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JUST WHAT IS IT THAT REAL ESTATE LICENSEES DO?? Part I.
This is a great article from Lenn Harley
Via Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate:
JUST WHAT IS IT THAT REAL ESTATE LICENSEES DO?? Part I.
"YOUR MISSION, SHOULD YOU CHOOSE TO ACCEPT IT . . . " is to manage the orderly transfer of real property from a seller to a buyer. The average consumer doesn't understand a fraction of what we do to help them accomplish their goal.
SELLERS. Home sellers are presented a simple-to-complex marketing plan by listing agents prior to listing the property for sale. The listing agent promises to perform a series of showing, advertising activities geared to receiving contract offers.
BUYERS. Buyers are assisted in their home search by agent(s) who helps to locate, tour properties for sale, write and negotiate the contract and arranging for settlement services.
Sounds easy doesn't it? Actually it is, in the hands of experienced listing and buyers agents and if nothing unusual occurs.
THE MOST HELPFUL AND LEAST UNDERSTOOD PART OF LISTING AND SELLING REAL PROPERTY is the complex and institutionalized systems which include the brokerages employing the licensed agents and brokers, the Multiple List Systems that make the homes for sale information available to licensees and now to the public, the board approved forms that provide consumer protections,
Achieving the consumer's goal of selling or buying real property requires the services of a variety of service providers in addition to the real estate licensee. Achieving the orderly transfer of real property from a seller to a buyer requires services of vendors that perform critical tasks to help the consumer achieve their goal. The vendors include but are not limited to: mortgage providers, home inspectors, termite/radon inspectors, appraisers, title services which include or are managed by attorneys.
WOW! How do we keep up with all of these tasks that are necessary to get to the settlement table? I'm going to disclose a secret that will help many consumers understand how things can go so smoothly and the consumer's goal of selling and buying real estate is achieved.
IT'S ALL IN THE CONTRACT!
That's right. IT'S ALL IN THE CONTRACT!
Getting to the settlement table begins with the selection of an experienced listing or buyer's agent who will MANAGE THE CONTRACT OF SALE. To demonstrate the importance of understanding contract management, below are the titles included in a typical Contract of Sale.
Next: What Real Estate Licensees Do Not Do.
Courtesy, Lenn Harley, Broker, Homefinders.com, 800-711-7988.
Via Lenn Harley, Homefinders.com, MD & VA Homes and Real Estate:
JUST WHAT IS IT THAT REAL ESTATE LICENSEES DO?? Part I.
"YOUR MISSION, SHOULD YOU CHOOSE TO ACCEPT IT . . . " is to manage the orderly transfer of real property from a seller to a buyer. The average consumer doesn't understand a fraction of what we do to help them accomplish their goal.
SELLERS. Home sellers are presented a simple-to-complex marketing plan by listing agents prior to listing the property for sale. The listing agent promises to perform a series of showing, advertising activities geared to receiving contract offers.BUYERS. Buyers are assisted in their home search by agent(s) who helps to locate, tour properties for sale, write and negotiate the contract and arranging for settlement services.
Sounds easy doesn't it? Actually it is, in the hands of experienced listing and buyers agents and if nothing unusual occurs.
THE MOST HELPFUL AND LEAST UNDERSTOOD PART OF LISTING AND SELLING REAL PROPERTY is the complex and institutionalized systems which include the brokerages employing the licensed agents and brokers, the Multiple List Systems that make the homes for sale information available to licensees and now to the public, the board approved forms that provide consumer protections,
Achieving the consumer's goal of selling or buying real property requires the services of a variety of service providers in addition to the real estate licensee. Achieving the orderly transfer of real property from a seller to a buyer requires services of vendors that perform critical tasks to help the consumer achieve their goal. The vendors include but are not limited to: mortgage providers, home inspectors, termite/radon inspectors, appraisers, title services which include or are managed by attorneys.
WOW! How do we keep up with all of these tasks that are necessary to get to the settlement table? I'm going to disclose a secret that will help many consumers understand how things can go so smoothly and the consumer's goal of selling and buying real estate is achieved.
IT'S ALL IN THE CONTRACT!
That's right. IT'S ALL IN THE CONTRACT!
