Listing
A buyer is under contract to purchase a property. An appraisal is ordered if they are getting a mortgage. A buyer views the property, and often times goes to the inspection. So, who goes to the real estate appraisal? The Purpose of the Appraisal Let’s begin with the purpose of a real estate appraisal. The…
A real estate agent guides buyers and sellers through the real estate process. There are things a real estate agent should do for you. Some agents specializes in buyers and some focus on sellers. I choose to work with Buyers and Sellers so I can be a well rounded agent to see real estate from…
Florida gets HOT, pretty much year round. So you want to make sure that your AC is running well. That means, you should get semi-annual checkups, and change your filter often. I am sure you are thinking, how changing your filter often isn’t THAT big a deal, right? What’s the worst that can happen? I…
A big pet peeve of mine as a REALTOR®, is other real estate agents who show buyers properties that they can’t afford. Let me tell you something that should not come off as a surprise, more expensive properties are going to be nicer! So all the REALTOR® is doing is showing those buyers what they can’t…
When you are selling your home, and you have a sign outside, you need to be a little more cautious than you might think. When people see a sign outside a house, they feel that gives them the right to start walking around your home. I had a seller complain that she was taking a…
Yes, REALTOR® get paid on commission, but the amount in commission change for let’s say, $5,000-$10,000 in purchase price, is quite minimal. Meaning, it is in our best interest to negotiate the best price for our customers. Let’s focus on buyers for this topic. A buyer purchasing a $500,000 home, will really appreciate getting it…
There are a lot of different REALTORS® out there, and it sometimes can be hard to differentiate what kind of REALTOR® would work best for you and your needs. The best advice I can give is to see what number they give you. You want a REALTOR® who gives you their cell phone. Not an office number,…
Owning a home is a keystone of wealth… both financial affluence and emotional security.