advice for home sellers: You Can Blow the Transaction with One Sentence
- 05/14/16 06:18 AM
Years ago, a long time agent told me a story about her well meaning sellers were so enthusiastic about the young couple buying their home, they just could not resist chatting with them when they met in passing after the home inspection. Just couldn't resist telling them how safe the neighborhood was, what with the undercover police officers who lived on the street, who were always looking out for the neighbors. Despite a terrific home inspection, the buyers walked on the transaction, without asking for any repairs or giving any indication there were issues with the property. Eventually the listing agent found out why - (58 comments)
advice for home sellers: Yes, Your Contract Can Fall Out - What Can You Do?
- 07/17/14 03:42 AM
While it's hard not to pop the cork on the champagne when you get an acceptable offer on your home, it's prudent not to get too excited or carried away until the ink is dry and the deed has been recorded. Not to dampen your enthusiasm on getting an offer, though, because odds are, the contract will proceed and you'll be off to your next home or new adventure, however, there are pitfalls throughout the process that can cause a contract to fall out, many of which are not under your control. Are there ways to minimize the chances of a (23 comments)