Real Estate Tips

Buying a home can be intimidating, especially given all the mortgage choices and conditions. Which leads us to the topic of as-is properties. Are they a good deal? What should you look for? And how can you negotiate with a seller? Here are four questions that may have you reconsidering a potential purchase. What Should the Seller Cover? When it comes to purchasing a home that needs work, you are often at the seller’s mercy as to what they will agree to cover. Mortgage lenders usually specify health and safety remedies as non-negotiables. But an as-is sale can indicate the seller’s reluctance to invest any cash into the house. In estate or probate sales or situations nearing foreclosure, the current homeowner may not have the money to perform repairs. Of…

Sure, the internet makes it easier than ever for people to search for and discover homes on the market, but the jobs of real estate agents, realtors, and brokers are far from extinct. The amount of work that goes into the home buying and selling processes far exceed most people’s expertise. Plus, realtors help cut down on the amount of heartbreak and let-downs, as they can steer people in the right direction when it comes to finding a property.  If you are in the market for a new real estate agent, you can facilitate a great working relationship by doing a bit of homework before you meet with them. Having the information your realtor needs can simplify the process and get you on the market quicker. Below we’ve outlined some…