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Your real estate agent verifies the property asking price by checking the MLS (Multiple Listing Service) and by calling the listing agent to verify if there have been any recent price adjustments.
Your real estate agent would check the M.L.S (Multiple Listing Service) and verify on the listing, the amount of days the property has been on the market. This is great information to use as leverage, the longer the property has been on the market the more leverage we have to negotiate a better purchase price.
Your real estate agent can check the different city websites that track local crime rates. There are also websites like Greatschools.org and Niche.com that will provide the local school rating systems.
It's always a great idea for your realtor to reach out to the listing agent and ask if the sellers are willing to assist with some closing cost? It never hurts to ask and many times they are open to helping the buyer(s) out.
Are there any issues with the property? There are a few ways to address this question. You should physically walk the property exterior and interior and look out for any type of defects, you should also hire a home inspector to conduct a thorough home inspection and also ask the seller if they are aware of any defects with the house.
Have your agent check the M.L.S. (Multiple Listing Service) to see what the listing states is included in the sale and also have your agent ask the seller. You can also ask for additional things, it will be up to the seller to decide what they want to include in the sale.
The commissions in California are always paid by the seller who is selling the property. Let's say the sales commission is 6%, typically the commissions are split in half by the listing agent and the buyers agent.
The buyer can ask the seller for repairs, however, it will ultimately be up to the seller to decide if they will perform any repairs. It's common for the seller and the buyer to meet half ways and compromise on certain repairs. Remember, the buyer wants to purchase the house and the seller wants to sell the house, it's best to work together.
The current value of a house can be determined by conducting a market analysis of the property. This is done by researching the local neighborhood and looking for properties that have recently sold in the area. Those recent sales should be somewhat comparable to the subject property.
The amount of time it takes to sell a property is determined by a few factors. 1) local economic market conditions 2) local housing inventory 3) the amount of exposure that is created for the property through marketing campaigns 4) house condition 5) the price you set on the house.
You should consider hiring a seasoned realtor or a contractor that can give you some helpful tips on what projects you should take on prior to listing your house. You would be surprised what a little bit of paint can do for the sale.
I would say that staging a house should be optional, staging allows the buyer to visualize what the house would look like fully furnished. Staging isn't free, usually the seller pays for some of the cost or in some cases all of the cost.
When you interview an agent, make sure they are not only telling you how they will market your property; make sure they show you how they will market your property. Today's real estate agent should be familiar with social media and understand the intricacy of platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, PPC (Pay per click), Google paid ads and so on. The days of just placing a for sale sign at your front yard and praying to the open house gods that the house sells are long gone.
If you are considering selling your house, it's imperative that you ask the agent you are interviewing to make sure to bring a Sellers Net Sheet to the meeting. The Net Sheet will identify every single cost involved in the sale of your house.
If you are considering selling your house, it's imperative that you ask the agent you are interviewing to make sure to bring a Sellers Net Sheet to the meeting. The Net Sheet will identify every single cost involved in the sale of your house.
Any seasoned agent can provide you with a Market Analysis. Make sure that the realtor is familiar with your local neighborhood and understands the dynamic of the area. The more the agent is familiar with the neighborhood, the local schools, local amenities and property types, the more accurate your market analysis will be.
The current value of a house can be determined by conducting a market analysis of the property. This is done by researching the local neighborhood and looking for properties that have recently sold in the area. Those recent sales should be somewhat comparable to the subject property.
The amount of time it takes to sell a property is determined by a few factors. 1) local economic market conditions 2) local housing inventory 3) the amount of exposure that is created for the property through marketing campaigns 4) house condition 5) the price you set on the house.
You should consider hiring a seasoned realtor or a contractor that can give you some helpful tips on what projects you should take on prior to listing your house. You would be surprised what a little bit of paint can do for the sale.
I would say that staging a house should be optional, staging allows the buyer to visualize what the house would look like fully furnished. Staging isn't free, usually the seller pays for some of the cost or in some cases all of the cost.
When you interview an agent, make sure they are not only telling you how they will market your property; make sure they show you how they will market your property. Today's real estate agent should be familiar with social media and understand the intricacy of platforms such as YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, PPC (Pay per click), Google paid ads and so on. The days of just placing a for sale sign at your front yard and praying to the open house gods that the house sells are long gone.
If you are considering selling your house, it's imperative that you ask the agent you are interviewing to make sure to bring a Sellers Net Sheet to the meeting. The Net Sheet will identify every single cost involved in the sale of your house.
If you are considering selling your house, it's imperative that you ask the agent you are interviewing to make sure to bring a Sellers Net Sheet to the meeting. The Net Sheet will identify every single cost involved in the sale of your house.
Any seasoned agent can provide you with a Market Analysis. Make sure that the realtor is familiar with your local neighborhood and understands the dynamic of the area. The more the agent is familiar with the neighborhood, the local schools, local amenities and property types, the more accurate your market analysis will be.
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