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When you prepare an offer to purchase a home, you already know the seller’s asking price. But what are you going to offer and how do you come up with that figure?
Determining your offer price is a three-step process. First, you look at recent sales of similar properties to come up with […]
There are two schools of thought about whether it is better to show a house empty or with the furnishings in it. An empty house is like a blank canvas, and prospective buyers can more easily imagine what their things would look like in it. But buyers could take the fact that […]
1) Have a pre-sale inspection by a professional inspector. This gives a buyer an evaluation of the house. Many times the buyer will forego their offer contingent on a home inspection when you have taken the time to do have your home inspected before putting it on the market. When a […]
If you think you have found the right house, but you have some concerns about its structural soundness, now is the time to call in an expert. Consider having the house inspected by a building inspection service which will prepare a written report. Your Purchase is a big investment, so think of […]
You are about to invest a lot of money and you should investigate each property thoroughly. Pay particular attention to the following:
1. THE LOT. What size and shape is the lot? Does the property have city water and city sewer or is it on a private septic and well system.
• Drainage – […]
Buyers should be aware of the differences inherent in working with sales agents who are employed by the developer (the greeters in a model home), rather than traditional real estate professionals. Most developers hire a staff of sales agents to handle their properties; this individual represents the developer/builder, not you the buyer. In order […]
When you find the home that you want to make an offer on, it will be necessary for you to prove to the seller that you have talked with a lender and you are qualified to buy their home. Even before you look at your first home, go through the mortgage prequalification/preapproval […]