The Benefits of a sellers inspection - Video

We have spoke about the benefits of a seller having there own home inspection performed prior to listing the home.  We have seen firsthand how sellers can save thousands of dollars in contract negotiations by knowing the true condition of their home. Here is a simple video that will help explain the benefits if a seller getting that inspection.  And when your ready, contact us here, because we do these to.

Hurricane Irene has caused some flood damage..here's help

Hurricane Irene came and went this weekend, leaving behind debris, damage, and tons of waters in some folks homes.  A question many ask themselves, is where to begin.  For some, it will be a painstaking task, but it must be done.  Here is a guide to help with the cleanup of a flooded home. I hope this helps.

Creating a healthy home.

Preparing your home for the Home Inspection

 Several times a week, I enter a stranger’s house to perform what’s become an expected part of most real estate deals --- a home inspection.  Yet I find, too often, that while a seller may have gone to great lengths to make a house ready for a real estate agent to show, it’s not always ready to inspect.  From my observations, as well as conversations with agents, buyers and sellers, there are a few minor repairs and maintenance chores that sellers can do to reduce the number of defects that will show up on the inspection report.

Here’s a checklist that can help your house inspect as well as it shows:
Expect the inspection to take 2-3 hours for an average size home (1000-2500 sq. ft.) Don’t rush it.
__Clear out all storage items from the oven
__The dishwasher will be run, do not run it just before the inspection.  You can put soap in it if you like.
__ Place all breakables, antiques and other valuables out of the way.

You found your home..be sure to ask the seller questions.

It may have taken months or longer to find the perfect house for your needs, you had your home inspection, and now your ready to close.  Many home buyers (especially first time buyers) will have many questions about their new home and community.  A great way to get answers to these questions is directly from the seller.  Most of the time, sellers are extremely willing and want to help.  Some of the most important questions should be about the home.  Whats this for, what does that do, and so on.

Trulia.com has published a nice list of basic questions many new buyers ask. They are:
1. Whats the story of the house.  Everybody likes a little history of there home.
2.Where to go and who to know.  If your new to the community this can be a lifesaver.
3.What surprised them when they moved in.
4.Where it is and how does it work.
5.Is there anything you'd like to leave.
6.What did I forget to ask you.

Homeowners have trove of information, let them help out. You can read the complete article here.