyer’s inspection is for informational purposes only” is probably the most c
Michael Baird
Feb 19, 20212 min read
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What Is Suitable Housing?
In this aggressive Seller’s market, Buyers are getting squeezed with respect to price and terms. One particular term your may buyers see i
Michael Baird
Jan 24, 20212 min read
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Recording Delays: Why They're Happening and How to Avoid Them
Many buyers and sellers are running into delays with getting their sales on record same day. I'll discuss why and how to avoid this headache
Michael Baird
Dec 3, 20200 min read
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Different Pieces of the Same Pie (Part 3): Legal
In part 3 of our series, we look at all the people involved in the legal aspects of purchasing your new home
Michael Baird
Jul 8, 20200 min read
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Different Pieces of the Same Pie (Part 2): Home
Today, in part 2, we look at all the folks who will be involved in the physical home when you're buying a new house
Michael Baird
Jun 5, 20200 min read
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Different Pieces of the Same Pie (Part 1): A Guide for New Home Buyers
If you're a new home buyer, or even a repeat one, you might have questions about who does what. I'm here to help.
Michael Baird
May 29, 20200 min read
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Buy a Home Like a F'ing Grown-Up
Don't just buy a house, buy a house like a grown-up
Michael Baird
Feb 20, 20200 min read
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Everyone Needs a Home Inspection
Even if you think you don't, you need a home inspection. Here's why
Michael Baird
Feb 20, 20200 min read
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Subdivisions: A Few Questions to Ask
Buying in a subdivision is a lot like buying any other property, but with a few extra details. Here are some ?s you should be asking.
Michael Baird
Feb 19, 20201 min read
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