Questions Every Buyer Needs to Know

When you are buying a home, there are many problems that the seller is forced to disclose, but, these disclosures do not always show the entire picture of the home. According to Daily Herald, there are six questions buyers may want to ask that can offer additional insight about the prospective home before they make a final decision. Some of these questions highlighted are how much did the seller pay for the home, has the seller had any problems with the home in the past, why is the seller selling the house. The article adds that knowing all buyers can about a prospective home, not only helps them decide if it’s the home of their dreams, but what offer to make as well. Buyer’s real estate professional can help them get their key questions answered and give them advice on how to evaluate their findings. [ Daily Herald, November 13, 2005]

What Makes Buyers "Bite"?

Today's buyers will “bite” on a home that appeal to their senses, which includes the home’s curb appeal, the first impression they have as they drive by the house. In this article from Jacksonville.com, the real estate experts reveal that location and the view from a home are two of the most important features that make buyers bite. Another important tip to make buyers bite is to keep surfaces painted in neutral shades. The experts add that one way to impress buyers from the beginning is to create a foyer space upon entry. While every buyer in every price range has different items he or she looks for in a home, there are certain features that continuously please a majority of people. Overall, maximizing all of the home's positive features is the way to go. [Jill Zehler, Jacksonville.com, October 22, 2005]

Six Mistakes Homebuyers Should Avoid

In the quest to purchase a house or condo, many home buyers get caught up in the thrill of acquiring a new home and they make potentially costly mistakes. In this article from Bradenton Herald, the author mentions the top six home buyer mistakes that should be avoided during any time of the year. Shopping for a home before homebuyers shop for a mortgage, rushing to buy a house or a condo without carefully researching the local home market in their price range, forgetting to include the two key contingency clauses, buying a home without their own buyer’s agent, not insisting on a comparative market analysis (CMA) before making a purchase offer are some of the mistakes that buyers should avoid. [Bradenton Herald, Robert J. Bruss, October 23, 2005]