Dealing With A Diva Advocate Who Wants To "Kill A Deal" - September 30, 2008 -
We`re closing on a beautiful condo located in St. Augustine Beach.The Realtor representing the seller has fought with us tooth and nail over absolutely nothing!
Her first mistake was allowing us to select a Title company because she wanted our buyer to pay for title.
No problem we complied and selected Transfer Title,who handles all of our Title work for years.
The Realtor thought because we were out of her area, we would be forced to select her title company thereby having her cake and eating it!
When that didn`t happen she attempted to kill the deal! Only one problem, I kept explaining to her that our executed contract didn`t indicate we had to use a local title company, it only mentions that we have to close in the county that the condo is, which we`ve done.
Her next “Missy Fit” was over the fact our contract states that all contents of the condo remain, she sent us an addendum asking for a chandelier that the seller decided they wanted, when we refused and explained that the buyer wants that chandelier, she again blew up in a fit of rage!
Throughout this ordeal I kept asking her what she was accomplishing by acting like a “Diva Advocate”.
Yesterday, we sent over the preliminary HUD-1 statement, and she blew up over a $200 escrow of an unpaid water bill!
The conversation is as follows:
Diva Advocate: Why must my client have $200 in escrow over the water bill, you and you`re title company are cheating the seller!
Me: The escrow is necessary the water bill is unpaid, the difference will be sent to the seller!
Diva Advocate: OH NO! We don`t do things like this here!
Me: Look if it really bothers you so much have the sellers attorney contact the Title company, I`m not the Title Company, nor is this part of our business. I`m the Realtor, you`re the Realtor, I just want to close!
Diva Advocate: It`s my DUTY to watch out for my sellers interest, this is unfair!
Me: From what I heard the seller is fine with the $200 held in escrow, this is all about you and what you believe you should be doing, again, let the transaction close and do the job you were hired to.
Most Realtors understand we sell Real Estate, we`re not the attorney, nor are we supposed to be!
Our jobs are very simple we bring “Buyers and Sellers” together and receive a commission for doing so.
Being an advocate isn`t part of our job description, yet many Realtors continue to believe that we`re here to sabotage our own closings! Can someone tell me why?!
What happened to the words “Thank You”?
scott daniels
florida list for less realty,inc.
954-275-0200.
http://www.listfloridahomesforless.com
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The exterior of your home is extremely important in attracting the right attention when listing on the sales market. It is the first things that people will see and as such should impart the atmosphere and feeling that you want the home to convey. To convey that sense of awe and put forth an impressive facade try to imagine that your home is going to be on the cover of a home magazine. How should it look in the picture? Now use that as a guide as you go about shaping up the yard and home.
New paint is always a good selling point and an attractive touch. New paint can make a home look years younger and newer. Be sure to paint in a neutral color as aggressive colors can alienate a large number of buyers. Next, tend to the yard. Make sure that the lawn is cut and the edges trimmed neatly. The neater they yard, the better the home will look. Take some time to remove any excess clutter or debris that has built up over the years and get rid of it.
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This is also a great time to see to the roof. Ensure that the gutters are clear and clean. Also, have the roof checked out. One thing that is a great selling point is anew roof with a warranty. If there are any problems with the roof, know they they will come up during the home inspection and smart buyers will likely have subjects that concern the replacement of the roof or a large discount if it needs replacing or fixing. If you are aware of any concerns ahead of time you can better prepare for dealing with them. Now get to it!
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When doing this method you should put every last detail in writing and have the person sign an notarize it, or you can get a lawyer to write a contract for you. This will make sure every one sees eye to eye on everything. When using this land contract one of the benchmarks you can put is thing that needs to be fix on the property. When using benchmarks you must be specific on what you will want to be done and how much time the person has to accomplish it. By doing this if the person opts out the house will be in better shape than it was before the deal. Land contracts are a good way to sell a home that needs a lot of work, and if its done right it can be a win win situation.
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If you are about to sell your property, then the valuator of the property can make or break the deal. Any one who values his house will value it at the highest and it generally becomes very difficult to find a buyer who will be ready to buy the house at the value that owner has determined. Generally the house sells at a price that is much lower than the value of appraisal.
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You can influence the appraisal process by being physically present at the time of appraisal. This way you can provide valuable inputs when the appraiser needs them. For example you can draw the attention of the valuator at the newly laid tiles or a new piece of furniture that you may have just purchased.
