Archive for the ‘Buyers Resources’ Category

If you think you're brave enough to do a transaction yourself, you're flirting with disaster.  If you know what to do with your real estate sale or purchase then consider this:

Professionals use Professionals!  You should never be unrepresented when buying or selling real estate.  

Things you shouldn’t wait until the last minute to know:

  1. Negotiation
  2. Closing costs
  3. Possession
  4. Title search abstract history
  5. Home inspections
  6. Closing date negotiation
  7. Escrow and earnest deposits
  8. Setbacks
  9. Easements
  10. Homeowner Associations
  11. Covenants and deed restrictions
  12. Homeowners Insurance
  13. Flood Zones
  14. Repair costs
  15. Home warranty
  16. Clauses
  17. Contingencies
  18. Addendums
  19. Consulting a Real Estate Attorney
  20. Your rights to access the property while under contract
  21. Renting or leasing your property
  22. Lease options
  23. Mold inspections
  24. Financing
  25. Property survey
  26. Title policy
  27. Property taxes, old and new
  28. Whose representing the seller? Whose representing the buyer?
  29. Mortgage application
  30. Comparative Market Analysis (where are you going to get the sold data if its not in the MLS?)
  31. Sellers disclosure
  32. Buyers disclosure
  33. HUD statement
  34. Foreclosure
  35. Short Sale
  36. Condominium Documents
  37. Right of recession
  38. Liens and lis pendens
  39. Walk thru
  40. Loan commitment
  41. Loan approval
  42. Pre-payment penalty
  43. Recast option in your mortgage
  44. Paying points
  45. Encroachments
  46. Hazard insurance
  47. Single Agent representation
  48. Federal Fair Housing Law

I can only help you.  The rest is up to you.  I hope you’ll contact me to assist you with your real estate needs.  Please call Jeff Eslinger @ 941-915-9961