Can I have my sign as well as yours on the property? No. The only marketing right you give up when you list with us is your for sale sign. Having another sign, besides our Fred Haywood Realty sign could potentially interfere with agent showings, so we only have one sign on the property.
Should I pick an area specialist to sell my home? There are agents who focus primarily in one geographic area or neighborhood. But buyers come from all over the valley and country, not just that small neighborhood. So an area specialist usually really means "listing agent" in the area.
Years ago the real estate business was successfully composed of lots of small "boutique" offices - where companies did specialize in a certain area or part of town. But computers and cell phones have changed that aspect of the real estate business. Now, what is important in selecting an agent are experience, track record, and marketing skills.
Why should I use a team vs. a single agent? Because times have changed, no one agent can be everywhere at the same time. Let's suppose an agent has a relocation buyer in town. For three or four days they have to be with just that one buyer, a dream scenario for the agent, but not so for you. They are unavailable to show your home, they are not available to get feedback on showings, and they aren't available to negotiate contracts or inspection reports.
Under a team scenario such as ours, we have two full-time Buyer Agents who only show property. We have a full-time Listings Manager whose main job is keeping you informed of activity and feedback on showings.
We have a full-time Contracts Manager whose main function is negotiating contracts. Additionally, we have two full-time Office Administrators along with a full time Escrow Manager to handle all the details of the transaction. Simply, we can and do provide a higher level of service to our clients than most agents can even conceive of.
14 Questions To Ask Your Next Realtor:
How many years have you been in the business? What is your ratio of sales price to listed price? What is the average number of days your listings are on the market before selling? Would you please show me a copy of your marketing plan? Could I have a copy of your standard purchase agreement? How many homes have you sold in the area? What is your commission rate? What if I sell it myself? Does my home need any repairs or changing in any way? What is the length of your listing agreement? At what price would you market my home? What professional designations do you have? Do you have any references with you now? Could you give me a copy of your personal resume?
Are you looking for a home and becoming tired of house-hunting? If so, you may be tempted to buy a bargain-priced home "as is" and forego the home inspection. But without the inspection report, do you know what the "as it" refers to? Wouldn't it be better to know what condition the home is in before you buy it?
The inspection contingency allows the buyer to enlist the services of a licensed home inspector within three to seven days after the purchase agreement is signed. The inspector will go over the property from top to bottom, evaluating the condition of all the basic systems and structures of the home in order to identify conditions that may be considered material defects and thus may affect the market value or the safety of the home.
The inspector's report is the only documented proof of the actual condition of the property that is being sold. It is a valuable tool that helps you negotiate the sales contract and gives you information about future maintenance projects.
The cost of an inspection is well worth the peace of mind it provides.
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