Good news! Usually you as a buyer will not have to be present at closing. But before you plan your vacation you may want to take a peek at the details. I have done a several closings where a seller or a buyer is absent at the closing table. These are often referred to as a remote closing or in some cases a mail-away-closing.
How To Get Multiple Offers On Your Home
If you are planning on selling your home in the near future you owe it to yourself to learn how to increase your chances of receiving multiple offers on your home. When multiple buyers make bids on your property the odds of selling your home quickly and for more money are are reality. Sometimes full price offers or offers over asking price are even possible.
How To Get Out Of A Real Estate Contract
So you found the home of your dreams and signed a real estate contract. Suddenly you realize it was a huge mistake. So now how do you get out of a real estate contract? Stop thinking… “What have I done?” “What can I do?” “Will I lose my earnest money?” “It’s time to run and hide” …and take a look at your options.
5 Ways Buying A Home In 2017 Will Be Different
We are chug-a-lugging into 2017 and with each month the housing market becomes more seller oriented and more difficult for buyers to navigate. I told you it was coming. Earlier this year I wrote about the 2017 Real Estate Trends Affecting Sanpete County and those trends have affected how those buying a home in 2017 should adjust their expectations.
Avoid The Top 5 Home-Buyer Mistakes
Buying a home has always been a big deal and avoiding the common home-buyer mistakes has always been easier said than done. Considering only “Sixty percent of recent buyers were very satisfied with their recent home buying process” leads you to believe that more buyers need to concern themselves with common home-buyer mistakes.
You Won’t Believe These Real Estate Myths
The real estate industry is often tainted by misinformation causing confusion and the exploitation of buyers and sellers. As a Realtor I strive to dispel real estate myths whenever possible. Have you heard any of these myths? Or seen others perpetuating them?
2017 Real Estate Trends Affecting Sanpete County
Realtors, investors, sellers, and buyers in major cities are looking for the newest 2017 real estate trends. Sanpete County is no different. We may be made up of smaller communities but still follow the national and state trends. After watching a full year of homeowner price growth, averaging 4.9% in 2016 I decided to forecast my thoughts on the 2017 real estate trends that will affect Sanpete County.
Avoid This Common Mistake When Selling
The common mistake when selling a home, has been and will always be pricing your home. Even though 2017 will be a great year for home sellers, many sellers may sabotage their own home sale inadvertently. Yep allowing your agent or pressuring your agent to sell at the wrong market price will put the nails in the coffin of your home sale.
Thinking About Investing in Commercial Property in Sanpete County?
Commercial Property investors are already excited to invest in Sanpete county. These investors know the benefits and why it’s a good idea, when the deal is right. But why would you choose to invest now in commercial property in a city within Sanpete County?
Buying or Selling a Home With Mold?
The last thing any buyer or seller wants to find out is their home may have a mold infestation. So what do you do when buying or selling a home with mold? Well i have some advice for sellers, buyers and homeowners in general. Because every home has mold!
Does Updating Kitchen Appliances Before You Sell Pay Off?
Most home sellers know kitchens are the heart of a home and can highly influence the purchasing decision of a buyer. With that in mind I wanted to touch on the question of updating kitchen appliances before you sell. Does it pay off? Will your home sell for more?
4 Resources For First Time Home Buyers
Let’s face it resources for first time home buyers can be hard to find and even harder to understand. Take some inspiration from Steve Jobs and keep looking for the right answers. What a nightmare! This post strives to give you just the best information from quality resources.
6 Resources To Help You Buy a Home in 2017
My goal is to help you buy a home in 2016. Whether you own a home currently and want to upgrade or you are a first time buyer you have come to the right place.
The Multiple Listing Service: What Is the Deal With the MLS?
Now I know most of you have heard of the Multiple Listing Service (MLS). In fact many of you have browsed my website which uses an IDX feed to show properties listed on the Wasatch MLS. I bet you didn’t realize there are over 800 MLS’s in the United States. But what actually is the MLS and why is it so darn important in real estate transactions.
Should You Buy A Home For Your College Student?
Sanpete county is blessed with many opportunities for affordable housing and as such it can be enticing for families of Snow College students to consider purchasing a home. Before you start looking at homes take a second and consider everything that applies when you buy a home for your college student.
Buying and Selling During an Election Year
As the election coverage heats up leading into November 8 I have been asked several times about the impact of buying and selling during an election year. Knowing my clients wanted to know what happens or will happen traditionally led me to do some research so here is the breakdown. No matter which candidate your rooting for, here is what traditionally you can expect in the housing market.
Common Myths and Misconceptions About Using a Realtor
Instead of perpetuating real estate myths I intend to break down common myths and misconceptions about using a Realtor.
8 Signs That Your Home Is Priced Too High
Sellers need to know that pricing a home is one of the most important steps in completing a successful sale. Pricing a home properly leads to little negotiation, faster offers, and less headaches.