Consumer Knowledge Series Learn about real estate and always ask your REALTOR for more information The Consumer Knowledge Series of videos was created to help educate consumers about real estate and to promote the value of using a REALTOR. The short video clips include topics ranging from the real estate industry in general to the different types of disclosures that consumers need to be aware of.

CONSUMER KNOWLEDGE VIDEOS

Real Estate Industry

MLS

What is a REALTOR Association?

REALTOR vs Licensee

Buyer Agent/Seller Agent

Agent Responsibilities

What is a Real Estate Broker?  

Why Use a REALTOR?

Home Buying Process

Why Use a REALTOR When Buying a Home?

How to Choose a REALTOR When Buying a Home

What is a Buyer's Agent?

Why Rent When You Can Buy?

Home Inspections

How to Learn About Your Market Value


What are the Buyer's Closing Costs?


MLS Property Status Terms


Home Selling Process

Why Use a REALTOR When Selling a Home?

How to Choose a REALTOR When Selling a Home

What is a Listing Agent?


What is Your Home Worth?

What Should a Seller Expect to Pay in Closing Costs?


MLS Property Status Terms


Reviewing Your Listing Information


What do you need to know about properties?

What are the Different Property Types?

What is a Homestead Exemption?

What is the Difference Between a Townhome and a Condo?


How is a Mid or High Rise Unit Different?


What is a Homes or Acreage Property Type?


What is a Multi-Family Home

What is the Difference Between a Time Share and a Fractional Property?

What is New Construction?


Community/Neighborhood Information

What is a Legal Subdivision?


What is a Master Planned Community?


What is a MUD District?


What is a Homeowners Association?


Financing

Ways to Finance a Home


How Much Home Can I Afford?


What Other Financial Obligations Come with Owning a Home?


How Much Will Your Property Taxes Be?


What is a Maintenance Fee?


What is Homeowner's Insurance?


What is a Homeowner's Association Fee?


Programs

What is the Houston Hope Program?


What is a First Time Homebuyer's Program?


What is the Difference Between FHA and Conventional Loans?


What is a "Green" Home?

What is Affordable Housing?


Closing Process

What is Title Insurance?


Where do you Close When You Buy/Sell?


What is a HUD-1 Settlement Statement?


Who are the Parties to a Closing?


Disclosures

What is a Seller's Disclosure?

What is a Buyer's Disclosure?


What is a Foreclosure?


What is a Building Square Foot Disclosure?


What is a Year Built Disclosure?


What is a School Disclaimer?


What are Deed Restrictions?


What is Zoning?


What is Lead Based Paint Disclosure?