Why Buyers Only Realty

Looking to buy In the SouthBend / Elkhart area? Look no further than Buyers Only Realty an Exclusive Buyers’ Agent.
As Exclusive Buyer Agents, we are able to assist you in your property buying process in ways that go beyond the services of conventional real estate agents. We will always represent you — the buyer — our fiduciary duty is only to you. When you become our buyer-client your interests are fully represented by our office. Period.

As exclusive buyer agents we never list property. In addition to standard listings in the MLS, we do research on alternative sources of — properties such as bank properties, auctions, or sale by owner properties, and new construction.
Once we know your requirements and tastes, we will show you only properties we believe will pique your interest. We walk you through the whole process, from initial conference to closing. We provide all the standard services of a real estate agent — property showings, assisting with financing, providing property data, explaining forms and agreements, and monitoring the closing, plus:real-estate-key

  • We promote and protect your interests at all times (including anonymous purchases).
  • We give you advice and opinions about the properties, including price.
  • We do a comparative market analysis.
  • We research and disclose property history including previous selling price, status of abutting properties, etc.
  • We negotiate the best price and terms (remember we are working for you, not the seller).
  • We give you complete confidentiality.
  • We represent you, the buyer. All the time. Period.

Why Choose an ABR – Accredited Buyers Representative

Choosing to work with an Accredited Buyer’s Representatives, or ABR, is an important move every homebuyer should consider before buying a home.
After all, if you’re like most people, buying a home is the largest financial transaction you will make, and certainly one of the most complex, so retaining someone you can trust to represent your interests is very important.
By establishing a relationship with an ABR you can be assured your representative is there to serve you, and protect your interests. not sell you. They go the extra mile to ensure that your interests are put first and that your needs are met.
Obtaining the ABR Designation is no easy matter – in fact, they a required to attend specialized training through, Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council or REBAC, an affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS to acquire the Designation.
Being a REALTOR with the ABR Designation shows that they have a proven track record when it comes to working with buyers and any concerns they may have. Through this process, a relationship grows as you find your perfect home.
Tony Carrico is just such an agent earning her ABR designation in 1999 and has been helping clients become homeowners ever since.

Packing And Home Moving Tips

Do you think moving is a fun? When moving from one home to other it is important to pack all your important things such as home luggage. It will be better to pack these things before to move. There are many problems that are associated with the home moving. Packing the home luggage is one of the most important and tedious issues. How to pack the home luggage carefully? Are there some helping tips?

The tips that allow the people to pack the things are available but you have to choose the tips that are best for you. Moving from one home to other, city to city and state to state is really a headache because lots of operations are carried out when shifting luggage from one point to other. However, by using the tips that are given below you can easily move from one state to others.

Read the full blog post: http://www.pixloo.com/blog/real-estate-packing-and-home-moving-tips/

Real Estate Tips For The Home Buyer

When purchasing a property, always have extra money on hand for unforeseen costs. Closing costs will include down payments and taxes. Closing costs of a home can have extra things included like school taxes or improvement bonds!

Do not purchase a home that has a fireplace in any room other than a family room. It is a real hassle to keep up with cleaning multiple fireplaces and they are rarely used anyway.

All real estate agents need to be in touch with their previous customers on the anniversary of the date they purchased their home, and certainly during the holidays. When your former clients receive a holiday card from you, they will remember how helpful your were when they purchases their home. Give them a friendly reminder that you make money through referrals, so you would be pleased if they could mention your name to others.

Make sure you stay connected with other investors like yourself. There is plenty of property, but not every piece of property is correct for every investor. This method can be useful for ferreting out investment opportunities that have not yet been snatched up by other real estate investors.

Read full blog post at: http://www.lcait.com/real-estate-tips-for-the-home-buyer/

Tips For Purchasing A Real Estate Property

Buy the home you really want. Investors are divided on whether or not now is a good time to sell your house and upgrade to a larger one, although some do favor the idea. However, since the housing market is perpetually rising, you might as well buy the house you’ve always wanted now. If you buy a smaller home instead, the house you really wanted may be too expensive for you by the time you’re ready to move.

Never buy real estate without getting the property inspected first. Otherwise, you could find yourself in a home that needs complete renovation from the ground up when you weren’t expecting it. This can be a serious problem if there are structural issues after you buy the home that you will be responsible for and you may have to leave your home while it is repaired.

Unless you reside in a climate in which it is really needed, do not buy a house with a fireplace other than in the family room. You will find that having more than one fireplace is a hassle, as they have to be cleaned regularly and are rarely used.

Read full blog post: http://livinginstmatthews.com/tips-for-purchasing-a-real-estate-property-2/

Buying a Home? The Cost Is More Important Than the Price

We have often advised buyers to look at the COST of purchasing a house more than the PRICE of the home.

Obviously, price is part of the cost equation. The other piece, assuming you are not an all cash buyer, is the mortgage rate.

The mortgage rate to finance a purchase can have a dramatic impact on the overall cost. Recently, there are more people talking about the possibility that mortgage rates could begin to increase.

Read full blog post: http://www.kcmblog.com/2012/03/19/buying-a-home-the-cost-is-more-important-than-the-price/

Six Tips for Preparing Your Home for a Showing

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Fifteen Questions to Ask Your Realtor Before Signing a Contract

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