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Though the Zillow Home Valuation Tool is not an exact Home Appraisal it is a helpful Buyer's Tool. When you find some homes that appeal to you, you will likely want to know if they are over priced or if you can buy them well under market value. You can get an idea of what that specific Home Value is by putting the Property Address into The Home Valuation Tool and then just press go and it will show you either the list price or A Home Value. If it does show the list price then you will have to click on the link that says "see Comparable Homes". Then you will need to find the average of at least 4 homes that are similar in size, construction and attributes to your subject property that have sold within the last 6 months or less and are within a one mile radius of the subject property. This will give you a good idea of the Home Value as well as how much a lender will likely loan on the property. You may also check out Trulia.com to get some County Property Tax Information, possibly what the current owner paid for it, as well as graphs and statistics on the market in the specified local area. On the listings on my Property Search you will want to be sure to click on the links to view maps, school information, area demographics, home details, and if you click the virtual tour link on my listings it will take you to a web page that features that listing with huge photo spread, and slide show, the home and area information as well as a LIVE Video Tour.
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As your Real Estate Agent I will do all of the leg work and research for you and keep you informed every step of the way, from listing your home or searching for a home through the negotiations, to the closing table. I have real estate services, strategies and the software that will help you in your home buying and selling process. I specialize in Ohio and Michigan, Toledo, Sylvania, Ottawa Hills, Maumee, Holland. Monclova . . .Temperance, Lambertville, Erie, Luna Pier, Ottawa Lake, Monroe and the surrounding areas. I am a Certified Relocation Specialist and A Certified Marketing Expert. I will utilize my experience, resources, tools and technology to help to make your real estate process smooth and efficient. I would like to serve as your Real Estate Specialist. Contact me so that I may provide you with detailed research and information based on the details that I collect from you on our Buyer's or Seller's Needs Assessment Survey. Please call me or click the Link below to contact me. Please make a note about any special circumstances, to let me know if you are interested in any reports, or if you are seeking any Home Services.
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I hope that you have found my website, IdealProperties.net, to be both helpful and informative.
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Home Search - On the Home Page you will be able to do Property Searches for Properties anywhere in the United States. The listings that come up in the search on my site will have details on the property and the area for you to review, photos, maps, room sizes, description, school information and local demographics.
Tax Records - You may also want to look up the Property Tax Records that can usually be found at the County Web Site, to see when it was last sold and for how much. You can see what the taxes are and if they are paid up to date. You will find many helpful details about the property: flood zones, foreclosures, Sheriff Sales, zoning and regulations and much more.
Transfers and Legal Notices - You can do a search for any legal notices that will note any transfers or foreclosures. This may be public record with the courts, city or county or you may find it posted on other sites, like legalnews.com. You can also search for Government owned properties that are up for sell, see the link on the home page, http://www.treasury.gov/auctions/ . You can also search for Bank Owned Properties to get a good deal on. Feel free to call me and I will walk you through the process.
Home Value - Then you can input the addresses of your favorite listings into the Home Value Tool to get a very general idea of what it may be worth.
Auto E-mail Search - click on this button to create a saved search with specific parameters for Your Ideal Property. This will send you daily e-mails with the latest properties that meet your search criteria. And this will give you a Personal Web Page where the home listings are stored and managed. This web page allows you as a home buyer to save properties for us to tour and notes about each property in your favorites folder. This tool allows buyers to see listings even before the Realtors do.
Ideal Property Search - You also can have my set up a more detailed search for you with special software that scans any property in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) where local Realtors have their listings. I would be happy to set up a detailed property search for you with my special software. I will set up the search based on the information that you share with me in my buyer’s survey that we will go over when we get together. Your specific search parameters will be input into my software so that you will be sent an e-mail each time a property comes on the market that matches your specific criteria. The e-mail will have a link to a web page personally designed for you to manage the “Hot Home Listings”. When you see a home that you may be interested in click the radio button to save it into your favorites folder and then e-mail me to let me know when you will be available to tour the properties. I will contact you when I find properties that I think will be a good home for you.
Pre-Approval - I will help you obtain a Pre-Approval that will help us determine your buying power and will give you an edge in negotiating the purchase of your home.
