Tag: buyers
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Can a Buyer Inspect a Home Without a Seller’s Permission?
Here’s the scenario: Your house is on the market, and you have interested buyers, but they are concerned about the roof. Maybe your home has a bit of damage from the last storm, but it’s nothing major. Still, a potential buyer sends a roofer to check things out without your approval. Sending a professional to…
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Should you go to an open house even if you’re not ready to buy?
With all of the listing sites available, browsing homes online can become addictive. Even if you’re not in the market to buy or sell a home, you may find yourself scanning the internet for homes that you do not intend to buy or are completely out of your price range. Not only does this help…
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Top 10 Reasons to Buy a Home
Why should you buy a home? Well, it’s hard to say without knowing a few details about your individual situation, but the below list will seek to cover some of the best reasons one might decide to become a homeowner. 10. It’s yours.Seems simple enough but think of the greater implications of that particular statement.…
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How to Make Your Best Offer on a Home
Making the right offer is crucial when you have your eye on a home. Offer too little, and you may get passed over for the next buyer. Offer too much, and you may need to reevaluate your budget for furnishings or upgrades. This can be one of the most challenging parts of buying a new…
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Home Inspections for Sellers: What You Need to Know
What is a home inspection?A home inspection is an examination of the condition and safety of a piece of real estate, often conducted when the home is being sold. A qualified home inspector will assess the heating and cooling system, water and sewage systems, other plumbing, and electrical work, and look for any potential fire…
Scott & Mary Tynell
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Dream Home Checklist
Pre-approved? Know what you can afford? That means it is time to start house hunting! The hunt for your dream home can stall quickly if you aren’t sure what your “dream” looks like. It is easy to talk in generalities about wanting a “big” house or an “older” home, but in order to have a…
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What to Know about Home Inspections
You probably know that home inspections are often part of the homebuying process. But do you know why they’re so important — or what they mean for your home purchase or sale? Home inspections can play a big role in whether your homebuying (or selling) efforts are successful. Are you hoping to buy or sell…
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Questions for First-Time Homebuyers
Now that Spring is quickly approaching, you might be considering taking the leap from renting to buying your first home! This is a very exciting step to take, but it also comes with a lot of questions. Before you decide on whether or not you want to purchase a home, take a look at these…
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Tips for Buying a Home Out of State
What do you need to know if you are gearing up to buy a home in another state? Here are five tips if you are making an out-of-state move: 1. Hire a buyer’s agent who is familiar with the area where you are searching for a home. When you cannot be onsite for all aspects…
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3 Tips for a Higher Home Appraisal
It may seem that homebuyers and sellers don’t agree on much, but they share one important concern: that the transaction is successful. This comradery is never more evident than during the appraisal process. It’s only natural, since the results of the appraisal can send the deal spiraling out of control. Appraisers take into account many…
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