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The day before yesterday I explained that the home inspector, on critical safety issues, needs to take a stand that protects clients. Many people who are in real estate realize that spindles today, at guardrails or handrails on any deck or porch that is 30" or higher over grade, should have gaps...
07/18/2010
In home staging your purpose is to highlight the features and focal points of a property for sale. When you list a house, you really want to premept objections by showing the property in its best light. Take a look at these before and after shots and see if you can pick out the features that shou...
07/18/2010
Do you prep your buyers for the physical inspection? The physical inspection is where we as licensed agents sometimes hit a bump in the road.  It is the main discovery process for the buyer, and probably the most apprehensive time for them, especially for those buyers who are a little more distru...
07/16/2010
Real Estate Agents Are Not Just Door Openers- What A Buyer's Agent Really Does     There are a lot of home buyers out there that think real estate agents merely drive people around, unlock doors and let people inside homes.  Some even view us as glorified taxi drivers.  However, the truth is that...
07/16/2010
Do you want your home to sell!! Pictures, Pictures, Pictures PLEASE! If you can't take pictures hire a professional! Stages advice - take it with open arms.A Stager's Advice to Realtors Lately I've been on the agent circuit, having done recent home staging presentations for local Keller Williams,...
07/08/2010
On February 15, 2010 The Federal Housing Administration adopted new appraisal guidelines that include "geographic competency" requirements.  Effective June 30, 2010 Fannie Mae adopted similar requirements, a move that we think is important. The HVCC ruling came from NY Attorney General Cuomo and...
07/08/2010
Ready to move?? Well, be ready to have the buyers credit re-pulled prior to closing! Here's the deal Your credit will be re-pulled prior to closing!  Book it! Bank on it! Expect it! Last month we had about 1500 closings and two issues came up prior to closing.  One person had new credit because o...
07/08/2010
 Chesapeake Bay Waterfront Gorgeous Chesapeake Bay Waterfront Home! Lusby Md 20657 $549,999 Chesapeake Bay Colonial! Home dimensions: 72 x 30. Features: 5 bedrooms, 3.5 Baths, Master Suite with Sitting Room, Jacuzzi Tub, Gas Ffireplace, Spans of Glass &  Balcony Overlooking the Chesapeake Bay!Lar...
07/02/2010
Chesapeake Bay Waterfront! $349,000 Live your summer vacation all year round on The Chesapeake Bay! This exceptional contemporary home features a wall of windows opening out onto expansive deck to enjoy long range vistas of The Chesapeake Bay! Exclusive community offers: two sandy beaches, fresh ...
06/22/2010
I have read several blogposts about the value (or lack thereof), of vignette staging.  I will acknowledge that there are markets where it may not work.  Markets where the norm is "pack all of your things away, full house furniture rental".  I will also acknowledge that some vignette staging may s...
06/20/2010
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