After moving several times with small children in tow I knew personally just how stressful it could be on them. Sometimes it seemed as if the move was a 'bigger' deal to them then it was to me and to me it was huge. So when I decided to make real estate my career one of the first things I did was put together a Childrens Listing Agreement form. I have used it at every listing appointment I go on where small … (4 comments)
selling a home: Keeping Children Involved in the Sale of their Home
- 05/04/14 11:57 PM
Keeping Children Involved in the Sale of Their Home When I have sellers with children I always strive to involve them in the move. It seems to reduce their stress level to some degree and makes Mom & Dad very happy to know the children are involved in the move. I start out with a Childrens Listing agreement that everyone signs and after the home is sold and closed I send the children a gift card to go shopping at a Toys R Us.
As you can see.... the thank you notes I receive are just so darn sweet. … (4 comments)
selling a home: Under Contract- 1903 Seven Oaks Terrace in Crofton
- 05/09/11 12:44 AM
Under Contract- 1903 Seven Oaks Terrace In Crofton It only took one Buyer seeing this dynamite 3 bedroom, 2 full bath, garage condo to see the value. A great price for a great home in a great buyers market.Congratulations To All!!
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selling a home: So.....What Does Cooperating Broker/Agent Really Mean To You??
- 04/28/11 03:28 AM
Yesterday was tour day for my office. Since my office is centrally located for our area we have agents who specialize in all areas of Anne Arundel and Prince George counties. Our Office Tour Director breaks the areas served into sections and each week we tour our agents new listings in those particular areas. Every now and again an agent from another office will ask if we will tour they're listing as well. 9 times out of 10 we do. The only time we do not is if it is way out of the actual tour range or we already have too many of … (46 comments)
selling a home: Vacant Listing Have Their Good AND Their Bad Side
- 02/20/11 01:11 PM
Vacant listings have their good and their bad side. The good side is that when showing a vacant listing many Buyers like that they can take their time as they do not feel like they are intruding on someone elses life. Many can get a better feel for room size and can visually picture their furniture instead of someone elses in each room. The bad side is vacant listings can also feel cold to a Buyer. For those buyers who can not visualize will have problems seeing pass the colors of the walls or the spot on the carpet. vacant listings can also be an open house to thieves. Last … (6 comments)
selling a home: Selling Your Home...Contraire My Friend...I am the Bearer of Reality!!
- 01/06/11 02:16 PM
Just before the holidays (Thanksgiving and Christmas) hit I was contacted by a past client about listing and selling their townhouse and then helping them purchase a new single family home. There was work to be done in the townhouse so we made a list and they started their projects to get ready for sale. They had decided they wanted to be ready by March but as the news started rolling out that this winter was turning out to be the new spring market and that, if at all possible, it is much better to list now and not wait I let them know. Last week they … (6 comments)
selling a home: What??? No Yard Sign??
- 11/08/10 09:25 AM
Yesterday was a pretty day here in Maryland and so hubby and I decided to go for a drive. Since I have a Buyer looking for a property in the south county area where the landscape is gorgeous this time of year I asked if we could do a drive by on a few listings just to see where they were and whether they would work, location wise for these Buyers. He agreed so off we went. I knew all the neighborhoods but you know how sometimes a home is situated in such a way that you just know it will … (54 comments)
selling a home: A Successful Closing That Almost Wasn't
- 07/29/10 09:56 AM
A successful closing took place this morning that almost did not happen. At 8am the Buyers signed their closing paperwork and at 10am the Sellers signed their closing paperwork. Yes we normally do both Buyer and Seller together but alas it worked better to do them separately this time around. My clients were the Buyers and as our contracts are written it is the Buyer who has the right to select the settlement company. I am thrilled when they take my recommendation and go with Vintage Settlement Services just because of the challenges like this transaction presented after the fact. You know....so many things … (7 comments)
selling a home: Sellers- Beware When Extending Contract Settlement- You Could Be Extending Yourself Out Of A Buyer
- 07/22/10 07:54 PM
I know this is way out of norm especially since this sale is not a short sale but I have been working with a Buyer on purchasing a home since March. Yep almost 5 months to get from contract offer to settlement. The reasons have been many but it all started with the Buyer wanting a home on a particular street. No other street would do. A home came on the market but it was way over priced. $40,000 overpriced to be exact. We discussed and decided to put in an offer. An offer that was $45000 under list. As you … (46 comments)
selling a home: Passing Clear Title...It's A Must When Selling A Home
- 07/12/10 08:55 AM
The past couple of weeks have presented more than my fair share of challenges in real estate including one sale where the Sellers title was..well a little messy. Seems that out of all the loans on the property over the years; two did not follow through and record a release. One of those was from 1986 of which the bank said they would need at least 30 days to pull the information...but thats another story one day. Yes the Sellers had closed a few loans since that date with nary a problem but this time the Title Company could not clear and close. Things were different … (2 comments)
selling a home: Consistency in Real Estate Needs to Include The Appraisal Process...You Think???
- 04/22/10 02:02 PM
Lucky me. I have had the opportunity to see and analyze two full blown appraisals over the last two weeks. Two totally different homes, age, location. The only like kind was that both were/are beautifully maintained. Now this post is not about the actual appraised value of either property. That is a totally different post for sure. Nope this post is about how each appraiser came up with the plus and minuses for the comps used and the $$$ amount attached. Examples...if a home has a fireplace does the physical location of the home (not the fireplace) give that fireplace more or … (6 comments)
selling a home: A Listing Agreement for the Children Of The House.....
- 02/24/10 04:34 PM
A Listing Agreement For The Children Of The House..... Listing Agreements....We all use them to be able to represent a Seller in the sale of their home. Not to use one makes no sense at all. Right??? But what about the children of the house? Does a Children's Listing Agreement make sense as well?? I think they do. Especially in todays market where so many are moving under difficult circumstances a Childrens Listing Agreement is a welcome diversion to a stressful time. I have been using one almost since I received my license. I carry them in my listing bag and each … (18 comments)
selling a home: From Sale To Sold... Agency Relationships Do Make A World Of Difference
- 09/24/09 04:45 PM
Helping families, couples or even a single person make the transition from their city to ours is always a fun and exciting time for me when selling real estate. The anticipation along with the trepidation of making such a move can seem and feel quite daunting to them and I love to help smooth the way and introduce them to our area. Last year one such couple was transferring here from the Midwest. Excitement was in the air as they contemplated their new positions in Washington DC and their new home in the Annapolis Md area. We found the perfect new home for … (20 comments)
After moving several times with small children in tow I knew personally just how stressful it could be on them. Sometimes it seemed as if the move was a 'bigger' deal to them then it was to me and to me it was huge. So when I decided to make real estate my career one of the first things I did was put together a Childrens Listing Agreement form. I have used it at every listing appointment I go on where small ones are involved. The parents are so very receptive to it and the children love it … (18 comments)
Today's real estate market offers Buyers a smorgasbord of home choices and sometimes that smorgasbord can have a Buyer rethinking their choice. To protect yourself from a change of heart you need to take precautions ahead of time especially since real estate contracts in our area are heavy on the Buyer protection end. Following are a few things to consider doing before you list your home for sale. 1- Make sure all the little upkeep items are taken care of in your home. Most contracts written today are done so with a home inspection contingency and when a Buyer sees a laundry list … (3 comments)
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