What is a due diligence period in a real estate contract? It’s the negotiated period of time for buyers to do inspections, quotes, etc. to make sure they want to buy the house. Typically lasting 10 -14 days, it allows the Buyer to Cancel with NO PENALTY and the return of their earnest money. Can [...]
I study the market daily to see where it's headed. I call daily to find buyers for my listings and homes for my buyers. When I work with sellers, I always advise them on how to make their home as attractive as possible by following a home-selling to-do list. Recently I met with Sharon, who [...]
Who loves money? Everyone! Who gets money at a real estate closing? Maybe everyone! My clients Sarah and Terri were buying a home together. Mom Sarah was putting in the most money, and Terri would also live there and help with bills. Here we were at the closing table. The sellers of the home got [...]
Don't Let Your Dream Home Become a Nightmare My client Amy recently went under contract on her dream home. Everything was fine until it wasn’t. The appraisal on the house she was buying came in $20,000 BELOW the contracted price. How could that be? The appraisal is a critical part of the purchase contract. The [...]
Did you know as a buyer, you can choose your closing attorney in most cases? Did you know as a seller you can also choose? What? Yes, the closing attorney is a negotiated item on the contract. If a seller is contributing to closing costs, then they have some leverage with the choice. When a house [...]
When preparing to sell your home, the outside of your home is an important place to start. Create an inviting front entrance to attract buyers. A buyer will form an opinion about your home before they ever step inside, so it needs to look neat and attractive. Here are some easy tips to follow: Paint [...]
When selling your home, make the walls look good throughout your home. You may need to hire a handyman, or you can do-it-yourself. Either way, the investment will improve the appearance of your house and help you sell it faster! Tip: Putty over and paint any nail holes or other mishaps in the walls.
The kitchen is the heart of a home, and the state of your kitchen can make the difference between a quick sale or having your home remain on the market for months. To enlarge the appearance of your kitchen, make the counters as empty as possible because you want to highlight how much counter space [...]
The kids have moved out, and you don’t need such a big house anymore. With a smaller home, you can expect less yard work, less cleaning, reduced utility bills, and probably reduced property taxes. Before you decide to move, here’s what to think about before downsizing. Are you ready financially? Talk to a tax professional; [...]
When prospective buyers come to look at a house, the first thing they notice is its curb appeal. Cutting back overgrown bushes and trees is an easy way to spruce up your yard to attract buyers. Summer is upon us and with it the peak selling season. I study the market daily and call daily [...]
