Selling your home is an exciting process and one of the questions we often hear about is the distinction between an Appraiser and an Inspector. In this blog post, we will examine the major differences between the two and go into detail as to why both are absolutely necessary for the selling process. Certified Property …
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How To Win Over The Next Generation
Your biggest opportunity is easily your most overlooked. Millennials have long been getting the cold shoulder from realtors who don’t believe they are seriously looking for or even able to afford a house. Well, today we brought in a dynamic duo who has been crushing the competition by appealing to a generation that is 20 …
7 Topics To Consider Before Buying Your First Home
There are several essential things to consider for first time home buyers. Buying a home is one of the biggest investments of a person’s life. It’s exciting and nerve-racking at the same time. Prior to your home search, make sure you have some things in order to make sure the buying process goes smooth. Review …
The Importance Of Using An Experienced Real Estate Agent To Buy Or Sell A Home
Is the realtor working for your best interest? Realtors have a choice as to who they wish to represent. Meaning that any realtor can at any moment choose to represent both the buyer and the seller. This allows them to broaden their potential clients and in turn, gain more business. The issue with this approach …
Tips for choosing the perfect agent for buying a house
You have a lot of options According to the California Bureau of Real Estate, as of June 2017 there were 281,916 active realtors and 133,542 Brokers. Meaning you are going to come across a lot of agents, each with their own experience, specialty, and personality. You’ll find them at open houses, zillow, knocking on your …
The 4C’s of choosing the perfect agent for buying or selling your house
What are the 4C’s? If you’ve ever bought a diamond, you’ve heard of the 4C’s – cut, clarity, color, and carat weight – that help you determine where to invest. In the name of keeping life simple, I’m going to offer you the 4C’s of choosing an agent for the sale or purchase of your …
6 Tips For First time Homebuyers
Buying your first home can be one of the most rewarding yet terrifying experiences. With so much on the line (literally hundreds of thousands of dollars) you want to make sure that you fully understand all the implications before you sign the paperwork. The question is, who do you trust to truthfully work towards your …
Setting the Benchmark
We set the Benchmark by our dedication to our five core values. These values extend beyond mere talking points; they are our way of life. Relationships In the mortgage business, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of each individual loan. With Benchmark, it is never only about the transaction. We keep the focus on …
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Celebrating Our Veterans
Benchmark is thankful for all United States veterans and the sacrifices they’ve made for our country. We asked some of our own veterans here at Benchmark to share what makes them proud to have served our great nation. I am proud to have served in the US Navy. Volunteering four years of my life seems …
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Appraisal Shortage Causing Delays In Home Sales
CNBC published an article on their Real Estate blog entitled, “‘Massive’ shortage of appraisers causing home sales delays” Below are a few quotes that summarize the story quickly, in case you don’t have the time or patience to read the article yourself. “The appraisal shortage is massive. You’re seeing significant delays, you’re seeing cost increases, …
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