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Almost A Must

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Services for Real Estate Pros with Ward County Notary Services 607851

Having a remote starter on your car in the winter up North here is almost a must. I don't know about the "from two miles away" part of it as I want to see my car start from the window of my home when I start it.

Almost a must applies to a lot of options a first time home owner would have on a list while searching for a home. First time home buyers often have in their head these "musts" until reality hits when the housing market and the banker say "you can't always get what you want".

New Appliances

Triple Garage

Central Air

A One Acre Yard (or bigger)

A Hilltop View

If you are a first time home buyer with big dreams you need to learn to settle. Lenders can not lend you more money than the house itself is worth so get it out of your head that you can get the appraised value AND extra money for cool stuff like a Harley Davidson. Work with your Banker and your Realtor to get a grip on just what is available in your market and at what cost.

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Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

If I still parked my car outside, I'd want a remote start but I don't so I don't! And yes, first time home buyers or really anyone with a limited budget cannot always get everything they want!

Jan 18, 2025 04:51 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

You hit on my problem Kat Palmiotti... 4 cars and a garage so full of junk nor vehicle will fit into it (except maybe) a skateboard.

Jan 18, 2025 09:22 AM
Kat Palmiotti

In our last home, my husband used the entire garage as a workshop so we had to park outside. One of my "musts" for our new house was a garage to actually park my car in. I got my wish Bob "RealMan" Timm !

Jan 18, 2025 09:45 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

😊 Kat Palmiotti 😊

Jan 18, 2025 09:51 AM
Bill Salvatore - East Valley
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

My grandson has this feature and loves it. In our day, we had to rough it. LOL

Thanks for sharing, enjoy your weekend, and here's a GOOD LUCK to your favorite Football Team of the ones that are remaining! Bill

Bill Salvatore / Arizona Elite Properties

Jan 18, 2025 05:00 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Bill Salvatore - East Valley yes in our day we had to rough it but our grand parents litterally had to crank it... can you imagine?

Jan 18, 2025 05:48 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Bob. Pick a home and then face the reality of you can't afford it or get pre approved and search for a home you can afford. Choose wisely. My vehicle has remote start. I have owned it for 4 years and only this season have I utilized the feature.  I am old school where you endured the weather to start your vehicle and let it warm up. Change comes slowly for us older folk. Enjoy your day.

Jan 18, 2025 05:08 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Right now we have three vehicles, all with remote start, and not a single one works so like you, we go out, start them, run back in and warm up Wayne Martin . It's an invigorating exercise.

Jan 18, 2025 08:46 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Bob... that's why I start all my buyer relationships with an in-depth discussion of their negotiables and their non-negotiables. Interesting how those often change once they get a hit of reality.

Jan 18, 2025 05:25 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

That's for sure Nina Hollander, Broker . And then you get that occasional nut job that thinks some seller will give them everything including complete owner financing.

Jan 18, 2025 08:49 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Bob, not sure about two miles away, I be worry someone would take the car.

 

Jan 18, 2025 09:42 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

I think there is a safety feature for that Will Hamm at least I know on mine that if someone got in they would still need a key or it would shut down.

Jan 18, 2025 09:50 AM
Lew Corcoran
Better Living Real Estate, LLC - East Bridgewater, MA
Expert guidance. Exceptional results.

It's really helpful to have a dose of reality when navigating the home-buying process, Bob "RealMan" Timm, especially for first-timers who might have lofty expectations. Thanks for sharing your insights and offering practical advice that can make a big difference in someone's journey to becoming a homeowner!

Jan 18, 2025 11:51 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

Lew Corcoran I remember my very first client. No one wanted to work with him because he wanted to find a lease to own home in a red hot market. I did spend a lot of time with he and we never found a willing Seller BUT we became life long friends. Going into the situation he hated all Realtors because he never found one that listened to him. Because of our friendship his attitude changed. 

Jan 18, 2025 03:25 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Loved the analogy, now let's be clear in the old days we did not have a remote starter of cars and the mob boss would send out his underling to start the car, and sometimes it started other times well you know there was a boom:)Endre

Jan 18, 2025 11:01 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm

LOL, Your word picture came through LOUD and clear Endre Barath, Jr. 

Jan 20, 2025 07:39 AM