Monday, September 30, 2013
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Time is of the Essence…
When buying or selling a home there is one thing that all parties should remember, and that is Time is of the Essence.
What does that mean exactly? Simply put, it means that if there is a response time on an offer or counter offer then by not responding within that time frame you are out of contract.
With today’s technology, the ability to fax/email and even digitally sign documents, not being able to obtain a signature is no longer an acceptable excuse as to why one party didn’t respond within the time frame.
Buyers might perceive the inability to get a signature from a seller as the seller not really being motivated to sell. Sellers on the other could perceive it as a buyer not as interested in making the transaction happen because they aren’t able to get a signed counter offer back.
Without signatures contracts aren’t valid.
So the next time you are working with a Realtor and trying to buy or sell, remember that it is important to handle the negotiations in a timely manner so that you can get to your goal.
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
DIY Projects gone wrong…
Every once in a while, I run across something that just makes me wonder, what in the world were they thinking:
Putting in a deck and really don’t want to dig/set posts, use concrete blocks.
Run out of caulk, no worries, use duct tape instead.
How about this beauty? Gold carpet on the accent wall of the 1/2 bath?
If you are thinking about selling your home, contact me for a free no obligation consultation, in which you will receive a check list of things to do and what not to do, in order to make your home appealing to the public!
Sunday, June 30, 2013
It's All In The Details...
Getting your house ready to sell? Don't overlook the little things that need to be done.
Curb appeal will get a buyer in the door, if the neighborhood and price is right for them. But you want to grab & keep them once they are in the door. Sure you've repainted, had carpets cleaned, updated light fixtures etc, but what about the little things. Those little details that the buyers pay attention to? Once your home is on the market it is no longer your home, it is a product, and you want it to show in it's best light.
Does the bathtub/shower shine? What about the windows, do they sparkle? Do all the outlets have covers? What about the light switches, do you have a white switch with an almond cover or vice versa? Are the switches clean?
Have you dusted those ceiling fan paddles? What about the tops of the door casings? How about your sink, is it clean?
As you prepare your home for sale, think about someone coming in and doing a white glove test, and make sure you hit every area, regardless of how little.
Hole in the drywall in the garage? Fix it! It may just be a garage to you & not matter, but a seller could look at it as a negative.
Typically when looking at a home a buyer is mentally calculating repairs that need to be made as they are walking through the home, pay attention to the details, and that should help eliminate a low ball offer because a buyer feels it will be $10,000.00 to bring a home up to average in their opinion.
Friday, June 21, 2013
Great Buy On Indy’s East Side
Looking for a low maintenance home, look no further! All brick home offers 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bath, 2 car garage and more. Click on the Check Out more link above for more information
Priced at $85000.00, you can still own a home for less than renting!!!
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