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Sellers may think they don't need to do deferred maintenance, clean their homes everyday, or invest in curb appeal, but that can't be further from the truth!
In most real estate transactions, no attorney is involved. The Purchase and Sale agreement is written up on forms that have been thoroughly reviewed by attorneys, but usually it is up to the agents to use their expertise to fill in the blanks to meet their clients’ needs and avoid practicing law. Your client may be wondering, “Do I need a real estate attorney?”
This article makes it clear that inspections are important! Even in highly-competitive markets or in new construction, inspections let the buyer beware.
When buyers move into a home, they usually do so with a list of items they would like to fix during their ownership. However, sometimes that list does not get completely addressed by the time to sell, leaving homeowners wondering if they should correct those items or not. Making changes on a small scale can lead to a greater return on investment! Let sellers know that they don't need to wait for those renovations to be complete before selling.
Homeowners with Adjustable Rate Mortgages are out there and preparing for rate adjustments requires advanced preparation - if the homeowner is to make a wise financial move. This article discusses how to understand ARM loans and what homeowners should do if they are in this situation. Potential homeowners will also find this educational for understanding how an ARM loan works.
This article to send to your clients outlines the pros and cons of becoming an investor - everything from finding a property to evicting a tenant.
Moving can be expensive. We realize that if your clients move, that results in more business for you, but we think putting out articles like this periodically builds the trust factor.
Hardwood? Carpet? Laminate? Tile? Even within each of these there can be many options. This article provides an overview of how to think about their next flooring choice as well as a list of pros and cons for several. The pros and cons are formatted in both columns and a table to fit your template nicely!
While we always suggest conferring with a financial specialist, letting your clients know that you have investing know-how will impress even your most analytical homeowner. We have included a link below to our Future Value Calculator - a very cool tool for tracking your own investments or showing homeowners how their home investment can build over time.
Your clients may be thinking about refinancing, but does it make sense to do so? If it was free, of course! But usually there is a cost involved which needs to be taken into consideration. How many months in savings will it take to "pay off" the refinance? Do the math!
Electrical issues, roof issues, and structural problems are some problems that can easily lead to bigger problems if not dealt with right away.
Not all agents understand the difference between travertine and marble or can spot the difference between wood molding versus MDF. But agents who can do so can be very valuable to their buyers and sellers. We also discuss a "Finishes Book" in this article which is something you may want to incorporate into your business.
It is important for your buyer to do their due diligence and review a property's location in terms of noise and smells, people and traffic, nightlife, seasonal changes, and what the future may bring.
Buying an investment property usually requires a heftier initial investment. Where to get the funds? This article outlines six ideas!
Tiny homes are all the rage, but many people have a difficult time beginning to go through their stuff. The problem gets worse as we get older and accumulate more. But by doing a Lifestyle Analysis, Space Analysis, Functional Analysis, and a Memorabilia Analysis to compartmentalize the job, it can become easier.
Can your client park on an easement? Can you have an easement erased? Who maintains an easement? These questions are answered in this article!
The topic of easements can be confusing to homeowners and especially during a real estate transaction.
This informative piece is a reminder of another way that homeowners in your farm and sphere can care for their property by being prepared for an emergency and doubles as a check-list that they can refer to again.
A healthy economy usually goes hand-in-hand with strong property appreciation, so it pays to do your homework. There are five things to look at when making this evaluation and this article outlines those.