What does a FINAL WALK THROUGH have to do with Real Estate? was a question asked by a Buyer the other day. The Buyer has a Buyer Broker and the closing was coming up. A call to the Buyer Agent when they would like to complete the final walk through, was answered with silence. "Why does my buyer need one" they asked. They proceeded to have the Buyer call me as they would not be available as they were taking some time off this week.
The Buyers question was "Did they really need a final walk through?"
As the listing agent my duty is to the seller and as so, i informed the Buyer they had an option to have one. I asked did they want to schedule one before the closing? Their answer was no, they would inspect the home after they purchased it.
I wanted to share this story with anyone thinking of Buying a Home, because the FINAL WALK THROUGH is the Buyers opportunity to check the home one last time before the closing and they become the owner. For me a final walk through would be a MUST.... If anything was left behind, any damage occurred during the sellers move out or an act of god, this is the buyers last chance to identify it and ask for it to be cured or be reimbursed for it. If you do not complete a walk through and find this after you close, it could be the buyers cost to remedy the situation.
THE HARD TRUTH is that the Buyer Agent should have known this. The Buyer agent should have told the buyer what a final walk through his and why it is a must. Failing to do this was failing to protect their buyer.
THE SECRET OF SUCCESS and key to having a successful Home Sale or Purchase can increase simply by choosing a better agent. One that explains each step of the buying or selling process and stands by you throughout each. The secret is, that All Agents are not created equal and every buyer or seller should take the time to hire the BEST not just the biggest. I leave you with now infamous philosophy, which is simple, to provide more personal and professional service to guide my clients through each step of the buying or selling process.
I leave you with now infamous philosophy, which is simple, to provide more personal and professional service to guide my clients through each step of the buying or selling process.
THE TOP TIPS TO FIND A "GREAT" REAL ESTATE AGENT
1. LEARN THIS ONE FACT: One should know that All Agents are not created equal and every buyer or seller should take the time to hire the BEST not just the biggest Agent or Company. It is important to Hire the BEST Agent. In NH that could be me.
2. CHOOSE THE RIGHT AGENT: As a Buyer OR Seller in this market you need every advantage you can to get your home sold. It starts with choosing the right agent. a. Ask for a Full time agent whose sole job is to sell homes. b. Ask for a Full service agent who will guide you through each step of the selling process. Discount brokers often equal discount services. c. Ask for a Local agent who knows your neighborhood and is readily available when you need them is a must. Out of town agents can leave you high and dry in your time of need. d. Ask for a well experienced Listing Agent can give you the advantages you need when selling your home. Not all agents are created equal. Choose only the best.
It does not take magic to turn your "For Sale" sign into a "Sold" sign. it takes a full time Local Agent who specializes in Listing homes like yours.
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About the Author: Scott Godzyk is the Owner/Broker of the Godzyk Real Estate Services in Manchester NH. With 30 years of experience, Scott is a leading Agent for Listing and Selling Homes in this area. To CONTACT Scott Godzyk please call 603.661.2121 or EMAIL: Sctprop@aol.com . We are Full Time Agents ready to serve all of your Real Estate needs through each step of the buying and Selling process. We are proud to be locally owned and operated.
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