Selling a home is stressful work. Unless you have a lot of time on your hands and are proficient in the real estate world, you will likely need the help of a real estate agent. When you hire an agent, you enter into a business agreement. Just like anything else in life, though, this arrangement can Read more
First Time Home Buyer Tips: How to Negotiate Repairs
As discussed in one of my articles, a home inspection is a vital part of the home buying process. It allows you to identify issues with the property and know if there are needed repairs that have to be done on the property.Now, the results of a home inspection can be grounds for negotiation. Read more
How to Prepare for Closing
So after months of preparation, building your credit, and prepping your paperwork, working through the labyrinth of finding a home, getting pre-approval for your financing, you are finally on your way to closing. What a relief, right?Not so fast. There are a few things you need to know and do Read more
Home Buying Steps: Making an Offer
So you found the perfect home, a beautiful three-bedroom in a peaceful neighborhood that (alas!) fits your budget. And now you’re pumped with so much excitement that you can’t wait to get through the next step of acquisition: making an offer.But is it that easy?If you’re lucky to be the only Read more
Tips to Make Your Home Purchase Bid Appealing to a Seller
It can be cutthroat out there when you try to purchase a house. With more buyers out there than sellers, you will likely find yourself in a bidding war with many other hungry homebuyers. How do you make your home purchase bid stand out above the others? Here are a few simple, easy-to-implement Read more