People usually decide within the first two minutes if they like your home. The first impression is often the lasting impression. And they start forming their opinion before they even walk in the front door. So, it is smart to ask yourself, if your house is as presentable as it can be for a faster sale at the best price? The best way to find out is to imagine yourself as a prospective buyer. You […]
CUSTOMIZE YOUR HOME TO YOUR PERSONALITY The Lewis’ encourages buyers to not be afraid to renovate if the home didn’t have everything desired. The Lewis’ upgraded their home which was already move-in ready, but they wanted to personalize the home in some key areas they preferred in various rooms in the home. They remodeled the master bathroom, guest bathroom and created custom closets in the master bedroom. Recommendation to price some of the home’s luxuries […]
THE HOME INSPECTION A very important part of the process is the inspection of the home. The home inspection is a physical examination of the condition of the property and is a necessary step to learn about any problems and/or functions of the property and get a look at its surroundings. If you find a serious problem with the home during the inspection, you’ll have an opportunity to back out of the deal, ask the […]
The process of buying your first home seems like a straightforward journey- look at the available listings, tour one or two homes, apply for a mortgage, get the mortgage, sign on the papers, and Voila… you are a homeowner- finally! Then you start making payments to service your mortgage, probably for the next 15 or 30 years and that is it! But, is it that easy though? Well it is not, buying your first home […]
The biggest hurdle facing the homebuyer today isn’t financing, house hunting, or finding the right agent to handle their transaction, but what is commonly known as “Renter’s Mentality.” The Renter’s Mentality simply stated is one that says, “I pay you to rent on the first of every month, and you assume responsibility for my living conditions. The keyword in this statement is responsibility. The average renter is accustomed to having little or no responsibility for […]
