Posts Tagged ‘Home inspection’

Don’t Make These 5 Common Home Buying Mistakes

Wednesday, March 30th, 2016

It can be easy to get lost and confused during the home buying process. Proper planning is paramount. It’s also helpful to learn from other people’s mistakes. Here are some of the most common errors people make when shopping for a new home. Not budgeting for everything: Yes, this sounds obvious, but many people forget…Read More »

Home Inspection

Tuesday, March 8th, 2016

A home inspection is a thorough visual examination of the home and property. Many mortgage companies insist on a home inspection report before agreeing to a mortgage, so a pre-sale inspection enables you to address problems before you even put the house on the market. It also removes any questions about the condition of your…Read More »

Inspection Protection

Monday, December 15th, 2014

You’ve found the ideal house in a great location. Before you start packing your moving boxes, make sure it’s a sound investment too. Most of us wouldn’t dream of buying a used car without a mechanical checkup. Yet with only a couple of 20-minute walk-throughs, we consider buying a home that’s much more expensive. That…Read More »

Home Sellers Tip | Test Smoke and CO Detectors

Wednesday, July 24th, 2013

A smoke detector’s job is complicated. Using an ionization chamber, it senses subtle changes in the electronic current of your air and alerts you of life-threatening situations. Your job is simple – make sure that your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are working. This simple task could save your life. How many smoke detectors do…Read More »

Home Buyers Tip | Home Inspection Important

Thursday, January 24th, 2013

Home buyers want a home that is comfortable and safe; however, they must remember that if they are buying a “pre-owned” home, there may be items that they will need to take care of themselves after closing.  A general home inspection is done within the first 10 days of an offer being accepted and it…Read More »

After An Accepted Offer

Friday, October 12th, 2012

  Once you and the buyer have “signed on the dotted line,” there are a few more steps leading to the closing. Here’s a reminder of what will be happening. Inspection Period.  During this time, the buyer and/or hired inspectors will be making appointments to inspect the home. It is best if you are not…Read More »

Negotiating The Sale

Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012

  Negotiating a purchase agreement may be the trickiest aspect of your real estate transaction. Negotiating is not all luck or natural talent. Being successful in the negotiation process encompasses the learned ability to use certain skills and techniques to arrive at a win-win agreement for sides of the agreement.   Most home buyers and…Read More »