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SELLER TIPS: Purchase Offer Points to Ponder for Your Charlotte Home for Sale

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Real Estate Agent with Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 228209

Seller Advice

SELLER TIPS:  Points to Ponder on Your Offer to Purchase for Your Charlotte Home for Sale

You’re represented by a Realtor® (hopefully), who can skillfully walk you through your purchase Offer but, when dealing with a purchase Contract for your Charlotte home for sale, you need to look carefully within the document for a few things before you sign on the dotted line.  Your Realtor® and/or attorney will be able to point out glaring deficiencies, inconsistencies or other things not in your best interest.  However, the more you know about the purchase Contract yourself, the better chances you have of getting a good deal on your Charlotte home for sale.

Here are a few points to ponder that are contained within your Offer to Purchase:

Closing Date
Sometimes a buyer may want to wait a month or two before actually taking over the Title of your home.  You want to check the Closing date against your own schedule and make sure it’s an acceptable date.  Don’t be inflexible--remember that in this highly competitive real estate market, you need to be willing to negotiate on the closing date – unless, of course, you don’t have a choice.

Does it stay or does it go?Property that is to Remain with the home
Contracts range in terms of what fixtures are included in the Offer and what personal property the buyer wishes to remain with the home.  In a few cases, the contract entitles the buyer to everything on the property.  In other cases, the Contract entitles them to nothing more than the attached (ceiling) light fixtures and electrical socket covers.  Carefully read over what the buyer expects to remain with the home and make certain that you agree.


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Comments(16)

Jane Peters
Home Jane Realty - Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles real estate concierge services

Another great post in your tips of Charlotte home sellers,Debe.

Jane Peters

 

Dec 03, 2010 07:20 AM
Carla Muss-Jacobs, RETIRED
RETIRED / State License is Inactive - Portland, OR

OMIGOSH -- this is only the start of what points to ponder.  That's why working with a capable agent, such as YOU!!, makes the process a whole lot easier and stream-lined.  You know what you're doing and what to look for!!

Dec 03, 2010 07:20 AM
Steve and Jan Bachman
RE/MAX Gateway, Reston, Herndon, Ashburn, Sterling, Fairfax - Herndon, VA
Realtors - Northern Virginia

Outstanding advice from a great agent. This wisdom is universal and applies nationally, not just in Charlotte

Dec 03, 2010 09:37 AM
Susan Morrison
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Franklin, MA

Debe-that's a great list of tips- every agent should read this list and learn every point.  There are many who don't have a clue.

Dec 03, 2010 09:48 AM
Jason Crouch
Austin Texas Homes, LLC - Austin, TX
Broker - Austin Texas Real Estate (512-796-7653)

Debe - This is very good stuff - solid advice for any market, but especially today.  Nicely done, my friend.  :)

Dec 03, 2010 09:50 AM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Debe

An outstanding post and information.

Good luck and success,

Lou Ludwig

Dec 03, 2010 10:50 AM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Debe.....I'd hire you in a heartbeat to represent me, if I lived in your area.....great job of creating that list of worthy points.

Dec 03, 2010 12:39 PM
Kate Elim
Dockside Realty - Spotsylvania, VA
Realtor 540-226-1964, Selling Homes & Land a

Hi Debe...Sound advice as usual. 

Buyers in my area do not seem to be asking for inspections prior to writing an offer although it makes good sense.  Do you suggest it when you are representing the buyers?

Kate

Dec 03, 2010 02:03 PM
Not a real person
San Diego, CA

It’s rare that I get to comment on a Featured Post so early on. How exciting!

I would add to those contingencies to please, please, please read your home inspection report.

Happy Holidays!

Dec 03, 2010 02:17 PM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Jane:  Thanks!  I think this fits folks all across the nation--not just Charlotte!

Carla:  Thank you!  That's SO true--just the tip of the iceberg but, it's a few items that have come up recently that I pointed out, then they came back with questions so, I thought I'd make a post about it!  And, I owe you an email--still trying to fight this pneumonia and putting in too much sleep to keep up with everything!!  LOL

Steve & Jan:  Well, thank you!  And, yes, it applies to all sellers!

Susan:  Agents AND sellers!  It's something that often gets glossed over as people go straight for the sales price and work from that--then the 'little' details become HUGE ones if not addressed initially.

Jason:  Thank you so much!  I hope you're well and we certainly do miss you around here!

Lou:  Thanks so much!

Barbara:  Come on down--I'll help you find a home here in Charlotte!  Seriously, thank you so much!

Kate:  Thanks!  As for suggesting a pre-Contract inspection--that depends upon what we 'see' or suspect in our previews.  I think oftentimes it's best to have one done on a foreclosure first but, sometimes we have to act swiftly and don't have the time to do them beforehand.

Dec 03, 2010 02:19 PM
Tammie White, Broker
Franklin Homes Realty LLC - Franklin, TN
Franklin TN Homes for Sale

The more buyers and sellers know about the process, the better off they'll be. Even if they are being represented by a good agent. Good advice here.

Dec 03, 2010 03:58 PM
Larry Story ALC
Total Care Realty - Greensboro, NC
Beneath it all is the Land, Covering all of NC

Debe,

All great points and if they have a great buyer's agent like Debe Maxwell then they would have someone watching out for them on all these great points. 

Dec 03, 2010 05:42 PM
Ginny Gorman
RI Real Estate Services ~ 401-529-7849~ RI Waterfront Real Estate - North Kingstown, RI
Homes for Sale in Southern RI and beyond

Debe, you always present the must do's for buyers & sellers so well...thank you

Dec 04, 2010 12:12 AM
Barbara Hensley
RE/MAX Properties - Rockwall, TX
Homes for Sale in Rockwall County, Texas

Debe, these are great points for buyers to consider.  Nicely done! 

Dec 04, 2010 12:48 AM
Sharon Paxson
Sharon Paxson, Realtor® EQTY Forbes Global Properties - Newport Beach, CA
Newport Beach Real Estate

Hi Debe - these are excellent points to consider when buyers are considering purchasing a home. I am sure your clients appreciate this well thought out information.

Sharon In Newport

Dec 04, 2010 05:02 AM
Christine Donovan
Donovan Blatt Realty - Costa Mesa, CA
Broker/Attorney 714-319-9751 DRE01267479 - Costa M

Debe - Contingencies are such an important part of the purchase contract, and so many sellers are just not that concerned about some of them.

Great suggestions for sellers to consider.

Orange County Homes

Dec 04, 2010 09:22 AM