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How Buyers Can Irk Sellers
Both parties have to come together in a transaction, and real estate professionals sometimes find themselves wedged in the middle of buyer and seller disagreements. Some sellers may accuse the home buyers of being too pushy with their demands.
Bankrate.com recently highlighted several ways that homebuyers have been annoying some sellers recently, including:
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Bankrate.com recently highlighted several ways that homebuyers have been annoying some sellers recently, including:
- Disrespectful house visitors: Some buyers may not be respectful when touring a home, letting their child run wild or bounce on the furniture, cranking up the heat and air conditioning, or even using the restroom. Lisa Ramsey, a real estate professional with the The Ramsey Group, says it’s up to the real estate agents to lay down some house rules when the seller isn’t there. “I tell buyers, ‘Let’s just pretend we’re walking into the White House.” She’ll also talk to her buyers “about the trend of sellers putting [microphones and] cameras in the home. … I go into every house assuming there’s a recording device in the house. We’re not going to talk money or strategy in the house.”
- Submitting a long list of defects: Ron Phipps, principal with Phipps Realty in Warwick, R.I., and a former president of the National Association of REALTORS®, says that buyers are doing themselves a disservice when submitting an offer with a long list of what’s wrong with the house. It makes sellers question why the buyers would want this place. Instead, Phipps recommends a gentler approach: Submit a list of comparables with the offer as well as a personal letter where buyers introduce themselves and explain why they want the house. In the letter, they can mention two or three of the major issues with the house while keeping it neutral and referencing third-party, empirical sources.
- Too many visits: After buyers have committed to purchase a home, they want to make lots of visits to their future home, bringing the decorators, architects as well and entire family with them, says Mike Lubin, associate broker for Brown Harris Stevens in New York. The sellers may find the constant visits disruptive, however, as they’re busy packing and possibly doing repairs to meet a deadline. Lubin says a possible compromise could be to have the buyer arrange a visit while the inspector is present as well as another visit during the final walkthrough before closing.
- Renegotiation: Buyers may agree on the price but then repeatedly demand concessions and discounts. The home inspection can be a culprit. For example, buyers may realize the furnace has about five good years left and then make a demand for a new furnace or monetary equivalent. “A realistic buyer knows everything’s not going to be perfect,” says Matt Laricy, managing partner with Americorp Real Estate in Chicago. But signed contracts don’t often stop a buyer from trying to renegotiate, Laricy adds. Buyers may say the market has changed or that they’ve overpaid or they may even suffer from buyer’s remorse, he says. "It's extremely awkward," Lubin says. "It's violating the terms of the contract, and it's insulting."
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Wednesday, April 9, 2014
April 9ths Top Ten listings
105 Whistling Duck, (Savannah, Ga) Why Buy Used??? Desirable New Construction by Regal Builders in Sand Fly/Isle of Hope. Open design, wood floors. Children's retreat. Extended Warranties and Energy efficient features such as spray foam. Estimated completion End of Feb/mid March. Few opportunities remain in Tabby Village! $300,000
43 Concordia Drive, (Savannah, Ga) COME NOW to finish this new home with your own taste and design choices. The details throughout this plan make it elegant and trendy while its energy efficient features such as spray foam keep it economical. All with a Great Bradley Pointe location. This home has everything you want and more! $229,900
$224,900 14 Castle Hill Road, (Savannah, Ga) Looking for something special? Simplicity and sophistication are found throughout this newly designed plan. Regal's newest 2-story home boasts a formal dining room, great room, downstairs flex space and upstairs loft all rooms are wide, open, roomy and spacious. Look no more, this home is it! $222,900
$224,900 311 E Hall Street, Approved Short Sale! (Downtown Savannah, Ga) Park at your front door! First floor private condo that includes a parking space directly in front. Large windows with tons of natural light. Granite in the kitchen, hardwood floors and 9ft ceilings throughout. Condo fees include water and trash. Property does need some TLC. $139,900
970 Rushing Street, (Richmond Hill, Ga) Renting in Richmond Hill? Why pay RENT? You could OWN! 100% Financing, no money down program available. This home is Ideal for first time home buyer or a great investment opportunity. Freshly painted. Convenient to schools and shopping. Close to I95 and HWY 17. Nothing needed. Ready for Move in! $120,000
