Susan Sawyer's (susansawyer2006) Blog

  In my last blog on making the outside of your home look fresh and bright, I mentioned painting the trim on your home. As you can see by the picture, the person who painted this trim didn't do a neat job. Too bad they didn't wipe up the paint when it was wet. Now they will have to find some kin...

Many buyers and sellers think that real estate agents are rich and drive around in their leather interior Lexus cars. We do work for free if we don't sell your home or complete your home purchase. We only get paid when your home closes or files with the county court house. I have spent countless ...

2522 15th Street In Cuyahoga Falls   Built in 1952, this updated home offers newer carpet, windows, roof, furnace and central air.  With  approximately 1,464 square feet it features three bedrooms, a possible fourth bedroom or office, one and a half baths, an inviting living room accented by a wo...

You bought a cheap fixer upper home. Hopefully, you did your homework on selling price, cost of fixing up the home and did a home inspection. Now that you are finished with all the work you are almost ready to sell. Without going out and spending money to rent furniture there are a few things you...

One misconception that many sellers have is that they think buyers will come in with an offer, even though their home is listed too high. First some buyers won't even look at your home because it is now out of their price range. They won't write an offer because you are 10% or more higher than th...

This typically happens when you don't see your dream home in your price range. You start looking just above your top price and presto there is a home you love. If you aren't too far above your top price there is one technique I use with my buyers. First discuss this with your realtor or me. Decid...

You have been searching for that perfect home and finally you have found it. You are ready to write an offer on it. Hopefully you will be using me your expert negotiator, to help you along the way. First, you need your preapproval letter from a reputable lender that is known to the local realtors...

As I mentioned in my blog this morning FHA is radically changing the rules on condominium finance effective October 1.  These changes have been delayed until November 2.  So if you are in the market to buy a condo you have a little extra time to find that perfect condo. There are lots of great de...

I have worked with many home inspectors over the years. I usually recommend three of them. Amchek Home Inspections - Mark Damon and Ed DelFerraro. Phone number 330-289-7620. www.amcheckinspections.com.  Iron Dog Home & Horticultural Inspections - Bryan Taylor. Phone number 330-688-5549. www.ohiom...

The City of Cuyahoga Falls offers free storm water and sanitary inspections to buyers when they purchase a home in Cuyahoga Falls. The city sends a worker out who puts a tiny camera down to check to make sure the sewer lines and storm water drains are not blocked. The down side to this inspection...