Hey everyone! Bentley and I wanted to give you a huge congratulations on your accepted offer! Also, if you need to reserve our free moving van, please do so with our front desk. Call our office at 219-531-6683.
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Your Purchase Agreement Checklist
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Below is a checklist that might be of some help to you. During this time, Angie Schott, with The Lynda Anderson Team, will be working with your lender, title company, insurance company, appraiser, etc.
Hopefully this is all pretty straightforward for you, but if you have questions, we're here for you!
If your lender requires additional information it is important to provide them with the documentation right away. Angie will be in contact with you regarding the progress of your home purchase.
If you need to contact Angie please feel free to call her at 219-531-MOVE (6683).
Again, CONGRATULATIONS!
The Next Step in Purchasing Your Northwest Indiana Home
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It can take some time in between when the appraisal order is placed and when the report is completed, but your lender will notify us once the report is in and all is good there.
Why Doesn't Your Agent Show Your Northwest Indiana Home?
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Many sellers ask, "Why isn't my agent showing my home as much as other agents?" I asked myself this before I got into real estate, too.
Often, buyers call, ask questions about your home, and then hang up to call their agent. Buyers know we represent your interests. Buyers prefer to see your property with their own agent to negotiate on their behalf.
If your agent isn't showing your home often, that could be the reason. If you have any questions about real estate, call or email me. I would be happy to help you!
What Is Most Important When Renovating Your Home In Valparaiso?
Plan Ahead When Renovating
Just remember, there is no such thing as too much planning! If you plan on renovating your Albuquerque home, please contact us. We know great contractors and could also give you advice on what projects will bring you the highest return on your investment.
Today, we want to share a video from HGTV to discuss how you can plan ahead when it comes to home renovations. Renovating your home can be an exciting process, but it's important that you don't get ahead of yourself. You can't just go willy-nilly into a major project and expect it to go perfectly. Planning properly for these types of projects can assure a smooth project, and one that may even cost less!
HGTV’s Amy Matthews recommends making a very detailed timeline of your project, including potential things that could go awry and making backup plans in order to prevent these things from happening. Putting your plan onto paper is a good way to start this process.
Another major step is choosing a good team of contractors that you can communicate with. If they don't know what you want done, they can't do it.
Just remember, there is no such thing as too much planning! If you plan on renovating your Albuquerque home, please contact us. We know great contractors and could also give you advice on what projects will bring you the highest return on your investment.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Renovations that Add Value to Your Northwest Indiana Home
Today, we'll discuss what renovations get the most return on your investment. We've researched and figured out what updates will get you the biggest bang for your buck.
First off, changing your front door will get you an 85% return on investment, and it will only cost around $1,100. Adding a wood deck for $9,300 will get you a 77% return, so go ahead and install it now. You can enjoy it, and then when you go to sell, you will get a good return on your investment.
Another upgrade that you can enjoy is replacing the garage door. Not only will this look better, but the new garage door will function better as well. A new garage door costs around $1,500, and you'll get a 76% return.
A minor kitchen remodel could cost you about $19,000. Since the kitchen is a very important room, you can expect at 75% return.
Consider replacing windows as well. Wood windows would run about $11,000, and you'd get a 73% return. Vinyl windows would cost about $10,000 to replace, and give you a 71% return. Replacing the windows will also save you money on your heating and cooling bills.
Finally, remodeling a basement for about $61,000 would get you a 71% return on your value. That's money well spent, and you can enjoy your new basement until it comes time to sell.
If you have any questions about today's video, or want to know other fixes to add value to your home, give me a call or send me an email. I'd be happy to guide you on any renovation decisions.
How Can You Save On Your Homeowner's Insurance?
Today we are excited to discuss some great ways to save money on your homeowner's insurance. We have seven tips for you today, and hopefully they will lead to your insurance payments becoming lower and lower. Here they are:
- Shop around - don't be afraid to get 2 or 3 different quotes.
- It's not necessarily important to insure your land.
- Some companies will give you a lower rate if you are a non-smoker.
- Install an alarm system.
- Use one insurance company for all of your policies. Bundling them together will save you money.
- Raise your deductible, it will lower your insurance premium.
- Get some debt paid off to increase your credit score.
There you have it, seven easy ways to lower the insurance costs of your home. If you have any questions, feel free to give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to working with you soon!
What Are the Most Common Buyer Mistakes in Valparaiso?
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Today we are discussing the most common mistakes that home buyers make. In Valparaiso, what are they?
Not being pre-approved is one of the biggest mistakes any buyer can make. Even if you feel comfortable with the payments, there is more to it than that. You need to know what type of financing you qualify for, and what types of concessions you want to ask for.
One thing we don't want to do is take you into a home, have you fall in love with it, make an offer, pay for the inspection and appraisal, only to find out after all of that that you don't actually qualify for the loan. Now you've wasted money that you won't get back, and we don't want to take you down that road.
If you have any questions for us, or are thinking about buying or selling in Valparaiso, give us a call, text, or email. It would be our pleasure to serve you!
How Should You Handle a Multiple Offer Situation?
How should you be handling multiple offers as a buyer or a seller? I get questions like this all the time from my clients, and today's blog is dedicated to answering those questions.
For buyers, writing the highest offer will not always guarantee you the home. The most important thing that you can do is to find out what the seller wants, and try to satisfy those needs. Do they need to stay in the home after closing? Do they want you to cover some of the closing costs? Find out what's important to the seller.
I also highly recommend getting pre-approved before you step into the home. You look better as a buyer, and you can find out what you can actually afford.
Now, if you're dealing with multiple offers as a seller, you should know that the best offer doesn't necessarily mean the highest offer. Your agent's job is to get you the highest offer with the best terms possible. This can be made possible by stirring up a bidding war, which will raise your final sale price.
If you have any questions about how you can compete in multiple offers, whether you're buying or selling, please don't hesitate to contact me!
How Should You Prepare Your Valparaiso Home for Sale?
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Hey everyone, thanks for joining me today. I get asked the question, "What should I do before I put my home on the market?" The simple answer is "A lot," so I want to give you some specific tips and pointers to help you get your home ready to sell.
One thing that is very important is curb appeal. Most buyers will drive by your home before they set an appointment, so making sure your yard and the front of your home are attractive and clear of debris will help you get your home sold sooner.
On the inside of your home, painting works wonders. A fresh coat of paint makes your home feel fresh and clean, and that often translates to a higher offer.
To make sure your home shines, you need to clean every nook and cranny. Make sure you take care of all the little details and look at your home with a fresh set of eyes.
One thing that is very important is curb appeal. Most buyers will drive by your home before they set an appointment, so making sure your yard and the front of your home are attractive and clear of debris will help you get your home sold sooner.
On the inside of your home, painting works wonders. A fresh coat of paint makes your home feel fresh and clean, and that often translates to a higher offer.
To make sure your home shines, you need to clean every nook and cranny. Make sure you take care of all the little details and look at your home with a fresh set of eyes.
To get top dollar for your home, you've got to price it to sell. Studies show after 7 weeks on the market, home values start to drop dramatically.
If you have any questions about getting your home ready for sale, we would love to talk. Give us a call or send us an email, and we will talk to you soon!
If you have any questions about getting your home ready for sale, we would love to talk. Give us a call or send us an email, and we will talk to you soon!
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