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Archive for April, 2018

The Importance of an Appraisal for a Seller

You are selling your house, and someone has found it to be the perfect fit for their family. They have been pre-qualified for a loan and now it is on to the next step; the appraisal. Why exactly is an appraisal necessary and what useful information does it provide to you as the seller? LawDepot gives us some of the buyer and seller basics here, while we discuss the importance of an appraisal to a seller. A lot of information An appraisal is a large document that goes into great detail about a house, the land and the comparable sales…

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Should You Have a Buyer’s Agent for a New Build?

It’s a beautiful day, the sun is out, and the birds are singing. You decide it’s the perfect day to go look at the model home of the new neighborhood you want to move into. When you’re looking to build in a new neighborhood, it’s important to either take your agent with you or to be sure to let them know you already have a buyer’s agent representing you! Things you should know about having a buyer’s agent The common misconception A common misconception about buying a home that is being constructed as part of a development is that you…

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6 Ways to Correctly Time Your Sale and Purchase

The time has come to sell your home and buy a new one. With this, comes the task of correctly timing your sale with the purchase of your new home. Not an impossible feat, but it certainly can be complex. With a bit of understanding and some planning, it can be successful, especially when considering these 6 items. Same day closing Sometimes the stars align and you can time the purchase and sale to close on the same day. The ideal situation would be to sell in the morning and buy in the afternoon. This works best when you are not…

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