Whether it’s your first time buying a home or you’ve bought many times before, you’re bound to have some reservations about what you’ve just “done.” Many times after making any type of significant purchase, buyers have feelings known as “buyer’s remorse.” These are feelings of doubt, guilt or uncertainty. No matter how experienced you are,[…]
As part of your loan package, you will required to have a termite inspection performed on the property. This is to ensure there are not live termites eating away at your investment. If there is evidence of previous termite damage, the inspector will note is there is current activity. It’s also likely your homeowner’s insurance[…]
As the old saying goes, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Today was a great reminder that winter maintenance is an essential part of being a homeowner. Nashville hasn’t seen weather like this in about a decade or so. With about 8″ of snowfall in less than 24 hours, it’s easy[…]
Once the inspection report comes back, you need to review it thoroughly. Don’t be surprised if it’s 30 + pages long with more than 25 “issues” that need to be repaired. This is typical and expected. I’ve never seen an inspection report that didn’t have at least 5 items that needed repair. However, there is[…]
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[…]
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[…]
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[…]
Is it time to sell your home in Nashville? Do you know where to start? Of course price and location will always dominate the sale, but you also have to prepare your home to sell. Do you have remodel everything? No, absolutely not, but you do have to clean and shine your house to attract[…]
You need a buying checklist to keep you focused What should I look for when viewing a home? You pull up to the curb and there it is – the home of your dreams. Calm down. Take a deep breath and reset your emotions. I do understand the flutters. The hardest thing to do when[…]