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Good Questions To Ask When Buying a Home

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Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Parkland/Coral Springs Realty-GreatFloridaHomes Team BK-0450270

I had the privilege of completing a real estate transaction with Claudio & Robyn Petasne of Keller WilliamsKeller Williams Partners Realty (prior to us being with KW).

They were very enjoyable to work with.  What I especially liked was the email below that I received from them as we were wrapping up the transaction. Particularly item #3.

Of course, what a GREAT Question! There are those little nuances about every home that are not readily apparent.  For example, my front door tends to stick, so a little, "hip action", push opens it faster. My top oven is perfect in temperature but the bottom is off by 10 degrees.

Hi Joy

Some final details my buyer needs to prepare for closing

1) What is the alarm code? the security company said it will be much easier / cheaper to transfer service if they have the code rather than having to reset the entire system. 

2) instructions on using and maintaining the pool? Do they use a pool service? is there a manual for the pump or can she give instructions? 

3) do any of the appliances have "personalities" that need to be explained?

4) we are planning the walk through for Monday Morning

Thanks so much    Robyn and Claudio

I saved the email as a reminder, that this is the perfect question to ask a homeowner to make the new owners transition easier.

 

 

 

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Daniel J. Brudnok, REALTOR
Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Fox & Roach, REALTORS - Exton - PA License #RS-225179-L / Delaware License #RS-0025038 - Downingtown, PA
SRES, e-PRO,ABR,GREEN,CSP

Hi Joy,

A success story in deed and one that makes the transaction great for all parties.

Oct 23, 2012 11:45 PM
Jennifer Ferri
Title Junction, LLC - Fort Myers, FL

Joy, How great would it be if every seller and buyer had questions like this?! I love #3 also, what a great way to put it!! We all know our homes and appliances have a mind of their own! :)

Oct 24, 2012 12:14 AM