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Advice For Multiple Offers-What Buyer & Sellers need to know!
Not every multiple-offer situation is beneficial. Katina explains what sellers need to consider when setting a "highest & best" deadline as well as the little-known risks involved. For the buyers, get expert advice on how to position yourself against the other buying competition!
Top 4 Reasons Sellers Should Consider a Home Warranty
There is an amazing amount of reasons to include Home Warranty when you list your home, but here are the top four! Some of these reasons benefit the seller… Some benefit the buyer… But ALL help to facilitate the transaction from marketing to 1 year after closing!
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Fast, Cheap or Good?
You can never get all three... Katina explains this concept to keep in mind whenever you're house-hunting or interviewing Realtors to market your home.
Quickest Closing Ever??
We can cut your hour-long closing into 20 minutes. Check out this video to see how! This is just one of many great offerings that the lenders who work with the Katina Hunter Team offer to our mutual clients.
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When to STOP house hunting...
We love to show homes & help our buyers find the PERFECT one for them! However... there is a time that we have to discourage you from looking. Watch the video to find out!
2 Real Estate Scams
Oooooh... these scams BURN ME UP! Attention home buyers & renters: here are 2 popular real estate scams that are running rampant. This info will save you money, time & frustration. Be informed!
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Gift Funds
You can get help with paying some of your closing costs! Here are the details about gift funds to help make your home-buying process easier. Heed this advice for a smooth process!
Not All Money Is Created Equal
You have some cash, & you're ready to get house-hunting... or are you? Surprisingly, not all money is created the same. Here's some insight as to the form your money needs to take to be the most valuable!
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Special House Hunting Shoes
When you're seeing multiple properties in one day, there are some things you can keep in mind to make the day as enjoyable as possible! Let's keep our focus on the houses & not on the discomforts that sometimes accompany house-hunting.
3 Clues: Is It Financable?
Different types of loans require different criteria. So, when you're looking at a house - the condition may determine whether or not it will work for your financing! Here are 3 clues to answer the question "IS IT FINANCEABLE?"
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Politics & Selling Your Home
I hear "Do I need to take down all of my family pictures?" Not necessarily... however check out this video to see what we DEFINITELY HIGHLY RECOMMEND be removed before listing.
Pre-Inspection: Benefits For Sellers
Sellers - you have a choice as to WHEN the inspection is completed! You can either wait for an offer & wait for the buyer to choose their inspector & present 60 pages of possible-surprises in which they'd like to negotiate... ORRRRrrrrrr... you can invest a couple hundred dollars to get a pre-inspection so that you have the information & eliminating a lot of surprises!
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Dye Test Municipal Requirement
Requirements vary by municipality. Some require occupancy permits & dye tests. Others don't require anything at all. If your area requires a dye test - here is what they are looking for & how some locations determine if your home will pass!
Why Include A Home Warranty When You List?
A home warranty offers a few benefits to you as the seller when you're listing your home. This is definitely something you should consider - here's why!
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Big Mistake at the Closing Table
When you're sitting at the closing table with the buyers, this warm, fuzzy feeling will likely overcome you. You're going to be inspired to do THIS ONE THING but DON'T!!!!! Watch this video to avoid a mistake many sellers make.
Bank VS Lender
There is a difference between what a bank does, & the service a lender provides. When you're exploring mortgage options, it's important to know the difference. We work with hundreds of lenders each year, so we know which ones are good & which ones are MIA when crunch time hits. We can give you the skinny on the ones our clients love most.
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Home Sale Contingency Solutions!
Trying to wrap your mind around how a home-sale contingency works can be daunting. If you have a home to sell before buying, my team & I have 5 different options that we can navigate for you!
Hand Money & Bonus Game!
Hand Money... Good Faith Money... Earnest Money... 3 common names but one important detail! Katina explains the goal of hand money & then quizzes you! Will you get all 3 points for "Do YOU Know Where the Hand Money Goes?"
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"Not Yet"
Karen explains the BEST attitude a buyer had when they received some not-so-great news on their preapproval. Anything worth having is worth waiting for! Here's when you need to keep in mind if a lender tells you, "not yet..."
Quick Explanation on Real Estate Changes
Remember... I'm a Realtor, not an artist. Recent laws have changed how real estate works, & here's a brief explanation of what happened! Katina.Hunter@PittsburghMoves.com call: 724-888-9020 / text: 814-777-3186
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