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7 Negotiating Tips for Homebuyers

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7 Negotiating Tips for Homebuyers Remember these tips during the deal-making process of your home purchase. #1: BE QUICK ON THE UPTAKE  It is critical to respond to counteroffers as soon as possible and to avoid making a counteroffer with any term that is not truly a deal breaker. Delays in responding leave space open for another buyer to step in and create a bidding war, or even more likely, for the seller to perceive that other serious buyers might be out there. A seller's mere perception of a hint of a whiff of the scent of a potential bidding war is a homebuyer's number one nemesis, ratcheting up the possible sales price in the seller's head on an exponential basis. #2: CUT IN THE MIDDLE (WO)MAN  When you want to ask or tell the seller something, always always always go through your real estate agent, who will communicate your request or concern to the seller's agent. I know it seems inefficient, but it is truly a rookie move to contact the seller di

Advantages and Disadvantages of Buying a Foreclosure

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Buying a Foreclosure *Buying a foreclosed house can mean you get a great deal, but there are some things to watch out for, too: Missed Payments/Motivated Seller Advantages: Seller will be motivated to achieve a fast sale, may create opportunity for below market purchase price. Seller may be more likely to do repairs. Seller might be amenable to providing major closing cost credits and other concessions. Buyer can use regular mortgage financing. Buyer can obtain desired inspections within standard due diligence/contingency period. Seller must legally provide complete history of property’s condition, problems, repairs, etc. Disadvantages: Seller may not be able to negotiate price below outstanding balance of seller’s mortgage(s). Sellers still have to move out. Pre-Foreclosure/Notice of Default (NOD) or Lis Pendens Filed by Lender/Short Sale Advantages: Seller will be motivated for fast sale, increasing buyer’

Real Estate Survival Guide

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1. Gauge your need to sell. Define your goals for the next 5-10 years. Weigh the pros and cons of selling your house. Figure out if you can afford to sell, move and buy a new home. Calculate your home equity. Research the local housing market. Consider remodeling the home to fit your needs. Weigh the pros and cons of renting out your home. 2. Calculate your selling expenses. List the repairs and projects you'll have to do to get your home in selling condition and estimate the costs of hiring supplies and contractors. See what projects you can afford and adjust how much you expect to get for selling your home. To get top dollar, consider remodeling projects and green upgrades that increase your home value. Expect to pay about 7 percent to 10 percent of the home's sale price in closing costs, including real estate agent commissions, transfer taxes and prorated property taxes. And factor in these costs: Professional home inspection Capital gains t

REAL ESTATE

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4 Steps to Staging for an Open House Step 1: Plan and Prioritize Let go emotionally Identify the target audience Determine what buyers want Step 2: Tackle Big-Picture Projects Cleaning De-cluttering and Depersonalizing Fixing What's Broken Painting Replacing Flooring  Updating Light Fixtures Step 3: Hone in on the Details Front Yard and Entryway Living Room Kitchen Bedroom Bathroom Backyard Step 4: Put on the Finishing Touches Set out vases of fresh-cut flowers Let in the light Adjust the temperature Serve food and drinks Safeguard your stuff Leave Note: Working with a Real Estate Broker will make your plans go through successfully. Click Here!

Homes For Sale

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AVAILABLE HOMES! Miller Brokers Real Estate,LLC "Keep Calm I'm Your Real Estate Broker"

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Miller Brokers Real Estate, LLC Available Home:  2410 Country Club Dr, Conyers 30013 Contact Person: Joe Miller Direct: 404-643-7304 Office: 770-483-7818 General Information List Price: $169,900 Georgia MLS No.: 8185840 Address: 2410 Country Club Dr Conyers 30013 Subdivision: Fieldstone County: Rockdale Lot Size: 0.76 Year Built: 1971 Tax ID: 093A010061 Annual Taxes: $1,956 (2016) Bedrooms: 4 Full Baths: 3 Half Baths: 0 Type: Single Family Style: Traditional Remarks PRICE REDUCED. Completely Remodeled with lots of upgrades. 4 Bedroom - 3 Full Baths. New Paint, Stainmaster Carpet, Granite Tops, Furnace, Paint, Cabinets, Tile Baths, Double Pane Windows, Plumbing Fixtures, Hot Water Heater, Light Fixtures, Stainless Steel Appliances, Tile Backsplash, Kitchen and all baths have new tile floors. Roofing only 4 years old. This home has 2 large family rooms. Large secondary bedrooms. Large level back yard. Minutes from shopping! 5 minutes from I20.

What Is Real Estate?

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What Is Real Estate? Real Estate  is any physical property or improvements affixed to the land, including houses, buildings, landscaping, fencing, wells, etc. Ways to invest: Buy a house, live in it, and sell it later at a profit. Buy income property (such as an apartment house or a commercial building) and rent it. Buy land and hold it until it rises in value. Advantage: excellent protection against inflation. Disadvantages: Can be difficult to convert into cash. A specialized type of investment requiring study and knowledge of the business. Capital gains:  Profits from the sale of capital assets such as stocks, bonds, or Real Estate. These profits are tax-deferred. You don't have to pay the tax on these profits until the asset is sold. Long-term capital gains occur on investments held more than 12 months. Short-term capital gains occur on investments held less than 12 months. Real Estate Broker: real estate salesperson  (ofte