You came so far dear and we are only getting started! It is the time for your home to meet its new owner. When your home is represented by Kurfiss Sotheby’s International Realty, it benefits from the worldwide recognition and prestige of the Sotheby’s name and gains exclusive access to highly qualified global clientele via […]
There are three things that will directly effect how fast and for how much your home sells. We have covered the first two items already: Price: As we said before, pricing a home correctly is art and science. If the price is too high, your home will sit on the market. Insider info: an over […]
So you chose your agent, good for you! Let’s see what kind of listing agreements you can enter before your agent starts taking action. First and foremost, your agent should present you the Consumer Notice upon your first substantial contact. Then she will present you the listing agreement. This is an employment contract between you […]
No matter how identical two houses may appear, no two parcels of real estate are ever exactly alike; each occupies its own unique charm and geographic location. Keep in mind. buyers can always relocate to areas with greater supply. The fact is you cannot relocate a property you like to satisfy your demand in another […]
Now that you decided on your partner in crime aka your agent, it is time to get ready for the beauty pageant. Remember, you are not just selling your home. You are selling the idea of living in your house! Secret 1: Empty your closets! Do you know the first thing that potential buyers do? […]
A listing agent has your back, she has the care and skill include helping you arrive at an appropriate and realistic listing price, discovering and disclosing facts that affect you, and properly presenting the contracts that you sign. It also means making reasonable efforts to market the property, such as advertising and holding open houses, and […]
Closing is known by many names. For instance, in some areas, closing is called settlement and transfer. In some parts of the country, the parties in the transaction sit around a table and exchange copies of documents, a process known as passing papers (“We passed papers on the new house Wednesday morning”). In other regions, the […]
Closing is known by many names. For instance, in some areas, closing is called settlement and transfer. In some parts of the country, the parties in the transaction sit around a table and exchange copies of documents, a process known as passing papers (“We passed papers on the new house Wednesday morning”). In other regions, […]
As you know from previous conversations, appraisals are required by the lender to determine the value of their investment. Sometimes sellers reach out to the appraisers prior to listing the property in order to price it right. Also, your agent will run CMA (this is not an official report that you can use for your […]
Due diligence refers to the time period that starts after your offer to purchase is accepted and it ends upon closing. The duration of this period is usually of the due diligence period is typically flexible and the deadline is negotiated between parties. This is your chance to determine any potential problems with the home […]