As homeowners, we strive to keep our property and family out of harm’s way, but there are some hidden hazards in your home that you may not have thought about. For example, there are key places in the home where fire can unexpectedly start, or damage to the home can threaten its structural integrity.
Working with an experienced real estate agent can make everything easier when it comes to buying a home, including the amount of time you must spend, your stress levels, and achieving your ultimate real estate goals. As a buyer, you probably have heard about using a buyer’s agent, but what exactly do they do differently? Do you need one? Should you sign a buyer’s agent contract?
If you are planning to put your home on the market, it is wise to know fact from fiction. In today’s market, can you assume you will sell quickly? Do you need to remodel parts of the home before listing it?
Here are a few myths debunked for you:
The current seller’s market has advantages for those looking to get the most return when selling their home. But if buyers enter a bidding war on a property, what happens if the final agreed upon selling price is above what the bank appraiser says it’s worth? Just because both sides agree on a price doesn’t mean the deal can’t fall apart because of an under-appraisal.
Adjusting to a new social environment can be tough on anyone, but it can be especially hard on kids. If you are just settling into a new home in a new school system, your child may be more nervous than ever about starting in a new classroom and making new friends.
You may be surprised to learn that the homeowners insurance you purchased, which is required by any mortgage lender, doesn’t cover everything. In fact, things like floods and mold are probably not covered.
It pays to read the fine print and educate yourself before you choose a policy or add on to your current one.
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Today, people are shopping online for everything, even homes. As a buyer you are probably scouring numerous pictures of homes and their interiors, and as a seller you want to have many great photos of your home attached to your listing. But what about video tours?
While Verani Realty’s agents are busy helping people buy and sell their homes, they’re going to be busy packing for a move of their own as summer comes to a close. Verani’s Bedford office is moving from its current location on South River Road to One Club Acre Lane, which is across from the Manchester Country Club.
Your house is valued at $350,000, while your neighbors’ house is at $425,000. What makes up this difference? What do they have that your house lacks?
Here is an overview of key things that bring value when it comes to what a home is worth in today’s market.
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