I came across a fantastic opportunity here in the city of La Quinta. I went to view the property for one of my investors and decided it was just too good to pass up. Got myself pre-approved, represented myself and darned if my offer didn't get accepted. Now I'm REALLY living my Buyers' experiences!
- Loan Docs: My Lender is terrific, but I wanted to kill him. The repetition of each underwriter..good grief. Now I know exactly what my Buyers are experiencing.
- Home Inspection: I used a great inspector that I give a lot of work to. He did a good job and I experienced negotiating my own Request for Repairs and following up.
- Escrow: List Agent negotiated his company. Well, the good news is that I found out why I will never recommend this company. The bad news is that I had to ride them like nuts! Again..good reminder of what my clients experience.
- Moving: Yikes. That is it in a nutshell. Awful, and I gave myself extra time. All subs were fantastic, but things just take TIME.
- Utilities: Oh boy..a reminder to be patient. Set aside time to call each company. FIOS is my Cable/internet provider. They were horrible to deal with, but their internet service is much faster so that's just the way it is. I had to lay down with a wet rag on my head after the Utility Company list was done.
- Sub-contractors: Pool/Landscape, contractor..I have them and they are good. But..it simply takes time and chaos ensues when all are starting on same date and trying to get things done by a given date. Again...reminder of what new Buyers have to go through.
- Furniture/appliances: Time, time, time. Delivery dates, people lost or late, furniture left behind. Patience is a virtue.
However, I LOVE my new property and I sure hope that my Buyers feel the same way. Once you can take a deep breath and settle down in your new Palm Springs Valley home..perhaps with that glass of wine, then it's all worth it. I have been reminded first hand that buying a home is just the start of quite a journey!
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