It's a good idea to interview the agent with whom you will be working in order to get a sense of the skills and talent of your prospective partner. A good agent will: Help you sell your property, Provide comparable sales data to determine the proper asking price, Successfully negotiate all aspects of the transaction, Keep the deal together and make sure that the sale closes. Cornerstone has competent...
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Selecting a real estate agent to represent you in a home purchase or sale can be one of the most important decisions you make. There are obvious considerations, such as choosing a reputable agent with experience in the area where you want to buy or sell. Here are a few not-so-obvious questions to ask before you select an agent.1). How will you and your agent communicate? One of the biggest complaints...
In sellers' markets, multiple offer situations often drive up the purchase price higher than any comparable sales in the area, so sellers worry the appraisals will come in low. In buyer's markets, when prices are soft or falling, sellers are also concerned that the home will bring a low appraisal. Low appraisals can happen in any marketplace: hot, cold or neutral. Why Do Low Appraisals Happen? There are a...
Green building You've probably heard the term, and perhaps even considered the use of certain green materials or green building concepts for your new home or remodel. But what exactly is green building and how can it benefit you and the world around you? Green building encompasses many different areas of construction, and as such there is no single definition that sums it all up. Basically, the concept...