FREE Comparable Market Analysis - I will prepare a FREE Comparable Market Analysis on the final home or in some cases homes that you choose so that our offer is on target.
I don’t just help you buy a house and I help to negotiate the best deal on your dream home. When we find the property that is just right for you I will walk you through The Purchase Agreement, The Purchase Negotiations, the Home Inspection, The Financing, The Closing Process and make sure that you get ‘More Money For Your Home and More Home For Your Money’.
As Your Real Estate Agent, with over a decade of experience in marketing, buying, selling, investment properties and financing homes, I have numerous tips, technology and resources that I will gladly share with you.
If you have any questions for me or would like to meet with please contact me at 419-280-3942 or at CathySmith@IDealProperties.Net.
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I look forward to the opportunity to meet with you to learn more about what you are looking for and how I may best help you.
EAGLE POLICY OF TITLE INSURANCE$5.75/thousand + 15% of same policy – TG amount
OR= $______________
STANDARD POLICY OF TITLE INSURANCE $5.75/thousand________X$5.75= $ _____________
SIMULTANEOUS ISSUE$100.00= $______________
(When owner’s and loan policies are purchased at the same time.Not needed on cash transactions)
EXAM (platted property)$30.00= $_30.00________
COMMITMENT FEE$100.00= $100.00________
CLOSING PROTECTION LETTER= $_15.00________
CLOSING PROTECTION LETTER – LENDER= $ 35.00_______
EPL ENDORSEMENT$75.00= $______________
(Lender may require additional endorsements at a fee)
SURVEY COVERAGE$100.00
SURVEY$150 - $250 (based on property= $______________
location)
RECORDING$28 for 1st two pages, $8 each page= $______________
after (typically $28 for 2 page deed
$140 for 16 page mortgage)
OVERNIGHT, WIRE AND$20 overnight original docs to lender= $______________
ELECTRONIC DELIVERY FEES$20 incoming funds wired by lender= $______________
$15 documents emailed by lender= $______________
MISCELLANEOUS BILLS PAID AT CLOSING= $______________
CLOSING FEE$235.00= $235.00_________
ESTIMATED TOTAL BUYERS FEES__=$_________________
What to Expect on the HUD Closing Statement
The parties to a real estate sale may negotiate on who will pay certain closing costs. In the absence of an agreement, local custom calls for each party to pay those closing costs related to that portion of the transaction for which they are responsible. Some of those costs and who usually pays them are described below.
The information below will give you a rough idea of what you will expect to see on the HUD or Settlement Statement at the time of closing, what fees are paid by the Seller and what fees are to be covered by the Buyer. These fees may vary based on the area, the property, the purchase price or the lender’s requirements.
When a buyer asks to have his closing costs covered by the seller they must be made aware that this money is in essence coming out of the buyer’s loan and they are really paying it themselves over the term of the mortgage. The Lender will usually only allow the Seller to pay up to 3% or as much as 6% of the Buyers closing fees depending on the loan programs requirements. You may want to look into how much interest will be paid on that few thousand dollars over say a 30 year period and the possible tax benefits of this. Having these fees paid within your loan or by the seller may give you even more benefits when you consider that a lender gives you a better interest rate when you have a higher loan amount and with more money to put on a down payment the lender will qualify you for a larger amount. The major downside of this is that the Seller may not view you as a buyer with solid purchasing power and may not be as willing to work with you to get the deal accepted.
There are also Buyer’s Down Payment Assistance Programs that can be wrapped into the loan. The lender will usually allow you to use from 3 – 9% of the purchase price Down Payment Assistance based on the loan program and the property’s appraised value.
In order to use Seller Paid Closing Costs or Buyer’s Down Payment Assistance Programs you will need to be sure that you are buying the property for that much under market value because a Lender will not make a loan for more than the appraised value of the home. If the home does appraise for too low to fold those costs into the loan then you may ask the Seller if he would consider taking back a second loan for you. If a Seller needs to get out from under the home and will have some equity in the home after his loan payoffs have been made then this could be very advantageous to both you and to the Seller.
