BAP site syndication http://www.carsonvalleyestates.com 2012-02-08T21:02:26+01:00 http://www.carsonvalleyestates.com http://www.carsonvalleyestates.com/images/M_images/ text/html 2011-10-02T14:10:22+01:00 http://www.carsonvalleyestates.com http://www.carsonvalleyestates.com/buyer-information-pages/real-estate-professional-richard-m.-campbell-gives-advice-about-what-to-look-for-in-your-next-home.html Real Estate Professional Richard M. Campbell Gives Advice about What to Look For in Your Next Home When you are ready to look at homes there is a lot to consider. Since this will probably be your residence for a few years you want it to cover your basic needs and your perfect scenario all at the same time. This is when hiring a real estate professional will be essential. Since your agent is typically paid by the seller, it doesn't cost you anything for their services. Before you start looking, sit down with your agent and give them a list of what your home should have. This will not only give them a starting point, but eliminate wasting your time with homes you won't like. Keep in mind when you are looking that one day you will probably want to move and your home will have to be desirable to others. When you are being shown properties, make sure to pay attention to certain criteria, such as schools. Are they close by? What are their ratings with the state? This will be important to you and whomever you want to sell to in the future. Schools are always a high priority. When entering a neighborhood, look at the entrance and the common areas, such as the pool and street lights. Are they being maintained? If not, that may be a sign of no homeowners association or one that does not take their responsibility seriously. Either way, that may be the green light for anyone who wants to abandon maintaining their property, which could affect your value, as well. Look closely at the other yards and see if they are taken care of. You don't want your property value diminished because of lazy neighbors. When you pull up to the home, is there curb appeal? You want to make sure that you like the outside of the home. Many people are so excited with the buying process that they overlook the fact that they will be driving up to this home for many years. Once the newness wears off, will you still love it? And always take into account your commute. Too long of a drive may make a home not so appealing. For more information about Carson Valley real estate (http://www.carsonvalleyestates.com), visit my website at www.premiernevadahomes.com or call me directly on my cell phone at 775-901-0761. text/html 2011-10-02T12:23:08+01:00 http://www.carsonvalleyestates.com http://www.carsonvalleyestates.com/seller-information/taking-precautions-when-you-sell-your-home-yourself-by-real-estate-expert-richard-m.-campbell.html Taking Precautions When You Sell Your Home Yourself by real estate expert Richard M. Campbell Something that a lot of people tend to forget if they are selling their home in themselves are some precautions that they should take to keep both themselves and their belonging safe. What you don’t want to do is to invite all of the local thieves into your house in . Normally your real estate agent will handle a lot of these issues but since you are doing it yourself, keep some of these tips in mind. Tip #1 – Don’t give out your address Now I am sure that you are saying well they won’t know I am selling my house in if they don’t know my address. When you are advertising, it is still best not to give out your address. You can put in a phone number or an email address. Make sure that there is some way that the prospect can contact you. You can also ask the prospect to leave a phone number for you to contact them. Tips #2 - Never do an appointment alone When you make an appointment for people to come to your home in Gardnerville, always make sure that there is someone else with you to show your home. This can be someone else in the family or a neighbor or friend. Do not show your home unless an appointment has been made ahead of time. Ask for identification when making the appointment and then ask for identification when the prospects come to the appointment. If they are really interested in your home in Gardnerville, they will not have a problem with your precautions. Don’t be afraid to let them be aware of this when you make the appointment. Tip #3 – Secure Your Valuables When you show your home there are some further precautions that you want to take. You definitely do not want to leave anything of value out in plain sight. Lock it in a safe or hide it away in a closet or basement. For your own safety, you also want to make sure that things like baseball bats and iron skillets are put away. If you are wondering why, these can be used as weapons and will be better off put away. Unlock doors so that you can rush out if you need to at any point during the time that you are showing your home. Finally, keep a phone or cell phone with you at all times in case of any type of emergency. There is a lot of free information available to you about buying, selling or investing in real estate. For complete information about the Carson Valley real estate (http://www.carsonvalleyestates.com/) market including current homes for sale, property values and more please visit the most complete website online dedicated to everything real estate. So please feel free to contact me with any of your real estate or mortgage related questions and I will be more than glad to answer your questions. Call me on my cell at 775-901-0761 or email me at richard@premiernevadahomes.com (mailto:richard@premiernevadahomes.com). text/html 2011-06-09T12:47:01+01:00 http://www.carsonvalleyestates.com http://www.carsonvalleyestates.com/seller-information/what-is-a-deed-in-lieu-of-foreclosure-in-by-real-estate-expert-richard-m.