questions: State Wide Realty: Ready, Set Your Price & Sell! - 05/21/20 11:32 AM
State Wide Realty:
Farmville, VA 
Ready, Set Your Price & Sell!
There are many things to consider when figuring an asking price for your home.
How much do you owe on the home? This will let you know what your bottom dollar needs to be and then you can figure a price after you include fees such as commission, deeds, inspections, etc.
What are similar homes in the area selling for? Look for homes with similar square footage, land size, construction year and upgrades. Check out homes that have recently sold and that are currently on the market so you will know your … (0 comments)

questions: State Wide Realty Tips: Commonly Used Real Estate Abbreviations - 05/14/20 11:56 AM
State Wide Realty Tips:
Commonly Used Abbreviations 
In Real Estate
 
When looking at a listing for a house, land or commercial property you may find some abbreviations that have you wondering… what is that? Here are a few to help you figure out what the listing is really saying.
Common Abbreviations for House/Commercial Listings:
BR: is commonly used to refer to bedrooms.
BA: is commonly used to refer to bathrooms.
SQFT: is used to refer to the square footage of the property.
Det: means detached for example there is a detached garage that is not connected to the home or the home is not attached to another dwelling (like … (0 comments)

questions: You Have the Exclusive Right to Sell: State Wide Realty Explains - 08/31/17 12:35 PM
You Have the Exclusive Right to Sell:
State Wide Realty Explains
This type of agreement between you and the real estate agent and brokerage means that they are the only ones authorized to list your property for sale and that it is not available For Sale By Owner. This type of contract puts the pressure on the agent and the agency they work for to do everything they can to sell your property for you. Each agency is different in what they offer as means of advertising your property.
At State Wide Realty Co. we value each of our listings and we advertise … (0 comments)

questions: What is a Contingency? State Wide Realty Answers - 04/21/17 09:47 AM
What is a Contingency? State Wide Realty Answers
Q?: What is a contingency in a purchase contract and what does it mean?
A: A contingency is an accommodation to allow for situations that could cause you to not be able to purchase the house or land under the original terms of the contract and therefore; the contract would be voided or amended to the situation.
          A contingency can be anything from getting financing, home inspection, soil tests, or anything that the buyer may need to have or be completed to successfully purchase the property.
          The sellers have the right to accept or … (0 comments)

questions: Tis’ The Season to Sell: When is the Best Time to Sell? - 01/26/17 10:24 AM
Tis’ The Season to Sell: When is the Best Time to Put Your Home on the Market?
The best time of year really depends on several factors. First thing to consider is where do you live? Is the climate ALWAYS warm or cold or are there times when the weather is nicer than others. When you live in an area where the climate is always the same this will not factor in as much as when you live in an area where you have times when the climate is better than others. In this case, more people are likely to go look … (1 comments)

questions: Give Me Five: Ways to A Successful Open House! - 02/22/16 05:22 AM
Give Me Five: Ways to A Successful Open House!
When you have made the choice to have an Open House here are 5 steps to make it Successful:
                Step 1 is the most important, Keep It Clean. This is a time where you want your home to shine for all the right reasons and not all the wrong ones. A clean home on the inside will let potential buyers know that you care for the home and also let them envision what it would look like with their stuff in it.
                Step 2 is to make sure the outside of your … (1 comments)

questions: Which comes First the Broker or the Banker? - 10/06/15 11:34 PM
Which comes First the Broker or the Banker?
                                                                                      
 
When you have made the decision to purchase real estate who should you call first? Most of us would say me, me the Broker but the truth is a buyer/investor should call their Banker FIRST. There are several reasons why knowing what you can afford and how much you will need down before you go searching to buy benefits not only the customer but the agent as well. Right off the back the customer does not fall in love with a property only to be told that they don't qualify for the loan or … (2 comments)

questions: FAQ-What is a CMA?-State Wide Realty Answers - 09/01/15 04:52 AM
FAQ-What is a CMA?-State Wide Realty Answers
It is that time again to demystify the lingo of the real estate world. If an rela estate agent tells you that they are going to do a CMA for your property or a property you are considering buying they are going to do a Comparative Market Analysis. This is a search for other houses/land for sale in the area that would give you an idea of how much your house/land would sell for in a reasonable amount of time on the market. This report can also be used to let you know if a house … (0 comments)

 
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Larry Atkins

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Farmville, VA

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