Real Estate

Real Estate WHAT SHOULDN’T HAPPEN DURING A LISTING APPOINTMENT The Listing Appointment is an interview of sorts – for the Seller to understand what a particular Real Estate Agent has to offer and the firm that the Agent is associated with has to offer as well.  The Agent is also interviewing the Seller to understand the Seller’s objectives. I normally follow a two-step process.  […]
Real Estate Why Get a Permit? Let’s first tackle the reasons why some homeowners do not obtain permits. Three main reasons come to mind. First, the homeowner is not aware that a permit needs to be pulled. This assumes the homeowner is performing the work themselves.  Second, the Contractor performing the work does not pull the permit and the homeowner is unaware it is required. Third, […]
Real Estate WHAT IS IN A COMPREHENSIVE MARKETING PLAN? A competitive price will always be paramount to enticing Buyers to make an offer.  Outside of that, a Comprehensive Marketing Plan is crucial, and I would argue a required base level in today’s crowded marketplace.  None of the marketing strategies below sells a home in isolation, although together they form a Comprehensive Marketing Plan. Pricing […]
Buying CAN I ADD ON TO THAT HOUSE? You love the neighborhood!  You love the lot!  You would love the house, but just with a little more space!  Don’t just assume you can expand.  It is time to pause.  While expanding your home in most instances can be accomplished, you need to do a little more research about the process to verify you […]
Buying Focus on the House, not the Couch Often when I am hosting an Open House, I hear buyers talking about how their furniture will fit or be placed in the home.  The rooms of most concern are mainly the Living Room, Dining Room and Master Bedroom.  Furniture does represent a substantial investment for most home owners.  A sofa, dining table, or bedroom […]
Buying SO, YOU ARE BUYING A HOME WITH A SEPTIC SYSTEM… If you are coming from a location with a Sewer this may be a whole new world to you and the thought…or fact…that waste (from your toilet, sink, and shower) ends up in your yard may be frightening and a little disgusting. First Things First:  This is not about how Septic Systems work or Septic […]
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