Real Estate

Using a Vendor Advocate to Sell your Property

by Scot KeenePosted on 11/19/201609/01/2020

How would a person go about selling a house? It is not an easy task especially if you have no tie or the knowledge of the property market. Busy people who want to sell a house won’t even have time to select the best Real Estate agent for the transaction.

In situations like the above the best option would be to hire a Vendor Advocate. Who is a Vendor advocate you may ask. However, the more important question is what is vendor advocacy?

Vendor advocacy is the term used when a person or company performs the service of bringing two suitable parties together for whatever transaction. As discussed in the first paragraph of this article many busy people have no time to source the best person to work with when selling a house. So how would they go into detail regarding the best rates to pay and the services offered by an agent? The Vendor advocate will sit down with you and in the course of the conversation take down all your requirements and details. He will then proceed to do your shopping for you. He will contact visit and negotiate rates and services with as many agents as he can.

The vendor advocate will then come back to you with the best of the top few options for you. In most cases, a vendor advocate will not charge you any fee for his services. He will negotiate with the agents, and the agents will have to pay him for …

Real Estate

Do you want to sell your house for cash?

by Scot KeenePosted on 09/22/201609/01/2020

Many homeowners want to sell their houses for cash, but they just don’t know where and how to start. You can’t just go ahead and throw a house on the market and expect instant cash. As we all know, selling a property is not that easy especially if it involves a home that is somewhat giving you a headache. But don’t worry, because there are companies out there that are willing to help.

Sell your house for cash

Like what was previously mentioned, aiming to sell your home for cash is not a piece of cake. It would definitely involve a tedious process, not to mention the hassle that you have to deal with particularly with first time home buyers. With this, it would be great if you seek the assistance of a real estate agent or investor.

So, if you have already made up your mind of selling your house, here are some tips on how you can get cash for it quickly.

Evaluate your home

The very first thing that you have to do is to make an evaluation of your home. You need to check all the repairs that need to be done. This way, you will be able to make your house look better to attract more buyers.

Clean up your home

Cleaning up can be a lot of work, but it is necessary that you do this if you really want to sell your home for cash instantly. You have to make sure that the …

Real Estate

How to Get the Best Building Inspector

by Scot KeenePosted on 01/31/201504/07/2020

It is an amazing time. You have decided on your home you want to purchase and are on the point of submitting a bid to the supplier.

Prior to you doing this, it is important that you employ the services of a building inspections company to determine whether this is indeed the dream home you believed it was.

Ask any friends, relatives or colleagues who have just recently bought a residence that they used for their house inspection, and if they would suggest that person. If they would recommend them, get the details and make contact. A market association will likewise be able to furnish you with the names of many reputable building inspectors. Failing that, seek advice from the Telephone directory.

When finding who is the best building inspector for you, ask to see the inspector’s building consulting license. Any hesitation he shows in providing this ought to be a sign to you, and it is smart to seek another consultant. Request information about the inspector’s experience in the industry, his certifications and information of the insurance cover he has for the public danger, professional indemnity and the death or injury of any employees. The names and contact information of three customers with comparable homes should also be requested. You need to contact these individuals and ask whether they would recommend the services of this inspector. Was the work carried out skillfully, and was the report extensive, getting any prospective problems?

Do not stop at contacting one specialist. It …

Real Estate

Do you Want to Sell Your House Fast?

by Scot KeenePosted on 12/04/201404/07/2020

Have you attempted to sell your home and did not get any response from a prospective buyer? Are you desperate and currently asking yourself, “Could I sell my home fast in this time of crisis?” Have you even lowered the asking price for your house and still not had any positive response?

Perhaps all these concerns are also in the minds of other sellers. Lots of have the very same problem but it seems no one can get out of this scenario in a brief period if without a miracle.

There are a few ways to sell your house.

Try and sell it yourself

You can advertise your house in the local classifieds and hope for buyers to call you. You can also place a sign outside your house alerting neighbours and people passing by that your house is for sale. However, with all these you still have no control over what might happen.

Hire a Real Estate Agent

This will be one way for you to get your house sold. Real estate agents have access to many contacts and potential buyers. However, they will charge you a commission should they get you a successful deal. This will reduce the money going into your pocket.

Find a Local house buyer

Local house buyers will give you an instant no obligation offer for you house. They will also pay you immediately, and there are no fees or commissions involved. This way you can have more money going into your pocket.

People …

Home Repair,Real Estate

Should You Renovate or Move?

by Scot KeenePosted on 11/30/201409/01/2020

If it has been a while since you purchased your home, you may now be feeling that a change is necessary. What are the options available for you?

You could sell the house and buy a new one in a new location. But that would mean leaving your friends and your childrens friends and the neighborhood you have lived in for so many years. Another option for you is to do some renovations or additions to your home. Make it look new, or a tad bit different. However, the question that comes to mind is how will you pay for it and how much will it cost?

For those considering such a project, there are many renovation home loan options available. These type of loans are given based on the value of your house and come at a very low interest rate. It is not that difficult to have a home improvement loan approved by the bank as they will use the property as collateral.

However, before you endeavour on such a large project make sure you get some things in order first. You must make a list of things you want to do. Whether you want to add a few more rooms to the house, convert your attic to a bedroom or the basement to a family room go into detail. Write down the material you will need. Discuss with the contractor and ask him to give you a detailed quotation for the complete job. It is always good …

Real Estate

How to select a Real Estate Agent

by Scot KeenePosted on 11/30/201409/01/2020

When Buying a Home, the first thing you should do, even before you make your first call to a real estate agent is to fully understand the type of relationship you and the agent you hire will have. You need to know whether the agent is working for you as a client or for the seller.

The real estate agent represents someone in the transaction. The question is – “Who does the agent represent?”

When buying or selling a home, you need to know the real estate agency representation to which you agree to. An agent who is working at a new home construction site is typically working for and representing only the seller. Their loyalty belongs to the seller. That agent is obligated to gather as much information as possible about you in order to assist the seller in profiting from the transaction.

If you contact a real estate agent listed on the “For Sale” sign, they too represent and serve the seller. That real estate agent will make every effort to capture as large a profit as possible for the seller. As a buyer, under such circumstances, you are not represented. Only the seller is represented. If a home buyer wishes to be represented, the home buyer will seek a buyer’s agent. In this case, you will seek a buyer’s agent and enter into a “Buyer Agency Agreement” with a real estate agent.

The services of a buyer’s agent are often at no cost to the buyer. The …