1. Avoid buying the most expensive house in the neighborhood. Unless it's in my neighborhood, then Thank You for increasing my property value!
2. Avoid buying a home in a development that was built on an ancient burial ground. Sooby Doo taught me that important lesson! Ruh Roh!
3. Avoid buying a home who's elevation is below sea level. Just ask the people of Atlantis what that does for property values.
4. Beware of a home featuring a "detached bathroom."
5. Beware of a home with an "indoor pool" in the BASEMENT.
6. Beware of a home with a septic system and the drain field is always "muddy."
7. You might want to ask for a roof allowance on a home if the inspector falls thru the roof.
8. Avoid buying a home if radon levels rival those inside the reactor at TMI.
9. If the garbage disposal turns on every time you turn on the new foyer light, the owner probably installed it.
10. If you buy a home without a Realtor and a home inspection, then you get what you deserve.
These little scenarios might be silly and obvious but many issues with a home are not. Even a newly constructed home can surprise you. You wouldn't try to perform surgery on yourself so why would you buy a home without professional guidance? Believe me, in the long run it will end up saving you money and a lot of aggravation.
Coldwell Banker Fort Lauderdale Beach - Fort Lauderdale, FL
REALTOR, SSRS - Sells FL Waterfront, Short Sale Expert!
ummm, in Florida, we're luck if we're just "at" sea level...
Demetri...I used to live in Harrisburg and my sister just built a huge home in Camp Hill...small world...
Nov 03, 2007 01:36 PM
RealEstateNewListings.com - Newmarket, ON
RealEstateNewListings.com
Newnan, GA
Cute but would have put the paragraph at the top just so the public would know not to take them to heart. I did get a chuckle out of a couple.
Nov 03, 2007 01:38 PM
Coldwell Banker Fort Lauderdale Beach - Fort Lauderdale, FL
REALTOR, SSRS - Sells FL Waterfront, Short Sale Expert!
Yes Linda, you are right (paragraph at top),,,I blew right by the end...I have to laugh a my previous post.....now.
Nov 03, 2007 01:49 PM
Taylor Properties - Bel Air, MD
Bel Air, MD Real Estate Agent
Funny post. The most important part, though, is you got your point across.
Nov 03, 2007 01:52 PM
AXL Realty Group, Inc. - New Cumberland, PA
People you can trust. Service you deserve.
I recently printed this list in my monthly newsletter after a frustrating day to amuse myself. I found that I actually got through to people that I couldn't before. It just goes to show you that a little humor goes a long way!
Nov 03, 2007 02:00 PM
Donna Homes, powered by JPAR - TexasRealEstateMediationServices.com - Austin, TX
Realtor,Mediator,Ombudsman,Property Tax Arbitrator
I would have had #10 as #1 and then do a count down from 10 to 1, as your current 10 is the most important.
Nov 03, 2007 02:04 PM
Beach & Luxury Realty, Inc. - Saint Pete Beach, FL
Broker ~ St Pete Beach FL Real Estate
These were cute. I loved #2 with Scooby Doo...and they say we can't learn anything from cartoons! Humor is always a great way to get a point across as people will actually learn better.
Nov 03, 2007 02:34 PM
MacNificent Properties, LLC - Cobb Island, MD
Broker/Owner - VA & MD "Time To Get A Move On!"
Huh...funny..I actually did have a home inspector fall through a roof.... :)
Nov 03, 2007 02:56 PM
TOUCHSTONE REAL ESTATE - The Villages, FL
REALTOR® The Villages, Florida
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If you don't currently own a Smartphone but know you need one, then ATTEND! Normally 25% of my classes are agents thinking about buying a phone and I am there to help you decide what is best for you and where the best deals are.
Here's a link for more info;
Mar 30, 2008 04:49 AM
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