Hire a licensed inspector This is super important because there are tons of inspectors out there without a license If they have no license, then they have nothing to risk With a license a buyer can file a claim / complaint with Texas Real Estate Commission Not All Inspectors Are On The Same Level! There are 3 levels of an inspector license(apprentice, Real Estate, and...
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This is a bit tricky, because a great agent has been trained in the art of sales. We examine everything, like body language and your words are so important. Even the eye dialate when a person is lying. Maybe they touch their face a lot and I know they are hiding something. So talk in person if you can to read that agent or sellers body language. If your over the phone chose your words wisely. Don't...
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Tech can beat your competitors (other buyers) Now you have your needs sheet. Give this sheet to your experienced realtor or broker. They can set you up a internet portal with MLS (MULTIPLE LISTING SERVICE) that updates you immediately. What does it do? If a home is newly listed and falls within your parameters then boom it alerts you. If a current home listed changes it's criteria like for example...
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The Questions Can Save You Money, Heart Ache, & Headaches Are you a full time realtor or part time realtor How many years experience do you have? How many closed transactions do you personally have? What times are you available to show homes? Do you work weekends? Do you work nights? How much notice do you need to show me homes? Do you require me to sign a contract with...
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#1 - UNDERSTAND The seller does NOT care about you The seller and seller's agent only cares about what is best for THEM NOT YOU! So many buyers think they can trust the seller's agent. Home buyers even think they made friends with the home owner - BUT NOPE! In the end they will do what is BEST for them, it's in our nature and it's expected, but I find many people forget this. They treat buying...
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Can everyone agree with me that this chandalier needs to come down! I have to convince this seller. I see some weird stuff when looking at homes,. As a real estate broker I have to advise homeowners what needs to come down and what needs to go up. Yes everyone thinks they are a top designer. But as you can see that is not true. When selling the house we have to think about the general buyer oh, and we...
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