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10 Signs That It's Time To Ditch Your Real Estate Agent
Buying a home is the most expensive purchase most people ever make. It stands to reason that you would like to know that your agent is doing their best for you. Here are 10 red flags that tell you they're not.
1. "Well I had some clients before, but they were all jerks."
Beware of an agent who trash talks *everyone* they've ever represented. It's kind of like the people who have had a string of "crazy ex's". Eventually it might become obvious to you that you're going to be the next "jerk" that
The Care and Feeding of the Clients From Hell
I'm sure that every real estate agent has had one or two of these. If you haven't, you will. The Clients from Hell, to whom your fee for doing most of the work of finding them a home means that you suddenly have no life except for them and get very, very Irate at the suggestion that you are not on call 24/7. What's an agent to do with people like this? Sure you have to stay in business and not everyone is going to have a perfect client-agent relationship with you, but is it worth it to keep thes
Should You Carry A Gun To Home Showings?
Realtors are in a dangerous profession. The news frequently carries stories about Realtors who were robbed, raped and murdered while showing homes or at open houses. House showings and open houses are a dangerous proposition for the lone Realtor, especially in isolated locations. In cases like these, carrying a concealed gun can provide security and safety. It can also mean that you carry yourself with more confidence, making it less likely that someone will target you. However, a person new to
Home for Sale? Maximize Your Entryway For a Great First Impression
When prospective buyers come to look at your home, your entryway is going to be the first thing they see. Here are some tips on how to make their first impression of your home's interior a great one!
1. Clean, clean, clean.
Cleanliness is the cheapest and best method to make your entryway attractive. Wipe down fixtures, walls, and floors. A cleaner with natural citrus oils can leave a pleasant scent behind. Ruthlessly clean corners and behind any doors.
2. Declutter.
Make sure that only the
Empty Home Equals Empty Bank Balance
In these days of the buyer's market, every little bit counts, and if you are selling in a hurry, you need all the help that you can get. Often, selling in a hurry can mean that a move must be made even before the home is sold. Then comes the dilemma: to leave or to take the furniture?
Your real estate agent (and any other realtor for that matter) will tell you that without doubt it is better to be able to show a hom
Don't Get Cold Feet Over Your Winter Heating!
Sitting on the deck enjoying the sunshine and trying to keep cool does not immediately bring to mind cold feet! However, soon the sun tan will fade and we will wish that we had not had cold feet about organizing our winter heating systems.
Local fireplace dealers already have waiting lists of people ordering fireplaces and chimney inspections. It's true - wait lists in August! Was it such a cold summer? Well, not temperature-wise but most of us got a cold shudder watching the price of gas and
Meandering Thru The Mortgage Maze - Part 2.
It is difficult for many borrowers to resist the initial lower monthly repayments that are often offered on the changeable mortgages. This gives new home owners extra cash to repair and redecorate and sometimes an optimistic outlook can over-rule prudence. There are also genuine cases where a variable mortgage is advantageous; understanding mortgages can clarify these choices.
Meandering Thru The Mortgage Maze - Part 1
A mortgage is just another name for a house-purchasing loan. The home that you are attempting to purchase will be the 'guarantee' for you to borrow the money. The Lender is paying for the house that you have chosen and he (she) is holding it in his possession as insurance until you have paid him back the full price plus agreed interest.
How to Save Big Bucks Building Your Own Home
When we decided to build our own home a few years ago, it was an eye-opening experience, to say the least. The end cost was going to be tight so we were exploring different ways to cut costs. We decided on a contractor who was willing to enter into a "Cost Plus" contract. With normal building contracts, the customer is presented with a quote for the cost of construction, and that is the total amount they pay, even if the end cost is higher or lower.
The Virtual Handshake
For many realtors, one of their best assets is a gift-of-gab. You know what I mean...that ability to enter a room, shake hands with a complete stranger and chat them up, and after a few minutes make them feel like they've known you for years.
High-End Foreclosures
With 1 in every 483 households in the U.S. facing foreclosure, it only stands to reason that us common folk aren't the only ones affected by the housing crisis. It's just as easy to create a mountain of debt by borrowing against a multi-million dollar estate, as it is for a moderately priced home. Here are some of the celebrities added to the country's growing list of foreclosures.
Brew: Growing Your Own Tea
India and Japan claim that Bodhidharma, a monk of India, discovered the tea that they cultivate. Tea, as we know it in British culture, was not imported until the 1600s. Europeans migrating to the United States brought their tea with them, which has spawned a derivative mainly popular in the southern United States - sweetened iced tea.
Gardening - A Labor of Love...Or Just Labor?
Gardening takes up twice the energy when you're using tools that haven't been maintained properly. Get a file and keep sharp edges on your shovels, edgers and clippers.
The Perfect Lawn
If you have pets, the urine drains into the perforated holes in the lawn backing, but it's a good idea to hose it down every now and then. The life expectancy is 15-35 years depending on the use.
Tips for Making Lowball Offers
What is a lowball offer? Although not written in stone, generally an offer lower than 90 percent of the asking price is considered a lowball offer. The biggest risk of this type of proposal is that the seller will be completely insulted and may reject any further attempts at negotiation.
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