Real Estate Realness: Potential Buying Costs
Do you know what to expect financially when buying a home? You know, other than paying for the house. There’s more to it than just paying cash or a down payment on a loan.
What are some potential buying costs?
1. Earnest Money
2. Home Inspection
3. Appraisal
4. & More (or Less)
Every transaction is unique to the buyer and seller involved. Working closely with a realtor you trust means you’re fully prepared for these and any other costs that may come up. Want to know what else to expect? Speak to your preferred lender about your financial situation and then give us a call to talk about your home-buying goals!
Real Estate Realness: Contingent
An offer on a home has been accepted, but the final sale is contingent upon certain criteria. This means a buyer agrees to complete the sale if a specific scenario is met. For example, their offer is contingent upon the sale of their existing home first. The contingency protects the buyer from having to go through with the purchase of the new home if their current one doesn’t sell. Nobody wants two mortgages by accident!
Real Estate Realness: Homebody
A homebody is a person who enjoys the simple pleasures of being at home. When you have a home you love, where you feel relaxed and at peace, you want to spend more time there. Home is where you recharge and reset – home is where your heart is!
Real Estate Realness: Paint
How to choose the perfect paint color for your space:
Test the swatches directly on the wall at different times of the day.
Room lighting, wall material, and texture can affect a color’s appearance. Hold the swatches against the wall in the morning, afternoon, and evening to find your favorite shades. Then grab sample sizes of your top picks and paint medium-sized patches on the wall to see how the texture affects the final result. Choose your favorite and invite some friends over for a paint party!
Real Estate Realness: Adding Positivity
3 Ways to Add Positivity to Your Space:
– Add flowers or plants around your home
– Declutter areas that frequently overwhelm you
– Use diffusers with soothing and relaxing scents
Sometimes a few simple changes to the physical space around you can help change your mindset and totally turn your day around! Bonus tip: put on a playlist that makes you smile while you prepare your space for positivity.
Real Estate Realness: Minimalism Sells
Looking to sell your home? I’ve got a Seller Tip for you!
Minimalism is your best friend.
Less is more. When you think you’re done, look again and remove a few more items. The fewer distractions there are for buyers, the better. You want them to focus on the house and what their life could look like in it. If minimalism isn’t for you, that’s okay! You won’t have to live there anymore.