Getting to the settlement table begins with the selection of an experienced listing or buyer's agent who will MANAGE THE CONTRACT OF SALE. To demonstrate the importance of understanding contract management, below are the titles included in a typical Contract of Sale.
- Description of Real Property
- Price and Financing
- Deed of Trust
- Deposit
- Down Payment
- Settlement
- Equipment, Maintenance and Condition
- Utilities
- Personal Property and Fixtures
- Financing Terms
- Appraisal
- Purchasers Representations
- Access to Property
- Termite Inspection
- Repairs
- Damage and Loss
- Title
- Possession Date
- Fees
- Broker's Fee
- Adjustments
- Attorney's Fees
- Performance
- Default
- Assignability
- Definitions
- Void Contract
- Warranty
Next: What Real Estate Licensees Do Not Do.
Courtesy, Lenn Harley, Broker, Homefinders.com, 800-711-7988.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Termite Treatment for $399...Realtor Special From ValuePest
Clients of mine Anthony and Stacy Leggio have a business called ValuePest.com and they are offering Realtors a whole house termite treatment for just $399! Plus they will do a full year of quarterly pest control for your personal home for free.
Anthony came out to my house (clear) and while he was here he showed me some pictures of what termites can do to a home.....staggering!
Not an older home as most people would think but a home that was only a couple of years old and I will do another post and share those photos with you, he also told me about the billions and billions of dollars worth of damage done by termites in the USA.
Anthony works in the Greater Raleigh Areaso give them a call if you need an inspection done or you are trying to sell a house with termite damage.
1-866-366-8683
ValuePest.com
What's So Great About Raleigh And The Triangle Anyway?
What's So Great About Raleigh And The Triangle Anyway?
OK well let's start with the weather...It's great, we have a mild winter, then spring arrives in the nick of time, a short summer (sometimes), and beautiful fall days and
evenings. 
Rare Snow St.Patrick's Day March 17th (T-Shirts!)
Fourth Of July, Archer Lodge Fall Festival, Reins from Above
Here are a few other reasons.
#10 Best Schools in The Most Affordable Zip Code (Clayton NC).....BusinessWeek September 2009
OK well let's start with the weather...It's great, we have a mild winter, then spring arrives in the nick of time, a short summer (sometimes), and beautiful fall days and
evenings. Rare Snow St.Patrick's Day March 17th (T-Shirts!)
Fourth Of July, Archer Lodge Fall Festival, Reins from Above
Here are a few other reasons.
#10 Best Schools in The Most Affordable Zip Code (Clayton NC).....BusinessWeek September 2009
#3 Best Place To Launch A Small Business (Raleigh NC).......Fortune Small Business September 2009
#1 Best Place To Live In The US (Raleigh NC).........MSNBC June 2008#2 Best Place To Live Work & Play (Raleigh NC).......Kiplinger's July 2008
#5 Best Medium Sized City For Families with Children (Raleigh NC) ....... Who's Your City? May 2008#1 Best Place for Young Adults (Raleigh NC)....... Biz journals May 2008
Top 15 Place for Cultured Retirement (Raleigh NC)......Smithsonian.com April 2008#5 Recession Proof City (Raleigh NC).......Forbes.com April 2008
#2 Best Place to Buy Foreclosed Homes (Raleigh NC).....Forbes.com March 2008#4 Major Market in The South (Raleigh-Cary)
#3 Most Romantic City for Baby Boomers (The Triangle).....Sperlings Best Places March 2008
So what do you think? Not too shabby?
Tuscany Subdivision in Clayton NC, Homes From The $160's To The $220's
Tuscany is a beautiful development on Highway 42 East in Clayton NC. It Will have about 146 single family homes in The Meadows at Tuscany and a further 26 at The Reserve at Tuscany.
The homes in the Meadows will feature seven different floor plans ranging from 1,890 to over 2750 square feet.
The Reserve will feature five unique floor plans ranging in size from 2,550 to over 3,100 square feet.The prices at the Reserve will be from the $220's to the $250's.
Tuscany is set amongst rolling hills and forests, it will feature a community clubhouse and recreation center, which will include a junior Olympic pool, children's splash pool and a playground.
