Terry Birt

Missed Opportunity ?

May 22, 2009 · Terry Birt · 6 Comments

buyers-choiceRecently, it seems that all the buyers have come out of the wood work….
We have been inundated with large groups at our open houses and receiving large amount of “sign calls” and inquires on our websites…
But the one thing that has not changed is fear…Depending on where the property is and the price range that it is in, there is a different strategy on how to make an offer. I think the public understands that the interest rates are great, and  inventory has lessened, and  buyers are hearing about multiple offers; but there is something that is preventing them to make a move. My advise: Work with your agent…let them help you understand… ask a lot of questions.

Just this week, I have encountered buyers who I met a few weeks ago, they saw this home in their price range, and have their financing in order, but they needed time to “think about it”.  When they came back to reconsider the home, it was gone (in escrow with multiple offers).  Had they written a couple of weeks ago it could have been theirs.

 Don’t lose your opportunity. There are several ways to protect yourself from competition and allow you to participate in obtaining home with your price and terms.

Nicole Machado

Appraisers… what’s their real job description?

October 9, 2008 · Nicole Machado · 5 Comments

AppraiserSince when did appraisers become home inspectors? Just curious as I encountered a never before sitaution today… As my property inspector was packing up from a routine property inspection, the appraiser drove up (early I may add) to what I thought at the time was to appraise the property. Read more

Nicole Machado

Christmas Come Early

September 15, 2008 · Nicole Machado · 1 Comment

Best Present of AllAs we approach the holiday season,  while everyone else is immersed in cooking the Thanksgiving Turkey and getting up at dawn to get those Holiday discounts on the season’s hottest new toy you can take advantage of the season’s best toy… a house! Read more

Jean Joh

What do you get when you cross an FHA Loan with a Short Sale?

August 30, 2008 · Jean Joh · 8 Comments

In my case, a roller coaster ride of emotions ending with a happy client in his new home.  Last week, the escrow was closed successfully on my client’s short sale purchase of a home with an FHA loan.  When the process started, I knew that it might not be easy.  Read more