by Amy Cimetta | Feb 7, 2013 | Buyers, Real Estate Advice
If both the homes are in nearby neighborhoods and you can find an agent who has a strong knowledge of both markets, then yes, you should absolutely use the same agent. Working with one agent will make it much easier to coordinate the process especially since you have...
by Amy Cimetta | Feb 7, 2013 | Backup Offer, Real Estate Advice, Short Sales
If the bank does not approve the contract, and submits a counter, and the buyer subsequently walks, then the seller will not necessarily have to relist the property. Once the current contract is canceled, the seller can accept the new offer and it will be submitted to...
by Amy Cimetta | Jun 10, 2012 | Buyers, Real Estate Advice
I say it time and time again… it’s important for buyers to do all their inspections when they’re buying a home. But what does this actually mean? Typically, a buyer has 17 days (this timeframe is negotiable) to do all their due diligence and...
by Amy Cimetta | Apr 24, 2012 | Buyers, Real Estate Advice
When negotiating a contract on a home, everything must be agreed on or you don’t have a fully executed contract. Well, actually almost everything. There is one clause in the contract that if one party initials and the other party does not, you still have a...
by Amy Cimetta | Apr 5, 2012 | Buyers, Real Estate Advice
Not only is it a good idea for buyers to check the permit history on a home before they buy, but sellers are wise to check the permit history on their homes before putting them on the market. This way, they can correct any permit issues before the listing goes public....
by Amy Cimetta | Dec 29, 2011 | Buyers, Financing, Real Estate Advice, Selling
All Inclusive Trust Deeds were big in the 80s and 90s. They are starting to see a resurgence today. Bbut there are some major downsides to AITDs that you should be aware of. Here’s a little background on it. In the 80s interest rates reached incredible highs up...