repairs: Tip of the month: Fix the crack in the sink. - 09/27/07 09:54 AM
Savvy landlords understand that it is better fix small cracks in sinks, tubs and toilets than to shift the responsibility on the tenant even though they may have been the cause. Reason: Small cracks expand over time and may cause leaks that could lead to expensive damage to the flooring … (0 comments)
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repairs: Spending your mortgage approval wisely- what you do today will effect tomorrow. - 09/26/07 07:33 PM
You have been approved for a mortgage and you are excited. You have obtained a pre-approval from your mortgage broker or bank and you are ready to see home homes. You may have been approved for more than expected or maybe even what you figured. Either way you are thrilled and … (0 comments)
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repairs: Keeping the Ends Tied - 09/24/07 02:58 PM
As I begin and learn what blogging is all about I think I have discovered one of the basics. It seems that being an expert in ones field can be one idea. I guess I understand contracts fairly well so again back to contracts.
I would like to pass along a clause that has … (0 comments)
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repairs: Home Staging 101! Tip of the Day... - 09/23/07 08:36 PM
Home Staging 101
Do a mini home inspection of your own! Check for burnt out light bulbs, drippy faucets, cracked caulking, overgrown bushes, etc. Little things make a big difference! How does a buyer know the difference between a fixture being broken or the light bulb being burnt out? ANSWER: They … (6 comments)
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repairs: Question & Answer: Do I need to get a home inspection? - 09/20/07 11:52 AM
Q: Do I need to get a home inspection before putting my house on the market?
A: Although it is not mandatory to have an inspection done before listing your home. I recommend you do so. It will give you the opportunity to find and repair any problems that the inspector finds … (0 comments)
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repairs: Short Sales Part 3 of 3 Tricks of the Trade - 09/19/07 07:16 PM
Tricks of the Trade
In the last two posts about short sales (http://activerain.com/blogsview/190644/Short-Sales-Part-1 and http://activerain.com/blogsview/195592/Short-Sales-Part-2), I laid out what a short sale is, why you would use it, and the process it entails. In each post, I included some good common sense ideas, as well as some things … (2 comments)
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repairs: Short Sales (Part 2 of 3) How To Sell A Short Sale - 09/05/07 11:11 PM
Short Sales
(Part 2 of 3)
How to Sell A Short Sale
After working on a several short sales, and talking with experts who have done Hundreds of them, I realized there was a simple method to working thru theses difficult and time consuming deals. I have tried … (1 comments)
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repairs: Florida State Funds Help Reinforce Homes Against Hurricanes - 08/21/07 01:14 PM
Single family homeowners can now apply for up to $5,000 in state funds to help strengthen their homes against hurricanes. There are guidelines that must be met for qualification purposes, they are as follows:
Property must be currently insured for windstorm damagesMust be the homeowner's "Homestead Property"The property value may NOT exceed … (0 comments)
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repairs: Save Time and Money Doing Your Own Home Repairs - 08/09/07 11:45 AM
Save time and money doing your own repairs before a new tenant signs a lease. I am not suggesting that you try to do the job of a Plumber or an Electrician. I am however suggesting that you consider doing repairs like caulking a shower or tub, fixing a garbage disposal … (0 comments)
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repairs: In Need of Repair Negotiations - 08/09/07 12:48 AM
In Need of Repair
When working with the seller on items listed as “in need of repair” from a professional home inspection, buyers and agents need to tread very carefully. It is in no ones best interest that the repair negotiations turn into a difficult issue during the transaction.
