FAQs
Is every employee at Hogue & Belong Realty a licensed real estate professional and a licensed real estate attorney?
Not every Hogue & Belong team member is a licensed real estate attorney. However, every Hogue & Belong client is assured to have a real estate broker-attorney work with and review that client's file.
When I work with Hogue & Belong Realty have I hired an attorney?
While all real estate brokers at Hogue & Belong are also real estate attorneys, they are acting as real estate brokers only during your transaction. Nonetheless, you will benefit from our attorneys more sophisticated training and experience. For general legal services please visit: www.hoguebelonglaw.com
Why use a realtor to sell my home when I can just sell
my home myself?
I can get just as good a price as a realtor can, plus save the real estate commissions, can't I? Actually, NO. The National Association of Realtors conducts a yearly survey on many home sales and has determined that owners net anywhere from 3-9.5% more by selling their property with a Realtor through:
- Quicker sale saving on taxes, payments, etc. (1-2%)
- Less legal fees (1-3%)
- Savings in advertising (1-2%)
- Needless repairs, expenses (0.5-3%)
- Quicker settlement (0.5-1%)
- Owner's time (1-2%)
- Signs, etc. (0.25-0.5%)
As a seller, what information do I have to disclose to prospective buyers of my house?
In addition to a wide variety of mandated statutory disclosures, a seller must disclose all "material" facts to any prospective buyers. Unfortunately, disclosure laws are frequently misunderstood by buyers, sellers, and real estate agents.
What is the benefit to using the Hogue & Belong website to schedule property showings and submitting offers online?
Scheduling property showings and submitting offers online streamlines the entire home buying process, making it faster and more efficient for all involved.
