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Sellers, don't be difficult when showing home
Category: Real Estate/Seller
Tips on decluttering, accommodating buyers, staying sane Selling a home while you're living in it can be trying during any market. Today's sellers are generally looking at a longer marketing time than ...Tuesday, 07 October 2008 -
The Critical Role of the REALTOR®
Category: Real Estate/National
... the potential seller for a Listing Presentation 2. Send Seller a written or e-mail confirmation of listing appointment and call to confirm 3. Review pre-appointment questions 4. Research all comparable ...Friday, 11 January 2008 -
The Dangers of Not Using a Home Inspector
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... and exteriors - Electrical system - Mold and pests - Mold, pest and water damage Hiring an Inspector Your agent or the seller’s agent may supply you with a list of inspectors to choose from. ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Make your condo purchase a smart one
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... 6. Has the condo unit been professionally inspected and did the seller provide a defect disclosure report? Most states now have laws and court decisions requiring condo and house sellers to disclose ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Pros and Cons of Buying Fixer-Upper Home
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... market, a listing that has been on the market for awhile might be a good buy if the seller's ready to negotiate. But, if a fixer has been on the market for some time with no offers, ask yourself ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
When to Fire Your Mortgage Lender
Category: Real Estate/Mortgages
... is that canceling the contract may put you in breach of contract both with the mortgage lender and the seller of the home you're trying to buy. In these situations, the seller has the right to sue ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
6 Reasons to Get a Move On in the Summer
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... attendance. TimingMost sellers want to complete their move by the end of the summer so they may be more flexible on other points with buyers that are willing to comply with their timeline. ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Tips for First-time Buyers
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... are predicted to drop in the near future, consider holding off for six months or a year, until the market is more favorable. Shop Around for a Loan In a hot market, sellers often only consider ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
The Most Common Home Defects and Solutions
Category: Real Estate/Home Improvement
... you should you find any these common defects. If a defect is found, you'll have options to have the seller repair the problems or allow for money to be taken off the price due to the defect. The ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
How to Negotiate for Top Dollar
Category: Real Estate/Seller
... terms of the purchase and sale agreement, a seller is more apt to get what they want on the price of the home. Offer a Home WarrantyOffering a home warranty on your home is also a way to get top ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Cut Your Closing Costs
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
Closing is the point at which a contract between a buyer and a seller is executed, and the title to the property changes hands. This process has a variety of associated costs, most of which are paid ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
All About Escrow Accounts
Category: Real Estate/Mortgages
An escrow account is a means of safeguarding the interests of both the buyer and the seller of a property. The contents of the account are held by a neutral third party (an escrow agent), and are released ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Mortgage Glossary
Category: FAQs/General
... are working for in the real estate process. Either a buyers' agent, meaning the agent is working in the interest of the buyer, or the sellers' agent where the agent is solely working in the interest ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Home Sellers Hit Roadblocks in Today's Market
Category: Real Estate/Seller
... the city and its suburbs, I was amazed at the considerable number of "price reduced" hangers on home-for-sale signs. That shows motivated home sellers (and their listing agents) are becoming more realistic. ...Wednesday, 26 December 2007 -
Wallace Shealy - GRI, SRES, ECO
Category: FAQs/General
... Residential New Development Vacation Homes Retirement Living Investment The Perfect Mountain Home Expertise Buyer's Agent Seller's Agent Investment & Exchanges Awards Member, ...Tuesday, 25 December 2007 -
Vacation cottages can be challenging to buy, own
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... understand the major considerations of buying a summer home. Equally important, sellers of vacation cottages can learn from this book what smart buyers will demand before purchase. Although the book ...Sunday, 23 December 2007 -
5 Things to Ask Before Making an Offer on a Condo
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... dedicated to your community? Will they take care of getting quotes for a landscaper? Can they leverage their size to get discounts on services? Ask the seller and the neighbors about their experiences ...Saturday, 22 December 2007 -
Best Way to Buy Home That Needs Repairs
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
Recently buyers who were in contract to purchase a home in Oakland, Calif., asked the seller to credit them money in escrow. The money was to be applied toward repairs that were recommended in the course ...Saturday, 22 December 2007 -
Secrets to Making a Lowball Offer
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... and foremost, learn what types of properties you’re looking for in terms of both the house and the seller. The House The properties you’re interested in have been on the market more than a month. There’s ...Friday, 21 December 2007 -
Moving out may bring faster home sale
Category: Real Estate/Seller
... and perhaps new carpets. As a buyer, I like vacant houses because then I can easily spot most defects. As a seller, I prefer to sell vacant houses after painting and cleaning them, usually installing ...Friday, 21 December 2007 -
Best ways to attract fixer-upper buyers
Category: Real Estate/Seller
Buyers tend to want listings that are in move-in condition. For that reason, sellers often put a lot of time and money into prepping their homes for market to realize the largest profit possible from the ...Thursday, 20 December 2007 -
Don't buy a house with these problems
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
... of having satisfied customers, the best builders promptly take care of any defects reported by the buyers. THE DUTY OF HOME SELLERS TO DISCLOSE DEFECTS. Most states now have either statutes ...Thursday, 20 December 2007 -
Fair Housing
Category: FAQs/Terms of Service & Privacy Policy
... home seller, the home seeker, and the real estate professional all have rights and responsibilities under the law. For the Home SellerYou should know that as a home seller or landlord you are obligated ...Thursday, 20 December 2007 -
Making an attractive home-purchase offer
Category: Real Estate/Buyer
It's easy to assume that negotiating is adversarial. You, the buyer, are on one side -- the side that wants to buy a property for the lowest price possible. The opposition on the other side is the seller ...Thursday, 20 December 2007 -
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