Sellers … (6 comments)
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repairs: Staging your House - Part 3 - What's on the Inside? - 08/06/07 07:55 AM
Okay so recapping, we have the house priced correctly and the front yard is looking great! We also have a list of some of the minor repairs. If you really want the “edge” over your competition order a home inspection. You really shine above when you have the home … (0 comments)
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repairs: I Know Everything Works In My Home! Why Should I Pay For An Inspection? - 08/05/07 09:27 AM
One of the things that I always recommend that sellers do when preparing to put their home on the market, and one thing that hardly any of them do, is to get a pre-inspection of their home. I suspect not doing it has to do with one of two things: (1) … (3 comments)
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repairs: Preparing for the Staging Visit - 08/03/07 02:27 AM
To ensure the most productive and effective staging appointment, it's important to plan ahead and have these 7 major things already done:
paintingrepairsdeep cleaning & detail cleaning- appliances, carpets, floors, windowsremoval of unservicable vehicles, old piles of lumber, etc from the premisesdeclutter & downscale contents of homemoving boxes, tape, sharpies, packing materialsstorage unit This … (0 comments)
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repairs: Attention Listing Agents!! Tips to pass on to your sellers! Staging=Sell - 08/02/07 11:23 PM
Got a home that just won't sell? We have all had those, haven't we? Maybe a little staging could make all of the difference! Maybe your seller thinks and may tell you- I CAN'T AFFORD IT! Really? Can they not? How can they not afford to in today's competitive markets? Here's a few ideas to … (7 comments)
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repairs: SELL your Home TODAY! - 07/26/07 09:34 PM
Are you tired of waiting to sell your home? Does your home needs repairs that you can't afford, making it even harder to sell? Are you facing foreclosure and see no way out? Looking to relocate out of Florida but can't until your home is sold? Well now there is an … (0 comments)
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repairs: Forewarned is Forearmed !!! - 07/20/07 06:40 AM
TO INSPECT OR NOT TO INSPECT, THAT IS THE QUESTION !
You are preparing to put your home on the market for sale. You are doing all the customary tasks such as deep cleaning, putting on a fresh coat of paint & going thru with a serious eye to de-clutter. You have … (3 comments)
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repairs: Keeping Up the Value of Your Number One Investment - 07/17/07 01:41 PM
Regular Home Inspections and Maintenance is Key to Keeping Up the Value of Your No. 1 Investment
Each month, most of us invest three, four, five thousand dollars or more in an asset that we are counting on to grow over time and provide financial security for ourselves and our family for … (0 comments)
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repairs: Finish Before You Begin - 07/17/07 06:58 AM
Close your eyes for a moment, and let your imagination take over. Picture yourself as a buyer walking through a home you may wish to purchase. As you step from the fresh outdoor springtime breeze into the home, your nose immediately notices a slight musty smell. The home appears in good … (2 comments)
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repairs: Disabling a stolen mobile phone - 06/08/07 06:52 PM
Check your mobile phone's serial number by keying in the following digits on your phone: *#06#
A 15 digit code will appear on the screen which is unique to your handset. Write it down and keep it somewhere safe. If your phone gets stolen, you can call your service provider and give … (2 comments)
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repairs: Bodie Island Lighthouse Repairs - 06/08/07 09:47 AM
The Bodie Island Lighthouse is getting some repairs done to keep it from falling down. The tower has been closed for the past 2 years after 2 pieces of the belt course fell off. The belt course holds the lighthouse together so the tower was closed for safety reasons.
The fix is … (0 comments)
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repairs: Presentation June 22nd: Stage it...Sell it! - 06/06/07 10:29 AM
Stage it...Sell it! Please be our guest... we will be presenting information about staging and why it has become the secret weapon of savvy Realtors and homeowners for selling homes in this SLOW market. If you want to get the best listing price and the home sold in the least amount of … (1 comments)
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repairs: What renovations will give me the greatest return when selling my property? - 06/02/07 03:55 PM
The top three renovations that get you the most money* are: Bathrooms (75 to 100% return) Kitchens (75 to 100% return) Interior and exterior painting (50 to 100% return) *Appraisal Institute of Canada's 2004 Home Renovation Survey
Other renovations and their average rate of return (the value they add compared to what … (0 comments)
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repairs: Pre-Inspection of Property "Pre-Physical Inspections - 05/29/07 12:01 PM
To all Parties<
How do you feel about pre-inspections? The longer i"m in real estate the more i feel it should be on the rise. Pre-inspection that is. For many reasons such as; information to sellers, liability to sellers, agents, and buyers alike, and then theres giving the seller an estimate of their … (1 comments)
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repairs: Lower Your Water Bill - 05/29/07 05:44 AM
Here in our area we are in a drought, help save water!
