realestatepractices: State Wide Realy Co Farmville, VA: Info On Appraisals - 05/08/20 01:15 PM
State Wide Realy Co: Farmville, VA
Info On Appraisals
There are many steps to home or land purchases one of which may be an appraisal.
What is the Purpose of an Appraisal?
A real estate appraiser determines the value of the property being bought based on the economy, location of the property, and any improvements (e.g. house, well, septic,etc.) that are on the property.
Why is an Appraisal Important?
An appraisal can mean the difference between a deal going through or not or can be utilized to settle right of way or easement issues with a property. This among other things is the reason it … (3 comments)

realestatepractices: Then and Now: The Handwritten Contract Vs. The Electronic Contract - 10/10/16 04:19 AM
Then and Now: The Handwritten Contract Vs. The Electronic Contract
                                                                             
A long time ago in a country just like this one a realtor would have to hand write most of a contract for purchase of property. I remember getting a typewriter and being amazed about being able to type in the information for a sale which much less by today’s requirements. This process was a … (0 comments)

realestatepractices: House Hunters: What Should You Put in Your Arsenal? - 07/28/16 01:46 AM
House Hunters: What Should You Put in Your Arsenal?
You have made the decision to purchase a home or to buy a new home, so what do you need for the house hunt? Just as you need the right gear to hunt animals there are things you can take on the house hunt to make it easier to find “just the right one.”
In your house hunting arsenal you could pack pen and paper. The more properties you see the more likely it will be that specific details of a single property will be lost amongst the crowd. Taking notes while you're at … (1 comments)

realestatepractices: Hello?! Anyone Home: Why We MUST Answer the Phone - 06/24/16 05:30 AM
Hello?! Anyone Home: Why We MUST Answer the Phone
It goes without saying that our cell phones have turned into our mobile offices with everything being an app away from being possible. Our worlds have become so immediate for information or results that we won't even wait for a download more than a few seconds. Imagine just a few short years ago we had to meet with folks face to face to do real estate transactions. 
The trend of today for folks NOT to answer the phone instead relying on texting and emails is a TREND we should NOT encourage. Say what you will … (0 comments)

realestatepractices: KISS: Keeping the Home Search Simple - 04/19/16 12:17 AM
KISS: Keeping the Home Search Simple
It is easy when you start looking for a home or land to get excited and want to see everything that is on the market so you don't miss anything. This is not only confusing but a waste of time for you and your agent. Let me explain, while you are in an area looking at a house that you know is not for you someone else may be putting an offer on your "dream" place and you never even got a chance to look at it. That is why when you are starting your search … (0 comments)

 
Larry Atkins, Veteran Owned & Operated (State Wide Realty Co.)

Larry Atkins

Veteran Owned & Operated

Farmville, VA

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State Wide Realty Co.

Address: 311 E. Third St., Farmville, Va, 23901

Office: (434) 392-6163

Fax: (434) 392-3546



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