I won’t show you a house until we have a pre-house-hunt “sit down.” At The Kathy Chiero Group we call it a “Buyer Orientation meeting” and we insist that you take an hour of your time to get informed before we start looking at homes. We often go a step further and ask you to […]
00Brandon Pottshttps://www.downsizecolumbus.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/DownSize_Columbus_200h.pngBrandon Potts2021-02-08 18:34:112021-02-08 18:34:11Ten Ways to Win: #8 – How can I give the homeowner more money?
While this Tip is #7, it should be #1 in the Central Ohio Seller’s market. Let’s start with the harsh truth and then I will break it down: It is virtually impossible to purchase a newly listed home without a willingness and ability to pay above the appraised value of the home. Let’s picture […]
00Brandon Pottshttps://www.downsizecolumbus.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/DownSize_Columbus_200h.pngBrandon Potts2021-02-08 18:31:402021-02-08 18:31:40Ten Ways to Win: #7 – Should I limit my offer to the appraised value of the home?
The purchase contract you will sign offers you, the Buyer, the protection of a home inspection. The inspection is usually done by a professional and can take three or more hours to thoroughly look over your new home. Following the inspection, you have three choices: the right to move forward with no repair requests, the […]
00Brandon Pottshttps://www.downsizecolumbus.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/DownSize_Columbus_200h.pngBrandon Potts2021-02-08 18:28:312021-02-08 18:28:31Ten Ways to Win: #6 – Are you willing to let the Seller off the hook for repairs?
I’ve been a Realtor for over 20 years. I’ve seen it over and over. At the initial Buyer’s Orientation Meeting I ask the Buyer if they are willing to contribute “sweat equity” to the home? Are you willing to paint? Replace carpet? Replace toilets and sinks? Hang new light fixtures? The eager almost-homeowner always says […]
00Brandon Pottshttps://www.downsizecolumbus.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/DownSize_Columbus_200h.pngBrandon Potts2021-02-08 18:26:202021-02-08 18:26:20Ten Ways to Win: #5 – Are you willing to hug the ugly house?
You’ve worked hard. You’ve sacrificed. You’ve saved money. You have your down payment and closing costs saved to purchase your first home. Or perhaps you have saved only your down payment because you remember hearing that it is customary for the Seller to pay your closing costs. You have just enough. And you believe that’s […]
00Brandon Pottshttps://www.downsizecolumbus.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/DownSize_Columbus_200h.pngBrandon Potts2021-02-08 18:23:372021-02-08 18:23:37Ten Ways to Win: #4 – It’s true. Cash is king. (Even if you only have a little.)
We live and work in a “one shot” housing market. What does this mean? It means that, as a Buyer, you have “one shot” to get the Seller’s attention and to move your offer to the top of the competitive bid pile. Critical to your chances in this market is assuring the Seller that you […]
00Brandon Pottshttps://www.downsizecolumbus.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/DownSize_Columbus_200h.pngBrandon Potts2021-02-08 18:20:482021-02-08 18:20:48Ten Ways to Win: #3 – What is a Pre-Approval Letter? (And I thought I had one!)
Ten Ways to Win: #8 – How can I give the homeowner more money?
NewsI won’t show you a house until we have a pre-house-hunt “sit down.” At The Kathy Chiero Group we call it a “Buyer Orientation meeting” and we insist that you take an hour of your time to get informed before we start looking at homes. We often go a step further and ask you to […]
Ten Ways to Win: #7 – Should I limit my offer to the appraised value of the home?
NewsWhile this Tip is #7, it should be #1 in the Central Ohio Seller’s market. Let’s start with the harsh truth and then I will break it down: It is virtually impossible to purchase a newly listed home without a willingness and ability to pay above the appraised value of the home. Let’s picture […]
Ten Ways to Win: #6 – Are you willing to let the Seller off the hook for repairs?
NewsThe purchase contract you will sign offers you, the Buyer, the protection of a home inspection. The inspection is usually done by a professional and can take three or more hours to thoroughly look over your new home. Following the inspection, you have three choices: the right to move forward with no repair requests, the […]
Ten Ways to Win: #5 – Are you willing to hug the ugly house?
NewsI’ve been a Realtor for over 20 years. I’ve seen it over and over. At the initial Buyer’s Orientation Meeting I ask the Buyer if they are willing to contribute “sweat equity” to the home? Are you willing to paint? Replace carpet? Replace toilets and sinks? Hang new light fixtures? The eager almost-homeowner always says […]
Ten Ways to Win: #4 – It’s true. Cash is king. (Even if you only have a little.)
NewsYou’ve worked hard. You’ve sacrificed. You’ve saved money. You have your down payment and closing costs saved to purchase your first home. Or perhaps you have saved only your down payment because you remember hearing that it is customary for the Seller to pay your closing costs. You have just enough. And you believe that’s […]
Ten Ways to Win: #3 – What is a Pre-Approval Letter? (And I thought I had one!)
NewsWe live and work in a “one shot” housing market. What does this mean? It means that, as a Buyer, you have “one shot” to get the Seller’s attention and to move your offer to the top of the competitive bid pile. Critical to your chances in this market is assuring the Seller that you […]