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repairs: How Important Is A Home Inspection? - 05/23/07 05:43 PM
Should a buyer get a home inspection for a home they are buying? Should a seller order a home inspection prior to putting the property on the market? There are advantages for both.
Simply put, a home inspection is a visual examination of both the physical structure and major systems of … (1 comments)
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repairs: What repairs can the seller make to help sell the home faster - 05/22/07 06:08 PM
When it comes to selling a home real estate agents and their clients are often at odds concerning what repairs should be done to ensure a quick sale. Homeowners are usually very attached to their home (as they should be) and often get offended by advice to perform certain repairs. On … (1 comments)
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repairs: Staging...can the homeowner do the staging? - 05/11/07 10:14 PM
Can the homeowner do the staging for the home? Absolutely! We have a service called Super Strategies for selling your house where we can give you all the ideas, layout and concepts that staging will do for the home. We charge by the hour for this service and if the homeowners … (0 comments)
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repairs: Staging...is it here to stay? - 05/11/07 10:03 PM
Did you know that staging has been around since the early 90's. But back then it was used in limited settings and for more high end homes. It's taken a lot of years to get where staging is a marketing tool that is used by savvy Realtors and homeowners to sell homes. .
HGTV in … (3 comments)
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repairs: Staging...ask some questions - 05/07/07 11:31 PM
Staging is all about creating a connection with the future homeowner. When you are hiring a staging company be sure to interview and find out what types of products and services they provide.
How long have they been staging
What is their background in design
What kind of staging(vacant, occupied) do they provide?
Do they … (0 comments)
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repairs: Why isn't the home selling? - 05/06/07 06:30 PM
There are many factors to consider when a house is not selling. But before you reduce the price of the home the first time you should consider bringing in an expert to give a critique of the home from curbside, throughout the home and including the back yard.
Our company has such services … (2 comments)
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repairs: What is home or Real Estate Staging? - 05/06/07 09:08 AM
Staging is not a new concept.. it has been around since the early 90's but like everything it takes an idea to travel around awhile before everyone catches the concept and can see the value.
HGTV was the wild fire for establishing the staging concept. They informed their viewers about this innovative … (2 comments)
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repairs: How does staging work...let me count the ways! - 05/05/07 11:39 PM
1. It will help any home to show better the architectural features and attributes that the home has to offer
2. It will sell faster in any kind of market
3. It will often sell for more money
If you aren't using staging find a stager in your area and ask them to tell … (3 comments)
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repairs: Is staging really necessary? - 05/04/07 03:11 PM
Yes, but only if you want to sell the house for the best price and the least amount of time!
I really don't even need to write any more because that statement is absolutely true! We often can increase the selling price of the home up to 7% after we have staged … (2 comments)
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repairs: Summer Fun ~ Let it Rain - 05/04/07 07:24 AM
How to Keep Your Gutters and Downspouts Flowing … (1 comments)
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repairs: Home Maintenace Tasks: May - 05/04/07 07:10 AM
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repairs: Who pays for staging -Homeowner or Realtor? - 04/29/07 10:22 PM
We have the largest staging company in Reno so we provide a higher level of service and products than most other staging companies. We own all of the furnishings and accessories and we have alot of them. And it's our products that always makes a house beautiful and unique.
So after you decide that you … (2 comments)
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repairs: Home Selling Tips - 04/29/07 07:46 PM
It's rough selling a home. So I've complied a list of things that should probably make your process a little smoother. While my words aren't the end all be all of home selling, I'm sure you can get some good use of this advice.
1. List it: Home sellers should research and … (0 comments)
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repairs: Staging is here to stay - 04/29/07 12:04 PM
The reason staging is here to stay is because it works! About 80% of our work is real estate staging for vacant houses. Yes houses not homes. There is a difference. A home is place where a family lives and a house is the opposite the family is gone and lacks interest … (0 comments)
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repairs: Virtual Tour..After you've staged - 04/29/07 11:07 AM
I'm a real estate stager so of course I believe in virtual tours. The projects that we complete always look better when a virtual is done and why wouldn't you want to have your investment advertised in the best format.