There are many creative ways to put a deal together you make ask your Real Estate Agent, however your Loan Officer will be able to up date you on the many financing programs that are available. Be sure to ask your Loan Officer to give you a copy of your Good Faith Estimate after he has plugged in the exact numbers for the property that you are purchasing so that you will know exactly what to expect to pay at closing.
Definition of Closing Costs
Seller Paid Fees
Buyer Paid Fees
Abstract An abstract is a summary of the history of ownership of the property. If an existing abstract needs to be updated or continued, the cost will be lower than if a complete, new abstract must be prepared. An update usually costs between $75 - $150. A new abstract in Ohio or Michigan can cost upwards from $250 - $400. The cost for an abstract is usually paid by the Seller.
Abstract
Update $75 - $150
Complete $250 - $400
Appraisal
Appraisal
$250 - $400
Real Estate Agent/Broker Commisions
Real Estate Agent/Broker Commisions
Buyers Agent 2% - 3%
Seller’s Agent 2.5% - 4%
Down Payment Most lenders require a borrower to pay at least 10% of the purchase price as a down payment but certain loans or government loan programs require less or even no down payment. With a good credit rating you may be allowed as low as a 3% down payment. Ask about down payment assistance programs.
Down Payment
Percentage of Purchase Price
3 – 10%
Loan Origination Fee, Points A loan origination fee is a lender's fee to a borrower for establishing a new loan. Conventional loan origination fees may be 1 to 3+ points. A point is 1% of the loan. The LO gets paid by the Lender that is buying the loan based on the interest rate and how large the loan amount is. It is usually best not to pay points.
Loan Origination Fee, Points
1% of the loan per point
Appraisal Fee An appraisal fee is paid to an appraiser to obtain an estimate of market value upon which the lender will base the loan amount. The cost is about $300-$400. This fee is usually paid by the buyer.
Appraisal Fee
$300-$400
Credit Report A credit report is an evaluation of the buyer's credit habits made by a credit bureau for the lender. The cost is $50-$60 and is usually paid by the buyer.
Credit Report
$50-$60
Tax Service Fee A tax service fee is a charge of approximately $75 by a tax service company to verify to the lender that taxes have actually been paid when due or are due to be paid by a borrower or mortgage company if impounding.
Tax Service Fee
approximately $75
Inspection Fees Inspections the buyer may choose to have done may include a general property inspection that usually cover foundation, electrical, plumbing and overall construction at a cost of $200 -$300. Roof inspections cost $75-$125. Septic inspections may cost between $200-$400.Homes built before 1978 Lead Base Paint/Asbestos
Inspection Fees
$200 -$700
$200 -$300 structural, mechanical
$ 89 Wood boring Pests
$ 95 Radon
$ 300+ Mold
$ 45 Carbon Monoxide
Title Insurance Title insurance covers title defects and even certain unrecorded liens, is based on the loan amount or purchase price and is required by almost all lenders. The cost depends on the amount of the loan, for a lender's policy, or the purchase price, for an owner's policy. A title insurance policy for a lender does not insure owners so the owner may want to buy their own policy. The cost for title insurance is usually paid by the buyer/borrower. Closing Fee $165, $23 per pay off overnight fee. Buyer $215, Shipping $55, Wire fee $15
Title Insurance
$3 per $1000 plus $350
Closing Fee $165,
$23 per loan pay off overnight fee
Title Insurance
$215, Shipping $55, Wire fee $15
Title Examination Fee The title to the property is reviewed for liens, mortgages, easements or defects. This fee is sometimes added directly to the cost of title insurance or may be a separate item on the settlement statement. This is usually paid by a buyer.
Title Insurance – Title Exam & Settlement Fee
$3 per $1000 plus $350
Title Examination Fee
$150 - $200.
Definition of Closing Costs
Seller Paid Fees
Buyer Paid Fees
Deed Preparation This is like a bill of sale for real estate. This cost ($60) is usually paid by the seller.
Deed Preparation $60
Plat Sketch A plat sketch is a sketch of the boundaries of a piece of real estate used to determine whether buildings or other improvements are actually located on the property and that the neighbors' buildings or improvements do not encroach on the property to be financed. The cost for a plat sketch (between $60 -$75) is usually paid by the buyer.
Plat Sketch
between $60 -$75
Deed Tax A deed tax is a state tax. The cost is $3.30 per $1,000 of the selling price. This tax is usually paid by the seller.
