Many times contracts are accepted verbally by the seller’s agent first while signatures are gathered from the sellers. It can take 1 – 2 days for all parties to sign and return the contract so be patient. Please keep in mind that until we have an executed contract, which means everything has been signed by[…]
Home Inspections My philosophy is that all buyers should have an inspection performed. It’s best to be aware of anything that may be present even if the seller has already said the home is sold “as is.” There are instances that an inspection isn’t important and not required, but this is the rare exception rather[…]
Nothing turns a home buyer off faster than a stinky or dirty home. Ideally, a deep clean would be done the day before your photography appointment. Top to bottom- baseboards to ceiling fan blades, we want your home sparkling clean, especially the kitchen and bathrooms since those areas often make or break a sale. If[…]
We’re so close to getting your home on the market! The last step before going live is the photography. Your home’s photos can be the difference between a quick sale and languishing on the market. Remember the materials I sent you where I talked about “casper showings” and online viewings? Buyers see your home on[…]
You know it needs to be done, beat them to the punch. Have you considered a pre-market inspection for your home? A pre-market inspection means you pay an inspector to inspect your home before it goes on the market. The cost for this is usually between $400 – $700. It allows you the opportunity to[…]
Once we’ve filled out all of our paperwork and we’ve set target date to go “live.” We’ll walk through your home room by room to create a comprehensive list of what furniture needs to be moved or put in storage, and together, we’ll determine whether we need the help of a professional stager. Unless the[…]
Your Realtor gets to work Hot Dog! You’ve hired me to represent you and list your home for sale! What happens now? More paperwork! Top 10 List. Write a top ten list of reasons you love living in your home and neighborhood. These are intangibles- reasons buyers can’t easily see for themselves such as easy[…]
You’ve been looking through the emails I sent you with new to the market properties and you’ve found a few you’re interested in seeing. I’ve set up your showings and we’re preparing to head out to view properties. Before we get in our cars, here’s a few things you should know: Plan to be on[…]
While tempting at first glance, do not attempt to go-it alone! Many home owners start their selling process looking on sites such as Zillow or Trulia to see at what price their property is valued. I understand that logic because it’s easy and free, but keep in mind: The sites aren’t 100% accurate. Pocket Listings[…]
You’ve found THE house and you want to make an offer to purchase. Fantastic! I’m getting excited for you! In today’s market, we need to put in an offer asap; ideally within hours. Before I can submit an offer to purchase on a home, there are things we need to discuss and make note of.[…]