Status: U Return-Path: Received: from noehlo.host ([127.0.0.1]) by mx-casero.atl.sa.earthlink.net (EarthLink SMTP Server) with SMTP id 1kNCVG1LI3Nl34m0; Wed, 8 Oct 2008 13:34:32 -0400 (EDT) Received: from wsmarth-infect.pas.sa.earthlink.net ([207.217.120.84]) by mx-casero.atl.sa.earthlink.net (EarthLink SMTP Server) with SMTP id 1kNCVF3pj3Nl34m3 for ; Wed, 8 Oct 2008 13:34:31 -0400 (EDT) Received: from domrl-ground.atl.sa.earthlink.net ([207.69.231.199]) by wsmarth-infect.pas.sa.earthlink.net with smtp (Exim 3.36 #4) id 1Kncvf-0003in-00 for merileek@earthlink.net; Wed, 08 Oct 2008 12:34:31 -0500 X-ELNK-Loop: merileek@kerncommunications.com Received: from dukecmmtar01.coxmail.com ([68.99.120.48]) by domrl-ground.atl.sa.earthlink.net (EarthLink SMTP Server) with ESMTP id 1kNCVu3393Nl5vF1 for ; Wed, 8 Oct 2008 13:34:20 -0400 (EDT) Received: from merilee07cf8a9 ([68.15.13.44]) by dukecmmtar01.coxmail.com (InterMail vM.6.01.06.05 201-2131-130-106-20070212) with SMTP id <20081008173421.DVDI10225.dukecmmtar01.coxmail.com@merilee07cf8a9> for ; Wed, 8 Oct 2008 13:34:21 -0400 Message-ID: Reply-To: "Merilee:::Kern Communications" From: "Merilee:::Kern Communications" To: Subject: South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com Date: Wed, 8 Oct 2008 10:34:20 -0700 MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/related; type="multipart/alternative"; boundary="----=_NextPart_000_0826_01C92931.6C23C670" X-Priority: 3 X-MSMail-Priority: Normal X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2900.5512 X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V6.00.2900.5579 X-ELNK-AV: 0 X-ELNK-Info: sbv=0; sbrc=.0; sbf=00; sbw=010; This is a multi-part message in MIME format. ------=_NextPart_000_0826_01C92931.6C23C670 Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="----=_NextPart_001_0827_01C92931.6C23C670" ------=_NextPart_001_0827_01C92931.6C23C670 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable http://weblogs.sun-sentinel.com/business/realestate/housekeys/blog/2008/1= 0/las_vegas_real_estate_agent_1.html Skipping home inspections and other faux pas > Posted by Paul Owers on October 7, 2008 at 12:29 PM Las Vegas real estate agent Robert Jenson came out recently with lists = of common blunders committed by home buyers and sellers. I've shortened the lists just a bit. Many of the agents I talk to in = South Florida say they deal with these same mistakes. Be honest. Do you = see yourself in any of the following? BUYERS 1. Not getting preapproved for a mortgage -- A letter of commitment from = a lender before searching for homes can save plenty of time and = heartache later. 2. Forgoing home inspections -- Not forking over the $300 for an = inspection could mean expensive repairs later after you close.=20 3. Not shopping mortgages -- A difference of even half a percentage = point can mean a considerable savings over the life of a loan.=20 SELLERS 1. Overpricing -- If a property is dismissed as too expensive early on, = it can result in later price reductions.=20 2. Limiting showings -- Have an open door policy and ensure the home is = ready and able to be shown on a moment's notice -- even if you're not = there.=20 3. Failing to stage -- First impressions are critical, so plant flowers, = wash the windows and screens and generally make the house look inviting. 4. Offering repair credits -- Eliminate any need for warranties. Make = ALL repairs before you put the house on the market. POSTED IN: Buyer/seller mistakes (1) ------=_NextPart_001_0827_01C92931.6C23C670 Content-Type: text/html; charset="iso-8859-1" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable

http://weblogs.sun-sentinel= .com/business/realestate/housekeys/blog/2008/10/las_vegas_real_estate_age= nt_1.html

Skipping home inspections and other faux = pas

> Posted by Paul Owers = on October=20 7, 2008 at 12:29 PM

Las Vegas real estate agent Robert Jenson came out recently with = lists of=20 common blunders committed by home buyers and sellers.

I've shortened the lists just a bit. Many of the agents I talk to in = South=20 Florida say they deal with these same mistakes. Be honest. Do you see = yourself=20 in any of the following?

BUYERS

1. Not getting preapproved for a mortgage -- A letter of commitment = from a=20 lender before searching for homes can save plenty of time and heartache=20 later.

2. Forgoing home inspections -- Not forking over the $300 for an = inspection=20 could mean expensive repairs later after you close.

3. Not shopping mortgages -- A difference of even half a percentage = point can=20 mean a considerable savings over the life of a loan.

SELLERS

1. Overpricing -- If a property is dismissed as too expensive early = on, it=20 can result in later price reductions.

2. Limiting showings -- Have an open door policy and ensure the home = is ready=20 and able to be shown on a moment's notice -- even if you're not there. =

3. Failing to stage -- First impressions are critical, so plant = flowers, wash=20 the windows and screens and generally make the house look inviting.

4. Offering repair credits -- Eliminate any need for warranties. Make = ALL=20 repairs before you put the house on the market.

POSTED IN: Buyer/seller=20 mistakes (1)

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