Why You Should Choose a Local Lender

Dave Koester, owner and Principal Broker at Eugene's Alternative, and Ron Johnston of American Home Funding discuss why you should opt for a Eugene area lender for your real estate transaction. A local mortgage officer can make the difference between success and failure in a tight spot. Local knowledge and relationships add value to the borrowing process. . .

How do Realtors get Paid

Dave Koester, owner and Principal Broker at Eugene's Alternative, explains how Realtors are compensated for a real estate transaction. Typically, between a seller and a listing company there is a six percent sales commission negotiated between the seller of a property and the company that represents the seller . . .

How to Choose an Excellent Buyer's Agent

Dave Koester, Principal Broker at Eugene's Alternative, explains the details of locating a buyer's agent for your next real estate transaction. If you start with a good buyer's agent the rest of your transaction is going to be a lot smoother than if you are trying to piece together all of the property information and trying to find good financing sources, good title people, good inspectors . . .