Regular or still pictures just do not give the true dimensions of … (0 comments)
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repairs: Adding SPARKLE to the home - 04/29/07 10:42 AM
Adding sparkle to any home is important. In this case I am talking about the lighting throughout the home. This not only includes the electrical lighting but also the light that comes from the windows.
Make sure that all the light bulbs are working and are the proper wattage so that the room is … (2 comments)
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repairs: Pay day...Real estate staging are you using it? - 04/29/07 10:17 AM
Staging is what can help you stand out from other Realtors. There still are many Realtors that don't use staging services. What I don't understand about this choice is that advertising the home in many different ways is how the home is sold. Networking, word of mouth, print advertising, Internet, virtual … (0 comments)
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repairs: Curbside...Stage it! - 04/29/07 08:53 AM
Buyers begin to make decisions whether they will buy the house as soon as they drive up to it. We stage the front and the back of the house. Sometimes it can be as simple as putting pots with flowers by the entry area which will add color and welcome the … (2 comments)
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repairs: Handle Needed Repairs Early - 04/26/07 10:13 PM
There is a standard chain of events that occurs when an offer comes in on a home. After a meeting of the minds, the buyer often brings in a home inspector who may find a few items that need to be repaired. The real estate agent gives the homeowner a list … (2 comments)
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repairs: Staging...how to make it work for you $$$ - 04/25/07 09:17 PM
We are having a class on staging tomorrow at 55 East Grove Street, Reno, Nevada form 12-1pm . Come and learn the opportunities that staging can bring to your business and let us help you to get the sold sign posted! If you have any questions call 775-828-1133
You will learn how to … (1 comments)
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repairs: Ready..Set..GO! - 04/25/07 09:10 PM
READY-Getting the seller to get Ready to Go....can be a difficult task sometimes. You would think that when they decide to list their home that they would be thinking that they will be moving soon. But I find that many are not ready to leave their home that they have built memories … (1 comments)
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repairs: Reinspection - 04/24/07 09:54 AM
The reinspection, for non professionals, that is the reinspection of the same property after all repairs are made to insure repairs were done properly.
Problem number one; a lot of home inspectors will not do reinspections. Why, I guess liability.
Problem number two; the inspector only sees the final product(repair). Not how they … (22 comments)
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repairs: Repairs and Refinancing - 04/23/07 10:52 PM
It is always a good idea to complete repairs before of after you set out to complete a refinance transaction. Simply because...contractors will place a notice of commencement on your property before they start to work. When doing a title search, this Notice will come up and can often times present … (2 comments)
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repairs: Pembroke Pines has funds dedicated to its elderly and disabled residents - 04/21/07 11:20 PM
The City of Pembroke Pines has funds dedicated to meeting the needs of the elderly and disabled residents of Pembroke Pines. Funding is available to make repairs that promote mobility in the house. For example, we can assist you with widening doors, installing grab bars, reconfiguring counters, adjusting electrical outlets to … (0 comments)
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repairs: Great Spring Projects by Jackie - 04/09/07 07:04 AM
Maintaining Your Deck
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repairs: Home Maintenance Tasks: April - 04/09/07 07:00 AM
Happy Spring!
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repairs: 10 Ways to Make Your House More Salable - 04/04/07 08:20 PM
1. Get rid of clutter. Throw out or file stacks of newspapers and magazines. Pack away most of your small decorative items. Store out-of-season clothing to make closets seem roomier. Clean out the garage.2. Wash your windows and screens to let more light into the interior.3. Keep everything extra clean. Wash … (0 comments)
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repairs: Pembroke Pines Home Repair Assistance - 04/02/07 02:50 PM
954-431-7866sbrown@CRAFLA.ORG The City of Pembroke Pines is providing financial assistance to assist low and moderate income homeowners, elderly and disabled residnets to make minor home repairs to owner occupied households. Assistance is in the form of 0% interest deferred loans up to $25,000 per household. No monthly payments are made by … (0 comments)
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repairs: What is an "As Is" Sale? - 03/30/07 04:20 PM
With more foreclosure and as-is property coming on the market everyday - it is important for consumers / clients to know what "as is" really means. It means that the seller must disclose all known defects - but that they aren't expecting to pay for any repairs. (However - never … (0 comments)
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repairs: Home Repair and Flipping Homes For Fun And Profit - 03/26/07 09:18 PM
What is the most typial expense in rehabbing houses ..... Carpet.
