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Steps to Buy a Home: Wrapping Things Up
You made it! You’re a new homeowner and, hopefully, you’re starting to settle into your new space and new routine. Now that we’re past closing, I wanted to wrap up the last few items: Are you interested in receiving neighborhood reports? These can be used as good indicators for your area’s property values. When you[…]
Steps to Buy a Home: What is Clear to Close?
There are no sweeter words spoken in real estate than clear to close. But what does it mean, really? Clear to Close means that the lender and underwriters have looked at all of the paperwork you’ve submitted- your bank accounts, pay stubs, tax returns, credit cards, bills, your employment has been verified, the appraisal has[…]
Steps to Sell a Home: Step 2, Hired a Realtor, Now What?
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[…]
Steps to Sell a Home: Step 1, Hire a Realtor
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[…]
Dear Buyer, You need your own agent.
Buyers need a buyer’s agent. This is not a suggestion or a maybe- this is a must. Let’s say you’re the buyer all agents have dreamed of and you’ve done your homework and gotten pre-approved. WOW! I could just hug you so tight! Take the time to find a Realtor to assist in your search.[…]
What Questions Should I Ask a Realtor?
An experienced, professional Realtor helps guide your journey and keeps you on track with your time and money. My opinion is it’s never a good sign if you call up a random Realtor and ask them to show you a property and he/she says, YEAH! Let’s go right now! Here’s why- if they can go[…]