Atlanta Real Estate

     What happens after you go under contract on a home? Most people are confused about what happens next. The process is almost the same regardless of how you're purchasing, with a loan, or with cash. One is a little quicker than the other and may require fewer steps but for the most part, it stays the same.      So once you go under contract, your due diligence period begins (unless you opted out of a due diligence period). The due diligence period is for just that, the Buyer to do their due diligence. At this point, if you haven't already, you need to research your schools, neighborhood, etc., and make your home inspection. While home inspections are not required, they're highly recommended! Home inspections will let you know if there are any minor or major repairs that need attention and it's a useful instrument to use when negotiating with the Seller's to make the repairs or if the Seller won't be making any repairs, you can know what to budget for in ...

     Whether you are using a Realtor to sell your home or you are selling it by the owner, you want to make sure that your home is ready for showings. Having it ready can save you a lot of time and sometimes even money. A move-in ready home sells faster and most often at a better, higher price.      The first thing you may want to think about is the presentation. Presentation is key in catching the interest of potential Buyers. The first thing the Buyer is going to see when they arrive at your home is the exterior. Make sure that your lawn is maintained, bushes and hedges are trimmed and there's no trash or other debris. You want your home to have that curb appeal that makes people say "Honey, stop the car!"      Make sure that your home is clean and decluttered. Making sure that clothes are picked up from the floor, dishes are washed and put away, and beds are made during showings and in the marketing pictures can actually make a difference ...

     One of the most common American Dream is homeownership but most people don't know how to get started. First and foremost you have to prepare yourself for the process, mentally and financially. While the notion of homeownership is a very delightful one, the process is not always easy peasy. A lot of things can go wrong and sometimes it can be  a quite stressful transaction. Don't get me wrong, I've seen some very smooth transactions too, but the smoothest ones were usually from people who came well prepared.       First things first, unless you are buying a home in cash you will need to apply for a loan. There are many different types of loans out there in the Mortgage market and so many different lenders to choose from so you may want to do some research on what loan type is best for you and shop around for the best interest rate. If you're not sure where to find a lender, your Real Estate agent (if you have one) may be able to guide you in t...