Meet Our Vendor: Austin Smith Electric

License #: EH1400029

 MEET OUR VENDOR: 

AUSTIN SMITH ELECTRIC

Austin Smith Electric is one of two trusted electrical contractors that we recommend to our clients! Austin is an Electrical contractor based in Franklin Township with over 13 years experience. He was trained through the International Brotherhood of Electrical workers, did a 5 year apprenticeship program and is fully licensed and insured with a Masters license. Austin's focus is mainly on residential electrical work since he started his own shop, even though he has a lot of commercial experience having worked on the Lucas oil stadium, the downtown library, Riley hospital and the Convention center expansion among others. 

Contact Austin: austinsmithelectric@outlook.com
                          (317) 970-0301







If you or anyone you know is looking to buy, build or sell feel free to contact me at 317-459-5182, or by email at dawn@whalenrealtygroup.com Dawn Whalen, Managing Broker Whalen Realty Group, LLC

Looking To Buy A Home In 2017?

Have you thought about buying a home and just aren't sure where to begin?  It's never to early to start taking the steps needed to prepare yourself to buy, even if you aren't planning on buying until the last part of 2017 or even later!

Our office is hosting a casual question and answer session on 1/21/2017 at 10:00 a.m.
We'll answer questions such as:

• Why should you work with a REALTOR?
• What is the best/most accurate way to find available homes online?
• What should you be looking for when viewing a property
• How do you narrow down the type of property and area you want to be in?
• How are repairs addressed?
• What is the value of the home you want to buy?
• How to best make an offer in a low inventory market? 
• Who all is involved in the process?
• What does the terminology mean?        

We also can connect you with lenders who would fit your needs as well as provide you contact information for Home Inspectors and Insurance agents and other service professionals that you may need in the process.

If you are interested please contact us at 317-222-6112 or admin@whalenrealtygroup.com to reserve a seat!  We'd love to help you make your move.  The seminar will be at our office, 7210 S Madison Ave, Suite K, Indianapolis IN 46227

Home Inspection and Your Purchase Contract

When buying a home, buyers should always have a home inspection. In Indiana the Purchase agreement states that if a buyer reasonably believes that the Inspection Report reveals a defect with in the property (under Indiana law, "Defect" means a condition that would have a significant adverse effect on the value of the property, the would significantly impair the health of safety of future occupants, or that if not repaired, removed, or replaced would significantly shorten or adversely affect the expected normal life of the premises), and after having given the seller the opportunity to remedy the defect Seller is unable or unwilling to remedy the defect to buyers reasonable satisfaction before closing (or at a time otherwise agreed to by the parties), then buyer may terminate this agreement or waive such defect and the transaction shall proceed to ward closing. BUYER AGREES THAT ANY PROPERTY DEFECT PREVIOUSLY DISCLOSED BY SELLER, OR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR ITEMS MENTIONED IN ANY REPORT, SHALL NOT BE A BASIS FOR TERMINATION OF THIS AGREEMENT.

Keep in mind that many times there are things that come up on an inspection response that the seller had no idea was there. Most homeowners don't routinely go into their crawl space or attic, and that is where most of the "surprises" come from. Don't automatically assume the seller knew something and didn't disclose. When you start off inspection negotiations, being accusatory, insinuating the seller knew or the seller won't have the job done correctly, you are setting yourself up for the seller to move on to another buyer that is willing to be reasonable.

So, what does this mean to you as a buyer? If an inspector recommends items to be done to a home, they aren't necessarily items to ask the seller to do. Most inspectors use this as a time to educate a buyer on routine home maintenance. Broken window, absolutely ask for it to be repaired/replaced, small tear in the screen- probably not. Nail pop in the drywall, not really, hole in the drywall yes.

In our current market, the number of homes to choose from is dwindling. If a buyer uses the inspection response to try and have the seller make the house "brand new" there is a chance that the seller, will say no, and ask for a mutual release. Especially if it's an area that is hot and there are multiple offers on a single property.

Also, if as a buyer you reasonably feel there are issues that the seller should address, ask. If the buyer sends a mutual release from the purchase contract as opposed to an inspection response, there is a chance the buyer will lose their earnest money. If asking a seller to make repairs, it should be the sellers decision which contractor they pay their money too. Insisting a seller use a contractor of the buyers choosing, will put doubt into a sellers mind as to the amount the seller is being charged, and if that amount is reasonable. None of us wants anyone else spending our money for us, or telling us how to do so.

Work together so that the transaction happens and you get the keys to your new home!!

Welcome to Linda C. Privette

Linda C. Privette, recently joined Whalen Realty Group, LLC as an Administrative Assistant.  Linda is a Licensed Real Estate Broker. She has over 20 years experience in leasing, property management and executive administrative assistant duties.

Until recently she has began a career in the marketing of real estate. She enjoys spending time with family, geocaching and driving her Corvette. She volunteers annually for the IPL 500 Festival Parade and is a member of the Hoosier Corvette Club.

She may be reached at admin@dawnwhalen.com or 317-474-1790.

1633 Midland Drive, Franklin Indiana

1633 Midland DR Franklin, IN 46131 Come and visit this home! SLIDESHOW VIEW A VIRTUAL TOUR SPECIAL FEATURES Price: $128,900 MLS Number: 21330073 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Approx. Sq. Ft.: 1366 DESCRIPTION Looking for an all brick ranch to call home? Look no further! Pella windows that tilt in for easy cleaning, back yard with full privacy fence, 9 year old roof, newer mechanicals, hardwood floors in some of the rooms, beautiful landscaping and so much more. Ample storage with 3 outbuildings and attic storage. Put this on your must see list today! SELLER CONTACT INFORMATION Dawn Whalen RB14040374 Agency: RE/MAX SELECT ADDITIONAL PROPERTY IMAGES