September
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September 28th, 2016
by
Kerigan Marketing
1. CALL ME - I'll handle the other nine - Forget #'s 2-10!
In all seriousness, your Realtor is very key in guiding you, as a buyer or seller, through the often stressful task of real estate transactions. To be honest, there are more than 10 things to be done, but again, it's our job to assist you with the many steps in the process.
Do you know how many entities are involved in just one sale? The answer: a minimum of ten... and that's just on one side. Multiply by two and you have a full blown real estate transaction between a buyer and a seller.
I consistently find that buyers feel overwhelmed by the time sensitive nature of contracts, inspection periods and appraisal results and subsequently, negotiating repair limits and sales price, when necessary. Throw in the new government guidelines and wait periods that took place in 2015, plus a tight timeline for loan commitments, and it's a recipe for anxiety... BIG TIME!
Sellers are often unprepared for the invasive scheduling of all the showings, inspectors, appraisers, surveyors and other entities that have to enter their home/property. After all, who wants to maintain a spotless home day after day after day? NOT ME! Many owners think that after they enter into a contract with the right buyer, all they need to do is sit back and wait to close. In all actuality, the contract is only the beginning of the list of steps that follow.
While all of this may sound like too much for any one person to handle, PLEASE DON'T SWEAT IT! Let your Realtor juggle all the plates and make it come together so you can sit back and purchase your dream home or sell the one you're ready to leave. A Realtor's job isn't easy, but if they're accompanying you to the finish line with a smile on your face, then you have a good Realtor. My goal is to make HAPPY FACES!
Yes, buying and selling isn't exactly a simple process, but it's one that's totally doable - trust your Realtor!
For more info, visit BeachtoBays.comĀ or contact Lee Ann at 850.774.3186.
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