Patience is a Virtue Agents and sellers tend to establish a low asking price to attract buyers. Banks can be unaware of the asking price and since they have the last word on whether to accept or reject offers, and since properties with low initial asking prices can spark feeding frenzies, buyers need to remain [...]
Archive for the ‘Home Buying’ Category
As a buyer looking for a home, there are many ways to find your new house. Your Real Estate Agent, a friend, the internet, and yes some people still drive around looking for “For Sale” signs in the yard. Finding a home is an exciting and sometimes stressful process. There are many emotions and decisions [...]
Recently, my Broker went on vacation and I had the chance to cover for her. One of her buyers was purchasing a home in Salt Lake City. This home happened to be in foreclosure. As a buyer, you are always advised to do a Home Inspection. What does this include? An inspector will rate: plumbing, [...]
HomePath® Buyer Incentive: June 14 – October 31
Posted: July 5, 2011 in Home BuyingTags: buying foreclosures, Realtor, shor sales, utah real estate
What is a HomePath Home? “Fannie Mae works with all of its partners to help homeowners prevent and avoid foreclosure; however, sometimes it is unavoidable. When foreclosures occur on mortgages in which Fannie Mae is the investor, our goal is to sell properties in a timely manner in order to minimize the impact on the [...]
Considering New Construction? Consider This….
Posted: July 5, 2011 in Home BuyingTags: new construction, utah real estate
Recently, I had a client buy a home from a builder in Utah County. I just wanted to put a few thoughts on paper if you are considering buying new construction. 1. Have representation. The model home agent does not represent you and only represents the best interests of the seller/builder. When I was a model agent, [...]
Short Sale vs. Foreclosure
Posted: June 29, 2011 in Home Buying, Home SellingTags: Foreclosure, Short Sales, utah real estate
Why the Listing Price Doesn’t Matter
Posted: April 4, 2011 in Home Buying, Home SellingTags: Home Buying 101, New homes, Price Negotiations, Real Estate Agency, real estate agent, Realtor, utah real estate
As a buyer looking for a home, there are many ways to find your new house. Your Real Estate Agent, a friend, the internet, and yes some people still drive around looking for “For Sale” signs in the yard. Finding a home is an exciting and sometimes stressful process. There are many emotions and decisions [...]
Recently, my Broker went on vacation and I had the chance to cover for her. One of her buyers was purchasing a home in Salt Lake City. This home happened to be in foreclosure. As a buyer, you are always advised to do a Home Inspection. What does this include? An inspector will rate: plumbing, [...]
Considering New Construction? Consider This….
Posted: July 1, 2010 in Home BuyingTags: New homes, Real Estate, Utah
Recently, I had a client buy a home from a builder in Utah County. I just wanted to put a few thoughts on paper if you are considering buying new construction. 1. Have representation. The model home agent does not represent you and only represents the best interests of the seller/builder. When I was a model agent, [...]
Finding a Home is Like Dating…5 Real Estate Tips For Buyers
Posted: June 8, 2010 in Home BuyingTags: Real Estate
I wanted to put some thoughts on paper about being a buyer, keep in mind that this is real estate according to Dallas(yes I speak in the 3rd person sometimes)…so take it for what it’s worth! 1. When viewing homes in person look past the furniture, wedding pictures, and color of the walls. See the size of the [...]
