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Whatever happened to the “Sale of Home” contingency?

April 11, 2021/0 Comments/in News /by Brandon Potts

Remember the “old days”?   You wanted to sell your current home and purchase another.  You met with your Realtor® and were advised to get your home on the market first because it will likely take 90+ days to sell.   As soon as the sign is in the front yard, you began looking for the next […]

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It might be love at first sight, but make sure your new house can go the distance:

March 9, 2021/0 Comments/in News /by Brandon Potts

I’ve often said that buying a house is like getting married: you fall in love when you step in the door.  You learn as much as you can during the home inspection.  You don’t really know the house until you’ve lived there a few years. After 5 years you have your list of what you’ll […]

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The Downside of a Great Seller’s Market

February 26, 2021/0 Comments/in News /by Brandon Potts

Central Ohio homeowners have a right to celebrate!  After 8 years of watching your home values depreciate at double digits a year (2005-2012) we are entering our 9th selling season of supply and demand heavily weighted in favor of the Seller.   However, here is the dark secret of this great market:  the market for […]

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Are home buyers foolish for “over-paying” for homes in this heated market?

February 26, 2021/0 Comments/in News /by Brandon Potts

We are in our 9th (yes, NINE) year of a Seller’s Market in Central Ohio. In some areas and price points there are over 20 buyers for every home on the market.  I have had as many as 41 offers on a single home.  I recently presented an offer on a home that the Realtor […]

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Is your home in danger of being electronically stolen?

February 26, 2021/0 Comments/in News /by Brandon Potts

You’ve heard the commercials.  Is your home in danger of being “stolen” by title thieves?   “With the advancement in technology, it’s a huge problem and tremendously unreported as a crime,” says Art Pfizenmayer, Senior Advisor to the CEO of Home Title Lock as reported in the San Diego Union Tribune in 2018.  But is […]

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Ten Ways to Win: #10 – Be willing to be a backup contract and consider older listings

February 8, 2021/0 Comments/in News /by Brandon Potts

What is a “back up” Buyer?  A back up Buyer is first in line to purchase a home if the “Primary” Buyer is unable or unwilling to perform on a contract.   It happens.  The Primary purchaser loses their job or breaks up with a girlfriend.  Three weeks into the transaction, the contract falls apart.  The […]

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Ten Ways to Win: #9 – How Flexible are your plans?

February 8, 2021/0 Comments/in News /by Brandon Potts

To understand “Win” #9 you must first understand a quirk about the Central Ohio Housing market.  In many states in the United States the law prohibits the Seller from having possession of the home after the closing is complete.  In Ohio we do NOT have this prohibition.  This prohibition of post-closing possession is rooted in […]

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Ten Ways to Win: #8 – How can I give the homeowner more money?

February 8, 2021/0 Comments/in News /by Brandon Potts

I won’t show you a house until we have a pre-house-hunt “sit down.” At The Kathy Chiero Group we call it a “Buyer Orientation meeting” and we insist that you take an hour of your time to get informed before we start looking at homes.  We often go a step further and ask you to […]

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Ten Ways to Win: #7 – Should I limit my offer to the  appraised value of the home?

February 8, 2021/0 Comments/in News /by Brandon Potts

While this Tip is #7, it should be #1 in the Central Ohio Seller’s market.  Let’s start with the harsh truth and then I will break it down:  It is virtually impossible to purchase a newly listed home without a willingness and ability to pay above the appraised value of the home.   Let’s picture […]

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Ten Ways to Win: #6 – Are you willing to let the Seller off the hook for repairs?

February 8, 2021/0 Comments/in News /by Brandon Potts

The purchase contract you will sign offers you, the Buyer, the protection of a home inspection.  The inspection is usually done by a professional and can take three or more hours to thoroughly look over your new home.  Following the inspection, you have three choices: the right to move forward with no repair requests, the […]

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Ten Ways to Win: #5 – Are you willing to hug the ugly house?

February 8, 2021/0 Comments/in News /by Brandon Potts

I’ve been a Realtor for over 20 years.  I’ve seen it over and over.  At the initial Buyer’s Orientation Meeting I ask the Buyer if they are willing to contribute “sweat equity” to the home?   Are you willing to paint? Replace carpet? Replace toilets and sinks? Hang new light fixtures?  The eager almost-homeowner always says […]

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Ten Ways to Win: #4 – It’s true.  Cash is king. (Even if you only have a little.)

February 8, 2021/0 Comments/in News /by Brandon Potts

You’ve worked hard.  You’ve sacrificed. You’ve saved money.  You have your down payment and closing costs saved to purchase your first home.  Or perhaps you have saved only your down payment because you remember hearing that it is customary for the Seller to pay your closing costs.   You have just enough.  And you believe that’s […]

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