Posts made by author 'Stephanie Hollender'
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What to Expect from a Home Inspection
It takes patience to work through the home-buying process. You find the perfect home. The owner accepts your offer. The mortgage company says OK. But it's not over yet. You need a home inspection before the mortgage company signs off on the deal. The inspector must check out your new home to see if there are problems you might have missed.
Our real estate agents have helped many families settle into their new homes. We realize that the inspection seems like a formality, but it can make or break your deal. Here's what you should expect from the home inspection process.
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Buying a Home vs. Renting: Which is Right for You?
Buying Your First Home. 3 Reasons Why It Could be Right for You.
If buying your first home has been on your mind lately, maybe it's time to escape the rental trap that so many people have fallen into and begin the search for an investment in your future. There are many advantages to being a homeowner, and it might be easier to purchase your perfect home than you think!
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Deal or No Deal: Negotiating an Offer on Your Home
If you list your home during a seller's market, there's a good chance you'll get the offer you want without a lot of back-and-forth negotiation. But some buyers and sellers like the back-and-forth. They expect it. And if you don't negotiate, one of you might have second thoughts about the deal.
Our real estate agents work with home sellers throughout the marketing process. We understand that sellers want the best price and buyers want the best deal. Negotiation is inevitable if you hope to move beyond these mismatched goals. Here are a few rules to help your deal go smoothly.
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Will a Great Yard Sell Your Sarasota Home?
Adding curb appeal increases the value of your home and makes it more appealing to house hunters. Landscaping projects can be a quick and fairly inexpensive way to make your homes stand out from the other homes for sale in Sarasota. Our REALTORS® know what it takes to sell homes in our community. Here are a few ways to boost your curb appeal and give potential buyers a great first impression of your home from the minute they pull up to the curb.
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How to Interview an Agent Before Listing Your Home
Use These Questions to Find the Right Agent to List Your Home
If you're ready to sell your home, you will need to find the right real estate agent to list it. As a savvy homeowner, you should find an agent that not only has the credentials to sell your home but one that you're comfortable and confident working with. Our real estate agents have been asked a lot of questions during their careers. Here are some of the best questions to ask while interviewing a real estate agent: