Day 18: How much on average are closing costs? In our market, typically closing costs, are typically 2.5-3% of the purchase price of the property. This includes the title fees, recording fees, prorated taxes for the time you’re in the property. The … [Read more...] about How much on average are closing costs?
What does it mean to purchase a home in “as-is” condition? Are there any pitfalls to look out for?
Day 17: What does it mean to purchase a home in “as-is” condition? Are there any pitfalls to look out for? To purchase a property as-is means that the seller is putting the property on the market in its present condition, and the buyer is accepting … [Read more...] about What does it mean to purchase a home in “as-is” condition? Are there any pitfalls to look out for?
How do you choose your offer, when you have multiple offers?
Day 16: How do you choose your offer, when you have multiple offers? That is an important question, that you need to know the answer for! What is your ultimate goal? Money? Time? Convenience? How can we, as your agent help navigate you through your … [Read more...] about How do you choose your offer, when you have multiple offers?
Do you think it is a good idea to have an inspector review a new construction home?
Day 15: Do you think it is a good idea to have an inspector review a new construction home? Not only do I think this is a good idea, if you are building new, I would get a third party inspector to be on site to do your pre-drywall inspections for … [Read more...] about Do you think it is a good idea to have an inspector review a new construction home?
How much will it cost me to do a big renovation?
Day 14: How much will it cost me to do a big renovation? Well, I wish I could just tell you that. We can’t ball park things like this, you guys. With the cost of materials rising, and selection choices being key, there isn’t a magic number for the … [Read more...] about How much will it cost me to do a big renovation?
