Seller Step 3 – Listing documents

Seller Step 3 – Listing documents Your listing contract is only 3 pages long. We will go over these carefully so you fully understand what it all means.Click hereto view a sample listing contract. Paragraph 1:This talks about the property, where it is and the legal description etc. The checked boxes are so we can […]

Seller Step 2 – Preparing the home for sale

Seller Step 2 – Preparing the home for sale Most every home needs staging. We want the house to look lived in, but not cluttered. We want it to look homey, but basically like “Robot People” live there! Not really, but many things need to be stored that you won’t be using in the next […]

Seller Step 1 – Setting the price for the home

Seller Step 1 – Setting a price for the home This is probably the most important thing we will do when selling your home. Anyone can tell you what you want to hear when selling, it’s getting it correct that’s key to your success and ours! We use a variety of ways to make sure […]

Buyer Step 14 – Recording

Buyer Step 14 – Recording Okay, this is the day we have been waiting for! You now own a new home. Congratulations! I will call you as soon as the property records and let you know that it’s yours and you can pick up your keys either with me, or the title company. Sometimes, I […]

Buyer Step 13 – The closing appointment

Buyer Step 13 – The closing appointment Almost there! For your closing appointment, you will need to bring picture ID with you; a valid driver’s license, passport, military ID, or other government issued picture ID will work. Finalizing the process includes reviewing all closing documents and ensuring both parties have copies. We will be at […]

Buyer Step 12 – Approaching Closing Day

Buyer Step 12 – Approaching Closing Day This is a very exciting time! Closing is fast approaching, and you will have been in touch with your lender. They will have explained that the “CD” will be sent out to you shortly. The CD stands for Certificate of Disclosure and it’s a complete summary of your […]

Buyer Step 11 – In Contract

Buyer Step 11 – In contract We are now fully in contract and there will be many things that the lender asks you for during this process. It seems like the stream of things needed will never end, but it will. It also seems like they, (meaning the mortgage company or bank) keeps asking for […]

Buyer Step 10 – Negotiating Repairs

Buyer Step 10 – Negotiating Repairs Repairs are where we do the second round of negotiations. As I am representing you, the buyer, I want to be able to get as much of this done for you as possible, without “souring” the deal with the seller. So, logic and reason are our friends! Health and […]

Buyer Step 9 – How to read your inspection report

Buyer Step 9 – How to read your inspection report Click Here to view a copy of a typical home inspection report. I have removed the true address and names from this document, so it’s no one you know! This document can be very long, as these inspectors go over everything. The Summary sheet is where […]