Posts in category 'Real Estate Trends'

Everybody likes to think that they know all there is to know about purchasing a new home. They know what to look for because their aunts fathers sisters brother used to know a Realtor in the 1960's that built a house one time. The truth of the matter is that it always pays to allow the experts help you in purchasing. When you are ready to make an offer, be sure to ask your agent about these three things...

1. Complete Home Inspection- Unless the home is a brand new construction, make sure that you request a complete home inspection from a licensed and trusted home inspector in your area. This may cost between $100-$400, but could prevent future issues and help with negotiating price.

2. Termite And Pest Inspection- Depending on the location of the home, there will almost always be some kind of insects somewhere around the home, especiall...

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When selling your home, be sure to ask your realtor what his or her marketing plan is.  

It is vitally important that the person that you have trusted to take care of your most valuable assett has a plan to maximize the exposure of your property. There are many mediums that an agent worth their salt could use, and help you increase the potential of a buyer that is both ready and able to make a home purchase. The days of listing and waiting is over. It was an acceptable practice in days gone by for an agent to simply place a newly listed home on an Multiple Listing Service and then wait for a call, but with so many avenues and technologies today that the agent has access to, it only makes sense to use each tool they can to serve a customers needs.

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