64 Quail Forest Drive, (Southside Savannah, Ga) What a value? What a great buy in Southside Savannah? Can be a perfect investment property, easily placed in property management. A Well maintained home that will make a great starter home. Fenced backyard. All kitchen appliances remain. Freshly painted. Ready for move in. STOP paying rent today! $89,900
665 Wyndham Court, (Pooler, Ga) This stunning home by Regal Builders is now being built on a lagoon lot. You'll fall in love with the open layout which features a keeping room, children's retreat, and master suite on the second floor. The attention to detail will far surpass your expectations. Now is the time to help design your new home. $375,000
39 Concordia Court, (Savannah, Ga) Regal offers this newly designed spacious 2-story home in The Villages of Berwick. Welcoming entryway brings you past the formal dining room into the adjoining great room and kitchen featuring granite tops and center island. The incredible Master Suite has two walk-in closets and upscale bath. $234,750
275 Frank Edwards Drive, (Ellabell, Ga) Lotta of home, not a lotta $$$! Situated on a 1/2 acre home site in the newly loved community of Brewton Acres. An alluring home with formal dining, kitchen that seamlessly flows to the living room. Plus many advantages to buying new such as spray foam insulation and extended builder warranties. $167,900
18 Concordia Drive, (Savannah, Ga) COME NOW to finish this new home with your own taste & design features. It's already enhanced with specialty ceilings, granite & wood flooring. Offers formal dining, study could serve as 5th bedroom, & add't loft. Has HUGE master. Builder Warranties & energy efficient features such as spray foam. $224,900
43 Concordia Drive, (Savannah, Ga) COME NOW to finish this new home with your own taste and design choices. The details throughout this plan make it elegant and trendy while its energy efficient features such as spray foam keep it economical. All with a Great Bradley Pointe location. This home has everything you want and more! $229,900
$224,900 14 Castle Hill Road, (Savannah, Ga) Looking for something special? Simplicity and sophistication are found throughout this newly designed plan. Regal's newest 2-story home boasts a formal dining room, great room, downstairs flex space and upstairs loft all rooms are wide, open, roomy and spacious. Look no more, this home is it! $222,900
$224,900 311 E Hall Street, Approved Short Sale! (Downtown Savannah, Ga) Park at your front door! First floor private condo that includes a parking space directly in front. Large windows with tons of natural light. Granite in the kitchen, hardwood floors and 9ft ceilings throughout. Condo fees include water and trash. Property does need some TLC. $139,900
970 Rushing Street, (Richmond Hill, Ga) Renting in Richmond Hill? Why pay RENT? You could OWN! 100% Financing, no money down program available. This home is Ideal for first time home buyer or a great investment opportunity. Freshly painted. Convenient to schools and shopping. Close to I95 and HWY 17. Nothing needed. Ready for Move in! $120,000
64 Quail Forest Drive, (Southside Savannah, Ga) What a value? What a great buy in Southside Savannah? Can be a perfect investment property, easily placed in property management. A Well maintained home that will make a great starter home. Fenced backyard. All kitchen appliances remain. Freshly painted. Ready for move in. STOP paying rent today! $89,900
665 Wyndham Court, (Pooler, Ga) This stunning home by Regal Builders is now being built on a lagoon lot. You'll fall in love with the open layout which features a keeping room, children's retreat, and master suite on the second floor. The attention to detail will far surpass your expectations. Now is the time to help design your new home. $375,000
39 Concordia Court, (Savannah, Ga) Regal offers this newly designed spacious 2-story home in The Villages of Berwick. Welcoming entryway brings you past the formal dining room into the adjoining great room and kitchen featuring granite tops and center island. The incredible Master Suite has two walk-in closets and upscale bath. $234,750
275 Frank Edwards Drive, (Ellabell, Ga) Lotta of home, not a lotta $$$! Situated on a 1/2 acre home site in the newly loved community of Brewton Acres. An alluring home with formal dining, kitchen that seamlessly flows to the living room. Plus many advantages to buying new such as spray foam insulation and extended builder warranties. $167,900
18 Concordia Drive, (Savannah, Ga) COME NOW to finish this new home with your own taste & design features. It's already enhanced with specialty ceilings, granite & wood flooring. Offers formal dining, study could serve as 5th bedroom, & add't loft. Has HUGE master. Builder Warranties & energy efficient features such as spray foam. $224,900
Regal Builders Now in Forest Lakes
Regal Builders is now building in Forest Lakes. They are just breaking ground and laying the footwork. Beautiful lagoon lots and private wooded lots are available. If you are interested in personalizing your new home now is the time.
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
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