When moving out of a house you have lived in for a long time, you may discover years' worth of dust that was previously concealed by your home furnishings. If you don't have the time or energy to clean your house for the new owners, another option would be to pay a professional to do the job. Why should you pay so much attention to your home AFTER it’s sold?!?!? Read on, and make an informed decision:
Before going to the closing table, your buyers will have a last chance to walk through the house and check the appliances, mechanical systems and overall condition to make sure everything is consistent with the sales contract. Even though they really want the house, at this point "buyers' remorse" may be prompting them to look for a reason to call the transaction off.
Because an otherwise minor problem or defect can sometimes trigger last-minute cold feet, your best insurance is to make the house look great. Everything should be working properly, and all the agreed-upon repairs should have been made before the buyers arrive to look at the house. You can promote a more relaxed, positive atmosphere for the closing if you take special care in preparing for the walk-through inspection.
If you need more information for your home search or have questions about moving, building, selecting your first home or moving up to your next home, contact DAVID BRENTON’S TEAM.
When you are serious about moving… put our TEAM to work for you!
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Home Zone
Every city and county has their own zoning laws that define and restrict how property owners can use land. The purpose of zoning regulations is to establish development standards and to ensure that land is used for the common good. There are restrictions on both the type of structures that can be built and how the property can be used.
Common zoning categories are residential, agricultural, industrial, commercial and recreational. There are sub-categories such as single-family residential zones and multiple family residential zones, (areas where condo and apartment complexes are permitted.)
Zoning ordinances also restrict the height and square footage of the buildings, the number of stories allowed and proximity of one building to another. They control the type of facilities that are required for each use -- for instance, if a residential property must have a driveway. Whether you intend to buy a new piece of property or improve one that you already own, zoning laws will dictate what you will be able to do with your land.
If you need more information for your home search or have questions about moving, building, selecting your first home or moving up to your next home, contact DAVID BRENTON’S TEAM.
When you are serious about moving… put our TEAM to work for you!
Common zoning categories are residential, agricultural, industrial, commercial and recreational. There are sub-categories such as single-family residential zones and multiple family residential zones, (areas where condo and apartment complexes are permitted.)
Zoning ordinances also restrict the height and square footage of the buildings, the number of stories allowed and proximity of one building to another. They control the type of facilities that are required for each use -- for instance, if a residential property must have a driveway. Whether you intend to buy a new piece of property or improve one that you already own, zoning laws will dictate what you will be able to do with your land.
If you need more information for your home search or have questions about moving, building, selecting your first home or moving up to your next home, contact DAVID BRENTON’S TEAM.
When you are serious about moving… put our TEAM to work for you!
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Clients Working Miracles
Not only is RE/MAX the premier real estate choice, but we are also the exclusive real estate sponsor of Children's Miracle Network (CMN). Children's Miracle Network is an international non-profit organization dedicated to generating funds and awareness to benefit children in 165 children's hospitals/foundations in North America. CMN's hallmark is that 100% of the funds raised in our community stay at our local hospitals.
As part of the fund raising effort, I designate a portion of each of my commission to convert each one of my clients into a "Miracle Worker". I hope you will share our pride - knowing that RE/MAX is helping hospitalized children and making our community a better place for our kids.
RE/MAX associates raised more than $45.5 million for 170 CMN affiliated children's hospitals last year alone, thus helping 17 million children annually. Many agents in the RE/MAX system make a contribution of their personal income at the closing of each property and donate it to the local participating CMN hospital. We are especially proud of RE/MAX Select, REALTORS serving as the area’s award-winning “Miracle Offices” – this means that every agent in the office contributes to this worthy cause. In this way, we allow our clients to work miracles for children in our community.
If you need more information for your home search or have questions about moving, building, selecting your first home or moving up to your next home, contact DAVID BRENTON’S TEAM.
When you are serious about moving… put our TEAM to work for you!
As part of the fund raising effort, I designate a portion of each of my commission to convert each one of my clients into a "Miracle Worker". I hope you will share our pride - knowing that RE/MAX is helping hospitalized children and making our community a better place for our kids.
RE/MAX associates raised more than $45.5 million for 170 CMN affiliated children's hospitals last year alone, thus helping 17 million children annually. Many agents in the RE/MAX system make a contribution of their personal income at the closing of each property and donate it to the local participating CMN hospital. We are especially proud of RE/MAX Select, REALTORS serving as the area’s award-winning “Miracle Offices” – this means that every agent in the office contributes to this worthy cause. In this way, we allow our clients to work miracles for children in our community.
If you need more information for your home search or have questions about moving, building, selecting your first home or moving up to your next home, contact DAVID BRENTON’S TEAM.
When you are serious about moving… put our TEAM to work for you!
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Affordable Housing
Are you still writing those checks to your landlord every month to keep a roof over your head? If you are still renting because you think you need a fortune to get into your own home, you should investigate today's real estate market.
Interest rates are still relatively low, which means that mortgage loans are affordable, with payments potentially in the range of your current monthly rent. In today’s world, you can get an answer quickly as to whether you qualify for a loan. Check out rates available on-line as well as your neighborhood mortgage or bank institutions as they are all competing for your business.
There are a number of government programs and mortgage packages which require small down payments, in the three to five percent range--and that is not even talking about the year-end income tax advantages!
The right real estate professional will ask the right questions BEFORE they show you a house – to make sure you are looking in the right area and that they can structure your purchase agreement correctly. Think about this next month as you write your rent check.
If you need more information for your home search or have questions about moving, building, selecting your first home or moving up to your next home, contact DAVID BRENTON’S TEAM.
Interest rates are still relatively low, which means that mortgage loans are affordable, with payments potentially in the range of your current monthly rent. In today’s world, you can get an answer quickly as to whether you qualify for a loan. Check out rates available on-line as well as your neighborhood mortgage or bank institutions as they are all competing for your business.
There are a number of government programs and mortgage packages which require small down payments, in the three to five percent range--and that is not even talking about the year-end income tax advantages!
The right real estate professional will ask the right questions BEFORE they show you a house – to make sure you are looking in the right area and that they can structure your purchase agreement correctly. Think about this next month as you write your rent check.
If you need more information for your home search or have questions about moving, building, selecting your first home or moving up to your next home, contact DAVID BRENTON’S TEAM.
Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Your Real Estate Concierge
Your rolodex; your Franklin planner; your address book; your PDA; your blackberry; your iPhone -- your browser; your cell phone; your network; your wi-fi; your connection to the world... We are ingrained to expect immediate, professional and complete results in today’s business world. And, with all the technology available to us, why shouldn’t we expect fast, accurate service?
We would like to offer you our unique and personal concierge service – working with DAVID BRENTON’S TEAM. Each member is versed in the nuances of the metropolitan area’s neighborhoods, the market trends, new construction and the various loan programs that can land you the home you’ve been looking for. We’re trained professionals, meaning each buyer agent is your own personal directory working diligently to find the home of your dreams
If you need more information for your home search or have questions about moving, building, selecting your first home or moving up to your next home, contact DAVID BRENTON’S TEAM.
When you are serious about moving… put our TEAM to work for you!
We would like to offer you our unique and personal concierge service – working with DAVID BRENTON’S TEAM. Each member is versed in the nuances of the metropolitan area’s neighborhoods, the market trends, new construction and the various loan programs that can land you the home you’ve been looking for. We’re trained professionals, meaning each buyer agent is your own personal directory working diligently to find the home of your dreams
If you need more information for your home search or have questions about moving, building, selecting your first home or moving up to your next home, contact DAVID BRENTON’S TEAM.
When you are serious about moving… put our TEAM to work for you!
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