There are three kinds of contingencies that can be applied to an offer on a house. A home inspection contingency could well be the most important one. It gives the buyer the right to have the home professionally inspected. If something is wrong, the buyer can request it be fixed or they can back out […]
What should you have in your home if you are selling? The best idea is to remove all clutter and all personal items like family photos and diplomas, etc. No cooking or pet odors. And do not let anyone smoke in your house. Remove any pet beds and litter boxes. Put a new mat at […]
If you have accepted an offer on your house and another offer comes in, what can you do? If the current offer has contingencies such as inspections or financing, you could accept the second offer as a back up offer contingent upon the default of the first parties in releasing their contingencies when due. The […]
If you are searching for a house, you are not required to use the listing agent to see any house. It is almost always to your advantage and will almost never cost you anything to have your own agent. This is a buyers agent. A buyer’s agent is an agent who works with buyers, not […]
With an increasing focus on green home building there is also a greater interest in knowing just how energy efficient an already-built home is. The Home Energy Rating System or HERS, is a numerical value for the efficiency of a home. The DiMora Team are real estate experts in the Novi and Northville neighborhoods and […]
Is it possible to get financing for a home from someone other than a bank? Most mortgages come from either mortgage companies, banks or credit unions. They have numerous programs for first time buyers. The DiMora Team are real estate experts in the Novi and Northville neighborhoods and we would suggest that you call a […]
If you are selling your home, do not show your home by yourself. If someone comes to your door claiming to be an agent and you have no scheduled appointment, ask them to call your agent to confirm an appointment. Predators come in all shapes and sizes. They can refer all inquiries to your agent. […]
Once you move into your new neighborhood, here’s some ideas on how to get to know your neighbors. Create opportunities for conversation and be the first to say hi and explain that you’re new to the neighborhood. Whether you linger by the mailbox, play ball with the kids in the yard or walk the dog, […]
What does an exclusive listing mean? An exclusive listing agreement means that the brokerage, and the designated agent within that brokerage you choose to work with, is the only brokerage that can represent you in the sale of your home during the time frame listed in the agreement. What it means is that you do […]
Home sellers spend a lot of time preparing their homes for sale. However, once the For Sale sign goes up on your property, it can be easy to forget that you may need to take additional security precautions to keep your home and belongings safe during the process. The DiMora Team are real estate experts […]
