seller tips: What Does It Mean When Land Can't Be PERKED?
- 02/09/11 08:10 AM
It means that a septic system (for the sewer) can't be installed because of soil conditions. Property has to absorb water (Perk) in order to have a septic tank installed. The tank requires a "drain field" in order to empty its contents. To perk a lot, you dig a hole, fill it with water and count the time it takes to drain. If it drains too long then it doesn't perk.A septic system is basically a series of pipes underground where your waste water drains into. If the soil is too hard to let it drain, the system will not work.However, depending on (0 comments)
seller tips: Light Bulb Moments for Buyers and Sellers!
- 02/05/11 04:27 AM
Light Bulb Moments for Buyers and Sellers: #1 Rule for Real Estate Investing -Buy the ugliest (cheapest) home on the nicest neighborhood you can find. Do not be distracted with new carpet and fresh paint on a Flip when there are 10 For Sale signs on the street. It will make the difference if you are laughing or crying when you go to sell. Sellers- "Housekeeping Pays." You better believe that Buyers see that dirt and clutter and start mentally reducing the price of the home....click click click. They are calculating their time & suffering as they picture themselves (5 comments)