| It's a wonderful time to purchase a new home now | | | | listing service, personal connections, e-mail marketing, |
| that the real estate bubble has burst and pessimism | | | | online sites, and the appropriate use of open houses. |
| abounds. You might call it crazy, but I call it honesty. | | | | This professional will be able to provide advice on |
| For people who have been thinking about buying a | | | | how to properly stage your home to make the best |
| new house, this is the perfect time to do so. Of | | | | first impression. It takes skill, patience, and extra |
| course your current home will not sell for as much | | | | effort to sell in a weak real estate market. Your |
| money now as it would have a few years ago. On | | | | ability to make the right choices and pay attention to |
| the other hand, it is not hard to find real-estate | | | | all the details of your home will get it sold when |
| bargains. You will pay a lower sales commission if | | | | cheaper vacant houses just sit on the market. |
| your home sells for less money. In California, the | | | | It is just as important for home buyers to have |
| property tax is determined from the purchase price, | | | | representation as it is for home sellers. FSBO (also |
| so buy your home in a down market to save money | | | | known as For Sale by Owner) is the way to go if |
| on taxes for many years. | | | | you're looking to avoid paying a realtor a commission. |
| The most important thing is to obtain excellent | | | | You may wind up paying too much for a home, |
| assistance from a first class real estate professional. | | | | though, because of the ever-changing market. |
| You should not try to economize by trying to get | | | | Buyers and sellers need to make themselves aware |
| out of paying a commission. You may be able to find | | | | of all the negotiating techniques that a realtor is |
| websites that give you estimates of a home's | | | | knowledgeable of in order to make the best deal for |
| market value, but these are only computerized | | | | the home they are buying or selling. It is a good idea |
| generalities. In order to provide an accurate | | | | to check with friends and neighbors for |
| assessment of your home's market value, your | | | | recommendations when you are trying to find an |
| Realtor must be experienced and be familiar with the | | | | outstanding agent. Make sure to find out if they |
| local market. In addition, there are companies that | | | | would consider using the agent they are |
| offer reduced commission rates. If your Realtor is | | | | recommending should the need arise for them in the |
| unable to negotiate a full commission, what makes | | | | future. Before selecting an agent, sellers should |
| you think that he or she could negotiate the asking | | | | interview at least three, with each providing a |
| price of your home? Seek quality advice; you will | | | | competitive market analysis and a sales presentation |
| save lots more money in the long run if you avoid | | | | for their home. Choose a real estate agent who |
| cheap answers. | | | | makes you comfortable and confident. |
| A skilled real estate professional will give your home | | | | I wish you luck and keep in mind that this is a |
| maximum market exposure by using the multiple | | | | wonderful time to purchase a new home! |