If you are flexible as to color and quality, let the carpet stores in your area that offer "Satisfaction Guaranteed" know that you would purchase the carpeting that someone has rejected. This is not an uncommon experience. You can make good … (0 comments)
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repairs: Most Common FHA Repairs - 03/25/07 01:00 PM
When working with FHA buyers, it is essential that you and your buyer are aware of the FHA guidelines for lending. The same goes for a listing agent. When you put in the listing that you will accept FHA financing, you need to be aware, as well, of the most common repairs that … (9 comments)
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repairs: About Home Inspections - Pembroke Pines, Miramar, Weston, Cooper City Real Estate - 03/22/07 10:36 PM
We realize that the decision to buy a house is often lengthy and complicated. Much of the guesswork lies in not knowing the general condition of a house. However, by arranging a home inspection, much of that guesswork disappears. Quite simply, the more informed a homebuyer becomes the more likely he … (0 comments)
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repairs: A Fresh Coat of Paint Goes a Long Way - 03/22/07 01:52 PM
I can not tell you the amount of homes that are on the market today that could really use a good paint job. Nothing says "I don't care about this place" more than damaged and dirty walls. The reason that I have a problem with this is that the fix for … (0 comments)
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repairs: Save Time and Money Doing Your Own Home Repairs - 03/16/07 11:11 PM
Save time and money doing your own repairs before a new tenant signs a lease. I am not suggesting that you try to do the job of a Plumber or an Electrician. I am however suggesting that you consider doing repairs like caulking a shower or tub, fixing a garbage disposal … (0 comments)
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repairs: If It Is Broken Fix It - 03/16/07 12:41 AM
If It Is Broken Fix It Most houses have a few "little" problems, like leaking faucets, a stove burner that won't light, or electrical outlets with too much "spark". These defects may not seem very important--unless your house is about to go on the market.We rarely have difficulty getting sellers to … (1 comments)
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repairs: Efficent Windows in Your Home - 03/06/07 02:20 PM
Advances in Window Glazing
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repairs: Save Energy bill in Your Home - 03/06/07 02:12 PM
Finding Air Leaks in Your Home
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repairs: Your Home Insulation - 03/06/07 02:08 PM
Installing Insulation … (1 comments)
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repairs: Cost Effective Home Improvements - 03/02/07 12:37 PM
Spring is "high season" for home sales. So if you're thinking about selling your home any time soon, you'll want to make sure that it's in good overall condition. A home in good condition will appeal to a broad group of potential buyers. That's because most people are simply too busy … (1 comments)
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repairs: Selling Your Home - 03/02/07 09:05 AM
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repairs: Northwest Indiana Real Estate: Final Walk-Through 101 - 02/27/07 03:09 PM
What Not to Overlook on a Final Walk-ThroughBe sure that: repairs you've requested have been made. Obtain copies of paid bills and any related warranties. all items that were included in the sale price-draperies, lighting fixtures-are still there. screens and storm windows are in place or stored. all appliances are operating. … (0 comments)
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repairs: A blog for remodel/construction questions for a Certified General Contractor - 02/26/07 04:50 PM
Hello, I am happy to have been invited to Active Rain, what a wonderful resource and I would like to add to the resource pool by offering my advice regarding construction related questions. I often work for Realtors and their sellers/buyers to repair or enhance listings. I also build custom houses, … (19 comments)
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repairs: 5 Spring Fix-It Tips - 02/22/07 10:57 AM
Cleaning gutters is one of those necessary springtime tasks.