You can also check out the similar houses that the valuator may have investigated. This will give you a better idea as to how to value your own property. You can also bring to the notice of the valuator the worth of different blocks, which the valuator may have forgotten. You can also have a real estate agent present at the time of valuation. Doing this will be highly beneficial as they have close contacts with the valuators and also have a sound knowledge of the values of property.
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Words: Comfortable stylish luxurious warm romantic magnificent elegant exciting fresh distinct graceful original tremendous soothing stunning practical superior classic sparkling secluded textured elaborate paradise towering tranquil peaceful transformed personality
Upscale ideal significant affluent innovative prestigious inexpensive substantial unique tasteful remodeled private rare character graceful authentic original amazing spectacular vibrant versatile elite restored timeless coordinated classy colorful majestic incredible eclectic imaginative.
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Phrases: Vibrant colors, exceptional quality, smart design, convenient location, southern comfort, functional style, hidden treasure, old-fashioned style, budget-smart, endless possibilities, contemporary charm, beauty and function, urban charm, stylish and practical, charm factor 10, southern heritage, family friendly, bright and cheerful, nostalgic flair, fit for a king, custom built, picture perfect.
Create phrases that match your needs:
Fresh color, design, ideas, style, accents.
Stylish colors, design, accents, touches, architecture.
Clever design, use of space, layout, floor plan.
Creative color, design, use of space.
Bold colors, design, touch, elegance.
Here are some other ideas or phrases that might work for you. 1. Convenient to shopping, airport, malls, hospitals, schools, parks, highways, downtown, restaurants. 2. Quiet neighborhood, family neighborhood, kid friendly neighborhood. 3. Low maintenance, easy to care for. 4. Easy highway access, public transportation within walking distance, easy to find. 5. Financing Available to Qualified Buyers Minor Credit Problems Are NO Problem (one of my favorites)!
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Hi, I am Angela. In my day-to-day work as a real estate agent, I come across a lot of clients who ask me questions regarding Home Inspection and I thought that it would be a good idea to share it with you all. This article is based on the information shared between real estate agents and their clients. Below are the questions posed by the clients and are written in questions and answers format based on real time discussions.
What Is Home Inspection?
Real estate is a very important investment in an individuals life. When you are buying or selling a house, it is important that you get a complete inspection by a Home Inspector. In simple words, Home Inspection is a thorough visual examination of the appearing structure and systems of a home from the roof to foundation.
What Is The Purpose Of Home Inspection?
Home Inspection allows the buyer to not only know the exact condition of the house but also the fair market value of it as well. For sellers, Home Inspection would allow them to identify the problems of their home and how much of an expense would they have to bear to increase the value of their house by manifolds. We see through our day-to-day dealings with different clients that their house is valued less than it should be because of the existing problems with their house. The sellers can also get an idea as to whether it would be good to get their house fixed or they should sell it as it is. Home inspection can help you make very important financial decisions of your life.
Is It Important That I Get A Professional To Do Home Inspection?
There are some people who think that they can do home inspection on their own as they have a very good idea about the structure and the systems of the house and do not hire a professional to do a home inspection for them. In my opinion, it is best if you hire a professional. These professionals have worked their lifetime analyzing the houses and looking keenly at every single detail of the structure and the systems that go side by side. Home inspectors are well versed with the basic elements of home construction, their installation and maintenance, as well as they do not have an attachment to the house as the owner and give an unbiased report based on facts.
When Should I Call For A Home Inspection?
There is no general rule for it, there are individuals who go for a home inspection before they do a contract so that they can find out the actual statistics regarding the structure of the house and the repair work that it needs. In general, people go for a home inspection after they have signed a contract and for them it is important that they have an inspection clause in the contract, so that the purchase is based on home inspection.
Can A Home Inspection Fail?
A home inspection cannot fail, it is just a visual examination of the property to let the sellers or the buyers know as to the condition of the property and how much repair work is needed.
Should I Be There When The Home Inspection Is Being Done?
It is an excellent idea to be there while the home inspection is being done and it would be good if you jot down the questions for the home inspector or could ask him on different things on spot. In short, it would be wise to be at the time of home inspection.
What Should I Do If The Home Inspection Report Shows Problems?
If the home inspection report shows no problems, then it is perfect. On the other hand, if the report shows problems, then you have to see as to what kind of problems are there and what kind of repairs it would require, either it would be okay or burdening for you. If it would be okay for you to go with the repairs, then it is okay, if it is not, then you can always step back from the contract. A very important aspect to discuss here is that if there are major problems found in the house, then the seller can adjust the purchase price or contract terms, so it would be fair for both the buyer and the seller.
