7 Steps To A Stress-Free Home Closing

February 3rd, 2015 Categories: For Buyers, Random Thoughts

This cheat sheet helps you do your homework, so you know what you’re signing when you close the sale of your home.

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Negotiate Your Best House Buy

January 22nd, 2015 Categories: For Buyers, Random Thoughts

Buying a home can be emotional, but negotiating the price shouldn’t be. The key to saving money when purchasing a home is sticking to a plan during the turbulence of high-stakes negotiations. A real estate agent who represents you can guide you and offer you advice, but you are the one who must make the final decision during each round of offers and counter offers. Read the rest of this entry »

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7 Steps to Take Before You Buy a Home

January 6th, 2015 Categories: For Buyers, Random Thoughts

Most potential homebuyers are a smidge daunted by the fact that they’re about to agree to a hefty mortgage that they’ll be paying for the next few decades. The best way to relieve that anxiety is to be confident you’re purchasing the best home at a price you can afford with the most favorable financing. These seven steps will help you make smart decisions about your biggest purchase. Read the rest of this entry »

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Mr. Homebuyer, Here’s Why I Didn’t Send That One

January 26th, 2010 Categories: For Buyers

Like most agents in the Miami real estate market, I have quite a number of buyers I am working with.  Several months ago I started making sure that I always meet with each one before we start working together to make sure they understand the process.  We also make sure they’re qualified and that we’re a good “fit” for one another.

Even so, I occasionally end up with the very eager buyer who thinks he can help me out by riding around his preferred neighborhoods and call me with addresses to look up for him.

Inevitably, there is always a reason why I haven’t sent him this particular home to review online.  It’s not because I missed it.  I want to sell him a house as much as he wants to buy one.  Really!

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