Deed Tax
$3.30 per $1,000 of the selling price
Miscellaneous Costs & Fees An estimate of $150 should be considered to cover other items such as recording fees and document preparation, as well as allowing for variations from these other estimates.
Miscellaneous Costs & Fees An estimate of $150
Hazard Insurance Reserve If hazard insurance is to be paid monthly to the lender, a portion of the next premium is collected for the escrow account in order to ensure that enough money is impounded to pay the premium when it comes due. The buyer will usually need to either provide or pay for coverage for the 1st year. If you have seller paid closing costs then add the buyer’s insurance payment into it to be sure to hit your 3 or 6%
Hazard Insurance Reserve
The buyer will usually need to either provide or pay for coverage for the 1st year.
Recording Fees Charges by the CountyRecorder to record deeds, mortgages, satisfactions of mortgage or other documents required to clear or transfer title are collected by the closing agent. In most counties, the cost is $20.0 for each page and each party may be required to record one or more documents, depending on the transaction.
Recording Fees
$20
Recording Fees
< > $200
Prepaid Interest A borrower often must pay interest from the date of closing to 30 days prior to the first regular mortgage payment.
Prepaid Interest A borrower often must pay interest from the date of closing to 30 days prior to the first regular mortgage payment.
Mortgage Insurance Mortgage Insurance usually is required on conventional loans greater than 80% of appraised value. The cost may range from 1/2% to 1% per year and 14 months premium is often collected in advance. This is coverage for the lender in case of default. The premium is paid by the buyer.
Mortgage Insurance
1/2% to 1% per year and 14 months premium is often collected in advance.
Mortgage Registration Tax Mortgage registration tax is a state tax charged by the State of Minnesota for giving a mortgage. The tax amounts to 23¢ per $100 of mortgage amount. This tax is usually paid by the buyer/borrower.
Mortgage Registration Tax
23¢ per $100 of mortgage amount
Tax escrow (impound) If the new loan is going to have an escrow account for the payment of taxes and insurance, the lender will require from 2-10 months taxes to be deposited at the time of closing, depending on when the next taxes or insurance need to be paid out of the escrow account. These sums are paid by the buyer/borrower.
Tax escrow (impound)
2-10 months taxes to be deposited at the time of closing, depending on when the next taxes or insurance need to be paid
Underwriting/Credit Fees
Underwriting/Credit Fees
$125 - $450
Processing Fees
Processing Fees
$125 - $450
Tax Service Fee
Tax Service Fee
$65
Definition of Closing Costs
Seller Paid Fees
Buyer Paid Fees
Flood Certification Fee
Flood Certification Fee
$10 - $25
Property Survey or Survey Coverage
Property Survey $200 - $400
Survey Coverage $100- $150
Mortgage Insurance
Mortgage Insurance
$0 - $500
Closing Fee Closing fees are paid to the closing agent for closing the transaction. These fees range from $150 - $350, depending on the complexity of the closing. Usually the buyer pays a fee to close a loan if there is financing and a seller pays a fee for the work needed to transfer ownership of the land to the buyer. Each party may hire their own closing agent, though, to ensure that their part of the transaction is properly handled. Or the parties may choose to hire the same closing agent to close both the seller's and the buyer's portion of the transaction.
Abstract (Of Title) An abstract is a history of a piece of property including a summary of the public records relating to that land. Some people mistakenly believe that an abstract is like a motor vehicle title certificate. That belief is wrong. An abstract is simply a summary of the history of property. With that history it is possible to draw conclusions about ownership and liens.
Acceleration The right of a lender to demand immediate repayment of a loan, usually because of some kind of default on the part of the borrower.
Agent Someone who acts for another. A real estate agent acts on behalf of the either the buyer or the seller.
Agreement of Sale / Purchase Agreement A written contract setting out the terms of a sale.
Appraisal An estimate of the value of property.
ARM-Adjustable Rate Mortgage A loan in which the interest rate changes, usually as a result on a change in one or more government statistical index rates.
Assessment A local tax "assessed" against property, usually for a specific purpose, such as for sewer or water improvements.
Assessor A person who values real estate for tax purposes.
