listing: Mandatory Whole House Inspection
- 01/15/08 03:31 AM
As a responsible Realtor, and Accredited Buyers Representative (trained and experienced in hundreds of purchases) it is absolutely necessary for buyers to conduct a whole house inspection before purchasing a home. I have compiled a selection of frequently asked questions that my clients have and my commentary on each. A Home Inspection is an absolute must when making your largest investment! Having your future home and your largest investment inspected by a licensed inspector is an absolute must! As an Accredited Buyers Representative, I require all of my buyers to get a home inspection. The home inspection simply allows you to … (8 comments)
listing: Winter Real Estate Market is BOOMING!
- 01/15/08 03:30 AM
Who said that Real Estate is slow during the Winter/Holidays??????? Certainly not ME!!! I stand behind my statement that I have told to countless sellers each fall - “The winter market is a GREAT time to SELL your home!” - and I mean SELL your home. Imagine for a moment (don’t close your eyes because you need to read, but just imagine). It is cold out, November or December, a crisp 34 degrees in the air. It may be snowing or spitting at you as you walk along the streets, up slippery stairs (be careful!) to homes that are for sale; … (2 comments)
listing: Staging Your Home
- 08/28/07 02:41 AM
What is Staging? STAGING [stey-jing] noun/verb verb The act, process or manner of presenting a house for sale verb The art of transforming a space so that it is universally appealing by emphasizing the natural architectural features and downplaying the negative aspects of the space noun The business of preparing one's house, in order to sell faster and for more money If you have seen any of these HGTV shows on your evenings or weekends, you will know what Staging is. It is they method by which a Staging Professional, trained, educated and practiced in the art of staging, turns a home from … (3 comments)
listing: Why People Are Afaird To Buy Your Home (FSBO's)
- 08/28/07 02:26 AM
Attention: For Sale By Owners! Why People Are Afraid To Buy From You! Many homeowners believe to maximize their home sale they should sell it themselves. At first glance, they feel selling a home is simple. Why should they pay a broker fee for something they could do themselves? In fact, 12% of all the homes sold last year were sold For Sale By Owner (FSBO). However, close to half of the FSBO's said that they would hire a professional next time they sold. Thirty percent said they were unhappy with the results they achieved by choosing FSBO. Why? Many FSBO's told us the … (12 comments)
listing: 31 Tips to Prepare Your Home FOR SALE!
- 08/28/07 02:19 AM
First Impressions are vital to your buyers, as they can just drive right by and never look inside, let’s talk about the exterior of your home and making the best first impression: 1. Spruce up the font entrance. A coat of paint on the door; brass accents such as house numbers, a doorknob, and a kick plate all shine and make a spectacular first impression. Put potted flowering plants by the front door. Give shutters and front porch a flesh coat of paint. A window box full of flowers is an inexpensive way to add an accent of color to your home’s … (1 comments)
listing: Perils of Overpricing Your Home
- 03/07/07 01:35 AM
Every time I sit at a dining room table with a potential client, the main topic of discussion is always pricing. As a Certified Residential Specialist, I have learned and employed about three methods of determining price on a regular basis. Being a specialist in the Hyde Park and surrounding areas, I have a strong pulse on the local market. I have accurately priced so many local homes, that I have sold them in hours, days and weeks, versus other agents who look at months and years. It is not uncommon for one of my listings to sell in less … (0 comments)
As a responsible Realtor, and Accredited Buyers Representative (trained and experienced in hundreds of purchases) it is absolutely necessary for buyers to conduct a whole house inspection before purchasing a home. I have compiled a selection of frequently asked questions that my clients have and my commentary on each.
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