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Two Viewpoints, Buyer and Seller

April 28, 2011 by teamadmin · Leave a Comment 

Buyers and Sellers want different things out of a home sale. It helps to understand both points of view when negotiating…if you can understand the other point of view, you can offer something they want in order to get something you need. A Buyer Wants: – The very lowest price possible – My new home [...]

Sellers – Does It Matter How Your Home Shows Online?

April 21, 2011 by teamadmin · Leave a Comment 

YES! When you sell your home, you must be aware of how your home shows…and these days, that includes how it shows on the internet! Often, buyers will shop online before they even approach a Realtor, and Realtors encourage their Buyers to go online to get a feel for the market. Remember the old saying, [...]

Items to Bring to Closing

April 7, 2011 by teamadmin · Leave a Comment 

These are items Buyers AND Sellers should bring to the closing! Bring a valid I.D. (drivers license): Everyone involved wants to be sure the right people are signing this day, so don’t forget it! Checkbook: Even if you normally use only a debit or credit card. Sometimes there can be a small overage or miscellaneous [...]

Weathering the Weather – Stay Prepared

March 1, 2011 by teamadmin · Leave a Comment 

I know how much owning and maintaining a home can mean to you. Our home is our center of gravity. It’s a meeting place. It’s a reflection of who and what we are. And it’s an investment. Our homes, like us, are subject to the ever-changing weather. Certainly the Columbus area (and most parts of [...]

Selling It Yourself

February 10, 2011 by teamadmin · Leave a Comment 

What do I need to sell my home myself? • You need to understand the market, especially in your neighborhood. You should also be comfortable with the laws, forms, contracts, and obligations of selling your own home. • Have a source or know reliable home inspectors, contractors, termite inspectors, real estate lawyers, and title companies. [...]

Credit Scores and Buying a Home

January 20, 2011 by teamadmin · Leave a Comment 

Lenders determine how much home you can afford based largely on your credit score, or you and your spouse’s combined scores. Your credit score is a numeric score based upon the information contained in your credit report. This credit report contains information on your financial transactions, such as credit cards, loans, and payment histories for [...]

A Simple Checklist for Sellers

January 13, 2011 by teamadmin · Leave a Comment 

One: Choose a Realtor. Talk to several agents, and listen carefully. Does the agent understand what’s important to you? Do they listen to you? Do they communicate clearly and in a way that makes you feel comfortable? Two: Sign a Listing Agreement with your chosen Realtor. Three: Listen to your Realtor’s advice on how to [...]

Getting the Best Price for a Home

December 23, 2010 by teamadmin · Leave a Comment 

Recently, I read about a buyer who selected a Realtor based on her assertion that she “aggressively pursued the best possible price” on a home. I cringed just reading the description. Sure, we all want the best price, and no one wants to feel they overpaid for their home, especially these days when it’s a [...]

What in the World is HAFA?

August 30, 2010 by teamadmin · Leave a Comment 

HAFA is the short form for Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives Program. It’s a program meant to offer homeowners options other than foreclosure by providing lender’s with incentives to consider these alternatives. It is in effect from April 5, 2010 to December 31, 2012. You can read more about it here

Selling a Home

April 11, 2010 by Debbie · Leave a Comment 

Lorri Molnar’s 30 years of experience as a real estate professional can help you sell your home for the best possible price, with the least amount of stress. From the first meeting, to the last signature at closing, Lorri’s focus is on your needs and interests. Lorri knows the local real estate market inside and [...]