Many of my clients do not get any repairs done when they purchase homes. Instead they get really awesome deals. How so? Many clients close on the home to learn they got it for well under the appraised value. I attribute a good of buyers getting homes for less than market value to how well […]
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Obtain a clean WDIIR (termite report)
Most homes report termite findings on the WDIIR. Buyers almost universally request these findings be resolved. Pests including termites are typically superficial problems. However, they cause irreparable psychological damage to the transaction. We see sometimes sewer roaches in some vacant homes. They crawl through dried out sewer drains into the […]
Read MoreService your AC & Furnace
Buyers avoid homes with air conditioning issues forcing sellers to deeply discount these homes. Additionally, most lenders require the Air Conditioning works. We see this first hand in the marketplace. One such experience comes to mind. There was a shortage of homes in the summer of 2013. I was helping […]
Read MoreHave your roof inspected
A tired old roof will tarnish your curb appeal and lead to thousands in lost equity. Worse yet, it could lead to severe damage and thousands in repairs. Buyers are well aware of the importance of a well maintained roof. When a buyer sees a warn out roof they raise […]
Read MoreApplying Einstein’s theory of relativity to your home valuation
Ask yourself, what if, the famous genius Einstein sold homes. The same genius responsible for the theory of relativity and proving that time is not constant… Or in layman’s terms, time travel is POSSIBLE. Welcome to the ultimate in market valuations, knowing EXACTLY what your home is worth. Einstein’s home valuation From […]
Read MoreWhat would the buyer of your home do?
The MOST important skill you can learn when selling your home is to, think like a buyer. Lets start with a positive thought, imagine you are the buyer of your own home and ready to close! You have payed and signed all the closing docs. All you can think is getting keys and […]
Read MoreFlooded & vandalized homes with HOA violations – do they sell?
Summer of 2015 we had a listing where the water line broke on the toilet. This flooded the entire downstairs destroying all the drywall and flooring. The damage had to be cut out, home dried out, and remodeled costing many thousands of dollars. Our client was an emotional wreck, she […]
Read MoreUse My Spy Satellite to Find Your Prefect Home
Burnt out surfing inaccurate second hand listings? Gain access to the MLS & get new listing notifications, track your search, and view homes from a satellite. Here’s how…
Read MoreWhat do I need to offer on a home?
No matter where you are at in the home buying process you are asking the perfect question. Asking this question puts you at an advantage even if your purchase is six months out. What advantage do I have by preparing to write an offer a head of time? Your offers will […]
Read MoreFinding a Buyer
Have you ever went on a date with somebody attractive yet you could not get over their dirty shoes, old cloths, or bad breath? Whatever the buzzkill – that unfortunate person was left on the metaphorical dating market. The buyers you show your home to are no different.They are looking […]
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