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This episode discusses common mistakes made by new realtors during real transactions.

We've all forgotten something at the worst possible moment. (Alissa forgot $150 worth of Mother's Day cakes at the bakery.) Forgetting a cake stings. Forgetting to check FHA loan requirements for a distressed property can cost your buyer over $1,000 they don't have. That's the difference between a personal mistake and a professional one, and that's exactly what we're digging into today. This episode is all about the mistakes new Realtors make, not the business setup kind, but the ones that happen in the middle of real transactions with real buyers and sellers. We received a message asking us to cover this, so here we are. Consider this your friendly but firm reminder that learning on the job at your clients' expense is not a plan. In this episode we cover: Not understanding pre-approval terms or being afraid to talk about money with clients Why leaving financing blanks on a purchase agreement is a serious problem The importance of knowing common loan types (FHA, VA, RD, conventional) and their requirements Not asking for help and winging transactions instead of going to your broker Why Facebook groups are not a substitute for your broker's guidance Letting buyers run the show…

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