center grove: How Much Will it Cost to Sell My Greenwood Home?
- 09/08/16 05:03 AM
Recent Seller Question: “What expenses should I expect when selling my Greenwood home and how much money will I actually walk away with when it’s all said and done?” Great Question! Isn’t this what everyone really wants to know? There are several different expenses involved when selling a house in Greenwood or anywhere in Indiana. Some are part of the actual transaction while others are miscellaneous costs which may be overlooked, like repairs needed to get the home ready or movers and storage. A seller may also agree to make some repairs to the property as a result of the buyer’s inspection. Depending on the condition of the (1 comments)
center grove: Help! I'm a First Time Seller. How does this all work??
- 09/08/16 05:00 AM
Recent Seller Question: "Help! I’ve never sold a house before. Where do I start? What are the steps in the process?" Great Question! There are 100’s of steps involved in the home sale process and no two transactions are exactly alike, but we’ve put together a list of the most common activities so you’ll know what to expect! Listing Process: Invite Real Estate Agent to tour your home (Don't worry - it doesn't need to be "show ready") Ask lots of questions & decide if this is who you want to hire -- if not, keep looking! Determine the List Price based on your Broker's recommendations Sign Listing Contracts Get (2 comments)
center grove: Why You Need to Call a Lender BEFORE You're Ready to Buy!
- 09/08/16 04:55 AM
Considering buying your first Indianapolis area home? Then you may also be wondering how high your credit score needs to be or when you’ll be ready. We recently received a similar question from a first time buyer: "We are looking to buy a home here in a couple years and were wondering if you could give us a little bit of insight into the process. We are currently rebuilding our credit, and paying off debts. What sorts of things do mortgage companies look for when deciding whether or not to approve loan requests?" Our recommendation is to begin a conversation with a good lender right (3 comments)
center grove: Seller's Market? Buyer's Market? Help!
- 09/08/16 04:50 AM
So what's the difference between a Buyer's Market and a Seller's Market? Should I care?Like most professions, real estate has its own vocabulary and to those not “in the business” at times it may seem like a foreign language! There has been a lot of press this spring about a “Seller’s Market” in Indianapolis. What does this mean and how is it different from a Buyer’s Market? In a Seller’s Market there is a shortage of homes available for purchase, which in turn increases the odds of multiple offers and drives up prices. Just last week the Hoagland Group showed a property in Irvington the (0 comments)
center grove: 7 Things Buyers Can Do to Win Offers in Sellers Market
- 09/08/16 04:43 AM
It's been awhile since Indianapolis has seen a seller's market. How does this affect buyers? Inventory is low and they are fighting over homes. Have you heard the recent horror stories? Buyers who missed out on one or even several great homes due to multiple offers or sales that happened so quickly they didn't even get an opportunity to look at a property. What's a buyer to do? Here are 7 tips buyers can do to help them win their dream home in this hot market. 1. Get your financials in OrderTalk with a local mortgage broker BEFORE looking at homes. We suggest (2 comments)
center grove: New Home Construction: What You Need to Know
- 09/08/16 04:40 AM
Whether to buy a home in Greenwood or have one built is yet another decision to make during the home-buying process. If you decide to go with new construction, a real estate agent can be a powerful advocate in your corner as you negotiate upgrades, a move-in date and other terms with the home builder. Below are some basic pointers to prepare you for the journey ahead: Selecting a builder Shopping for a large production or custom home builder can be a daunting task. Start by defining what architectural styles appeal to you and then seek out the builders in your area (0 comments)
center grove: 5 Ways to Get Your Earnest Money Deposit Back
- 09/08/16 04:21 AM
Earnest money is a deposit you pay when you make an offer on a home—it’s a way to show the seller that you mean business. In Indiana, once the offer is accepted, the buyer's Earnest Money check is cashed and deposited in a special account of the Listing Broker until closing when it is credited back to the buyer. But what happens if something comes up and you never buy the house? Can you get that money back? Here are 5 circumstances that allow you to recover your earnest money -- even if you don't complete the purchase.
1. Appraisal contingency: With an appraisal contingency, you (0 comments)
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Tonda & Steve Hoagland
Real Estate - Greenwood Homes for Sale - Central I
The Hoagland Group specializes in helping Indianapolis and Greenwood families buy and sell one of the largest investments they'll ever make -- their home.
The Hoagland Group specializes in helping Indianapolis and Greenwood families buy and sell one of the largest investments they'll ever make -- their home.