Posts Tagged ‘jim trucano’

Home Buyers Tip | Tip When Writing An Offer

Thursday, March 14th, 2013

When you are negotiating the offer with the seller remember that you may need a “little room to move” further along in escrow. Sometimes a buyer insists on writing every last penny out of the sellers when negotiating the purchase agreement. This can sometimes cause the seller to be much less likely to compromise during inspections,…Read More »

Home Selling Tip | Radon Fears

Wednesday, March 6th, 2013

Five years ago it was very uncommon to have buyers test for high levels of radon. Today it’s a rare buyer that doesn’t. Smart sellers that recognize this should consider testing for radon when they list the house. If the level is high they may want to consider installing a mitigation system. At the very…Read More »

Home Buyers Tip | Finding a Lender

Thursday, January 31st, 2013

Buyer went and arranged financing with a lender that was very difficult to work with after I suggested a couple of other lender options. Then the buyer got frustrated with me when the process bogged down. Things would have been much better for the buyer with a lender that was good to work with. There…Read More »

LOCAL REALTOR® ACHIEVES NATIONAL RECOGNITION

Monday, January 14th, 2013

Jim Trucano with CENTURY 21 ProLink has been awarded the Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES®) designation by the Seniors Real Estate Specialist Council of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (NAR). Jim Trucano joins more than 16,000 real estate professionals in North American who have earned the SRES® designation.  All were required to successfully complete a…Read More »

Jim Trucano Testimonial

Saturday, November 24th, 2012

“He put in a lot of extra time and energy over the course of the months it was on the market, and dealt with a ton of obstacles that kept popping up along the way. I was living out of town and he personally took care of a lot of details about the house for…Read More »

Featured Home by Jim Trucano – $159,900

Thursday, October 4th, 2012

4416 Applewood Ave, Sioux City, IA Superb Morningside location. Newer roof, new HVAC, new kitchen, new bath up and down, outstanding lower level finish. This one is very clean, a nice layout, and nicely finished throughout. Not going to last long at all so call or text for your showing time soon.

Home Buyers Tip | Veterans

Thursday, July 19th, 2012

U.S. military veterans that are buying a home can usually qualify for some very favorable programs through the VA.  No down payment mortgages are available to those that qualify as are those that do not require private mortgage insurance (PMI).  Buyers that are veterans should contact their local VA office for more details and qualification…Read More »

Home Buying Tip | House Shopping

Thursday, June 28th, 2012

Limit house tours to six or sever per outing.  More than that and house details can be forgotten or confused. Tip provided by

Home Sellers Tip | Clutter Just Happens

Wednesday, May 9th, 2012

“Clutter just happens,” “So neaten up!”  Hooks and shelves inside the door give people a place to hang coats and keys, while canvas bins or natural baskets help contain magazines and mail. “Just a row of hooks on a board is so easy to install. Tip provided by: