Home sellers and buyers
have more in common than just a house. There are items to be considered by both
parties, such as the state of the kitchen. Each party should make a checklist
to ensure the house is “just right.” Real estate agents such as Coldwell Banker
Bain would like to offer the following tips for buying or selling a house.
Home Sellers
Before selling a house, each owner should go through the house and take notes on the number of rooms, size of the house and list all of the home’s appliances. Take notes on the home’s landscaping as well. Make note of the local weather conditions and potential house problems. For example, Seattle waterfront homes are exposed to humidity, snow and ice.
• Start by listing the state of the house and all needed repairs. Write the approximate price for each repair.
• List all maintenance provided for the HVAC system, water heater and other appliances.
• Collect the last 12 energy bills and decide what can be done to lower them.
• Before putting the house up for sale, make any affordable repairs, repair or replace appliances to lower utility costs and purchase landscaping plants to enhance the house’s curb appeal.
Home Buyers
Create a list of items desired in a home. Also list items such as repairs that you are willing to pay for as well as repairs the seller should perform as a condition of the sale. Make a list of questions to ask the seller and write the answers on the checklist.
• Ask to see the last 12 utility bills. A house with high utility costs may not be a bargain.
• Research online to find homes fitting the desired location and make note of the average price. Houses in some areas may cost more due to the location. For example, if you wanted to buy Seattle real estate, the price may vary depending on the area of the city. Seattle waterfront homes will cost significantly more, but have a wonderful view of the ocean.
• While inspecting the house, ask to see a list of needed repairs and decide which you would be willing to do and those you want done as a condition of the sale.
Those wanting to sell or buy Seattle real estate can make the best deals by hiring a company like Coldwell Banker Bain and an agent like Beth Toomey. Licensed and experienced she will work with both parties so both receive the best service and deal.
Home Sellers
Before selling a house, each owner should go through the house and take notes on the number of rooms, size of the house and list all of the home’s appliances. Take notes on the home’s landscaping as well. Make note of the local weather conditions and potential house problems. For example, Seattle waterfront homes are exposed to humidity, snow and ice.
• Start by listing the state of the house and all needed repairs. Write the approximate price for each repair.
• List all maintenance provided for the HVAC system, water heater and other appliances.
• Collect the last 12 energy bills and decide what can be done to lower them.
• Before putting the house up for sale, make any affordable repairs, repair or replace appliances to lower utility costs and purchase landscaping plants to enhance the house’s curb appeal.
Home Buyers
Create a list of items desired in a home. Also list items such as repairs that you are willing to pay for as well as repairs the seller should perform as a condition of the sale. Make a list of questions to ask the seller and write the answers on the checklist.
• Ask to see the last 12 utility bills. A house with high utility costs may not be a bargain.
• Research online to find homes fitting the desired location and make note of the average price. Houses in some areas may cost more due to the location. For example, if you wanted to buy Seattle real estate, the price may vary depending on the area of the city. Seattle waterfront homes will cost significantly more, but have a wonderful view of the ocean.
• While inspecting the house, ask to see a list of needed repairs and decide which you would be willing to do and those you want done as a condition of the sale.
Those wanting to sell or buy Seattle real estate can make the best deals by hiring a company like Coldwell Banker Bain and an agent like Beth Toomey. Licensed and experienced she will work with both parties so both receive the best service and deal.
Yeah you are right that home sellers and buyers both are very important in real estate business. One of my friends is a very famous agent at dove mountain real estate agency and always shares up and down rates of property.
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