The Builder at Tuscany is ForeverHome and here are some of the great homes at fantastic pricing. How about The Nichols B a 2750sq ft 5 bedroom 3 bath home for a base price of $194,900 or The Adams B 2275 sq ft 4 bedrooms 2.5 baths for a base price of $180,900 or The Devonshire A 1893 sq ft 3 bedroom 2.5 bath for a base price of $165,900.
The Development is situated in Clayton Zip code 27527 just recently named in the top ten zip codes in the
country for best schools with most affordable housing by BusinessWeek. The area is well situated for commuting to Raleigh, Smithfield, and with new highways just built, better access to Research Triangle Park, Interstate I95, and of course the beautiful beaches of The Carolina Coast are a short two and a half hour drive.
Johnston County Schools have some of the best schools in the state and homes purchased in the county currently qualify for 100% financing.The county features some of the better housing values in the area with larger lots and much more house than neighboring counties.
If you would like any more information about Tuscany or any other subdivisions in the Triangle please give me a call at (919) 601-2268 or shoot me an email.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Clayton Zip Code 27527 Named In Top Ten By BusinessWeek
Clayton Zip Code 27527 Named In Top Ten By BusinessWeek
Clayton, North Carolina specifically the zip code 27527 was named number # 10 by BusinessWeek for having the best schools in the most affordable zip code in the whole country.
This was and still has a large farming community and most of the subdivisions are still bordered by fields of tobacco, soy beans and sweet potatoes. There are a number of homes where people have land for their horses. The growth in Clayton while slower recently has provided for easy access to multiply shopping choices, and the Smithfield Outlet Mall is 20 minutes away.
There are two Golf courses, The Neuse and Riverwood, the subdivision Glen Laurel wraps around The Neuse and is one of the premier neighborhoods in Clayton. Another great Subdivision is Southwick Farm which features rolling hills and large wooded lots. North Fort is a smaller subdivision which features all brick custom homes and Riverwood which has both schools in the subdivision along with a pool and fitness center.
Flowers Plantation is a beautiful planned community which features miles of walking trails, magnificent fitness center, and a planned shopping center, there are townhomes all the way up to estate homes in Flowers.
There are smaller subdivisions like Wyndfall many feature large wooded lots and for the horse lover,the magnificent Portofino which has an equestrian center and riding trails on acres and acres of land along the Neuse River. The Mountains to Sea Trail meanders through Portofino on it's way to the ocean.
If you would like any information about any of these communities or schools please don't hesitate to call and I would be happy to get it for you.
Clayton, North Carolina specifically the zip code 27527 was named number # 10 by BusinessWeek for having the best schools in the most affordable zip code in the whole country.
The piece mentioned Riverwood Elementary and Middle and also East Clayton Elementary. I would like to add River Dell Elementary where our two boys go and we have been very pleased with their teachers.
The 27527 zip code is east of Clayton just over the Wake County line, and has great access to highways that can have you in North Hills in 25 minutes or Raleigh-Durham International Airport in 35 minutes. Downtown Raleigh and Research Triangle Park are also close by.
The area has homes in all price ranges and subdivisions offering all the amenities, like pool and fitness clubs to small subdivisions with large wooded lots.
This was and still has a large farming community and most of the subdivisions are still bordered by fields of tobacco, soy beans and sweet potatoes. There are a number of homes where people have land for their horses. The growth in Clayton while slower recently has provided for easy access to multiply shopping choices, and the Smithfield Outlet Mall is 20 minutes away.
There are two Golf courses, The Neuse and Riverwood, the subdivision Glen Laurel wraps around The Neuse and is one of the premier neighborhoods in Clayton. Another great Subdivision is Southwick Farm which features rolling hills and large wooded lots. North Fort is a smaller subdivision which features all brick custom homes and Riverwood which has both schools in the subdivision along with a pool and fitness center.
Flowers Plantation is a beautiful planned community which features miles of walking trails, magnificent fitness center, and a planned shopping center, there are townhomes all the way up to estate homes in Flowers.
There are smaller subdivisions like Wyndfall many feature large wooded lots and for the horse lover,the magnificent Portofino which has an equestrian center and riding trails on acres and acres of land along the Neuse River. The Mountains to Sea Trail meanders through Portofino on it's way to the ocean.
If you would like any information about any of these communities or schools please don't hesitate to call and I would be happy to get it for you.
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