There are few things that put buyers off more than viewing a home that screams of being uncared for. If you want to maximize your chances for getting top dollar, …
Renovations – Which Ones Are Market Smart?
Generally, few home owners renovate their homes in order to sell them because they know they won’t recoup the full cost of the renovations in the sales price. However, in …
Preparing your home so it’s more attractive to buyers
When presenting your home to prospective buyers, first impressions are crucial. Buyers begin judging your home the moment they see it and, unless they’re looking for a deal on a …
Buyer Resources
Market Conditions Advisory The real estate market is cyclical and real estate values go up and down. The financial market also changes, affecting the terms on which a lender will …
Methods Of Getting More Information About A Property
Talk to the Neighbors Neighbors can provide a wealth of information. Buyers should always talk to the surrounding residents about the neighborhood and the history of the property the buyer …
Conditions In The Property Surrounding Area
1 Environmental Concerns It is often very difficult to identify environmental hazards. The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) website contains environmental information regarding the locations of open and closed …
Physical Conditions For Which A Buyer Should Check
1 Repairs, Remodeling and New Construction The seller may have made repairs or added a room to the property. The buyer should feel comfortable that the work was properly done …
Common Documents A Buyer Should Review
1 Purchase Contract Buyers should protect themselves by taking the time to read the real estate purchase contract and understand their legal rights and obligations before they submit an …
Home Inspection
Your home is in escrow, and the buyer has scheduled a home inspection. A home inspection is a thorough visual examination of the home and property. The process usually takes …
Legal Documents
Deed – A legal description prepared by an attorney to transfer and record, in public records, ownership of property. Title Insurance Policy and Certificate of Title – This coverage is …