-campbell.html What is a deed in lieu of foreclosure in by real estate expert, Richard M. Campbell?Are you moving from ? Did you get a job in another state? Do you have a house that you don’t know what to do with? Have you tried to sell your house in and not been able to do so? If you have tried this or if this sounds like you, then this discussion is for you.You have an option to do what is known as a deed in lieu of foreclosure. Basically you are offering the bank title to the house in in the shape that it is in and then you can go on your merry way. Now the bank has some options and it does not have to accept your offer. There are some distinct advantages to do this though. If the bank doesn’t accept your offer and instead your house in goes into foreclosure the bank will be unable to sell it if an interested buyer were to contact them.If the house in were to be foreclosed the bank has to go through several steps before that house can actually sell. First the original owner has to be served certain court papers. The bank may have to wait while it is published. It may be some time before a sale can actually occur.So what happens if they accept your offer? They will check your credit. They will check to see if you have any liens against the property. They will check the public records and as long as all of the searches come back clear, the bank will be glad to accept your deed.There is a lot of free information available to you about buying, selling or investing in Carson Valley real estate (http://www.carsonvalleyestates.com/). For complete information about the real estate market including current homes for sale, property values and more please visit the most complete website online dedicated to everything real estate at www.premiernevadahomes.com. Please feel free to contact me with any of your real estate or mortgage related questions and I would be more than glad to answer your questions. Call me on my cell at 775-901-0761 or email me at richard@premiernevadahomes.com (mailto:richard@premiernevadahomes.com). text/html 2011-06-05T20:00:07+01:00 http://www.carsonvalleyestates.com http://www.carsonvalleyestates.com/seller-information/3-steps-to-immediately-increase-your-propertys-value.html How can you immediately make your house more appealing and more sellable to buyers? In this article, we’ll go over 3 steps to quickly make your house the most attractive house possible to get the highest offer. By the end of this article, you’ll have a great idea of how to increase the perceived value of your home, so you can get the fastest sale for the highest price.Step #1 – The LandscapingThe landscaping is an often overlooked part of creating an appealing look for your house. The front yard is the first impression a buyer gets of your home.Imagine what the buyer would think if your garden were poorly kept or in shambles? It’s likely the buyer would assume the house itself was equally uncared for.On the other hand, imagine if your garden was in pristine condition. Again, the buyer would assume the house has been kept very well and is in tip top shape.Step #2 – Make Moderate RepairsEverything that needs to be repaired should be repaired. Heating, electricity and water should all be in working condition.Furthermore, it’s important to fix, replace or clean the following areas:Any grime on tilesAppliances that don’t look new or cleanWindows or blinds that don’t look new or cleanHave your carpet steam cleanedPaint your walls or door frames if they look oldIf the counter tops or cabinets are old, consider replacing them before listingAlthough it’s common for sellers to under-repair their homes prior to listing, it’s also common to over repair. One of the best ways to know just what to do and what not to do is to …Step #3 – Work with a Real Estate AgentWorking with a real estate agent will do two things to help make your house more sellable.1)Your real estate agent will have a great idea of how to make your house more appealing to buyers. They’ll know exactly how to stage your house, exactly what repairs to make and how to present the house in a way that makes buyers instantly want that house.2)Your real estate agent will know how to market your house. They’ll know how to get more interested buyers to your house and how to “sell” the house to them.It’s important to have a real estate agent who’s both local and that you know you can trust (http://www.premiernevadahomes.com/). If you don’t already have a real estate agent in the area, feel free to give me a call at 775-901-0761 or send me an email at richard@premiernevadahomes.com (mailto:richard@premiernevadahomes.com) to discuss how we can sell your house for the best possible price. text/html 2011-03-12T16:36:43+01:00 http://www.carsonvalleyestates.com http://www.carsonvalleyestates.com/buyer-information-pages/tips-for-crafting-the-best-purchase-offer-for-carson-valley-property-by-carson-valley-real-estate-expert-richard-campbell.html Once you've found piece of Carson Valley real estate that you like, the next step is the purchase offer. Buyers are oftentimes intimidated by what seems to be a complicated legal document. In reality, the purchase offer is much simpler once it's explained and properly understood. In this article, we'll give a brief overview of the purchase offer process, including the most important clauses to include in your purchase offer.The purchase offer is a binding legal document that covers all the details of the sale. It includes the sale price, contingencies, financing details, closing costs, repairs needed, closing date and a lot more. The selling price is obviously the most important factor in a purchase offer. However, the clauses you include in your purchase offer are also vitally important. The clauses or contingencies in the contract are what protect you from making a purchase before you have all the information you need.Some of the more important clauses to include in your contract are:1) The Inspection ClauseOn any property you put an offer on, this is an absolute must. This clause states that as the buyer, you have the right to inspect the property. The offer is contingent on your approval of the results of the inspection.2) The Financing ClauseIf you didn't have the financing clause and you backed out of the contract because you didn't qualify for your loan, you would lose your deposit. The financing clause basically says that the contract is contingent on you getting the loan you're applying for.3) Contract Assignment ClauseFor real estate investors, this is an important clause. This gives you the right to ìflipî the deal to other investors or get other people involved if necessary. Basically, this clause removes you from being the only person who can close the deal.These are some of the most common and most important clauses in a real estate purchase contract. Although the legal language in the contract can be intimidating, just realize that all the document is meant to do is protect the buyer, seller and their agents by covering every possible point before the purchase.There is a lot of free information available to you about buying, selling or investing in Carson Valley real estate. For complete information about the real estate market including current homes for sale, property values and more please visit the most complete website online dedicated to everything real estate at www.premiernevadahomes.com. So please feel free to contact me with any of your real estate or mortgage related questions and I will be more than glad to answer your questions. Call me on my cell at 775-901-0761 or email me at richard@premiernevadahomes.com (mailto:richard@premiernevadahomes.com).