HomeLight

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Chicago agent Matt Laricy , who has more than 19 years of experience in the industry and completes 41% more sales than the average agent in his area, says that due diligence when vetting a builder is crucial. Or a designated laundry room? At what stage do they install major systems such as plumbing, electric, heat and AC?

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

When buyers waive inspections, they are less aware of defects with properties. Sharon Quataert , a top real estate agent in Monroe County with 37 years of experience, points out that in the current competitive New York real estate market, many buyers are waiving inspections, which underscores the importance of disclosures.

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HomeLight

MARCH 13, 2023

You don’t need the added stress of waiting for the buyer’s mortgage approval or a home inspection turning up any unpleasant surprises. With a cash home buyer, there are usually no financing or inspection contingencies typically found in traditional real estate contracts. The buyer does due diligence during the option period in Florida.

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HomeLight

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Even with new construction homes it’s important to do your due diligence. The process of buying a new home is lengthy with many stages — think of the relationship with your builder as a long-term partnership. Buy New Construction With Help From a Top Agent. Find Agent. What type of home would I want to buy?

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HomeLight

AUGUST 18, 2020

You can’t just say that this size addition is going to be X amount of dollars per square foot,” says Jim Pitzen , a licensed architect and Design Consultant for the S.J. Homeowners expend a large portion of their budget on the first stages of the build such as drawings, permits, wall removal, excavation, and foundation (if necessary).

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HomeLight

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

According to an example document from the Georgia Realtors Association, sellers must disclose any known material defects that aren’t obvious or would not be found by a buyer upon completing a reasonable inspection. Georgia is a ‘buyer beware’ state and buyers are expected to do their own due diligence before purchasing a home.

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Realty Biz

JULY 31, 2023

Stage strategically: If possible, declutter and depersonalize the interior to make it more appealing to a broader range of buyers. Showcase potential renovations: Help buyers envision the possibilities by presenting them with design plans or renderings of what the house could look like after renovations.

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The Close

DECEMBER 29, 2022

A contingency might be the buyer selling their current house, requiring certain repairs to be made, or obtaining a clean termite inspection. Don’t you love it when the co-borrower is the client’s dad who comes along on the inspection and is suddenly an expert on chimney engineering? Due diligence period. Home inspection.

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HomeLight

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Stage the home with final touches like fresh-cut flowers or a basket of fresh produce. Zillow is designed to work for the agent and not for the seller,” warns Murphy. Yet after the home inspection, they’ll ask the seller to fix the items even though the price reduction took them into account. Refinish hardwood floors.

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