If The House Is In Good Condition, Do I Need A Home Inspection Then?
It is important to note here that whatever the condition of the house, you must get a Home Inspection done. With the home inspection you are going to know the condition of the property and all of its equipments and systems and you can keep the report of the home inspection as a future reference for yourself.
With this said, I hope my article will provide you with an idea as to why hiring a house inspector impacts so strongly on the most important financial decision of your life. Happy Selling & Buying.
Angela Rogers is currently working as a Real Estate Agent For Century 21 Nicole Lombas & Associates. She has been in this profession for about a year now and I must say that she is applying the true principles and values in her work to give the best. She has always been seen to put her clients needs before and works faithfully to resolve their problems and constraints. As far as I have seen her, she work towards providing her clients with the best possible solutions so that they are able to benefit the most. Her belief is that one cannot prosper without being honest and sincere and that is her ultimate focus. There have been a lot of points where she has to make decisions for her clients and as to what I see, her clients have faith in her. If you at any point in time need professional help or advice, you can contact her by sending an email or call her on cell.
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When you are all set to sell your home, it is essential to keep in mind that it is one of your legal and moral obligations to disclose all the problems affecting the desirability or the value of the property. Concealing major defects or problems fraudulently is considered illegal. Many states even require a proactive role from the sellers to produce written disclosures about the condition of their houses. This rule is applied not just to the regular sellers selling new or repaired houses, but also to all those who are selling a house as-is. Any seller failing to do so can face a legal claim that might cost them dearly.
A seller disclosure usually includes all the material defects or problems existing in the property before presenting it to a potential buyer. Some of the primary items that must be added in a seller disclosure include the mention of electrical or plumbing defects and potential hazardous conditions hampering the safety concerns while staying in the house such as an asbestos insulation or an abandoned well. The sellers would also need to specifically mention about any encroachments or any alteration or addition done to the property without a building permit. If the house has fences that are placed beyond the property line, those also need to be mentioned in the seller disclosure document. Additionally, you may enquire about all legal aspects that need to be mentioned in the disclosure from your real estate agent and include them accordingly. Some states also require mentioning of any acts of violence or crime that have taken place in the property.
Damage caused by any natural calamities in the past or susceptibility to any damage in the future should be mentioned in the disclosure. The list of registered sex offenders in the area is also included among the mandatory disclosures.
Some state laws include the mention of deaths that have occurred within the last three years in the property, leaky roofs, and disturbing problems around the neighborhood such as dog barks during the night or blaring music from nearby houses. Environmental hazards can also be included to be on the safer side. While selling a house as-is, you need to mention all those items and fittings in the house that may need repairs or replacement.
It is usually not required to hire a home inspector to find out the problems; you can specify those that are within your personal knowledge. Nevertheless, you may hire a general contractor to help you in determining the major defects, which will help you in gaining the confidence of the buyers and assure them about the fairness of the deal.
It is important to note that some states perceive it as your responsibility to find out the defects and not turn a blind eye on the possibilities of a potential problem. Although you may initially get away with it, once the buyer finds out and faces problems, you may end up settling the matter in the court, compensating the buyer for your lack of responsibility.
It is advisable to put all the disclosures in a written format, even the smallest issue that you have discussed with the seller personally. In case of doubts and queries, ask your agent to help you with all the relevant information you need to provide in the disclosure form. Your agent can also help by providing you with a disclosure form. Disclosing the problems does not mean that you have to repair or mend them. It is just an honest confession on your part that may help in negotiating the prices and avoid future complications.
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Be Free From Finacial Problems - September 23, 2008 -
Sell your property for freedom from financial problems
Worrying about finances is an integral part of life. These worries manifest themselves in the form of credit card debt, mortgage payment backlog and various unsecured or secured debts that you might have availed. But when you own property, it need not always be a serious problem. There are reliable agencies that can help with taking stock of your current situation and finding you a suitable buyer for your property.
The benefits Of Selling Your Property
Some agencies offer the free service of valuing your property and make you an offer. In fact, you can even expect up to 90% of the market value if you decide to go in for a cash sale. These agencies are experienced and maintain a good track of the market pulse. With their contacts and reach, they have the ability to find cash buyers quickly.
If the reason for selling your property is because your mortgage payments are overdue, you face the danger of having your home repossessed and worse still, eviction. By approaching an agency to handle your property sale, you can completely avoid this since you will have the money to make up your mortgage payments and enjoy freedom from debt.
