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The Next Step In Buying A Home.

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Real Estate Broker/Owner with HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 311291

 

The Next Step in Buying A Home.

 

Just a few weeks ago, I wrote a post about a  Family Ready to Buy in Eldersburg! Are You Thinking of Selling?  We found  the home that met their needs. We have a ratified contract. Today we went to the next step...the home inspection. 

We started at 9:00 and finished in time for me to have a late lunch with Lee.

If you listened to RainCamp this week, you would know these hours spent at an inspection are a waste of a busy agent's time.

                                          Boy do I disagree!

This is the  time to meet the inspectors...usually more than one. There is the main home inspector, the termite inspector and in today's case a mold inspector. These professionals are chosen with care...some with my recommendation and researched by the buyer.

 

 

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 The inspection was done this morning, a holiday weekend and we already have the computerized report in my email the very same evening.

Reading the entire report with the comments and being present gives me the understanding to  discuss the buyer's concerns and help make the decisions of which items to address. I think we will wait until tomorrow for this review.

 

 

 

This was their wish list  (you do have your buyers make one..right?)

At least a quarter acre lot, a walk out lower level, 2 car garage, location convenient to work, specific school system, upstairs laundry, separate dining room and a home with natural gas and public utilities. Minimum 4 bedrooms and 2 baths... a must. This home has it all and a bit more. 

 

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I agree with you, this is important education for buyers.

Sep 01, 2012 05:00 PM
Roger D. Mucci
Shaken...with a Twist 216.633.2092 - Euclid, OH
Lets shake things up at your home today!

I'm taking your word on this one Margaret and agreeing with you!  Enjoy the rest of the holiday weekend.

Sep 01, 2012 06:13 PM
Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

I was not at the session that called being at an inspection a waste of time...How would you begin to write an amendment if you were not there...just from the written report I suppose.  We have it right in MLS...every inspection will be attended by the selling agent in its entirety....not optional.

Sep 01, 2012 08:29 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
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Michelle, important time for the buyers to learn about the house. Roger, So you are taking my word.. Sally, would you please share the wording in your MLS?
Sep 01, 2012 10:12 PM
Peggy Hughes/pha logistix, inc.
pha logistix inc - San Francisco, CA
SF NYC LA

Hi Margaret... if I was buying a home, I'd certainly want my realtor with me so they could hear something I might miss and also to better explain to me items that may not be as serious as I might initially think.  And, if I was buying in MD - you can bet I'd want to use Margaret Rome to purchase it the Rome Way!!

Sep 02, 2012 05:43 AM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
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Peggy, You are so special! Great chatting with you today.

Sep 02, 2012 12:03 PM
Joe Petrowsky
Mortgage Consultant, Right Trac Financial Group, Inc. NMLS # 2709 - Manchester, CT
Your Mortgage Consultant for Life

No matter what we do, the education process for our clients is so so important. When we don't do as good a job in this area, our results aren't as good.

Sep 02, 2012 08:50 PM
Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400
HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD
Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Joe, The home inspection process is not a time to cut corners. Educated clients are prepared and getting to the closing is the goal.

Sep 02, 2012 10:55 PM
Sharon Alters
Coldwell Banker Vanguard Realty - 904-673-2308 - Fleming Island, FL
Realtor - Homes for Sale Fleming Island FL

Margaret, a home with natural gas would be on my wish list. I miss having gas to cook with so much! Congratulations on the sale and the very thorough inspections.

Sharon

Sep 03, 2012 02:10 AM
Diane M. Phillips Realtor 443-286-4365
Frankly Real Estate Inc. - Manchester, MD
Specializing in Carroll Co., MD

Margaret ~ I agree! Being at the inspections is very important. I always attend.

Sep 03, 2012 11:27 AM