For most homeowners April showers bring rust, clogged rain gutters and all manner of sticky doors and windows. To help with these troubles, here are some sure-fire solutions to common spring problems. They're easy enough to tackle in a weekend so you … (0 comments)
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repairs: Insulation Fact Sheet - 02/21/07 09:24 AM
Electricity bills, oil bills, gas bills -- all homeowners pay for one or more of these utilities, and wish they paid less. Often many of us do not really know how to control or reduce our utility bills. We resign ourselves to high bills because we think that is the price … (0 comments)
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repairs: What You Should Do Before Putting Your Home Up for Sale: - 02/09/07 05:41 PM
1. Make minor repairs to your home: -Patch holes in the wall
-Replace and fix cracked floor or counter tiles
-Paint rooms that have non-neutral colours
-Replace burnt out light-bulbs and broken electrical fixtures
2 . Remove Clutter and de-personalize the home: -rooms should have the appearance of spaciousness
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repairs: Get Your Home Ready for Its Close-up - 02/01/07 09:49 PM
All those little fix-up chores you've been putting off suddenly become urgent when you get ready to sell your house. But before you reach for your credit card or checkbook, pick up a pad and make some notes. Use these hints to help you decide where to spend your time and … (0 comments)
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repairs: Replacement costs and Pricing for repairs - 01/29/07 06:17 PM
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repairs: Household Tips!!!! - 01/23/07 02:41 PM
Why is my Ceiling Fan Wobbling?
There are several reasons why a ceiling fan wobbles. The blades could be out of balance, out of track, or warped. The wobble could also be caused by air turbulence created because of the blades are closer than 6 inches from one side of a sloped … (0 comments)
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repairs: Buyer Inspection DOES NOT EQUAL Negotiations Round 2 - 12/29/06 10:42 AM
Jonathan Dalton inspired this post by his post yesterday about the Forest and the Trees.
One of the things we learned quickly in real estate was to do everything possible to avoid - preclude - prevent - whatever your favorite word is - BAD surprises during the course of a transaction.
Since we were … (37 comments)
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repairs: What does a home inspector do? - 11/05/06 10:08 PM
For your own safety, and to make sure you're getting your money's worth in the home you choose, using a professional home inspector is highly recommended. A home inspector will check a variety of things such as your home's plumbing, heating, cooling, and electrical systems, and look for structural problems like … (1 comments)
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repairs: Builder Warranty - Part 2 - 10/26/06 03:45 PM
One of the repairs on the list mentioned in the previous Blog is "East Side Porch Light not working". The builder's response was "must be a light bulb". Since there are two lights (East and West) on the same circuit, we switched the bulbs. Result - East Side Porch Light not … (3 comments)
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repairs: Joys of Builder Warranty work - 10/26/06 03:41 PM
One of our listings is closing in about 10 days, and the Builder is not scheduled to complete the repairs until three days prior to close of escrow - same day that repairs must be completed by per contract and same day the buyer is supposed to sign docs so we … (2 comments)
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repairs: An interesting BINSR - 10/17/06 03:38 PM
In Arizona the Buyer's Inspection Notice and Seller's Response is affectionately known as the BINSR.
Today we struggled through a 28 item request for repairs on a resale - which was new construction and had never been lived in! We have the listing, and we have Sellers wishing they had ordered a … (1 comments)
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repairs: Who does which repairs??? - 10/15/06 04:25 PM
Okay, so you’ve finished negotiating a reasonable contract and now, you’re just finishing up the home inspection. There is a list of eight items that need to be repaired. Who’s going to do it?
Let’s say the gas furnace burners and air handler have soot and show evidence of not … (3 comments)
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repairs: The Importance of the Final Walkthrough - 10/14/06 12:04 PM
How many of you treat the Final Walkthrough with the respect it deserves? This is the opportunity for your Buyer client to review the property to see that repairs promised by the Seller have been completed, and to review the receipts provided by the Seller to make sure the repairs were … (1 comments)
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repairs: Save on REPAIRS! - 08/14/06 12:30 PM
You will find this information very helpful whether you are a home owner or thinking about buying one! Researchers at Freddie Mac have put together a list for us of life expectancies of various home systems and major appliances and published it on The Old House Web at http://www.oldhouseweb.com/stories/detailed/267.shtml … (0 comments)
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repairs: Buying a Fixxer Upper - 07/23/06 03:23 PM
The often heard phrase "Buyer Beware" is never more appropriate than when considering the purchase of a fixer-upper.You really need to know exactly what youre getting into before buying.
Its commonly believed that fixer-upper properties represent easy money that is ripe for the taking - that you can buy it, do a … (1 comments)
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