Real Estate Tips

Inspections Part 1: The right way inspect your new home

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 […]

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Service 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 […]

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Have 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 […]

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Applying 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 […]

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What 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 […]

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What 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 […]

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Finding 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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