Articles of Interest to Sellers

 

 

  • Appraisals and Market Value  A question and answer to illustrate the relationship between appraisals and market value and what it means to you, the Seller.

 

  • Escrow and Closing Costs One of the more confusing aspects to any Seller or Buyer in a real estate transaction. Don't be short-changed at the closing.

 

  • Internet Homes Sell for More Homes advertised on the internet take longer to sell, but ultimately sell for more. The internet is the fastest growing media currently on the face of the earth, and its benefits to both Sellers and Buyers of real estate is limitless.  Read more about this topic by clicking the hyperlink above. 

 

  • Asbestos Learn about the issues and dangers surrounding what was once the miracle material and used from everything from pipe insulation to brake liners in automobiles. Many homes may have some form of this dangerous and carcinogenic material. Learn how to identify this substance and how it is safely removed. Although this article centers around Texas, it serves as a guide to understand the potential risks and how to deal with it. Click the hyperlink above

 

  • Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure Its an unpleasant reality but Sellers who may have run into a  financial catastrophe and fallen behind on their mortgage payments have an alternative method than going through the agonizing  foreclosure process. This method: Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure (D.I.L.F.) may save the dignity of the seller and prevent  incurring mounting attorney's fees for themselves and the lender. The basic principle is to offer the lender the deed to your property. In return, the lender forgives the unpaid debt. To read more on this subject click the hyperlink above.

 

  • Open Houses  Today, perhaps more than ever, open houses conducted by Realtors are fraught with dangers to both Sellers and the agents themselves. Thefts, assaults, and burglaries have been reported as a direct result of open houses conducted on residential properties. Is having an open house worth the risk? In this article, surveys show  surprising results. Now this article is a few years old, but remember, the internet boom has increased many times over since then. If anything, the results are more true than ever. 

 

  • Open House II  The latest article on the effectiveness of conducting an open house in today's competitive market.