http://www.willemsrealtors.com/search.php Our services to all home buyers: We will show you as many houses as you like until you find the right one. We will run comparables to show you what similar houses have sold for in the past few months. We're savvy negotiators and we'll use that to our ad
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02/19/2007
HOUSE HUNTING without a REALTOR?: First of all, the sellers pay our commissions, not the buyers. Think you can save money by house-hunting on your own, and asking the seller for a discount since you're not represented by a Realtor? Guess what? You'll just do the listing agent a favor by doubling
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02/19/2007
When you sell a stock, you owe taxes on your gain-the difference between what you paid for the stock and what you sold it for. The same is true with selling a home (or a second home), but there are some special considerations.How to Calculate GainIn real estate, capital gains are based not on wha
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02/18/2007
1. Property Disclosure Form: This form requires you to reveal all known defects to your property. Check with your state government to see if there is a special form required in your state. 2. Purchasers Access to Premises Agreement: This agreement sets conditions for permitting the buyer to enter
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02/18/2007
We can help recommend the following:1. Real Estate Attorney2. Appraiser3. Home Inspector4. Mortgage Loan Officer5. Environmental Specialist6. Lead Paint Inspector7. Radon Inspector8. Tax Advisor9. Sanitary Systems Expert10. Occupancy Permit Inspector11. Zoning Inspector12. Survey Company13. Flood
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02/18/2007
Open House Tips for FSBOsAdvertise your open house. Ideally you should advertise both the weekend before and the weekend of the open house. Check with the local paper to see when their ad closing deadlines are.Create a property summary sheet. This sheet gives prospective buyers an overview of you
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02/18/2007
Tips for Pricing Your Home· Consider comparables. What have other homes in your neighborhood sold for recently? How do they compare to yours in terms of size, upkeep, and amenities?· Consider competition. How many other houses are for sale in your area? Are you competing against new homes?· Consi
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02/18/2007
How Big a Mortgage Can I Afford?Not only does owning a home give you a haven for yourself and your family, it makes great financial sense, too. This calculation assumes a 28 percent income tax bracket. If your bracket is higher, your savings will be too. Rent: _________________________Multiplier:
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02/16/2007
5 Common First-Time Homebuyer MistakesThey don't ask enough questions of their lender and miss out on the best deal. They don't act quickly enough to make a decision and someone else buys the house. They don't find the right agent whose willing to help them through the homebuying process.They don
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02/16/2007
1. Decide how much home you can afford. Generally, you can afford a home equal in value to between 2 and 3 times your gross income. 2. Determine if you have enough downpayment to qualify for a mortgage. Ideally, you should have 20 percent of the purchase price as a downpayment 3. Consider other s
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02/16/2007
