There are so many little things that contribute to the Residential Purchase Agreement contract. We now know what contingencies are and what purpose they serve....So what happens if a buyer doesn't remove their contingencies? What can the seller do? Well, that is what the 2 day notice to perform is for. If a buyer has not removed their...

It's the final countdown....one of the very last steps. What is it and why is it important? The final walkthrough is completed by the buyers and is one of the very last steps before closing escrow. It is NOT a contingency of the sale. See the link below to watch our Tip Tuesday on this subject. In the...

We show you a before and after of what a few inexpensive items can do to completely change the space and make your home POP in photos! Keep in mind, staging a home to sell is DIFFERENT than staging a home to live in. #1- Rug This will define the space. Especially if multiple rooms are in the...

Notice, our title is not in the form of a question...that's because we wanted to tell you what REALLY makes a quality Real Estate Agent. All the things mentioned are important and praiseworthy. However, if you can find all in ONE Realtor® (or a Team....wink wink), you've hit the jackpot! 1. A Realtor® who knows every detail of...

What do you think? Is staging worth it? In this video, we will explain why the answer is YES. You've heard it before- first impressions are most important. A buyer is typically in a home for 15 minutes before they've decided whether they want to buy it or not. That doesn't give them much time to really process...

Are you in the beginning stages of buying a home? You're pre-qualified...now the fun part- HOUSE HUNTING! These 3 things could be detrimental if you do not follow them... #1 is MOST important so keep reading! Do not assume it is just you and your agent listing to your conversation while on the property. Survellance cameras are very...

A Comparative Market Analysis, CMA for short, is a way we help determine value of a home. We compare the property in question to other homes that have sold or are currently for sale. This is completed prior to a home being listed for sale or a buyer making an offer on a home. Please note, comps (a.k.a....

Well, here we are. Another Tuesday, another Tip. It's time we explain a common myth that buyers have. They think they will get a "better deal" or "higher chance" of an accepted offer if they go directly to the listing agent. Raise your hand if you thought so, too. To get straight to the point, Realtors have an...

So, the Earnest Money Deposit (EMD). What is it? How is it used? Is it refundable? This one was quick and easy. The Earnest Money Deposit is also known as the "initial deposit" made by the buyers when buying a home. It is money that gets put up front, and is held in escrow, while buyers complete their...

Here is another video on contingencies. Are you a seller? This one explains what to expect during a buyer's contingency time frame and what your rights are. A contingency is a condition that has ro be met prior to the close of escrow, or prior to the transaction continuing on. How does a buyer's contingency timeframe affect the...

In continuation with what sellers have to disclose when selling their property, today we are talking all about AVIDs. They are required on EVERY residential property sale....but what are they? Take note by the name- Agent VISUAL Inspection. This is not to replace a home inspection. We are Realtors, not licensed inspectors or contractors. We take this form...

Last week, we talked about the 2 disclosures that are pertaining to your property. A very important thing we wanted to talk about today is when they need to be sent to the buyers. Timeframes are CRITICAL in a Real Estate transaction! The timeline is specific to each transaction alone. When we have an accepted offer, we have...