buying a home: Homebuyers' Guide To Submitting Offers: Factors That Influence The Offer - 07/23/09 02:29 AM
Factors That Influence The Offer Property Condition Since you have toured the property you are interested in, you should know how it compares to the general neighborhood. All you have to do is put the home in one of three categories - average, above average, or below average. When evaluating a home’s condition, there are a number of things you should consider. Structural condition is most important - items such as walls, ceilings, floors, doors and windows. Then paint, carpets, and floor coverings. Pay special attention to bathrooms and bedrooms and whether the plumbing and electricity work efficiently. Look at the … (0 comments)

buying a home: Home Buyer's Guide To Submitting Offers: The Basic Parts Of An Offer - 07/16/09 03:41 AM
The Basic Parts of an Offer Writing An Offer To Purchase Real Estate Once you find the home you want to buy, the next step is to write an offer – which is not as easy as it sounds. Your offer is the first step toward negotiating a sales contract with the seller. Since this is just the beginning of negotiations, you should put yourself in the seller’s shoes and imagine his or her reaction to everything you include. Your goal is to get what you want, and imagining the seller’s reactions will help you attain that goal.
The offer is … (1 comments)

buying a home: Home Buyer's Guide To Submitting Offers: Use Comparable Sales To Determing Your Offer Price - 07/08/09 10:46 PM
When you prepare an offer to purchase a home, you already know the seller’s asking price. But what price are you going to offer and how do you come up with that figure?
Determining your offer price is a three-step process. First, you look at recent sales of similar properties to come up with a price range. Then, you analyze additional data, such as the condition of the home, improvements made to the property, current market conditions, and the circumstances of the seller. This will help you settle on a price you think would be fair to pay for the home. … (1 comments)

 

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