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 […]
The ‘most important variable when searching for a home truly lies in the eyes of the beholder: the buyer. Each buyer will dictate: where they wish to be, what size home they desire, the layout, number of BR’s and baths, etc. We all know the cliche’, ‘location, location, location’- this bears true. The DiMora Team […]
Can you sell your house privately if you signed a contract with your Realtor and you find a buyer for your house? The contract with most Realtors are probably an exclusive right of sale listing agreement. You should always contact a lawyer with specific legal questions, but the exclusive right of sale listing agreement pretty much says that […]
When a seller receives multiple offers, does everyone have a chance to up their bid? The owner usually counters back all parties and asks them to submit their highest and best offer, giving you another chance. However, if there’s a clear distinction between the offers, i.e. ‘one is all cash, at or above asking price’ vs […]
The DiMora Team are real estate experts in the Novi and Northville neighborhoods and we highly recommend all of our buyers who are interested in making an offer on a house to present not only an earnest check, but also a pre-approval letter AND a copy of a recent bank statement showing they have proof of […]