More than just a sale
You can also have the option of continuing to live in your home after you sell it. Some agencies make an arrangement with the buyer of your property where you can not only stay in your home after the sale, but also buy your home back at a price agreed in advance when your financial situation improves. What is even better is the fact that you are not bound by this offer, making you free to decide.
Some people consider the options of a remortgage to free up equity on their homes but unfortunately, all it does is to add to the overload of debt that you are trying to solve. Even debt consolidation could be a temporary solution, but it still involves cash outgo and you are certainly not debt free because of it. That is why eight out of ten people prefer to go in for an emergency sale where they enjoy the benefit of getting real cash in hand, enabling them clear off their debts.
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Sell a Home and Not a House in Sarasota Real Estate - September 23, 2008 -
What are you really selling, is it a house or a home in Sarasota real estate? Does your advertisement say house for sale?
Are you selling a house? Or is it more than a house? You must be selling a home, since you are selling a location, a yard and a lot more.
In order to market and advertise your home in Sarasota real estate, you have to consider a lot of things. You have to consider that you have for sale. You may have a house that fits the features and criteria of plenty of buyers but there are some serious things that are really important that you should know and identify in order for you to use it in marketing and advertising your home.
You have to ask yourself some important questions such as is the price of your home lower or higher than those similar homes? You have to know why your neighbors move in your neighborhood. Know the goods things that people say about your home. Is your home near to schools, park and so on? Are there wonderful and fantastic amenities associated with your home such as is it near the beach or maybe golf course and so on?
These are several questions that you should ask and know, since potential buyers want and needs details that can make them be interested in looking and purchasing your home. It is better to let the buyers know the details like for instance, if it has view, let them know by showing a photo with the view. You have to show the potential buyers what else they are buying such as a spacious garage, a large and beautiful yard, a house with fantastic view, a house with nearby amenities and so on. Giving the buyers details can help you catch their attention and be willing to allocate time to visit and see your home.
In your marketing or advertising, you have to question the question, what are you selling? In doing so, you can catch their interest and try to give some of their time to look at the home that you are selling. But at the moment that buyers will take time to visit your home, you have to focus then on what they are buying. You have to know what they are looking in a home, what are the features they want and need. Like or instance, if a buyer want a room for a playroom for the kids, then you can show them an alternative. If you have a room which you make as an office or study room, you can let the buyer that this specific room is convertible and can be a good one for a playroom. You may love the room so much as a study room or office, but you have to consider your buyer, since you main goal here is to make the buyer feel like they are the one living on your home.
In order to have a quick sale in Sarasota real estate, you have to bear in mind that you are selling a home and not just a house.
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The first step when selling your home in Arizona is to contact a knowledgeable Realtor to help you get your home on the market. It is important to choose a Realtor with experience, aggressiveness, ambition, and willingness to spend time on your best interests.
Once you have found an agent, your second step is to meet with the agent at your home, or at a place most convenient for the person selling their home. In Arizona, there is an average of about 30 pages of paper work, depending on the broker, that needs to be filled out and signed by the seller If you have a good agent, most of the paperwork will be already completed when you first meet your Realtor. However, some information must be filled out by the seller.
After all the paperwork has been signed by the seller, which usually takes about an hour, the Realtor should take pictures of the home for marketing purposes which is the third step. It is important to take pictures of the nicest parts of the home because these pictures will be featured in several marketing programs.
After the Realtor leaves your home with the signed paperwork, and pictures of the home, the fourth step is to insert the information that the seller signed and pictures into the Arizona MLS. This is the main marketing source. The Arizona MLS is where all Realtors can view all the homes for sale in Arizona. It is important to have the most attractive listing possible in the MLS to give your sellers maximum exposure.
The fifth step is to order a sign up in the yard, and initiate all marketing programs. Marketing programs vary from brokerage to brokerage. Arizona Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage will put your home in the Arizona MLS, put a sign up in your yard with an info tube and sign riders, email marketing, submit your listing to the Southwest Living Magazines, send out mailers to all of your neighbors, and put your home on several national websites to make sure your home gets maximum exposure.
After the home has been implemented into all marketing programs, make sure your Realtor holds open houses. This gives your property additional exposure. If your Realtor does not hold open houses, that is a sign that they are not willing to put in the extra effort. However, some Realtors have more than one client so they have to rotate their clients as best they can. Every once in a while Realtors may want to take a Sunday off here and there.
If all of the things mentioned above are completed, you are getting some of the best exposure a client can get. At this point, the seller just needs to sit back and wait for a contract to come in which the their Realtor will present once received.
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