Posts with tag 'home buyer questions'

When the weather outside starts to get cooler, the real estate market tends to follow along with it. You will likely see fewer new listings than you would in spring and summer. But a slower period can actually be beneficial when buying property.

Here are some reasons why you should take advantage of the winter lull to purchase your next home.

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You may be wondering why your real estate agent has been asking for identification when you are considering listing your property. It's a fair question and one we are pleased to answer.

There have been more and more frequent scams where an alleged scammer (criminal) poses as a seller and engages a real estate agent over the phone to talk about selling a piece of land, house etc. Since so many transactions are done virtually and using the assistance of e-signatures, a person can easily pretend to be a seller, get a property listed and then go about getting the proceeds from the "sale". They do all this, while posing as the seller. In fact, many of them will use an email signature that may even be the sellers name and more. This is a sophisticated scam and to help protect you, we are now asking for sellers to share with us their driver license or another form of identification. It is the only way we can verify you are the real seller. Since so many of the documents we require are publically available, using an ID is the best way we have to protect you. If you have any questions about this, feel free to reach out to one of our agents and they can talk about it with you more.

To explain the scam more, here's our VP of Sales & Marketing, Chrissy Smith:

Open floor plans are all the rage, even though they've been around for decades. There's no question they're beautiful, but are they right for you? Your taste and your lifestyle make that determination. To help you decide, our real estate agents want to compare and contrast them from a practical point of view. Here are some points to consider.

• Do you love to entertain?
  People who love to entertain will likely appreciate the open space so guests can enjoy talking in one area, music playing in another, and refreshments being served in a third. Some people may a...

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The thought of buying your first home is exciting. However, before picking out curtains and decorations, you must consider whether it's the right investment for your future. Our real estate agents suggest you consider the five following considerations before your heart settles on any first home.

1. Cost of Ownership
   Is the home affordable? This is the first and most important question any homebuyer should ask about Ber...

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Our real estate agents know it's easy to get excited about North Conway homes for sale. As a prospective buyer, however, you should always be careful to take the right steps to protect your interests. One of the most important of these is to hire a home inspector before you go forward on a transaction.

What Is a Home Inspection and Why Do You Need One?

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